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August 18, 2005Executive Council Members:This letter is to serve as notice of the USAW Kansas Kids Executive CouncilMeeting. The meeting will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at theHoliday Inn – Holidome in Salina, Kansas at 9:30 a.m.AGENDA2318 Utah Road, Green, KS 67447785-944-3630gratergr@kansas.netExecutive State DirectorGreg Grater (785) 944-3630Assistant State DirectorJeff Sheets (785) 922-6865SecretaryLeanna Grater (785) 944-3630TreasurerBarry Disney (316) 733-9355ParliamentarianRichard Salyer (316) 541-2764Kids' Officials Rep.Loren Anthony (316) 320-2470At-Large Rep. (Elected)Rob Brewster (316) 262-1547At-Large Rep. (Appointed)Bob Phillips (785) 364-3489Nat'l Competition DirectorBob Gonzales (785) 267-1409State Competition DirectorNed Price (785) 367-7095Co-State Tournament CommitteeLeanna Grater (785) 944-3630Ned Price (785) 367-7095Bob Gonzales (785) 267-1409District I DirectorHenry Gallet (913) 788-5111District II DirectorJess Keith (316) 721-4430District III DirectorLance Engel (620) 241-5679District IV DirectorSteve Woody (785) 626-3309State ChairmanMike Juby (620) 663-13121. Call to Order2. Roll Call3. Reading & approval of previous meeting’s minutes4. Officers Reporta) Treasurerb) State Competition Directorc) State Tournament Directord) National Competition Directore) Officials Reportf) District Directorsg) State Directorh) State Chairman5. Other Reports6. Old Businessa) Background Checks7. New Businessa) Rule Changes for 2005-06 (see attached)b) State Tournament Bids (2007-2009)i. Proposals / How to Presentii. Special Meetingc) Weight Changes for 2005-2006d) State Tournament Qualifiersi. Add 6 & Underii. Highest Age Group (14 & Under / 8 th Grade Max)e) Age Group Changesi. Year of Birthii. January 1f) Creation of Kansas Awardsi. Triple Crownii. Kansas Challengeg) Discussion of Thinking Outside the Boxh) Score Clocksi. College Tournament Useagei) State Tournamenti. Recommendations: Entry Fee, Gate, Officials Payj) Executive Council Meetingsi. Is there a need for three per yeark) National Teams (including Southern Plains)l) Recommendation of Officers 2005-068. Other Businessa) Web Page / Talk Forumb) Assist FHSU with Christmas Tournament9. Adjournment

I am enclosing a questioner that was put together and we will be discussing at the KIDS ExecutiveCouncil Meeting in a few weeks. Please complete and return to me as soon as possible so we cancompile the information that we receive from each of you and EVERYONE can have a copy of what hasbeen returned to us.As you can see there is “several” ideas for weight class changes. I don’t know that any of them are“perfect” but it is a start. We will discuss it further at the Executive Council Meeting.If you are unable to attend this meeting, PLEASE let us know as soon as possible. We will need to turn ina meal count a few days in advance.Any questions or problems, please contact me at (785) 944-3630 or by email at gratergr@kansas.net.We would like for everyone to send us their MOST current address listing and email address. We haveseveral that keep getting returned to us!Sincerely,Greg GraterExecutive Director

6 AND UNDER: 37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 60, 65, 70, 808 AND UNDER: 40, 43, 46, 49, 52, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 85, 96, 110, 12510 AND UNDER: 55, 58, 61, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, 150, 17012 AND UNDER: 64, 68, 72, 76, 79, 84, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, 165, 190, 21714 AND UNDER: 80, 85, 90, 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120, 125, 130, 135, 140, 150, 160, 170, 200, 230,26016 AND UNDER: 105, 112, 119, 125, 130, 135, 140, 145, 150, 155, 160, 165 175, 185, 215, 245, 274ANOTHER SUGGESTION MIGHT BE TO:ADD:LEAVE:CHANGE:6 and Under (10-11 weight classes)8 – 10 – 12 as is except for adjustments of some weights due to lack ofParticipants at State Qualifiers14 – 16 and Under to High School Weights