MSHA Board News

Officer Elections

At the June 2002 Board of Directors meeting, Matt Hiber was elected President, John Miller vice president, Larry Larson treasurer and Sheldon Silberman secretary. Greg Taylor was re-appointed to chair the Hall of Fame committee.

Finances

With investment income down due to poor market conditions, tournament expenses up, attendance holding even and lowered sponsorship, we sufferred a minor net lost for the second year. We will consider raising the tournament entry fee $5 at the fall board meeting.

2003 Events

Dates and formats were selected for the 2003 State Tournaments. We will once again hold two doubles tournaments - Open (Feb 28-Mar 1) and Masters (March 28-29), and one combined Singles tournament. The doubles divisions will be limited to maintain a two-day format. The Singles tournament will be held in conjunction with the USHA Pro Stop at the U of M April 25-27. The annual Hall-of-Fame and Awards banquet will be held at the Wabasha Street Caves May 9, 2003.