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USASF National Advisory Board 2013 Final Election Results

USASF LogoFinal Elections for USASF National Advisory Board (NAB) members took place February 4-8, 2013. Congratulations to the coaches, event producers and affiliate member company representatives who join their colleagues on this important, active and impactful USASF committee!

The members of the National Advisory Board (NAB) are elected to discuss and create solutions for current and trending policy issues which are recommended to the Board of Directors. The NAB also selects the annual recipient of the Chairman’s Cup award presented at the VIP Gala at the Cheerleading and Dance Worlds.

See the NAB members now.

Who voted? All coaches who were listed in gym profiles by 8pm EST, January 16, 2013, member event producers and member affiliate companies were eligible to vote.

What does the NAB do? Find out here.

National Advisory Board 2013 Preliminary Election Results

Congratulations to the following members who will participate in the final elections February 4-8, 2013.

Meet The Finalists! To prepare voters for the upcoming final election, bios for all finalists are posted online.

USASF LogoMIDWEST COACH FINALISTS

  • Darlene Fanning
  • Lisa Hemmie
  • Lance Stoltenberg

NORTHEAST COACH FINALISTS (no preliminary election – all four nominees move to final election)

  • Ashley Panaia
  • Stephanie Sutch
  • Sean Timmons
  • Sean Sova

SOUTHEAST COACH FINALISTS

  • Carly Byman
  • Sydney McBride
  • Heath Perkins

SOUTHWEST COACH FINALISTS

  • Jennifer Graham
  • Craig Hallmark
  • Angela Rogers

WEST COACH FINALISTS

  • Dana Fielding
  • Brandon Moore
  • Carlos Onofre

EVENT PRODUCER FINALISTS

  • Stephanie Ammirati – NCA
  • Michael Bolden – Champion Spirit Group
  • Jim Hill – One Up Championships
  • Debi Larson – CHEERSPORT
  • Chad Lemon – Jam Brands
  • Liz Rossetti – AmeriCheer
  • Lisa Saline – DX Events
  • Renee Smith – United Cheer
  • Shawn Smith – Eastern Cheer & Dance
  • Tammy VanVleet – GSSA

AFFILIATE MEMBER FINALISTS (no preliminary election – all six nominees move to final election)

  • Patrick Cowherd – The Cheerleading Agency
  • Ryan Sundquist – Nfinity
  • Andrew Dean – Xtreme Shots Photography
  • Brian Hamfeldt – Action Moments
  • Pat Fogarty – Cheerography
  • Nicole Khayat – Fancy Face Cosmetics

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE?

  • Event Producer Members will select the Event Producers that will serve on the NAB.
  • Coaches will select the Coach Representative from their own region to serve o the NAB.
  • Coaches, Event Producers and Affiliate Members will select the Affiliate Representatives to serve on the NAB.

All coaches who were listed in gym profiles by 8pm EST, January 16, 2013 are eligible to vote. Check your email for voting instructions coming soon.

Read more about National Advisory Board elections.

USASF 2013 NAB Preliminary Elections

USASF LogoJanuary 17, 2013 – The members of the National Advisory Board (NAB) are elected to discuss and create solutions for current and trending policy issues which are recommended to the Board of Directors. The NAB also selects the annual recipient of the Chairman’s Cup award presented at the VIP Gala at the Cheerleading and Dance Worlds.

Preliminary elections will be held January 17-25, 2013 to select candidates for the final election, as follows:

  • 10 event producers
  • 3 coaches from each region

NOTE: Preliminary Elections will take place in all regions EXCEPT the Northeast. The four nominees in the northeast will automatically advance to the final election.

Final elections will be held February 4-8, 2013 to select NAB members, as follows:

  • 5 event producers
  • 1 coach from each region
  • 3 affiliate members

The NAB is comprised of 10 event producers, 10 coaches and 5 affiliates, totaling 25 members. NAB members serve a two year term. 13 new members will be elected in 2013.

MEET THE CANDIDATES

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE?

  • Event Producer Members will select the Event Producers that will serve on the NAB.
  • Coaches will select the Coach Representative from their own region to serve o the NAB.
  • Coaches, Event Producers and Affiliate Members will select the Affiliate Representatives to serve on the NAB.

All coaches that were listed in gym profiles by 8pm EST, January 16, 2013 are eligible to vote. Check your email for voting instructions.

National Advisory Board Nominations 2013

USASF LogoDear USASF Members:

The members of the National Advisory Board (NAB) are elected to discuss and create solutions for current and trending policy issues which are recommended to the Board of Directors. The NAB also selects the annual recipient of the Chairman’s Cup award presented at the VIP Gala at the Cheerleading and Dance Worlds.

It’s time to nominate potential members for election! Here’s how:

  • Nominations are open starting today through January 14, 2013.
  • Preliminary elections will be held January 17-25, 2013 to select candidates for the final election, as follows:
    • 10 event producers
    • 3 coaches from each region (15 total)
    • 6 affiliate members
  • Final elections will be held February 4-8, 2013 to select NAB members, as follows:
    • 5 event producers
    • 1 coach from each region
    • 3 affiliate members

The NAB is comprised of 10 event producers, 10 coaches and 5 affiliates, totaling 25 members. NAB members serve a two year term. Nine new members will be elected in 2013.

Nominees must be a USASF Professional Member (or begin the Professional Membership Background Check process by January 16, 2013) in order to qualify to serve on the National Advisory Board.

Submit your nominations before January 14!

USASF Increases Gym Owner Representation on Board of Directors

USASF LogoThe USASF Board of Directors is pleased to announce a significant step for gym owner representation in the leadership of the USASF by raising the total gym owners on the Board of Directors from 4 to 6.

The role of the USASF Board of Directors is to insure that the mission of the USASF is accomplished by the work done within the 11 Cheer and 3 Dance Committees, made up of coaches, gym owners and event producers. Two key committees are the National Advisory Board (NAB) and the National Allstar Cheerleading Coaches Congress (NACCC). The NAB is composed of regionally elected representatives, drawn from the Regional Advisory Boards, and oversees Image, Appearance and Ethical issues. The NACCC Executive Committee was established in 2011, electing regional representatives for coaches to give input in the Rules process.

In October, Varsity designated its event producer seat held by Lance Wagers of ACA to become a gym owner seat recommended by the NACCC. In accordance with the USASF by-laws, and with input from gym owners, coaches and event producers, the Board designated another seat to be filled by a gym owner. Finally, the term for the gym owner seat held by Jody Melton, co-owner of Cheer Athletics, expired as of November, so another gym owner was elected to take his place.

As the USASF has grown, it has taken great strides to include and increase the voice of coaches and gym owners in the organization. Of significance was the merger with NACCC in 2005, creating the official coaches organization within the USASF. At that time, 4 seats were added to the USASF Board of Directors designated for gym owners/coaches. Now, two more gym owner seats have been added.

Please help us congratulate the following gym owners who were unanimously elected to the USASF Board of Directors on November 5th, 2012.

  • Kathy Penree, CNY Storm, Herkimer, NY (2 year term)
  • Kristen Rosario, Top Gun All Stars, Miami, FL (2 year term)
  • Morton Bergue, Cheergyms.com, Concord, CA (1 year term)

To view the full list of Board of Directors members, click here.