For skating purposes, the country is divided into 3 sections; east, midwest and pacific coast, and members were disturbed that our section is under-represented by USFS committee members. While we have some of the larger clubs, we only have 12% representation. They expressed concern that we are becoming irrelevant. The midwest seems to be over represented on a geographic basis.
To remedy this situation, the leaders suggested more people get involved into committees so that people build up a track-record and get known so when they get nominated, they are known. We need mentoring programs to help our members and member clubs which will help our section overall.
Communications were stressed - interclub communication, section communications, club communication.
USFS presented a draft of their strategic plan. Based on surveys received from 240 clubs, atheletes, USFS input and sports marketing experts, they are coming up with a plan to increase revenue, Athelete development, diversifying revenue sources and enhancing international relations
USFS also announced a partnership with US Hockey to run the basic skills program to teach skating to kids. Figure skating will teach using the basic skills program, and Hockey will help fund.
Finally, the proposal to require a parent to be a member of a club for under 18 year olds was announced as pulled and sent back to committee.
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I wanted to share that of the clubs across the US, our club, St Moritz is the 5th largest club in the country with approx 570 members, and having our own Katie, Jean, Susan and Justin filling some of those USFS committee chair persons slots mentioned above!
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