University of Findlay – 4:00 p.m.

President Long called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Those answering roll call included Mr. Axe, Mr. Hanna, Mr. Palmer (arrived a few minutes late) and Mr. Snodgrass. Mr. Richards was excused. Also present were Mr. Morrison and Mr. Krauss.

The minutes of the September 30^th meeting were unanimously approved on a motion by Hanna/Snodgrass. The treasurer reported a current checking account balance of $68,949.18. Mr. Morrison also submitted the September bills for payment. A motion by Hanna/Axe for accepting this report and the payment of September bills was unanimously approved.

Mr. Hanna reported on the October meeting of the State Board of Control. Lengthy discussions ensued over the proposal submitted by the volleyball coaches as well as the recommendations for changes in the Scholar Athlete Scholarships.

The secretary presented the final sites and assignments for all 2004 winter tournaments and they were unanimously approved on a motion by Axe/Palmer. These will be forwarded to the NWD webmaster and to Columbus for publication in the January Athlete.

The Board reviewed the fees for winter tournament managers and officials. All will remain the same except the fees for wrestling managers and officials that were each increased $25.00. This action was unanimously approved on a motion by Hanna/Axe.

Winter tournament manager’s instructions are to be revised by the December 15^th meeting. Basketball: Mr. Axe and Mr. Snodgrass, Swimming: Mr. Long, Wrestling: Mr. Richards and Mr. Palmer and Gymnastics: Mr. Hanna. Starting times for girls and boys basketball were changed as follows: double-headers will start at 6:15 and single games at 7:00.

Miscellaneous business included:

a. Dates for meetings were established. September 1, 2004, Fall Tournament Managers, September 23, 2004, Annual Principal’s Meeting and January 5, 2005, Winter Tournament Managers.

b. Mr. Axe, golf coordinator, suggested that a suitable plaque be presented to golf courses that have hosted tournaments for at least two years.

c. Mr. Palmer was authorized to purchase Microsoft Office Works for the secretary and treasurer at a cost of $300.00. This action was unanimously approved on a motion by Palmer/Snodgrass.

d. Mr. Richards, along with Mr. Morrison, will establish a date for meeting with wrestling officials to finalize wrestling assignments

e. The President, Mr. Long, will locate a possible site and date for the winter work session.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. The next meeting will be held MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17 AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY AT 4:00 P.M.

SPRING COACHES REPS WILL MEET WITH THE BOARD.