Stan Dziedzic of Roswell, Ga. was elected as the new President of USA Wrestling during the organization's Board of Directors meeting at the Radisson Inn and Suites Airport in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 17.    Dziedzic served on the Board of Directors as an at-large member prior to his election. He will serve a two-year term as the president of USA Wrestling, the national governing body of wrestling in the United States.    Dziedzic won a bronze medal at the 1976 Olympic Games at 163 pounds in freestyle wrestling in Montreal, Canada. He was the World Champion at 163 pounds in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1977.    He was a NCAA champion for Slippery Rock Univ. prior to his international career. Dziedzic served as wrestling's National Freestyle Coach in the early 1980's. He is currently an executive with Lehman Bros. in Atlanta, Ga.    "I want to thank you for your faith in putting the organization in my hands," said Dziedzic. "I am certainly encouraged by the prospects for the organization. We have an unique opportunity for the future. I've never seen wrestling so aligned, from the grassroots to the Olympic level."     Dziedzic takes over from Bruce Baumgartner of Edinboro, Pa. as president. Baumgartner completed his second term as president, completing a four-year stint as USA Wrestling's top volunteer leader. The president may only serve two terms, according to USA Wrestling's by-laws.    In his report to the Board, Executive Director Rich Bender praised Baumgartner for his service to the sport, as well as his leadership of the organization during a busy, challenging and successful time. Bender read a long list of accomplishments reached by USA Wrestling during Baumgartner's term.    "The most successful athlete in U.S. wrestling history has been one of our most successful business leaders," said Bender. "Words can't describe what you have done for me personally and for the organization as our leader."    Baumgartner received a service award from USA Wrestling, as well as a gift of private golf lessons, receiving a standing ovation from the Board of Directors. Later in the meeting, Set Agonian of the Metropolitan Wrestling Association presented Baumgartner with a special medal for his service to wrestling.     "It was the hard work of so many people - staff, the Board, the state directors, the volunteers, the Executive Committee and others - that helped us to accomplish these things," said Baumgartner. "It is the organization, the leadership in this room, that has helped us to reach these markers."    "I want to thank you for your support and I look forward to many more years working with USA Wrestling," concluded Baumgartner.    The Board of Directors also elected the new slate of officers for the organization during the election portion of the meeting.    Elected as First Vice-President was Jim Ravannack of Metairie, La. He has previously served as a USA Wrestling officer, most recently as the organization's Secretary. Ravannack is the USA Wrestling state chairperson from Louisiana. He serves as an at-large member of the Board of Directors.    Elected as Second Vice President was Duane Morgan of Hollister, Calif. He has previously served as a USA Wrestling officer, most recently as the organization's First Vice President. Morgan is a USA Wrestling state chairperson from California, the organization's largest state association. Morgan represents the Junior Division on the Board of Directors.    Elected as Secretary was Bill Stecklein of Sea Isle City, N.J. He has previously served as a USA Wrestling officer, most recently as the organization's Treasurer. Stecklein is one of the world's best wrestling mat officials, and has worked the sport's most important events including the Olympics and World Championships. Stecklein represents the U.S. Wrestling Officials Association on the Board of Directors.    Elected as Treasurer was Van Stokes of Clarksville, Tenn. He has previously served as a USA Wrestling officer, most recently as the organization's Second Vice President. Stokes represents the Armed Forces on the Board of Directors. He has worked as a broadcaster for wrestling events on both television and internet radio, along with numerous other volunteer assignments.    The Board also elected eight at-large members to two-year teams on the Board of Directors. Those elected included Ravannack, along with Scott Beck of Boulder, Colo., Jackie Berube of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mike Dowden of Beech Grove, Ind., Chuck Elvin of Lenexa, Kan., Jeff Levitetz of Gulf Stream, Fla., Larry Sciacchetano of Baton Rouge, La. and Greg Strobel of Bethlehem, Pa.    Two positions were contested on the USA Wrestling Executive Committee, with Levitetz and Rick Tucci of Pembroke Pines, Fla. elected to serve.    Four positions were available for the Steering Committee, all who must also be members of the Board of Directors. Those elected were Baumgartner, Stephanie Murata of Colorado Springs, Colo., Myron Roderick of Stillwater, Okla. and John Welch of Liberty Corner, N.J.    A complete report from the Board of Directors meeting will be posted soon.