MSCA september 2016 meeting minutes

17 September 2016
MSCA Annual Meeting

1. The secretary and treasurer reports were approved and seconded.
2. An update was given on the MSCA Memorial policy..recent memorials were sent in memory of Dennis Swanson, Sandra Wieser-Matthews’ spouse, and Keith Roberts.
3. We had in the past an MSCA Distinguished Service Award that has not been awarded since 2011.  Consensus is that we would like to restart this award.
4. Mike Worcester becomes our new president on June 1.  The president-elect will now become a part of the Speech Advisory Council as a non-voting member so as to be up-to-date on the issues.
5. Bonnie Spohn is our new Speech-Debate-One Act rep to the MSHSL Board.  She is just beginning her 4-year term, but reported that she is finding that there are “good people to work with”.
6. President Jason Olson spoke about the successes of the Outreach Committee.

          a. Grants to first-time attendees to CTAM were given for the first time.  8 grants were awarded.                Only 5 came this year, but it is a start.
          b.  The newsletter, The Real 1-100, was published for the first time to great reception
   7.  Jason asks, what are we doing to directly affect students?  He suggests a new committee.                     Possibilities are:
             a.  Possible scholarships
         b.  Are we interested in developing an All-State team?  Not tied to state championships…
             maybe tied to team leadership and development?  Criteria would be set, but the number of
             awards could vary greatly…
             People interested:  Sandra Wieser-Matthews and others.

     8.     Committee Reports
          A.  Advisory Committee
          Update from May, 2016 mtg.  We changed the order of the process this year, voting as a
​          committee on an issue and moving it on to the MSHSL Region committees, before having the
          issue discussed and voted on at MSCA mtg.   When this was done, the understanding was that
          if it didn’t receive support from MSCA, the policy would not be sent on the MSHSL Advisory
         Board.  Maybe the process is something that could/should be developed.
          B.  Rule Clinician, Cliff Janke
                a.  Email was hacked so if you haven’t heard from him, please email him again.  
                [email protected]
               b. Questions or concerns, please contact him. Will direct to the right spot if necessary. Can
                   also send to Chris Franson
               c. Rules at sections/subsections…is worried about what is happening. Rules violations even
                  at subsection prelims, penalty should be assessed…not just warning to fix…unfair to the
                other student who is following the rules…remember all the students, not just the one with
                 the violation
             d. Need a committee to look at publication rules…currently not much of a written policy.  
                  Volunteers are:
                  Ceil McDonald
                  Mark Thul
                  Jennifer Parker
                 Dale Neuschandeer
                 Rachel Evenson
                 April Clark
                 Mark Quilan
                 Julie McMerty
                Kathleen Perry (Fairmount)
                Erik Walker
                Luke Ostrander (AV)
                 Jake Devine (Mounds View)
                Deb Beckman (Cotter) [email protected]
                Jenn Baese
                Rebecca Meyer-Larson
9.  ELECTIONS
        a.  Candidates for President Elect Class A (elected candidate in bold)
             Casey Wacker (NYM)            Lucy Lloyd (BBE)
        b.  Jury Member Class A
              Rachel Schott Chokia Alberta        Jennifer Parker-Blackduck
        c.  Advisory-class A
              Mikayla Critz-Melrose            Jennifer Parker-Blackduck
        d.  Advisory AA
             Tom Lucas-Bemidji,            Cort Sylvester-Rosemount
             Dave Pritschet-Brainerd            Joni Anker-Eagan
10.  MSCA website—anyone with CTAM handouts can send to Scott Sieling and he will post them.
11. State will be at AV the next two years (2017-2018)…open to interested hosts for 2019 and 2020. Wayzata possible interested; talk to Chris Franson
12.  Do we want to maintain the tournament calendar on the MSCA website?  Yes, The tournament calendar is still used by many.
13.  DISCUSSION--Rachel Schott        Document on website, contact them with questions. Tried something new by breaking bibliography down by subtopics, let us know if helpful; soliciting ideas for next year. In future, perhaps rules can reinforce the importance of citation. Jody S-W talked about task bank. Is for practice only, not invitationals; also perhaps develop a constructive flow sheet
14.  Storytelling—Max talked about idea to use Project Gutenberg. Was well-received so hope to implement for next year. If interested in helping to curate list, see Max.
We don’t have a great way to get new blood on Storytelling and Extemp Rdg committees; please talk to committee chairs to get on.
15.  ER—For 2017, new poetry book; same prose book; different story arc and new characters
16.  HOF—Joni Anker looking for nominations for the MSHSL HOF, nominations must come from the body…nomination form on League website; submissions by Sept 16
17.  New coaches mentorship—if you know of new coach, let Jody Saxton-West know
18.  Encouraging future sessions by younger people at CTAM;  Jody will help you through the process.
19.  PD opportunities
a.  1st year of judging cycle, so need to register. $15/2 years. Must go to coach clipboard. If you need password, call Melody at office
b.  State ballot is opt-in, need to complete application by Nov 1.
Remember to vote. Last year about 100 people voted.
NEW BUSINESS
1.  Voted last year on revisions
Unanimous support for tiebreakers in finals—use JP in 3-way time when possible
2,  Zach spoke to rank adjustment in finals. Franson found it would have changed one champion   last year, but it does affect more who is 3rd, 4th, 5th
3.  Section Autonomy
Develop committee for next year to look at section autonomy as to # of entries total and per category.  See next page for volunteers...

MSCA Committee volunteers for Section Autonomy Committee
Name                school            email

1. Deb Beckman        Winona Cotter        [email protected]
2. Chris Barker        Rocori            [email protected]
3. Chris Lence        Minnewaska        [email protected]
4. Jenn Baese        Lakeville North        [email protected]
5. Mikayla Critz        Melrose        [email protected]
6. Karen Lee        Parkers Prairie        [email protected]
7. Adam Wiebe        Chokio-Alberta        [email protected]
8. Jennifer Parker        Blackduck        [email protected]
9. John Kleinwolterink    Morris            [email protected]
10. Bonnie Spohn Schmaltz    Eden Valley-Watkins    [email protected]
11. Daniel Hodges        Apple Valley        [email protected]
12. Kasey Wacker        New York Mills        [email protected]
13. Bev Diles        Chaska            [email protected]
14. Amy Alberg        Chaska?        [email protected]
15. Mark Quinlan        Centennial (retired)    [email protected]
16. Andrew Tichy        Moorhead        [email protected]
17. Ceil McDonald        South St Paul        [email protected]
18. Barbara Shofner    Orono            [email protected]
19. Jerrod Nelson        Wayzata        [email protected]
20. Lisa Letcher        Windom        [email protected]
21. David Pritschet        Brainerd        [email protected]
22. Stewart Wilson        Walker-Hackensack    [email protected]
23. Zach Prax        Eastview        [email protected]
24. Mike Donoho        Fergus Falls        [email protected]

Extemp Reading committee suggestions
SHOULD BE MEMBER OF MSCA?
Carol Sylvester—Rosemount
Tzitel Voss—Apple Valley
Kelly Donais—Eastview
Pria Prashad—Eagan