University of Findlay – 4:00 p.m.

Note: The following minutes from the September 1^st, 2004, NWDAB meeting have not been officially approved. The minutes will be officially approved by the NWDAB at the September 23^rd meeting.

The meeting was called to order by the President, Mr. Axe with the following members present: Mr. Hanna, Mr. Snodgrass and Mr. Richards. Mr. Palmer arrived a little later. Also present were Mr. Morrison and Mr. Krauss.

The minutes of the August 3^rd and 19^th meetings were unanimously approved on a motion by Snodgrass/Hanna. The financial report was deferred until the September 23^rd meeting.

A motion by Snodgrass/Hanna to approve the amended contract for the web site master, Patti Luchsinger, was unanimously approved. The treasurer was authorized to purchase new checks in whatever quantity is needed. Also, all checks written in the future will require only the signature of the treasurer, eliminating the need for a second signature. The above action was taken on a motion by Hanna/Snodgrass and unanimously approved.

President Axe greeted the sixty-seven tournament managers who met with the Board at 4:45 p.m. After opening remarks by the president, Mr. Hanna met with the soccer managers, Mr. Snodgrass with cross country, Mr. Richards with tennis and Mr. Palmer with volleyball. Mr. Palmer related to the Board his discussion with volleyball managers regarding the possibility of the time elements in tournaments. Managers of 7 and 8 team tournaments were concerned about this problem. Mr. Palmer was authorized, as volleyball coordinator, to review this problem and make any necessary changes for the Board to consider.

The Board reviewed the limited number of questions submitted by principals for the September 23^rd meeting. Individual Board members will discuss questions and various topics. The Mac Morrison awards will be made by Mr. Richards, Mr. Hanna and Mr. Axe. Media awards will be made by Mr. Snodgrass and Mr. Palmer. Mr. Richards will make a presentation to Larry Long, retiring Board member. Commissioner Ross will be in attendance and will respond to questions regarding the O.H.S.A.A. and he will also remain and meet with the Board after lunch.

The following items were tabled:

a. Selection of sites for winter tournament.

b. Salary of the DOC secretary, Mr. Jim Oberlander.

The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. The next meeting will be held SEPTEMBER 23, AT THE UNIVERSITY OF FINDLAY AT 8:30 A.M. PRINCIPALS AND GUESTS WILL ARRIVE AT 11:00 A.M.