FEE INCREASES SUSPENDED
USA Diving Board of Directors blocks rise in dues

Responding to concerns expressed by a number of our member clubs, the USA Diving Board of Directors voted unanimously Sept. 29 to suspend the fee schedule included in the budget presented at the 2004 annual meeting to allow time for an in-depth examination of the business consequences for our clubs and our members.

Between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1, only new registrations, not renewals of existing registrations, will be accepted by the National Office or by local registration chairs. Registrations for new individual memberships will be accepted according to the fee schedule in effect for 2004. New clubs seeking to register with USA Diving between Oct. 1 and Dec. 1 should contact the National Office for additional information.

The Board of Directors has taken this action to ensure that any changes to our fee schedule serve the needs of the organization and our club members as effectively as possible, and are structured in such a way as to derive the maximum benefit for all. Adjustments to the fee schedule for 2005 remain possible, but the Board is determined that any changes will be fully explained and fairly administered.

Letter to the Registration Chairs