Officials must be licensed to officiate and have watched the officials clinic videos online at www.wawaofficialeducation.org before state.  Officials are encouraged to wear proper uniform to officiate at state.  The minimum age at state for an official to qualify for team points is 16, but younger officials are encouraged to officiate and can qualify for team points with the consensus of the Chairman, Vice-Chairman and Mat Officials Director.

Ramkota Reservations:  It was inadvertently put on the state packed to call an extension for room reservations at the Ramkota.  Please instead just call the front desk at 307-266-6000.  Thank you!

Elections:  The following positions will be up for election at the Election Meeting on Friday, April 13th at 7pm.  Chairman, Treasurer, Open Director, Cadet Director, Cultural Exchange Director and Media Representative.  I will include a description of the requirements for each position down below.  Please pass this information along to your club members, and if you have any questions, let me know.

Thanks!

Kera Wenzel

WAWA Board Secretary

Office requirements: Each individual nominated for an office during the election process must meet the qualification requirements for that particular office. Each officer must have reached his or her 18th birthday before taking office.  Each officer must also be a licensed Wrestling Leader with the National Governing Body.

Chairman: Nominees for chairman must have been involved with W.A.W.A. activities for a minimum of 5 consecutive years prior to nomination, must have held a previous office or directorship for not less than 2 years .The Chairman shall serve a two year term starting September 1st of the year they are elected.  The Chairman shall preside at all open and special meetings, and shall be the principal executive officer of the corporation. He or she shall oversee the execution of the regulations of the corporation (Constitution and Bylaws and any policies or procedures) and shall be responsible for carrying out the decisions of the W.A.W.A. membership and the Board of Directors. The Chairman shall also perform such duties that may be assigned by the W.A.W.A. membership and/or the Board of Directors.

Treasurer: Nominees for treasurer must have been involved with W.A.W.A. activities for a minimum of 3 consecutive years prior to nomination, must have some knowledge of bookkeeping skills and must become bonded if elected.  Treasurer shall serve a three year term starting September 1st of the year they are elected.  The Treasurer shall be the principal financial officer of the corporation. The Treasurer shall provide a financial statement to the officers of the corporation every quarter of the fiscal year. A financial statement shall also be provided to all clubs and directors semi-annually, specifically at the November and May open meetings of the corporation. The Treasurer shall also perform other such duties that may be assigned by the W.A.W.A. membership and/or the Board of Directors.

Open Director: Nominees for Open director must have been involved with W.A.W.A. Open activities for a minimum of 3 consecutive years prior to nomination, must be able to attend all W.A.W.A. meetings and will serve a two year term starting September 1st of the year they are elected.

Cadet Director: Nominees for Cadet director must have been involved with W.A.W.A. Cadet activities for a minimum of 3 consecutive years prior to nomination, must be able to attend all W.A.W.A. meetings and will serve a two year term starting September 1st of the year they are elected.

Cultural Exchange Director: Nominees for Cultural Exchange director must have been involved with W.A.W.A. Cultural Exchange activities for a minimum of 3 consecutive years prior to nomination, must be able to contact and communicate with other international wrestling governing bodies and must be able to attend all W.A.W.A. meetings and will serve a two year term starting September 1st of the year they are elected.

Media Representative:  Nominees for Media Representative must have been involved with WAWA activities for a minimum of 3 consecutive years prior to nomination, responsible for maintaining the WAWA website and social media communications, must be able to attend all WAWA meetings and will serve a two year term starting September 1st of the year they are elected.