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National Advisory Board Nominees

The NAB is the democratically elected Board within the USASF that determines the agenda for the organization moving forward. Virtually every major initiative of the USASF in the past 5 years started with, or was significantly improved by, the work of the NAB.

USASF LogoThere was a primary election this year because of the large number (64) of nominated and qualified candidates. With 880 total votes cast, the election was very close in every race.

Please join me in congratulating the finalists for election to the USASF National Advisory Board (NAB).

Midwest Region:

  • Nicki Baker – Nebraska Cheer Center
  • Keith Johnston – N.E.O. Cheer & Dance
  • Michelle Reisdorf – Ultimate Athletics

West Region:

  • Amy Grey – Desert Elite
  • Raul Lerma – Nor Cal Elite
  • Derick Paterson – Cheergyms.com

Northeast Region:

  • Tara Cain – Maryland Twisters
  • Lee Grobstein – Star Athletics
  • Tim Morgan – USA! All Stars

Southeast Region:

  • Kyle Bright – Stingray All Stars
  • Cory Hines – Top Gun All Stars
  • Sean Sutton – CheerForce One

Southwest Region:

  • Brad Habermel – Cheer Athletics
  • Erin Johnson – Spring Creek Athletics
  • David Urmie – Tribe Cheer

Affiliates:

  • Dawnn Doychak – First Friday
  • Kevin Jones – Spirit Innovations
  • Jason Silverman – Powerful Words
  • Shane Womack – Inside Cheerleading

Event Producers:

  • Craig Davis – World Spirit Federation
  • Darren DeMoss – WSA
  • Matt Goto – Varsity All-Star/USA
  • Karen Halterman – NCA/NDA
  • Ann Lehrmann – Cheer & Dance Extreme
  • Tres LeTard – Varsity All-Star
  • Mike Pare – Spirit Cheer
  • Tara Patton – The JAM Brands
  • Elizabeth (Liz) Rossetti – Americheer
  • Mike Stamper – American Cheer & Dance Academy (ACDA)

Voting will begin on Monday, January 9th and close at 5 pm PST on Wednesday, January 25th.

Recognizing the strong qualifications and desire of every candidate to contribute to the USASF , those not voted to the NAB will be invited to participate on their USASF Regional Advisory Board (RAB) charged with guiding the implementation of important USASF programs locally.

Jim Chadwick

President

Saline Steps Down as IEP Chairman

December 23, 2011 – Minneapolis MN – Lisa Saline, current President of the Independent Event Producers has stepped down from her position effective immediately.

Independent Event Producers

Independent Event Producers

Saline said, “It’s with great regret that I must step down from my position as Chairman of the IEP. I need to focus on my family and parents at this time and don’t feel I can give the proper attention to the IEP as Chair that is needed. I have all the confidence in Ann Lehrmann, the IEP Vice-Chair, in taking over the responsibilities of Chairman/President of the IEP. Please give her the utmost support for her new position. Thank you.”

Lisa’s father has stage four lung cancer and is rapidly declining. John Kubinski, her father, has been her mentor, friend and confidant all her life. Please send prayers her way.

For more information on IEP events, award programs and member companies, please visit www.WeAreIEP.com.

Saline Steps Down as IEP Chairman

Three Industry Leaders Donate To Peyton’s Promise

June 15, 2010 – Minneapolis, MN – Peyton’s Promise receives major contributions from three industry leaders. Jeannine Sentilles from Mardi Gras Spirit Events, Ann Lehrmann from Cheer & Dance Extreme and Chris Korotky from Inside Cheerleading Magazine donate a total of $2,500 towards the Adoption Initiative. This dollar amount brings Peyton’s Promise that much closer to finalizing a second adoption; helping to Bridge Another Forever Family.

Peyton's Promise

Peyton's Promise

Lisa & Roger Saline launched Peyton’s Promise to help raise funds and awareness for adoption. The program is set-up so that 100 percent of check donations go towards an adoption. The Saline’s developed the program after adopting a baby girl in 2002 and quickly finding out how expensive the adoption process can be. Many friends and family of the Saline’s contributed to the fund. In March of 2011, the initial goal was reached and Peyton’s Promise was able to help a family from Oregon bring home a baby boy. Mike and Theresa welcomed home baby Nathan because of Peyton’s Promise.

If you’d like to help Bridge A Forever Family, please visit www.PeytonsPromise.net or mail your donation to 11101 Zealand Ave N, Champlin, Mn 55316.

Three Industry Leaders Donate To Peyton’s Promise

Lisa Saline – New IEP Chairman

Lisa Saline

Lisa Saline

May 20, 2011 – Minneapolis, MN – Lisa Saline, President of UPA, was recently named the new Independent Event Producers Chairman succeeding Colleen Little from Cheer America. Lisa is one of the founding members of the IEP and served two years as its Vice Chairman. Lisa plans to continue with Colleen’s legacy insuring independents have a voice in the spirit industry.

Ann Lehrmann

Ann Lehrmann

Ann Lehrmann, President of Cheer & Dance Extreme, was named the new IEP Vice-Chairman filling Lisa Saline’s VC seat. The combination of these strong leaders along with all the IEP members will continue.

The Independent Event Producers (IEP) is committed to bringing a collective voice of all the independently owned event producers to the cheer and dance industry. This alliance is an inclusive group that has come together to insure independent companies long-term viability in the industry through networking and communication.

Lisa Saline – New IEP Chairman

IEP: Independents & Vendors Join Us In Vegas For The 3rd Annual IEP National Conference

May 8, 2011- Minneapolis, MN – The independents are meeting at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas for the 3rd Annual IEP National Conference on May 24th to the 26th of 2011. Any independent company that has no ownership or control by any company in the spirit industry with annual gross revenues of $5 million or more are able to attend. Non-member companies who fall under these guidelines may attend the conference to hear first-hand about the Independents organizational goals, accomplishments and future tasks by simply paying the conference fee.

The IEP is thrilled to announce its featured guest speaker, Jim Chadwick, President of the USASF. Jim will be sharing details on athlete memberships and answer questions from attendees.

The conference will be held at the beautiful Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino on the center of the Las Vegas Strip. The Venetian has over 30 individual restaurants on the property, amazing shopping, 4 great golf courses, and is home to the Canyon Ranch Spa which was voted the “Best Spa” by Meetings Magazine. The all-suite guestrooms will be in the Palazzo Tower. These rooms include sunken living rooms and Italian marble bathrooms.

A limited number of vendor and sponsorship booths will be available. If interested in talking first hand with the leaders of major independent companies, contact Ann Lerhmann, the IEP Annual Conference Registration Director. (410-799-1390).

Visit www.WeAreIEP.com to obtain a complete registration packet with pricing and details located on the home page of the website.

Independents & Vendors Join Us In Vegas For The 3rd Annual IEP National Conference Press Release