Kevin Powell has been selected as the Safe Sport Resource Team representative for the Midwest Section. The team's first meeting was Thursday, February 6, and consisted mainly of introductions and discussion of the upcoming training team members will receive to help assist their sections with Safe Sport questions and concerns.

More information: http://www.usfencing.org/page/show/892379-safe-sport

Kevin currently coaches epee at Red Door Fencing in Des Moines.

Iowa Division members of USA Fencing in good standing may participate in the election of the Iowa Division Board for the 2014-2015 term (approximately 1 year). This will be done at the Divisional tournament Sunday, April 6, at noon, by a simple show-of-hands vote.

Current Board
President: Adam Rains
Vice President: Doug Jauer
Treasurer: Jann Ream
Secretary: Sarah Timmons Powell

If you would like to run for a Board position, please let Sarah know and she will add you to the list below. You may announce your candidacy at Divisionals, of course, but it may be helpful to both organizers and voters to post your name ahead of time.

Running for election/reelection:
Sarah Timmons Powell (any position)
Preston Kirkpatrick (President or VP)
Brett Watchorn (President or VP)
Evan Decker (President or VP)

Iowa Divisionals, the tournament to qualify Iowa Division members for Div 2, Div 3, and Veteran events at USA Fencing Nationals (in Columbus, OH, June 22 - July 3, 2014), has been posted here on askFred.net. The venue is the big gym in Beyer Hall on Iowa State University's campus in Ames. Doors open at 9 AM.

Fees:
$20 + $10 per event

Events Scheduled:
10 AM - Senior Men's Foil
10 AM - Senior Women's Foil
12 PM - Senior Men's Epee
12 PM - Senior Women's Epee
2 PM - Senior Men's Saber
2 PM - Senior Women's Saber