MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL FASTPITCH COACHES ASSOCIATION GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING. J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort, Tucson, Arizona

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1 MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL FASTPITCH COACHES ASSOCIATION GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING December 9, 2006 J.W. Marriott Starr Pass Resort, Tucson, Arizona Chair Lacy Lee Baker, executive director of the NFCA, brought the business meeting to order at 9:10 a.m. and introduced other people assisting in the business meeting; Rhonda Revelle, NFCA President; parliamentarian Linda Wells; Kirk Walker, second vice president (minutes for the meeting). 1. Credential Report. Ms. Revelle reported that 823 were registered for the convention and that a quorum of 274 was needed to conduct business. The quorum was established. 2. Convention Rules. Ms. Baker asked that everyone refer to the convention rules, which were given to them at the meeting. The convention rules were passed with no opposition. 3. Reports. It was noted that the officers reports and complete financial report could be found on page 44 of the convention program. 4. Committee Elections. Ms. Revelle recognized members who were elected to various NFCA committees. A. NFCA Executive Board Carol Bruggeman, University of Louisville, President; Kathryn Gleason, Michigan State University, Second Vice President; Kelley Green, Lock Haven University, Division II Representative; Ritchie Richardson, Olivet Nazarene University, NAIA (reelected); Susan Painter, Gulf Coast Community College, NJCAA (reelected); Bill Gray, Kennesaw State University, Assistant Coach Representative. B. By Laws and Resolution Committee Lee Dobbins, Lander University. C. Clinic and Camp Committee Larry Babcock, Prairie State College; Maggie Calcaterra, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Brian Howard, Ohio Valley University; Art Kasak, Triton College; Peter Maneggia, College of the Holy Cross. Those appointed were: Louis Bishop, TC Tremors (NY); Richard Fidelman, McCallum High School (Texas); Art Kasak, Triton College; Milton Simmons, Essex High School (Va.). D. Diversity Committee Worley Tony Barker, Texas Southern University (appointed); Jan Forsty, Bethany College; Amy Hayes, Portland State

2 University; Danielle Penner, Barry University; Natalie Poole, Georgia Southern University; Kim Sotomayor, University of Texas at Dallas. E. Education and Publications Committee Jan Forsty, Bethany College; Michelle Krassinger, Culver Stockton College; Michael Scanlon, Amity Regional High School (Conn.). F. Ethics Committee Jill Matyuch, Ohio University; Michelle Venturella, University of Iowa. G. Internet Committee Elizabeth Burris, St. Andrews Presbyterian College; Michele Hyden, Pearland High School; Art Kasak, Triton College (appointed); Jamie Madewell, Southern Arkansas University; Becky Norris, Indiana Institute of Technology; Wade Wilson, Brenham High School (appointed). H. Nominating Committee Larry Babcock, Prairie State College, NJCAA Representative; Sonny Stupek, Shasta Junior College, Cal JC Representative; Kristina Ganeff, University of Notre Dame, Assistant Coach Representative. I. Awards and Hall of Fame Committee Ernie Reynolds, Trevecca Nazarene University, NAIA Representative; Mike Bosch, Iowa Lakes Community College, NJCAA Representative; and Kristina Ganeff, University of Notre Dame, Assistant Coach Representative. J. Rules and Officials Committee Dennis Mader, Affiliate/Umpire Representative (Pa.). K. Division I All American/Coaching Staff of the Year Bill Edwards, Hofstra University, Mid Atlantic Region (reelected); Lisa Navas, North Carolina State University, Southeast Region; Jay Miller, Mississippi State University, South Region (reelected); Michelle Gardner, University of Nevada, Reno, West Region (reelected). L. Division II Top 25 Poll Committee Frank Cheek, Humboldt State University, West Region. M. Division II All American/Coaching Staff of the Year Steve Johnson, University of North Carolina, Pembroke, South Atlantic Region (reelected); Kelley Green, Lock Haven University, Mid Atlantic Region; Sheilah Gulas, Ashland University, Great Lakes Region (reelected); Travis Scott, Angelo State University, South Central Region; Paula U Ren, St. Cloud State University, North Central Region.

3 N. Division III Top 25 Poll Committee Penny Siqueiros, Emory University, Atlantic Region; Becky Hall, Wittenberg University, Central Region; Jan Forsty, Bethany College, East Region; Amy Tenute, Carleton College, Midwest Region; David Canan, Babson College, New England Region; Sean Cotter, Plattsburgh State University, Northeast Region (reelected); Laurie Nevarez, University of Redlands, West Region. O. Division III All American/Coaching Staff of the Year Deb Pallozzi, Ithaca College, Northeast Region (reelected); Jeanne Arbuckle, Marietta College, Central Region; Kris Herman, Williams College, New England Region (reelected); Charlie Kennedy, Maryville University St. Louis, Midwest Region. P. NAIA All American/Coaching Staff of the Year Mike Christner, William Penn University, Midwest Region (reelected); Mike Smith, California Baptist University, West Region. Q. NJCAA Division I All American/Coaching Staff of the Year Kelly Swanson Saenz, San Jacinto College, Midwest Region (reelected); Pam Stone, Arizona Western College, West Region. R. NJCAA Division II All American/Coaching Staff of the Year Mike Bosch, Iowa Lakes Community College, Midwest Region (reelected); Bob Every, Lansing Community College, East Region. S. NJCAA Division III All American/Coaching Staff of the Year Stacy Johnson, Corning Community College, North Region. T. High School All American/Coaching Staff of the Year South Central Region: Laneigh Clark, Pearland High School (TX) (reelected); Jeff Hulse, Olathe East High School (Kan.) (reelected); Jeff Roberts, Wichita Falls City View High School (Tex.). South Region: Amy Sullivan, Pelham High School (Ala.). North Region: Angelo Forte, Hilliard Davidson High School (Ohio); Diane Laffey, Regina High School (Mich.); Michael Mook, Hastings High School (Minn.); Perry Peterson, Barrington High School (IL) (reelected); Frank Podkul, Andrean High School (Ind.). West Region: Mike Delaney, Village Christian High School (Calif.); Jack Foster, Post Falls High School (Id.) (reelected); Kathy Howa, St. Mark s High School (Utah) (reelected); Amy Swiderski, Canyon del Oro High School (Ariz.); Eric Weisgerber, Southridge High School (Wash.) (reelected). East Region: Michael Carrozza, Bridgewater Raynham Regional High School, East Region. 5. Recognition of Outgoing Board Members. Ms. Baker recognized board members who were completing their terms and thanked them for their service: Rhonda

4 Revelle, University of Nebraska, President; Kirk Walker, Oregon State University, Second Vice President; Gary Bryce, Wayne State (Mich.) University, Division II Representative, and Kathyrn Gleason, Michigan State University, Assistant Coach Representative. 6. National Fastpitch Coaches College. Ms. Baker recognized the NFCC in its sixth year of educating coaches. Ms. Baker and Sharon Drysdale, NFCC Director, presented certificates to those coaches who had achieved star status in the program. Nineteen coaches were awarded Four Star Master Coach awards. 7. Recognition of Convention Staff. Ms. Baker recognized members of the NFCA staff in attendance at the meeting. 8. Consideration of Proposed Amendments. A. All Levels. Proposal No. 1. To recommend to the NCAA rules committee that Rule 6, Section 13 (eight run rule) be eliminated. NOT MOVED B. Division II Membership. Proposal No. 2. To recommend to the NCAA that the eight hour non traditional workouts be used in any manner. NOT MOVED C. Division III Membership. Proposal No. 3. To change the final NFCA Division III poll to closely reflect where teams finish in the NCAA tournament. NOT MOVED D. High School Membership. (1) Proposal No. 4. To recommend to the NFHS softball rules committee that the pitching distance in high school be changed from 40 feet to 43 feet. NOT MOVED (2) Proposal No. 5. To recommend to the NFHS softball rules committee to allow players to wear metal cleats. NOT MOVED E. Affiliate Membership. Proposal No. 6. That the NFCA recommend to the NCAA rules committee changes to Rule 10, Section 4d. NOT MOVED Hall of Fame Inductees. Kris Herman, NFCA First Vice President, announced to those in attendance that George Wares of Central College, Henry Christowski of Simpson College and Judy Groff of American International College will be inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame at the 2007 NFCA

5 Convention in Las Vegas. It was also announced that Dee Abrahamson will receive the NFCA Service Award. 10. Adjournment. The meeting was adjourned at 9:34 a.m.

MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL FASTPITCH COACHES ASSOCIATION GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING. December 1, 2007 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada

MINUTES OF THE NATIONAL FASTPITCH COACHES ASSOCIATION GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING December 1, 2007 Las Vegas Hilton, Las Vegas, Nevada Chair Lacy Lee Baker, executive director of the NFCA, brought the business