Call to Order: Frank Negro called the meeting to order at 8:08 pm.

President’s Report: Frank Negro announced that Joe Fratantoni has stepped down from the Board because of other commitments. Frank welcomed all the new team representatives and explained that the February meeting is designed to present the organization and schedule of the MCSL. Copies of the MCSL Yearly Calendar and the 1999 Division assignments were made available. The members of the Board were introduced.

Board Members:

Bill Nolte is an "unofficial" member of the Board, working on special projects. He discussed the MCSL relationship with the Montgomery County Special Olympics Aquatics. A handout was available.

Carol Nickel is Vice President of the Board and Chairman of the Rules Committee. She explained and had handouts on proposed rule changes, changes to the By-Laws, and instructions on how to change teams.

Bill Bullough is the Liaison between the MCRD (Aquatics) and the MCSL.

Sally MacKenzie is a member of the Competition and Publicity Committees.

Carl Kaiser is in charge of Publicity and the Handbook.

Bill Ferguson is the Treasurer. He will present the 1999 budget at the March meeting. Bills will be handed out at that meeting ($325 yearly dues plus $1 per individual and $4 per team for the 1998 All-Stars). Bills are due at the April meeting. When they are paid, teams will receive their awards, paperwork, and 30 handbooks for the 1999 season. Additional handbooks may also be purchased.

Dave Mengering is a member of the Competition and Clinics Committee. Clinic information will be available at the April meeting. Anyone who has a PVS certification as a Stroke and Turn Judge can send a copy of their PVS card to Mary Parker. This will certify them as an MCSL Stroke and Turn Judge. PVS Referees are not automatically certified as MCSL Referees and must attend MCSL clinics.

Marty Cohen is the Chairman of the Competition and Employment Committees. He reminded the representatives that the All-Star meets run into August (1^st) this year. Teams can email him if they are looking for a coach and he will let them know what resumes he has. He suggested that teams post notices at the winter pools advertising their interest in finding a coach. In the future, the Web site may be used as a clearing house for employment.

Mary Parker is the Secretary and is in charge of MCSL records and officials certification. She reminded the teams that changes to team information must be made by the April meeting. Changes can be emailed to her at mary_parker@hp.com. Minutes and announcements will be mailed to the A reps (up to 2) for each team. Check the MCSL Web site for a list of certified officials. Paper copies of certified officials will be available at the March meeting.

Becca Peck is in charge of Awards. She announced that she will have B meet and 6^th place A meet ribbons for sale.

Bob Palian is the Chairman of the Automation Committee. He announced that the MCSL is currently looking for a Web Master. Bob also explained the role of the Division Automation Liaison. This person is responsible for maintaining all division results and notifying teams of the Long Course and All-Star seedings. Division Automation Liaisons are selected at the April meeting. Software training sessions will be offered toward the end of May. There will be one for Team Manager and one for Meet Manager.

Mike Lincoln is a member of the Automation Committee. He explained the importance of identifying someone from each team to be an automation specialist. We will be supporting both the DOS and Windows versions of Hytek and will slowly phase in the Windows version over time.

1999 Yearly Calendar: Frank Negro reviewed the 1999 calendar:

We will also vote on whether or not to expand the Relay Carnival window in March.

Adjournment and Next Meeting: The meeting was adjourned at 8:55pm. The next meeting will be March 11th, 1999 at 8:00pm in the Executive Office Building Cafeteria.

Respectfully submitted,

Mary Parker

Secretary