Pleased be advised that the GRU AGM is scheduled for Jan 13, 2002.

The exact time and place in Atlanta will follow.

Of note, at the last meeting in September a ruling was passed that requires
all clubs to be in attendance in person at GRU meetings. See attached minutes.

gk

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Georgia Rugby Union Meeting
September 30, 2001
Minutes


10:00am Meeting called to order with roll call

Clubs in attendance:
Atlanta Harlequins Auburn Women by proxy
Atlanta Old White Clemson Men
Atlanta Renegades Clemson Women
Augusta Women by proxy Georgia Tech
Columbus U of Alabama
High Country U of Georgia Women
Life University
Montgomery
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Treasurer, Gary Kent, reviews GRU finances
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Report on Rugby South Meeting
South gaining 4 new clubs
Myrtle Beach
Lafayette, La
Western Carolina
Eastern Carolina

Push for all clubs to have Level 1 certified coaches

Coaching Clinic announced January 24 & 25 in Nashville TN.

GRU discussed providing a portion of the clinic fee ($100) for any collegiate club that sends a coach to be certified.

Rugby South is trying to compile a list of all club coaches so Paule Barford, member of the USA Rugby Technical Panel, may be better able to disseminate information of a technical nature to all clubs.
All clubs are to send coaches information to Gary Kent (See Attached Form)

Rugby South incorporates new system of fines. (See Attachment)
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Matrix Schedule begins Jan 6 - April 6 with Finals scheduled for April 20
GA Select Side will be October 13 in Brunswick GA
Senior Men's All-Star Camp Sunday Oct 7 at 10am and Thursday Oct 11 at 7:30pm


***Jason Weeks-USA Rugby South Youth Development Representative
--Proposed a five year plan to increase youth participation for Rugby in the South
--Request made that each club select a liaison for this program and submit his/her name by Oct 15
Old Business -none
New Business-
Club Attendance addressed

Any club not attending GRU meetings is subject to a fine of $100.00 unless they can provide a valid reason (deemed valid by executive committee) for not attending.
Proxy does not constitute attendance. Clubs may appeal one fine per year.

Passed unanimously.

Clemson University asked that their tour to the UK be supported by the GRU. After much discussion about the precedent that this may set it was decided to provide the asked for support ($400.00). This type of support is to be decided on an individual case basis at the GRU's discretion.

Issues to be discussed at the next Meeting
--To have each club provide youth liaison to Youth Development Officer, Jason Weeks or be fined. Such fine to go towards youth development within the GRU.

--Discuss reducing collegiate dues or providing a stipulation where clubs that are not financially supported by their school may pay lower dues.

Next Meeting Set
Sunday January 13
(time and place will be determined later)
12:30 Meeting Adjourned