Number Twenty-Three, February 2005    -    ORGANIZATION INFO
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To: Membership of USA Powerlifting

From: Karen Miller, Secretary

Re: Nominations and submissions for the following NGB meeting items:


THE BROTHER BENNET AWARD 2005

USA Powerlifting is requesting nominations for the 2005 Brother Bennet Award.
This award honors dedicated effort, and pro-active vision for the promotion of drug-free powerlifting in our world. It is presented in honor of Brother Bennet, S.C., the founder of our organization, and the drug-free powerlifting movement.

Nominations should be submitted to the USAPL Secretary, Karen Miller by Friday, March 11, 2005. Nominations can be submitted via email to usaplsec@aol.com or by US Postal Service to:
      Karen Miller
      USAPL Secretary
      73 N. Pine Road
      Plainwell, MI 49080



Proposed By-Law Amendments:

This is to notify you that proposed amendments to the By-laws for USA Powerlifting must be submitted to the President by 5pm Eastern Time, Friday, March 11, 2005, to allow proper review and submittal to the National Governing Body.

Please type and forward your submissions to:

      Larry Maile, President
      USA Powerlifting
      PO Box 668
      Columbia City, IN 46725



COACH OF THE YEAR 2005

USA Powerlifting is requesting nominations for the 2005 Coach of the Year Award. This award honors outstanding coaching ability and achievements. It is presented in the name of Dr. Billy Jack Talton - one of Powerlifting's all-time great and prolific coaches.

Nominations and support should be submitted to the USAPL Secretary, Karen Miller by 5pm EST on Friday, March 11, 2005. Nominations can be submitted via email at usaplsec@aol.com or by US Postal Service to:

      Karen Miller
      USAPL Secretary
      73 N. Pine Road
      Plainwell, MI 49080



Executive Committee Elections

USA Powerlifting will be electing two new officers and 2 new board members to our Executive Committee at the National Governing Body meeting in Killeen, Texas at the Men's National Championships, Thursday, May 5, 2005.

The following positions are up for election:

Secretary
Treasurer
2 Board Members


Deadline for placing your name for election is 5pm EST on Friday, March 11, 2005.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, please forward your letter of interest to:
      Karen Miller
      USAPL Secretary
      73 N. Pine Rd.
      Plainwell, MI 49080

OR: Email usaplsec@aol.com

Please contact the National Office at 260-248-4889, or any Executive Committee member with questions.