Candidate Information
Note: All current incumbents are currently listed below
along with first time candidates. If an incumbent's name does not
appear on the Slate above, then he or she has not yet committed to running
for another term in office.)
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Name
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Personal Comments
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Picture (If Available)
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Steve Burinsky
Columbia, MD
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I have been an active participant in the Chesapeake Region
since the mid-1980's. During that time, I have played in the Men's
B, Men's BB, and Men's A Divisions and have served as the team representative
for several seasons.
Since the late 1980's, I have been certified and active
as a referee in good standing, working regularly as a non-playing referee
and rating provisional referee candidates at fellowship and regular-season
tournaments. I am currently certified as a USA Volleyball Junior
National Referee.
For the past two years, I have served as a Director and
Vice President of CHRVA, with primary responsibility for the Regional Championships.
I have also managed CHRVA's email presence at CHRVA.org.
Professionallly, I am an electrical engineer with 21 years
of experience. I received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical
Engineering from Drexel University in 1983 and a Master of Science Degree
in Communications Theory from the George Washington University in 1986.
I am employed by the United States Department of Defense. |
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Dixie Collins
Burke, VA
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I have been a member of the Chesapeake Region Board of
Directors since 1983. I have served as appeals chair, vice president,
& secretary. Currently I play at the W/A level, coach and organize
a juniors club, have completed CAP I & II, am a National Scorekeeper,
& a Regional USAV and State NAGWS Referee. I serve as a clinician
and rater for new and recertifying scorekeepers at the Regional and National
level.
In 2000, I took on the position of assistant coach to
the Men's National Sitting Volleyball team for disabled athletes.
I have been a member of the Chesapeake Region since 1978.
I have been married 35 years with 3 daughters and 3 granddaughters.
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Lisa DiGiacinto
Glen Burnie, MD
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I began my experience playing for women's teams back
in the 1980s. I spent 5 years playing at the women's level.
When I changed jobs and positions, I began a club experience for girls
since I was no longer able to coach at the high school level. I have
been involved in the juniors program for 12 years serving in many capacities
for the region. I am very interested in assisting the region to attain
its goals and objectives for both adults and youth as we progress into
this next century. I have coached at the high school, college, and
club level and feel I have a wealth of experience and skills for the region.
I am looking forward to offering my leadership skills to the region. |
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Charles Ezigbo
Fairfax, VA
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National Referee
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Board Member - Since 1997
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USAV Referee Assignor - 1997,98
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Women's Collegiate Referee Assignor - Since 1997
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Junior Girls Coach
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National Referee Rater
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Member of Juniors Leadership
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Juniors' Ethics Committee Chair
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Arlene L. Geppi
Sykesville, Maryland
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Girls Junior Olympic Coordinator—CHRVA (1995-19989)
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Girls Junior Olympic Officials Coordinator (1994)
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Junior National Referee Certification—USAV (1996)
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NAGWS Collegiate Officials Certification—BBOWS (1972-present)
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Baltimore Board Collegiate Volleyball Assignor (1996-present)
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Carroll-Howard High School Volleyball Assignor (1979-present)
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CHRVA member 1970-present, player-Women’s AA, coach-Women’s
A and Girls JO team
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Co-Commissioner CHRVA 1979
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CHRVA Camp Director (1978-1979)
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Head Volleyball Coach—Towson State University (1979-1986)
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Head Softball Coach—Towson State University (1984-1986)
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USVBA Certified Coach, Level I-II (before CAP)
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Bruce Krafte
Alexandria, Virginia
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I have played volleyball for a number of years and have
been playing USAV for the past several years. I have served as both
a Team Representative and Coach of adults. Being a Team Representative
has led me into the referee arena over the past few seasons, and the past
two years, I have focused on coaching a Women’s BB team. I am interested
in serving on the Board in part because I believe the Region should have
our support, and in part because I thought I should put my actions where
my mouth goes. I have made suggestions to people in the past based
on things I thought and on things I had talked about with other people
in the Region so the next logical step is to be a spokesperson of sorts
for those people that want their voice heard. |
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Karol Shadle
Alexandria, VA
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Have played volleyball for over 30 years. Active
player in USAV for over 17 years. Currently play on CHRVA Women’s
40+ team competing in the Women’s “A” division.
In the past have been a certified scorekeeper, referee
and coach. Active in Special Olympics Volleyball program. Member
of the CHRVA Board of Directors since 1998, serving 2 years as Vice President
(organized Regional Championships) and last 2 years as President. |
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Scott"Scooter"Shipley
Abington, Maryland
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I am not affiliated with any team. I’ve been involved
with volleyball since 1993, when I met my wife and her family. I
started out as a recreation league player and decided that I wanted to
officiate. I started officiating with High School in the 1998-1999
school year with BBOWS. I also became a USAV Provisional that same
year.
In the 1999-2000 season, I decided I wanted to go as far
as I could with USAV officiating and started my long climb up the ladder
with the first rung being my advancement to the Regional rating with USAV.
In the 2000-2001 season, I started officiating NAGWS with
BBOWS and with USAV. I’ve already done two out-of-state Juniors tournaments
this season with two more to go.
Whenever I do something, I like to do as much as possible.
Within reason of course, and thought that getting involved with the CHRVA
as a BOD would be a nice step. |
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Karan J. Sorensen
Frederick, Maryland
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Palmeto Volleyball Association (1991-1995)
Player, Regional referee, Club officer (1993-1995),
Regional Board member (1994-1995),
USAV Nationals competitor (1993-1995),
Upstate Indoor Tournament Coordinator (1993-1995).
Garden Empire Volleyball Association (1996-1999)
Player, referee, Board nominee, USAV Nationals
competitor (1998),
Select Tournament Coordinator (1998-1999).
Chesapeake Region Volleyball Association (2000-2001)
Player, referee, unsanctioned Senior Women’s
Tournament Coordinator.
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Eugene Yee
Columbia, MD
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I have been involved with the Chesapeake Region for almost
20 years, playing at the Men's B, BB and A levels, and coaching both Men's
and Women's teams at several levels.
I am also a certified Scorekeeper.
I have been a member of the CHRVA Board of Directors for
several terms, and have been involved in many CHRVA areas of operation,
including Finance, Eligibility, and Regional Champtionships.
I've also attended the USAV Open Championships for several
years, and can understand how the USAV operates on a National level, and
how the USAV relates to the individual Regions.
I would like to continue serving on the CHRVA Board of
Directors, using the experiences I've gained to help guide the Region in
advancing the sport of Volleyball. |
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