Division Elections for the 2026–2027 Season

Each July, members of the Southern California Division have the opportunity to elect the Division officers and Executive Committee members who will serve during the coming season.

Every fencing club in the Division is entitled to representation on the Executive Committee. If your club is not currently represented, please consider designating a representative so your club has a voice in Division governance.

Ballots were emailed to all eligible voters on July 3, 2026. Voting will close at 11:59 PM on Friday, July 17, 2026. Update: Voting has been extended to 11:59 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026.

To be eligible to vote, you must have been a member of the Southern California Division on or before May 4, 2026, have been at least 18 years old as of that date, and not hold an International License.

If you are eligible to vote but did not receive a ballot by email, please contact Addison Worley at information@usafencing.org, or vote by proxy.

Your participation helps shape the future of fencing in Southern California. Please take a few minutes to cast your ballot before the July 17 24 deadline.

The candidates are listed below.

Division Chair (select ONE choice)
Jim Beihold (UCLA Fencing)
Tigran Shaginian (Swords Fencing Studio)

Vice Chair (select ONE choice)
Karl Jordon (Points West Fencing Center)
David Chong (Swords Fencing Studio)

Treasurer (select ONE choice)
Eric Speicher (Ace Fencing Academy)
Grace Lee (Swords Fencing Studio)

Secretary (select ONE choice)
Karen Lieu (Avant Garde Fencers Club)
Samantha Arnold (Swords Fencing Studio)

At Large Members (vote for ZERO to EIGHT choices)
Bianca Costin (Avant Garde Fencers Club)
Liz Geyer (Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation)
Phillip Hareff (Conejo Fencing Club)
Anna Jordon (United Fencing Academy)
Tim Robinson (Presidio Fencing Club)
Greg Schiller (Bridgeport Fencers Club)
Rudolph Streitz (Kern Athletic Fencing Foundation)
Mike Vazquez (Elite Fencing Club)