Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Parent Meeting Notes
* Elections - We had some people step up to the plate and agree to run for a board position. (Some took a bit of encouragement!) Paul Wilson has agreed to run for President, Katie Dorschel for Vice President, Janet Avery for Treasurer, Kim Burns for Secretary, Steve Hickey for Safety Coordinator. It was also brought up that another position should be created for Meet Entrant. Denise LaJuett has been doing this very time consuming job and has agreed to continue next year. Although all candidates are running "unopposed", by-laws dictate that there needs to be a vote. It was suggested that this be done the weekend of our meet (3/31 and 4/1/07). Denise is also looking into whether this could possibly be done on the website. More info to follow.
* Meet Update - There are still open volunteer positions on the job board. PLEASE sign up! Board is located in equiptment room near file chest.
* Banquet - Steve Hickey is chairing this committee. We are looking at a weekend date in April after the Easter vacation. This will be picnic style. This is a family event - all are invited! We will barbeque and ask each family to bring a dish to pass. It will allow time for kids to play and a time for families to get to know one another better. The idea of a silent auction was suggested. The SPUR team had done these in the past and they have been a blast! More info to follow.
* Pictures - Team pictures will be taken the week of March 20th. Denise is firming up date with photographer. Picture packages and price lists were distributed at meeting. These can be found in file behind family folders if you were not at meeting to get one. Several parents are familiar with photographer and his work. He comes highly recommended!
*Surveys - The board distributed surveys for parents to provide feedback. We are always looking to improve ALL aspects of our club. Please take the time to fill these out and return them to the Engle file. Again, they will be located in file behind family folders in file chest if you weren't at meeting to get one.
* Applications - Remember you can find applications for the Versatile Swimmer Award and Go the Distance Awards on the Niagara website. Many of our swimmers qualify, all you have to do is fill out the forms and get them signed by one of our coaches!
* Swim-a-thon - We had a GREAT turn-out despite the weather! We have already had over $800 turned in. Be sure to turn in your envelope and pledge money BY Mon., 3/12.
* Dues - Final dues were to have been paid by March 1st. The club still has approximately $2000 in outstanding payments. If you have any questions about what you owe, see Janet Avery or send her an email.
* Spring/Summer Swim Sessions - A survey will be placed in each file next week for families to declare their intent about Spring and Summer swim sessions. We will need to have a firm committment and payment upfront to be able to offer these. The board is currently working to be able to provide you with numbers, dates, and prices for these sessions.
* Charity - We will be donating 5% of the Swim-A-Thon profit to a charity. 3 charities were suggested. On the back of your Spring/Summer Swim Session Survey will be a place for you to vote for the charity you'd like to see HAST benefit. Choices are 1) Golisano Children's Hospital 2) Ronald McDonald House 3) Special Olympics.
* Meet Update - There are still open volunteer positions on the job board. PLEASE sign up! Board is located in equiptment room near file chest.
* Banquet - Steve Hickey is chairing this committee. We are looking at a weekend date in April after the Easter vacation. This will be picnic style. This is a family event - all are invited! We will barbeque and ask each family to bring a dish to pass. It will allow time for kids to play and a time for families to get to know one another better. The idea of a silent auction was suggested. The SPUR team had done these in the past and they have been a blast! More info to follow.
* Pictures - Team pictures will be taken the week of March 20th. Denise is firming up date with photographer. Picture packages and price lists were distributed at meeting. These can be found in file behind family folders if you were not at meeting to get one. Several parents are familiar with photographer and his work. He comes highly recommended!
*Surveys - The board distributed surveys for parents to provide feedback. We are always looking to improve ALL aspects of our club. Please take the time to fill these out and return them to the Engle file. Again, they will be located in file behind family folders in file chest if you weren't at meeting to get one.
* Applications - Remember you can find applications for the Versatile Swimmer Award and Go the Distance Awards on the Niagara website. Many of our swimmers qualify, all you have to do is fill out the forms and get them signed by one of our coaches!
* Swim-a-thon - We had a GREAT turn-out despite the weather! We have already had over $800 turned in. Be sure to turn in your envelope and pledge money BY Mon., 3/12.
* Dues - Final dues were to have been paid by March 1st. The club still has approximately $2000 in outstanding payments. If you have any questions about what you owe, see Janet Avery or send her an email.
* Spring/Summer Swim Sessions - A survey will be placed in each file next week for families to declare their intent about Spring and Summer swim sessions. We will need to have a firm committment and payment upfront to be able to offer these. The board is currently working to be able to provide you with numbers, dates, and prices for these sessions.
* Charity - We will be donating 5% of the Swim-A-Thon profit to a charity. 3 charities were suggested. On the back of your Spring/Summer Swim Session Survey will be a place for you to vote for the charity you'd like to see HAST benefit. Choices are 1) Golisano Children's Hospital 2) Ronald McDonald House 3) Special Olympics.
