Courtesy: USAT

The USA Triathlon Board of Directors has announced the resignations of two of its members: Dan Empfield and Susie Gallucci.

Empfield of California was a Western Region representative and also served as Board secretary. Gallucci of Colorado was an elite athlete representative and served as Board vice president.

"We would like to thank Dan and Susie for all their service to USA Triathlon," said Board President Brad Davison. "Their passion and dedication will be missed."

Both members will be replaced by the Board in accordance with Article VII of the USAT bylaws. Those can be found on the web site at www.usatriathlon.org/USAT_Bylaws_12_98.pdf. There are normally 11 members on the USA Triathlon Board of Directors.

The two new members will serve until June 30, 2005, when a new Board will be seated following elections.

Election Deadline Extended
The deadline for nominations for the 2005 USA Triathlon Board of Directors election has been extended to Dec. 31, 2004.

Instructions for submitting a nomination are available on the web site at www.usatriathlon.org/fs_newsPC.asp?File=11-11- 2004_0.txt.

Minutes Posted
Minutes from the Board of Directors meetings held Sept. 13- 15 and Oct. 13 have been posted to the USA Triathlon web site at www.usatriathlon.org/Pages/Board_Minutes.htm.