The meeting was called to order by President Vera Shadduck, on April 16, 2011 at the Rainbow Cafe in Auburn.

The minutes were read and approved. Tiffany McKinnon gave the Treasurers Report and a copy is attached. She announced that dues are now being collected.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT: Cindy White was nominated for President, and was voted on and passed.
VICE PRESIDENT: Vera Shadduck was nominated for Vice President was voted on and passed.
SECRETARY: Marlene Bruland was retained as Secretary,was voted on and passed
TREARUER: Tiffany McKinnon was retained as Treasurer, was voted on and passed

USARS REPORT:
George discussed the new restructuring that the competitive program is going through.
It will be brought up at the board meeting and we will know more about it after the board meets.
The requirements and age grouping is going to change. He told us that the Roller Derby is moving ahead in numbers and is one of the biggest groups in the USARS. It is about 3 times bigger than Figure,Hockey,Speed combined. He discussed the Fort Wayne Venue. The seating will be bleacer with backs so will be comfortable.
He talked a bit about the casting the screening of the TV program "Leverage" which was done in the park and in the rink at the Oaks. It was very interesting and some shots took many, many retakes. A lot of activity with this TV shoot.

John Gustafson said that they are planning an Indoor World Speed Meet. More details on this to follow

NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Sue gave a report.
Judges for this year's meet will be: 4 National Panel judges:

George mentioned that special requests for scheduling events for regional skaters need to be sent now before the deadline meeting.

DOT LEPPIN DISCUSSED DEADLINE:
May 9th is mailing deadline, May 23 2:00 is the deadline meeting. The sooner you can get the entry to her the faster she can process them.

BIDS FOR REGIONAL MEETS TO BE VOTED ON AT REGIONAL MEETING:
Golden Skate- November 12-13
Fircrest February 18-19
Lynden February 18-19
Auburn-April 21-22

CAMP REPORT
Cindy White reported that camp will be October 15-16-17
There will be no Pavillion activities on Saturday and there will not be a luncheon.
When all invited coaches are set we will announce that.

NORTHWEST ROLLER SKATING FOUNDATION
Ron Gustafson discussed that the foundation had more expenses last year. Their emphasis is going to be on the new skaters this season. There will still be scholarships for the Skate Camp. Scholarship rules are being revised at this time.

THE REGIONAL AWARDS
Last year a committee was set it place to do the selection of recipients for the Regional Awards.
Joan is the chairman, John Gustafson, Marlene Bruland, Sue Richardson are on the committee.
She announced there will be a new award in place this year. It will be the Junior Skater of the Year award. Junior Skater of the Year Award will be 17 years of and below and the Adult Skater of the Year Award is for 18 years and older. There will be no nominations for regional awards, it will be by suggestions to committee. They will be meeting in May.

REGIONAL PLAQUES
Discussion on the regional plaques needed to be added and revised if the new restructure is in place for next season. A lot of changes will be needed. This is to be discussed later after the changes take place.

NATIONALS
Trace Hansen has offered his rink for practice times for Nationals. Coaches and skaters should check with Trace. He can give you the details on where his rink is and how long it takes to get there. His email is on the NWLINKS site.

Meeting was adjourned.