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The US Orienteering Federation (USOF) is recognized by the International Orienteering Federation and the US Olympic Committee as the National Governing Body for orienteering in the United States. USOF is a non-profit organization with 55 current member clubs and approximately 1400 family and individual memberships. The Federation's programs are supported by membership dues and tax-deductible contributions. We are a volunteer organization. The officers, Board of Directors, committee members, and working groups are made up of USOF members offering their time, energy, and expertise to promote the sport of orienteering and make USOF function as effectively as possible. Mission Statement Our mission is to: Provide orienteering as a viable and attractive recreation choice for US outdoors enthusiasts. Promote orienteering for education, personal development, and environmental awareness. Improve the competitive performance of US orienteering athletes to world-class levels.
Officers	Term Expiration
President: Clare Durand, (CA) 661-945-2314	2009
Administration VP: Frank Kuhn, 777 Thornwood Dr., Mt Laurel NJ 08054. 856-608-9422.	2008
Competition VP: Robert Paddock (TX) 972-519-8434.	2009
Program Development VP: Mike Minium, 6797 Stillwell-Beckett Road, Oxford OH 45056-8870. 513-523-9279.	2009
Club Services VP: Gary Kraght, 60 W. Blithedale Ave, Mill Valley CA 94941. 415-383-4429.	2008
Marketing and Public Relations VP: Jerry Rhodes, (WA) 360-253-8632.	2008
Secretary: Valerie Murray, (MA) 508-877-8513.	2009
Executive Director: Robin Shannonhouse, PO Box 1444, Forest Park, GA 30298. 404-363-2110.	2008
Regional Board of Director Representatives/Alternates	Term Expiration
Heartland: Ian Harding (MN) 651-779-6143 / Gale Teschendorf (IL) 847-251-2934	2008
Mid-Atlantic: Jim Eagleton (PA) 215-283-0137 / Ralph Tolbert (PA) 610-255-4181	2009
Midwest: Eric Tullis (IN) 317-408-8234 / Stevan Vaughan (OH) 513-932-5245	2010
Northeast: Joanne Sankus (MA) 781-938-1740 / Susan Hawkes-Teeter (NY) 518-872-1993	2008
Northwest: Scott Drumm (OR) 503-261-1493 / John Sincock (WA) 425-895-8352	2009
Pacific: Syd Reader (CA) 650-799-6225 / David Irving, (CA) 619-306-0813	2008
Southeast: Jim Hall (NC) 828-479-4356 / Stephen Shannonhouse (GA), 404-363-2110	2010
Southwest: Lisa Carr (TX) / Ralph Courtney (TX) 903-814-0232	2009
Members-at-large:
Greg Lennon (MD) 301-765-0840 Linda Ferguson (VA) 703-921-2025 Stephanie Martineau (PA) 412-622-7397 Competition: Cristina Luis (AZ)	2009 2010 2008 2010
Committee Chairs Administration Bylaws - Rob Wilkison, 570-286-7643 Convention Chair - Sara Mae Berman, 617-868-7416 Fundraising - Stephanie Martineau, 412-323-0627 Grievance - J-J Cote, 508-479-3946 Nominations & Elections - Frank Kuhn (acting), 856-608-9422 Club Services Environmental & Land Access - Terry Farrah Insurance - Steve Vaughan, 513-932-5245 Map Funds - Linda Ferguson, 703-921-2025 Mapping Coordinator - Greg Lennon, 301-922-3791 New Club Support - Mike Minium, 513-523-9279 Competition Anti-Doping Committee - Cathy Yekenevicz, 262-707-1516 Coaching - Bob Turbyfill, 301-705-7541 Competition Awards Fund Administrator - Clare Durand, 661-945-2314 Course Consulting - Elis Eberlein, 509-375-0143 Rankings Coordinator - Sandy Fillebrown, 215-482-9479 Rogaine - Barb Bryant, 617-661-9579 Rules - Stephen Shannonhouse, 404-363-2110 Sanctioning - Randy Hall Ski-O - Larry Berman, 617-868-7416 Trail-O Team Fund - Linda Ferguson, 703-921-2025 U.S. Junior Team - Janet Porter, 215-679-7829 U.S. Junior Team Fund - Janet Porter, 215-679-7829 U.S. Senior Team - Peggy Dickison U.S. Senior Team Fund - Peter Gagarin U.S. Ski-Orienteering Team - Rick Worner, 585-581-2979 U.S. Ski-O Team Fund - Rick Worner Marketing Grants Manager - Linda Ferguson, 703-921-2025 Media Relations - vacant Photography Coordinator, John Frederickson Publications - Eva Ruutopold Recognition Awards Coordinator - Jon Nash, 207-439-7096 USOF Webmaster - Janet Tryson, 518-766-3648 President Budgeting & Finance - David Irving, 619-306-0813 Deaf Athletes Liaison - Missy Kaler Electronic Punching - Valerie Meyer, 703-671-3655 (before 9 pm EST) Endowment Fund - Mike Fritz, 802-426-3190 Executive - Chuck Ferguson, 703-921-2025 International Affairs Commission - Frank Kuhn, 856-608-9422 Junior Development Grants - Gary Kraght, 415-383-4429 Nat'l Assn. Search & Rescue Liaison - Jeff Berringer U.S. Olympic Committee Liaison - Sherry Litasi, 303-324-2305 Program Boy Scout Liaison - Ed Scott, 610-582-2128 Canoe O' - Aims Coney College Development - Liz Kotowski, 978-263-9704 Girl Scout Liaison - Clare Durand, 661-945-2314 JROTC Liaison - Frank Campbell, 770-591-0332 Little Troll - Betsy Hawes, 914-496-5230 Military Development - Lt. Col. Michael Hendricks, 845-938-2472 Mountain Bike O' - Steve Gregg, 510-531-6697 O' in Schools - Greg Sack, 513-561-8283 Senior Program - Barb Sleight, 315-458-6406 Trail O' - Frank Kuhn, 856-608-9422 Youth - vacant
Other USOF Registered Agent: Kris Beecroft (VA) 540-720-1643. Deaf Athletes Liaison - Missy Kaler Director of Media Relations: vacant USOF Clubnet Moderator: Liz Kotowski USOF Webmaster: Janet Tryson A note about e-mail : To send email to someone listed above, click on the name link (Javascript needs to be activated). If this method does not work for you, visit this page for a listing of names and e-mail address.
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