The USA Wrestling Board of Directors held its semi-annual meeting at the Fargodome in Fargo, N.D, Saturday, July 30. USA Wrestling President Stan Dziedzic of Roswell, Ga. chaired the meeting.    Among the major actions taken by the Board of Directors was the passage of the 2005-06 budget for the organization. The budget was presented to the Board by Treasurer Van Stokes, who represented the Finance Committee.    The budget, which was approved unanimously, reflects total budgeted revenues of $7,155,287 and total budgeted expenditures of $6,976,307 for Fiscal Year 2006. Budgeted revenues are over budgeted expenditures by $143,980.    Stokes indicated that USA Wrestling's financial situation was "in a healthy position," but reminded the Board that it can not take this health for granted. He noted a number of factors that allowed USA Wrestling to reach this level of financial health. They included:  * Stable condition with financial management  * Receivables and payables current  * Positive cash flow   * Statement of activities reflects managed operation  * Alignment with USOC strategic goals  * Investments are low risk and fairly liquid    The Board of Directors also held elections for open positions on a number of USA Wrestling Standing Committees. The election results follow:    * Finance Committee - Art Martori (Phoenix, Ariz.), Bill Stecklein (Sea Isle City, N.J.), Rance Stein (Oklahoma City, Okla.)  * Sport Science Committee - Bernard Feldman (Palos Park, Ill.), Darryl Miller (Englewood, Colo.), Greg Strobel (Bethlehem, Pa.), Jim Porter (Las Vegas, Nev.)  * USA Wrestling Marketing Committee - Archie Randall (Mustang, Okla.), Phillip Sherrill (Matthews, N.C.), Toby Steward (Spokane, Wash.), Robert Valerio (Fresno, Calif.)  * Legislative Committee - Chuck Elvin (Lenexa, Kan.), Dan Prochnow (Litchfield, Minn.), Rance Stein (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Shawn Sheldon (West Palm Beach, Fla.)  * International Exchange Committee -  Rusty Davidson (Grants, N.M.), Dennis Gurecki (Chandler, Ariz.), Tadaaki Hatta (Elyria, Ohio), Ron Tirpak (Swarthmore, Pa.)  * Chairperson of the Insurance Committee - Chuck Elvin (Lenexa, Kan.)    The meeting opened with a short address from Dziedzic, who commented upon two major issues that are facing all international sports organizations in today's world: security and involvement on the Olympic program. He noted that USA Wrestling would be sending a team to the World University Games in Turkey, after the organization determined that the security measures were in place for the safety of the athletes.    Dziedzic also noted that two sports had recently been dropped from the program of the 2012 Olympic Games on a vote of the International Olympic Committee (IOC): baseball and softball. He mentioned how USA Wrestling played a support role in the effort of FILA, the international federation, to secure wrestling's future in the Olympic Games.     USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender thanked the Board and the national staff for their hard work and achievements since the last Board meeting. He also noted to the Board that FILA, the international federation, had developed its closest relationship in many years with the IOC, through the efforts of FILA President Raphael Martinetti.    The Board also received reports from the constituent groups of the organization, as well as from its Standing Committees.    The Junior Olympic Wrestling Committee report was presented by Duane Morgan, State Chairperson of California, and unanimously accepted by the Board.    Among the changes for next year as reflected in the report were:  * All USA Wrestling developmental age groups will utilize the new FILA rules regarding mat wrestling beginning September 1, 2005.  Bracketing, age group modifications and length of periods are established by USA Wrestling.  * Cadet Level athletes will now be able to compete in multiple Kids/Cadet Regional Championships.  * A 125kg. weight class was added to the Men's FILA Cadet Age Group.  * Team Scoring shall be implemented at the Men's Cadet, Men's Junior and Women's Junior Division National Championships held in Fargo, ND.  The top team per style shall receive an attractive and representative award for their accomplishment as the Team Champions in each style.  * Various policies and procedures regarding placing in the pools and mis-conduct were revised for USA Wrestling's National Dual Championships.    Randy Buhr of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) provided information concerning college wrestling for next year. He noted that the chairs of the NCAA Divisional Committees for next year would be Col. Billy Walker of the U.S. Air Force (Div. I), Greg Wagoner of Western State (Div. II) and Ron Beaschler of Ohio Northern (Div. III).    Jerry Diehl of the National Federation of State High School Associations noted that high school wrestling in the United States would be using bodyfat and hydration testing for weight management, beginning with the 2006-07 season. He also noted that there will be a maximum two-pound allowance for all multi-day wrestling events.    Jason McCloud of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) reported that the NAIA would have between five and six new college wrestling teams for the upcoming season, and that another group of new programs are expected for the 2006-07 year. From a low of 18 teams a few years ago, McCloud expects the total of NAIA programs to rise to 40 within a few years.    Sonny Greenhalgh, the new president of the Federation of Clubs, explained a proposed change in structure for the organization, which represents wrestling clubs within USA Wrestling. Greenhalgh noted that the organization was looking to become more active in leadership within the organization as it represents a majority of the Senior-level athletes in the nation.    Lee Roy Smith of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame presented information about the new Legends Fund program, a joint annual giving fundraising effort with the Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling. The Board of Directors approved the appointment of Academy Award winning author John Irving to serve as the chairman of the Legends Fund program.    Set Agonian of the Metropolitan Wrestling Association reported on its involvement with the process for the selection of a host city for the 2012 Olympic Games. He noted that wrestling was well represented in the meetings in Singapore, where USOC CEO Jim Scherr, Olympic champion Jeff Blatnick and himself were in attendance. Bill Crum, the MWA Executive Director, gave a report on the expanded Beat the Streets program, which will provide opportunities for inner city children to participate in wrestling.     FILA Bureau member Larry Sciacchetano provided an update on FILA, the international wrestling federation. He noted that FILA did a commendable job in protecting wrestling's interests with the IOC. He also noted some of the changes in the rules of wrestling, and how they have been implemented during the last year. Sciacchetano noted that FILA has named the new members of the International Wrestling Hall of Fame, and that the program has become a major success within wrestling.