<div><strong>Dear Fencing Parents, Fencers, Coaches, Referees, USA Fencing members, and everyone who loves fencing:</strong>
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<div>There is a long list of troubling issues with USA Fencing, ranging from corporate governance and financial accountability to transparency, conflict of interest, and weaponization of disciplinary actions. These issues include:
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<li>Breach of fiduciary duties entrusted by USFA members
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<li>The unlawful removal of the democratically elected USFA President Peter Burchard
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<li>Withholding crucial information from members regarding the selection process of USFA board replacement candidates
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<li>Infringement on the rights of the female athletes by allowing biological male to participate in women's sports
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<li>The wrongful application of DEI policies in NAC site selection, prioritizing cities/states based on a "LGBTQ map", leading to the exclusion of the Southern states and the disastrous 2025 January NAC, where thousands of members were trapped in Kansas City
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<li>Selective silencing and disciplining of members
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<li>Intimidation of USFA members to deter participation in AAU tournaments, aiming to solidify USFA’s monopoly
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<li>Paying below minimum wage to referees in tournaments while diverting the financial resources to matters unrelated to fencing
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<li>Conflicts of interest in officer appointments, nominations, and business dealings with related parties
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<li>Using another corporate shell for channeling funds in violation of the sole purpose of such shell company and potential violation of IRS code
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<li>Forcing clubs to purchase insurances with a mandate that 100% of participants must be USFA members
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<div>After years of efforts to bring changes from within, we came into a conclusion that USA Fencing can only be transformed by external force. To that end, we are working with lawyers to launch a class action lawsuit against USA Fencing. This lawsuit is solely directed to hold the USFA leadership accountable, including those who influence and control the USFA management behind the scene. FFO acknowledges its appreciation of USFA staff members, referees, and many volunteers who have made tremendous contributions to the development of this great sport. 
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<div>We are here to respectfully ask for your financial support. Your entire contribution will go directly towards funding this lawsuit. Your donation of even <strong>$5</strong> will help us achieve our goal.
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<div>Fair Fencing Organization (FFO) is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation to FFO is tax-deductible.
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<div>To learn more, please visit the public letter on our website at <a href="https://www.fairfencing.org/press-release/fundraising-class-action-lawsuit-2-12-25" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://www.fairfencing.org/press-release/fundraising-class-action-lawsuit-2-12-25" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.fairfencing.org/press-release/fundraising-class-action-lawsuit-2-12-25</a></a>.
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<div>With sincere appreciation,
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<div><strong>Fair Fencing Organization</strong>
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<div><a href="https://www.fairfencing.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>www.fairfencing.org</strong></a>
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