December 2025 Board Meeting Recap: Board Enacts Bylaw Updates, Hall of Fame Change; Stapleton Named RC Vice Chair
USA Fencing Board approves key governance updates, honors community leaders and strengthens pathways for future service.
USA Fencing Board approves key governance updates, honors community leaders and strengthens pathways for future service.
The Board expanded chair eligibility, elected leadership, adopted 2026 rules updates, and recognized exemplary service.
Former president recognized for financial stewardship, global leadership and a decades‑long commitment to fencing.
Paralympic medalist elected as first active athlete and first parafencer to lead the USA Fencing Board.
Members have 45 days — through Friday, Nov. 7, 2025 — to comment on proposed bylaw changes.
The Board passed a motion to reconsider the Board‑composition bylaw package, with a member comment period available.
The USA Fencing Board approved four consent-agenda items — including a new policy to assist inactive divisions.
Balanced plan lifts revenue above $16.9 million and directs a record amount of funding to athletes and referees.
The Board approved the budget, sent several bylaw updates to the membership for comment, and discussed new policies.
Proposed updates would bring the USA Fencing Board in line with other NGB boards.