Minutes of the Athletic Board
for April 17, 2003

Present: Rich Walasek, Bob Canary, Jim Crowley, Todd Drangsveit, Bill Murin, Dave Williams
Absent: Steve Nelson, Katie Pruessing, Doug Devinny, Chris Zanowski

• Chair Walasek opened the meeting and turned it over to Dave Williams.

• Dave and Bill worked on the budget reduction report. Dave distributed the report containing information regarding projected changes to come up with an 8% reduction. We are also reducing scholarships approximately 10%. Discussion ensued.

• Future position needs in the HPEA department were discussed and prioritized.

• SUFAC gave the athletic budget an increase from $260,000 to $290,000. Intramural and Aquatics budget remained about the same as the prior year’s budget. The Sports & Activity Center budget was increased from $45,000 to $70,000 with the stipulation the building is open more hours for student use. The SAC building committee will meet regarding building hours.

• Dave reported on secondary violations by our athletic teams that were self-reported to the GLVC.

• Dave gave updates on the spring teams. Baseball will play on Friday and will have faculty appreciation day. Players nominated faculty who made a difference in their lives and invited those faculty to the game.

• May 7th will be our athletic year-end banquet in Union Square. We will have a speaker, appetizers and social, then the award presentation.

• The Ranger Golf Outing will be Monday, June 2. All are invited to come and golf or just have dinner in the evening.

• Jim Crowley moved the board go into closed session. Bob Canary seconded the motion. Approved by all. Meeting went into closed session.

• Bill Murin moved the meeting go out of closed session. Jim Crowley seconded the motion.

• Chair Walasek discussed the need for another meeting this semester. We will not meet again unless something comes up.

Chair Walasek adjourned the meeting.

Submitted by Mary A. Watson