[ddeforest]

It is great and so American to be discussing voting ideas. As a member, I offer my thoughts on making decisions within the USAWA: I am no expert: Experts borrow your watch to tell you what time it is! There likely will always be a need for the executive committee to make decisions without direct membership input. Decisions to accept meet sanctions, issues involving drug testing, needs to cancel meets for things like COVID. There are happenings/opportunities that the whole membership could vote after some screening work by the executive committee. Leadership changes. I suspect that each year, leadership is asked if they want to continue in their positions or if anyone else wants to nominate themselves or others. The question might be asked on ballot due you want to retain John Doe as President. Some executive committee pre-ballot screening is indicated. Some people nominated might not want to be nominated. That needs to be checked out. Sites for National championships could be voted on after being approved to be on the ballot by the executive committee. Things to be considered by the committee are likely past success having a big meet, resources, location, ideally there are benefits to having the big meets in different parts of the county. (Thank goodness the USAWA has members willing to hold meets)

Voting using the internet sounds reasonable. Notice could be given when the voting would occur. Ballots sent out with a short time permitted to actually vote.

By far the biggest issue facing the USAWA is a somewhat stagnant membership base. Growth is of course one lifter at a time. A dagger for the USAWA is if the organization loses even a few of its major players it would be on life support to exist. We have a great group of current members and fine leadership. Lets continue to enjoy our sport ‘come what may’. We do many lifts that other weightlifters think are pretty cool.

[ddeforest]

Congratulations Travis on being recognized as USAWA Lifter of the month for January! A 2100 Harness lift at 158 lbs. is amazing. Well deserved indeed.

[ddeforest]

Congratulations Travis on being recognized as USAWA Lifter of the month for January! A 2100 Harness lift at 158 lbs. is amazing. Well deserved indeed.

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