2026 USMS Annual Meeting: Full Schedule

8:00pm EDT

Monday August 10, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/reZ77DsJTbyuWNHMZYdyjw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*meeting is set for 8-9:00P ET. Please confirm your time zone.

Speakers

Catherine Rust

Chair Long Distance Committee LMSC Secretary and Open Water, Florida Gold Coast LMSC

Chair Long Distance Committee
LMSC, Secretary, Open Water Chair

Monday August 10, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Programs Committee

8:00pm EDT

Coaches Committee Meeting

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting:

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*meeting is set for 8-9P ET. Please check your time zone.

Tuesday August 11, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Community Service Committee

8:00pm EDT

Diversity and Inclusion Committee Meeting

Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/eXM_pzZPQHirBblk0pQTKA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*meeting is set for 8-9P ET. Please check your time zone.

Wednesday August 12, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Community Service Committee

8:00pm EDT

History and Archives Committee Meeting

Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/k85I6gUAReWc2VoVQdoMnw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*meeting is set for 8-9P ET. Please check your time zone.

Thursday August 13, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Local Operations Committee

TBA

Delegate at Large Request Deadline

Friday August 14, 2026 TBA

Delegate at Large requests - LMSCs have the opportunity to submit requests for delegate-at-large appointments no later than August 14, 2026. When submitting please include the reasons for requesting their appointment(s) as at-large delegate(s) (e.g. what are their contributions locally, what is their interest in the annual meeting, and why they were not appointed by their LMSC but will provide...
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Friday August 14, 2026 TBA

Deadline, Delegates

TBA

LMSC Delegate Registration Before Aug 14

Friday August 14, 2026 TBA

This session has been pinned to your schedule by the event planner.

We have put together a Helping LMSCs Plan page, that provides a general overview of information and key dates to be aware of, and more. Please complete the 2026 LMSC Group Registration Form and send it to [email protected] for the delegates representing your LMSC by August 14, 2026.

Friday August 14, 2026 TBA

Deadline, Delegates

7:00pm EDT

Recognition and Awards Committee Meeting

Sunday August 16, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

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*meeting is set for 7-8P ET. Please check your time zone.

Sunday August 16, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Local Operations Committee

8:00pm EDT

LMSC Development Meeting

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_oSFBQpsS0WGxgGe9-kdZw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*meeting is set for 8-9P ET. Please check your time zone.

Tuesday August 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Local Operations Committee

8:00pm EDT

Championships Committee Meeting

Monday August 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LzVA8AIpQOGD4ctnwHj6VQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

*meeting is set for 8-9:00P ET. Please confirm your time zone.

Monday August 24, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Programs Committee

TBA

Open Election Nomination Deadline

Tuesday August 25, 2026 TBA

2026 Election Cycle: USMS Officers Open Nomination period begins July 10 and will close August 25. Open nominees shall electronically submit their completed Candidate Application and ensure that their recommendation letters are submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 24 hours after the close of open nominations.Have a question for the candidates? Use this form to submit a request to...
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Tuesday August 25, 2026 TBA

Deadline, Elections

8:00pm EDT

New Delegate Orientation

Tuesday August 25, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Zoom invitation links will be sent directly to new delegates to participate.

All first-timers to the annual meeting are invited to a New Delegate orientation on Tuesday, August 25 at 8:00P ET.

Tuesday August 25, 2026 8:00pm - 8:30pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

Orientation, New Delegates

8:30pm EDT

Delegate Orientation and USMS Townhall

Tuesday August 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Zoom invitation links will be sent directly to delegates to participate.

Delegate orientation and USMS Townhall
Election Open Nomination period closing

Tuesday August 25, 2026 8:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

Orientation, Delegates

7:00pm EDT

Breadbasket Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual MeetingBreadbasket - Colorado, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri Valley, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ozark, South DakotaRegister in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/F9hTbC-CQxi1NpS_HnLwaA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.*meeting is set for...
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Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

7:00pm EDT

Great Lakes Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual MeetingGreat Lakes - Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Lake Erie, Allegheny Mountain Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kRjp5oHFQN6POfi9qym1EQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.*meeting is set for...
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Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

7:00pm EDT

South Central Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual MeetingSouth Central - Arkansas, Gulf, Oklahoma, North Texas, South Texas Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/f4TtkV1FTe2S2ethlcR3yg After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.*meeting is set for 7-8P ET. Please check your time...
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Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

7:00pm EDT

Southeast Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual MeetingSoutheast - Florida, Florida Gold Coast, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Southeastern, Southern Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oWQiKXruQCqIe7lhNOQ2Rw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.*meeting is set...
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Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

7:00pm EDT

Colonies Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual MeetingColonies - Adirondack, Connecticut, Delaware Valley, Maryland, Metropolitan, New England, New Jersey, Niagara, Potomac Valley, VirginiaRegister in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NeUaGYUIT12OZg4lSUCRTw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about...
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Thursday August 27, 2026 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

9:00pm EDT

Northwest Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual MeetingNorthwest - Alaska, Inland Northwest, Montana, Oregon, Pacific Northwest, Snake River, Utah Register in advance for this meeting:https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rcUCn8YUSoOzByEeGBuI1w After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.*meeting is set for 9-10P ET....
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Thursday August 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

9:00pm EDT

Oceana Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Oceana - Hawaii, Pacific

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/lwx1eZRcRG2SKeMS2reYOw

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*meeting is set for 9-10P ET. Please check your time zone.

Thursday August 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

9:00pm EDT

Southwest Zone Meeting

Thursday August 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Zone meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual MeetingSouthwest - Arizona, New Mexico, San Diego - Imperial, Southern Pacific Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/JUI9oKTkQ0mUa80xuqm2sA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.*meeting is set for 9-10P ET. Please check your...
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Thursday August 27, 2026 9:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Zone Meeting, Delegates

8:00pm EDT

Long Distance Committee Forum

Sunday August 30, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Cover questions on proposals and committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting.

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wHgd2WJWSJGnNrPy2rFV8A

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*meeting is set for 8-9:30P ET. Please confirm your time zone.

Speakers

Catherine Rust

Chair Long Distance Committee LMSC Secretary and Open Water, Florida Gold Coast LMSC

Chair Long Distance Committee
LMSC, Secretary, Open Water Chair

ldproposals pdf

Sunday August 30, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

Forum, Programs Committee

8:00pm EDT

Legislation Committee Forum

Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Cover questions on proposals, and committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Yb-UZCfiS0eHq54yVtCn8g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

*meeting is set for 8-9:30P ET. Please confirm your time zone.

Wednesday September 2, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

Forum, Administration Committee

8:00pm EDT

Officials Committee Meeting

Thursday September 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/oa8BYessQHyhTptRuWqFXg

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*meeting is set for 8-9P ET. Please confirm your time zone.

Thursday September 3, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Programs Committee

8:00pm EDT

Rules Committee Forum

Thursday September 10, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Cover questions on proposals, and committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2tL_uRQ0S2q5DbPHgTHLLQ

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*meeting is set for 8-9:30P ET. Please confirm your time zone.

Thursday September 10, 2026 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

Forum, Administration Committee

6:30pm EDT

Records and Tabulations Committee Meeting

Sunday September 13, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT

Zoom Meeting

Committee meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 USMS Annual Meeting

Register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8U8W4FLRSBukjU-Q0DJgAQ

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Sunday September 13, 2026 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Zoom Meeting

Committee Meeting, Administration Committee

8:00pm EDT

Board of Directors

Monday September 14, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9aVt-HKeTUWXKaOK4JNXjw

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Monday September 14, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

Forum, Board of Directors

8:00pm EDT

USMS Annual Meeting: House of Delegates #1

Friday September 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Customized links for each House of Delegates meeting will be sent directly to each voting delegate on September 14th. Attendees will be able to watch HOD sessions via a live stream on YouTube. House of Delegates #1: 8:00pm - 9:30pm ET*Welcome and Annual Meeting Opening Remarks– Ed Coates, PresidentApproval of standing rules President and CEO SpeakConsent AgendaAwards* The virtual meeting times...
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Friday September 18, 2026 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

House of Delegates, Delegates

10:30am EDT

USMS Annual Meeting: House of Delegates #2

Saturday September 19, 2026 10:30am - 4:00pm EDT

Zoom Webinar

Customized links for each House of Delegates meeting will be sent directly to each voting delegate on September 14th. Attendees will be able to watch HOD sessions via a live stream on YouTube. House of Delegates #2: 10:30am - 4:00pm ET1.10:30A - 12P: Meet the candidates session (1:15)Elections and runoffs (:15)2. 12P - 12:30P: Break/Lunch3. 12:30P - 2:30P- Legislation, Rules, Long...
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Saturday September 19, 2026 10:30am - 4:00pm EDT
Zoom Webinar

House of Delegates, Delegates

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