Hi all,

We are looking to hold the annual meeting on Sept. 11th or 18th in Orlando depending on which day we can reserve a room. Sorry for delays but as you know Charley did a job there. Please check with your fellow coaches to make sure they are getting these updates.

I have updated the contact list for: Berkley Prep, Boone, Mel-Hi, and Space Coast. Still have a couple emails to go through. Keep them coming to make roll call easier.

I have not received any additional changes for the Constitution proposal. So what has been online since February will be what is voted on. Please make a copy for yourself.

I did get a suggestion for those paying FSRA membership after the 1st of the year be charged $200 instead of the $150 due at the meeting.

I also got a suggestion limit the Youth Championships to only the 14 championship events offered at Youth Nationals: boy's and girl's eights, lightweight eights, fours with coxswain, lightweight fours with coxswain, coxless quads, singles and doubles. Food for thought: this format might actually produce a real ranking for Florida teams, especially for those interested in Nationals. And it might shorten the race day for the last and most likely hottest regatta of the season. It might also encourage more sculling at the youth level which a growing number of coaches of colleges and beyond are asking high school and youth teams to consider. And finally, how many teams this past May could boat at least 31 rowers and 4 coxswains for both boys and girls without doubling and having alternates on standby? If everyone fully participates, be ready for 3 races in one day: heats, semis and finals.

I expect to have the meeting location information and agenda out next week.

Last thing, don't forget about serving on the FSRA board. Nominations are always welcomed.

Thanks, Brice.