Welcome to the Pacific Northwest Handball Association Web Site. June 21, 2009 Dear PNW Handball Players, I am near the end of my second three-year term as your PNW representative on the USHA Board of Directors. I have thoroughly enjoyed this valuable experience but feel it is time for me to step aside to allow for a flow of fresh blood and new ideas to enter the fray. As you might know, the USHA Board is a “working board”. Although we meet formally only twice a year, virtually all the various committees conduct “business” between semi-annual meetings by e-mail and conference calls. For your information, I am currently serving as the Committee Chairman for both the Investment Committee and the Structure Committee (which is examining how the USHA is organized and how it utilizes its staff and its volunteers). I am also a member of the Executive, Game and Personnel Committees. I encourage you to consider running for the PNW position on the USHA Board. The election will take place this Fall. You are welcome to contact me if you have any questions about what sort of responsibilities you would be taking on as a Board member. The Board member responsible for assembling the PNW candidates is Stan Dunlavy (the Rocky Mountain representative). Stan can be reached at 303/670-0363 or by e-mail at SDunlavy@eraqc.com. There are a host of players in the PNW working hard to make our game better and to develop new players. That leadership starts with Brian Poffenroth, our Regional Commissioner, and flows down through our State Chairmen, Ambassadors, and Tournament Directors. Be sure to thank them for their efforts and offer your support. Sincerely, Ray Leidich 7010 NW Cardinal Dr Corvallis, OR 97330 541/745-5937 leidichray@comcast.net

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