ITA Annual Meeting 2014

ITA Annual Meeting

When: Sunday December 21, 2014
2:00 pm 
Where: Farrell's Martial Arts in Beaverdale 

2706 Beaver Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50310

Map to Farrell's in Beaverdale

Proposed Bylaw Amendment

The Iowa Taekwondo Alliance Board of Directors is proposing to add a second level of membership. This enhanced membership will help the ITA improve its financial stability and offer better training, education, and competition opportunities to members.

Current membership in the ITA is defined as being current USA-Taekwondo members who reside in Iowa.

The following bylaw amendments have been proposed. Additions/changes are highlighted in yellow. The current Bylaws are available here.


Section 4.3: Application for Membership

USAT members do not need to submit applications for membership, nor additional dues unless enhanced membership in ITA is desired, beyond being current members in the corresponding category in the NGB, and demonstrating proof of said membership upon request.

Section 4.4: Powers of Member

Each member in good standing, as designated by their membership classification, shall have the

following powers:

1. Each Club member in good standing shall be entitled to cast one vote in elections for the Club Representative on the Cabinet. Each Club member in good standing shall also be entitled to cast one vote in elections for the Officers of the Cabinet. In addition, each Club member in good standing shall be entitled to have its Official Representative attend all meetings of the membership; hold office; serve on committees and participate in all events and functions sponsored by the ITA; and serve as a voting member of the State Board of Directors.
2. Each individual member (Coach/Referee/Athlete) in good standing shall be entitled to cast one vote in elections for the corresponding Director on the Cabinet. In addition, each individual member in good standing shall be entitled to attend all meetings of the membership; hold office; serve on committees and participate in all events and functions sponsored by the ITA. Each individual member is only permitted to vote in one category in any given year, based on the membership voting category they have selected for the NGB.
3. Each member in good standing shall be entitled to participate in USAT/NGB sanctioned events.

Section 4.6: Membership Dues

Enhanced members shall pay dues in such amounts and at such times as the Cabinet may from time to time determine. The enhanced membership gives those members discounts at ITA sponsored events and the ability to apply for funding to attend national level competition, additional training, or educational opportunities.

Any current members (current membership is defined as USAT members who live in Iowa) may vote on this proposal by calling in on Monday, October 6, 2014 between 9:00 and 9:30 PM.

Call-in number: 1-712-432-3200

Access code: 905529

Please direct any comments or questions to Erin Carpenter at iatkdalliance@gmail.com or call 515-344-4372

Two Rivers Beginners Tournament - 24 Jan 2014

Two Rivers Beginners 
Tournament 
Hoyt Middle School - 2700 E 42nd St · Des Moines, IA.

- $45 early registration
- Online registration deadline - Jan 16th
- By mail: Post Mark - Jan 16th / Rcvd Jan 18th
- $90 at the door
- $5 for spectators
- Doors open at 7 a.m. / Opening ceremonies at 9 a.m.
- Forms and Sparring Competition
- No more than FOUR (4) previous tournaments

Online Registration: Constant Contact
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=q5cglzdab&oeidk=a07e8m0dkp492b9a6dd

Host Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites; 5850 Morning Star Court, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327; (515) 299-9922
Group rate available through Jan 16th. Mention Voorhees TKD

Referees Seminar 
-Friday January 24th 6-10 p.m.
-Held at the Host Hotel: Sleep Inn & Suites

Tournament Features:
1. Color Belt Competition ONLY, for your BEGINNING competitors
2. Introduction and Explanation of the components of a tournament to players, coaches and spectators
3. Sparring participants will have the opportunity to spar in at least 2 matches
4. Participation Medals are awarded to all, to keep the focus on learning, not “winning”
5. Outstanding Competitor Awards for one member from each club represented
6. Red and Brown Belts are given the opportunity to officiate
7. Forms competition is bracketed, just like sparring, and will be “head-to-head”, using current WTF rules
Voorhees TKD

Contact person: 
Mrs. Ratekin @ Phone: 515-202-5289
E-mail: info@iowaspirittkd.com
Website: www.iowaspirittkd.com

Mailing Address
10200 NE Frisk Dr.
Ankeny, IA. 50021