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tesHgckontinueil from page 7)flom the presldcnthave been handled in a more positiveway. It reminded me of the continualone-sided feud USJA membersexperienced during the 1950s and ,50s.It reflected an ongoing desire todegrade another judo organization.Surely we all must finally realize howmuch more can be accomplished byworking together rather thanexpending the negative energy requiredby trying to destroy or',take over,, eachother!Looking ahead, we have a lot to begrateful for. We're still a thrivingorganization with ideas that will benefitthe overall development of judo. Mostof you are aware of the many fundraising activities under way to supportour programs. Our most recentintroduction is our Visa card, and alsothe address label program. If you havenot yet responded to these, please doso. Flyers explaining these fund raisersare included in the mailings routinelysent out from the National Office.Funds generated by these prograrnswill be most helpful in ourdevelopment and administrativeactivities.The USJA has also implementedprocedures to support our athletescompeting in the Olympic Games in theyear 2000 to be held in Australia.During the past few months, a judoteam from Japan has established a dojoin Sydney, as has the Korean team.They have opened their workoutsessions to each other and to the localjudoka for training. I'm sure that in thecoming months other countries willfollow their lead. As of Octobe r l,1997the USIA will have opened a dojo inSydney to be available to all UnitedStates athletes. Details regardinglodging and other pertinentinformation will follow in the next fewweeks. If we're going to place ouremphasis on quality training inpreparation for the next OlympicGames, the time is now. This endeavorwill require funds, dedication, andcommitment to the goals. Some of ushave made the commitment and arededicated to succeed. You can help bymaking your tax-deductible donation tothe US|A to help support this project.We cannot fairly represent the UnitedStates at the next Olympic Gameswithout quality training andappropriate support for our team.Remember, the USJA does not receiveany Olympic funds, butnotwithstanding that, we will certainlyassist the team members selected torepresent the United States to the bestof our ability.Finally, October 21.,1997 will mark thetwo-year anniversary of the currentadministration. We've managed toincrease our membership to almost24,000, a net gain of 3,777 members injust two years, and our financial statushas increased from a "multi sub-zero,,position to an operational level. Irecently received a call from a loyalUSfA member stating that he has madethe USIA an equity beneficiary of hispersonal life insurance policy. Thisbeneficiary program is used toadvantage by many non-profitorganizations, including churches, andis pursued aggressively.My friends, we are doing somethingright. I encourage you to continue tosupport your Association and youradministrators. Be willing to stand upwhen the next election of BoardJrLmembers takes place; there will beJreplacement and vacancy slots to fill.While on the subjecf I would like tothank our Board members for theirhard work. As you know, the last twoyears were difficult but we,ve seenthem through due to the diligence andsupport of not only our Board, but ofall our loyal members.May God bless you all.Jesse L. fonesIlq4['itThis beautiful MasterCard from MBNA Bank offers no annual fee and a lorinkoductory Annual Percentage Rate (ApR) for balance transfers and cashadvance checks. The card features a full-color judo action photograph andthe usIA logo. Call MBNA at 1-800-280-5540 ro apply, and be r*" io -".,-tion priority code QNCN. The USIA will receive credit for your applig r-1n,and every time you use your USJA MasterCard, MBNA Bank wili ^ur./contribution to the USJA. So become a ,,Card Carrying Member!,,llf6(9Erq,it
sai?b'of,::ld%;,^$:.1.t,tSummer has comeand gone; campsare over for thisyear, and all majortournaments havebeen completed.Fall has arrived, thekids are back inschool, and now isthe time to hostclinics. Please callor write and let ushave your preferred dates. Theclinicians from whom you can maketheir insurance to lapse.Our insurance carrier hasinformed the USJA that thecost of individualinsurance will risecommencing September'97. Registration fees willbe increased to $43,reflecting a $4 increasefrom our 1996/97 whichwas held at $39.00 for atwo-year period. The Sustaining LifeMembership fee will be increased fromyour selection, are below:$25.00 to $29.00. The insurance carrierinforms us that rateChrlr feclton.ld, top seeded U.S. athleteincreases are broughtBonnlo KortG, past National Champion and Kata Championabout by an excessKrShrlm But/r, past National Kata Champion?GtG lrcrolx, past National Ghampion, former NJI coach amount of claims inTodd Br.hc, U. S. Champion, World Team member1997.Etrln. tcy.r, former NJI Team Captain, past NationalChampionStill on the subject ofCrGg Fernend.r, ten-time National Kata Championinsurance, an excess inCh.rll. RcDlnror, USJA Coaching Staff, Chairman, Board ofExaminersclaims reflects that ourE.f crltttn, National Masters Championinsurance is not onlyB.rbrr. Gollnor, self-defense and JuJitsu expertimportant, butLcrlr Pc?rlGllc, Aikido expertEd Srrerlsr, USJA Executive DirectorJln Cotg.n, past National Champion and International Refereenon.ld Hrnrca, USJA Promotion Board Chairman, pastNational ChampionGul Crrpor, National Coaching Staff[lk. S*.rtcr, National Coaching Staffvlrgll BowlCr, National Referee and kata instructorD?. Chrlr Dcwoy, National Coaching Staff and kata instructorsl.f Kelly, National Coaching Staff, former British ChampionOn another subject, I cannot stressstrongly enough the importance ofsanctioning your tournaments anddiligently checking each person'sregistration card. To be current meansthey have insurance. Many of our LifeMembers forget to send in theirEdward N. SzrejterSustaining Life Membership, causingnecessary. I ASK ALLLIFE MEMBERS TOPLEASE CHECKTHEIRMEMBERSHIPCARDS TO BECERTAIN THATTHEIR COVERAGEIS CURRENT.We are seeing a steady rise in newmemberships and clubs, and to giveyou an example: in March 1993 therewere 15,835 USJA members, and theAugust 1997 count was23,812 - a totalgain of 6,977. With this kind of growthwe should have over 24,000 by the endof the year and at least another 1,000new members in 1998. We send ourthanks to all our Sensei who believe inand support the USIA. The USJA :Stewardship Program is still movingahead. However, it is moving at asnail's pace. We have receiveddonations of $13,640. The immediatelyneeded finances for ienovation andother work that must be undertakln is$27,500. So we are looking at a shortfall of almost $14,000. I address all ofyou who have not yet become stewardsof the National Training Center and askthat you please consider a contributionof $100 or more, which of course is taxexempt.Enclosed with this Newsletter is thenotice and application for the USIA|unior Nationals to be held in Toledo,OH. Register early - it's not often thatthe US|A ]unior Nationals can be heldin the centerof the most denselypopulated part of the U.S.A.It has been some time since our lastnotice on printing business cards,stationary and envelopes, or flyers, foryour events. Contact Katrina Davis,our Office Manager, for moreinformation and prices.And a last word about sanctioningtournaments. It is a requirement thatyou send in your tournament notice orflyer along with the sanction form. Ourinsurance carrier requests that thisprocedure be adhered to, otherwise therequest for sanction could be denied.[W
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