FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

USADB Board Appoints James P. Powell as the new Secretary

Faribault, MN (May 11, 2011) - The USADB Executive Board is pleased to announce the selection of James P. Powell as the new Secretary, filling the vacancy left by Amy Ellis. Mr. Powell joins the Executive Board, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience.  Mr. Powell, who works with the State of Wisconsin in the Department of Revenue, currently serves as the vice-president for the Disability Rights of Wisconsin, Inc., and is currently the secretary of the Wyndham Hills Homeowners Association in his hometown of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.  Mr. Powell’s previous experience includes serving as an officer of different positions on a voluntary basis for the following organizations: Access to Indepencence, Inc (an independent living center), Wisconsin Association of the Deaf, Wisconsin Deaf Sports Club, and Wisconsin Telecommunications, Inc.

Mr. Powell's experience in volunteer positions as well as officer positions, along with his love of sports, will allow him to transition easily as he joins the Executive Board. The USADB Executive Board looks forward to working with Mr. Powell to take USADB to new levels of awareness and exposure.

The Akron Club of the Deaf in Ohio sponsored the first national basketball tournament in 1945, at which time it was known as the American Athletic Union of the Deaf. The organization was later renamed the American Athletic Association of the Deaf, and in 1995, the basketball organization became known as USA Deaf Basketball (USADB). Its purpose is to foster and regulate uniform rules of competition and provide social outlets for deaf basketball players and their friends; conduct annual local, regional, and national basketball competitions and youth camps; and assist in the selection and preparation of USA basketball teams in international competition. USADB is affiliated with USA Deaf Sports Federation and USA Basketball.

All deaf and hard of hearing individuals with a hearing loss of 55dB or greater in the better ear are eligible to participate. The use of hearing aids is prohibited in competitions. US Team participants must be American citizens and members of the USADB and USADSF in good standing.

Contact:
Gregory A. Mendenhall
Public Relations Director
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