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2026 USATF-NE Annual Meeting Sunday, September 27, 2026 2:00 pm Regis College, 235 Wellesley Street, Weston MA 02493 Room Location: Fine Arts Center Room 301 REGISTRATION https://forms.gle/z4bQh7y58zxx25Gi8 Annual business meeting of the New England association Pre-Registration is requested All board positions are up for election in 2026
AGENDA 1. Establish Quorum
2. Opening Remarks – David Teszler, President 3. Approval of 2025 Minutes - 2025 Members Meeting Minutes
4. Treasurer's Report – Jonathan Dias
5. Director's Report - Steve Vaitones
6. Officers and Sport Committee Reports For efficient conduct of the meeting, reports will be posted online (links below) prior to the meeting
7. Unfinished business
8. Bylaw Amendment Review and Approval - There will be bylaw amendments up for approval. There are changes required to comply with USATF Operating Regulation 7 G There may be other changes
9. New Business as brought up by the membership
10. Elections - Candidates Listed Below 2026 elections are for all board positions President, Vice-Presidents (3), Secretary, Treasurer - Two year terms Athlete Representatives (3) – one-year terms
12. Adjournment BYLAWS - Amendments to the 2020 Bylaws Proposed USATF New England Bylaws (Clean Final Version) Link: Proposed USATF New England 2026 Bylaws Proposed USATF New England Bylaws (Redline Comparison) Link: Redline Proposed USATF New England 2026 Bylaws Existing Bylaws approved in 2020 Link: Existing Bylaws USATF-NE Operating Regulation 1 (Operating Guidlines) (referred to in the Bylaws)
Link: Operating Regulation 1 Note: The comparison document highlights all proposed insertions and deletions relative to the current bylaws. REPORTS Managing Director (Link) Treasurer's Report (Link)
Sport Chairs Cross Country, Open Track & Field, Masters Track & Field, LDR, Race Walking, Youth
ELECTIONS Voting is limited to USATF members in the New England association as of July 31, 2026 who are at least 18 years old. 2025 members (only) who renew after July 31 until the meeting date are also eligible to vote. 2025 Members can renew here: https://bit.ly/TrackMembership
Process - Candidate nominations and seconds (with names) may be submitted by email to president@newengland.usatf.org and/or secretary@newengland.usatf.org - Except for President and Treasurer, positions may be nominated up to the meeting date, and nominations are allowed at the meeting. Nominations for President and Treasurer must be submitted 20 days prior to the meeting - All individuals elected or appointed to serve on the USATF-NE Board are required to complete the USATF Background Screening and SafeSport training within 30 days of the Association Annual Meeting to remain eligible for the position. - Candidate lists will be updated regularly and posted here up to meeting day
Candidate BIOs as of September 14, 2026 Officers President Rick Lajoie (Resume) - Nominated by Bob Gidari, Second by Justin Kuo Vice President (3)
Secretary Treasurer Bob Callanan, Winners Circle Nominated by Patrick Price, Winners Circle, Traci Michel, Winners Circle Sport Chairs - Candidate Bios Athlete Reps (3) - Candidate Bios OFFICERS, ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVES, SPORT CHAIR ROLE DEFINITIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVES - Three (3) positions elected for a one-year term. Candidates must be active competitive athletes in the association or have competed representing the USA in international competition within the past 10 years
RESPONSIBILITIES * Voice of athletes to the board and the sport chairs * Attend monthly Board meetings and serve as liaison between athletes, events, and Association * Get feedback from athletes regarding events/management, programs, clinics, schedules and share with board * Attend championships and other events and assist in adjudication of problems along with sport chairs, * Assist with planning and implementation of development projects and scheduling in their areas of expertise
RESPONSIBILITIES * Attend Board meetings and organize meetings pertaining to their sport * Arrange for the conduct of championships, assist in management of, and attend those championships * Adjudicate problems and protests in regards to sport specific competition and programs * Help promote events and work to establish development programs which increase participation and quality * Work with the Association in securing sponsorship for conducting events as appropriate
USATF ANNUAL MEETING DELEGATES December 4-6, 2026 in Portland OR. This year's USATF Annual Meeting will be onsite. The New England delegation must meet a specific proportion of athletes, coaches, administrators, and general attendees. The New England association is eligible to have 19 delegates participate in the meeting. During the September board meeting, a convention reimbursement policy will be authorized. ===================== USATF NE Youth Chair Election Process per bylaws Voting for Youth Athletics Committee Chair shall be by club and limited to clubs active in youth athletics disciplines (“Youth Club”). A Youth Club shall be defined as a USATF club having a youth program and at least one coach meeting the USATF Youth background check and Safesport requirement. Youth Clubs with 1-9 youth members shall have one vote. Youth Clubs with 10-24 youth members shall have two votes. Youth Clubs with 25-49 members shall have three votes. Youth Clubs with 50-99 members shall have four votes. Youth clubs with 100 or more youth members shall have five votes. Annual Meeting Reimbursement Policy
To receive reimbursement, delegates must file a meeting report summarizing key points for USATF New England members and the USATF New England Board; copies of receipts, and vote at the closing session on Saturday night. Documentation must be filed by March 31, 2027, to receive reimbursement.