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This is a News Brief. A complete newsletter will be published on February 23rd with more details of issues discussed below.

Annual General Meeting

The site of the 1998 AGM will be Country Inn & Suites in Salt Lake City Utah, April 2 1998.  Detailed information will be included in the upcoming newsletter.  Every team should try to send a representative to the AGM.  A registration packet will be sent to each team. If unable to attend, proxy vote forms will be on the web and in the 2/23/98 newsletter.

Proposed Rule Changes (details to follow in Feb. 23rd newsletter)

1.  Adopt International Rules with uniform exceptions (black band, numbers and C for captain)

2.  Adapt International Rules concerning wheelchair specifications exactly as stated.(permits wide front end /spokeguards).

3.  Add 45 second clock to game play

4.  Add a level of flagrant foul which includes a penalty of one full minute.

Proposed Constitution and By law Change:

1. Change roster requirement to play two games by January 15th  instead of before Post Season Play.

2. US players
a) Player transfers for: The petition submitted by Sept 30 to USQRA & original team, option of original team to file a protest, formation of player roster committee to handle petitions.
b)  Players with no teams within 150 mile radius, play for closest team or petition for change.

3. International Players
a)  Addition of these players must be filed by September, they must play two games by January 15th.

4. Incorporate into Constitution and Bylaws existing Regional and Sectional format for post season play.

PVA USQRA Clinics

Anyone who  that would like to host a Rugby Clinic in the off season should contact Eddie Suhr for more information.  Clinic formats can be geared towards beginner, intermediate or advanced players.

Athlete of the Year and Spirit of Achievement

We are still accepting nominations for Athlete of the Year and Spirit of Achievement.  Ballots are available from the Web site and from Secretary's office  Please submit your recommendations by March 1st.

Executive Board Positions

The positions of President, Vice President and Secretary are up for election at the AGM.  Nominations will be accepted until February 21st .

Ed Suhr will run for reelection for President, Wendy Gumbert is running for Vice President, Kevin Orr is running for Secretary.  Teresa Skinner and Judy Pfiester will not be running for reelection.  If you are interested in any of these Board positions, please submit your biography to Judy no later than February 21st .

AGM Agenda

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) agenda will be in the Newsletter dated February 23 1998.

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