The USMS Annual Convention was held Sept 14-18 in Jacksonville, FL; a preview was an earlier “What’s New” item. This was a “legislation” year.

• A summary of the convention and a News Release have been posted on the USMS web site.
• Complete minutes of most of the committee meetings are available. (The main ones missing are from the House of Delegates meetings.)
• The new USMS Strategic Plan was approved by the House of Delegates. This includes revised mission and vision statements for the organization.
• A budget was passed for 2012.
• Videos have been released for the three workshops that were held.
• USMS.org Tips and Tricks by Jim Matysek, USMS Webmaster and IT Director
• Officiating Masters Swimming by Ed Saltzman, Vice Chair of the Officials Committee and Meet Director of the USMS 2010 Spring National Championship in Atlanta, GA.
• Qualities of a Successful Masters Program by Mel Goldstein, USMS Past President, currently a USMS Club and Coach Services representative.
• Of course, if you haven’t already done so, you should also watch the new USMS promotional video (also embedded below), which was unveiled on the first day of Convention.