The 2020 Annual Meeting took place via Zoom on July 18. Highlights of the Meeting
9-10AM - Open Forum/ WSO Unified Schedule - open to all for Q&A with WSO board & provide input for 2020-21 season/schedule. In addition to current board members and candidates, the meeting was attended by quite a few coaches & regional tournament representatives. Primary points of discussion:
- 2020-21 Tournament Type. Based on tournament options provided by national Science Olympiad (see https://www.soinc.org/play/tournaments for different options; click on flowchart link for info guiding the board).
- While there are many details to be worked out, the board identified that - most likely - all regionals in the state will follow guidelines for Satellite tournaments, with possibility to have some [build] events at a single location in that region.
- With the same events from 2019-20 going into 2020-21, we reviewed the 2019-20 WSO Unified Schedule to see if any changes needed to be made provided we are in a position to change to in-person tournaments &/or it could provide guidance in setting up Satellite schedules.
10AM-11AM - General Board Meeting - open to all. WSO year-end reports and announcement of election results.
- Chair Nick Stephens provided a summary of the 2019-20 year and outlined prospects for 2020-21. See meeting minutes for details.
- Four candidates vied for three positions. 2020-23 elected board members are Jay Loutherback, Judy Mannard, and David Rosi. 2020-21 student advisors are Ansel LaPier and Tyler Stanley. Thank you to all applicants!
11AM-1PM - Executive Board Meeting - elected board members only - see meeting minutes for details.
2021 BOARD APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THRU 4/30/21
WSO is always looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals to be on the WSO Board of Directors. For consideration for 2021 election, fill out the nomination form (pdf) (Word) and return to the State Director. Nominations generally close by mid-April each year. Self-nominations are accepted (even encouraged!).
