Sunday, November 18, 2007
Parent Meeting (11/15/07)
Thank you to all who attended the parent meeting last week. For those unable to make it, here is what was discussed...
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*GOLD MEET - January 18 - 21. HAST is cohosting this meet in Webster along with SEAS/WSSC. All families are required to volunteer for 2 positions during the course of the meet. Sign up sheet is available at the pool.
*Caps/Apparel - both expected in very soon.
*Coffee Sales - due 11/26 (no late orders will be accepted)
*Versatile Swimmer/Go the Distance Awards - find forms on Niagara site. Strive to earn these throughout the season.
*Upcoming meets - be sure to check HAST calendar and get entries in by date on that calendar NOT date on meet packet.
*Team pictures are scheduled for 1/30/08 (team & individual), 1/31/08 (individual)
*Coach Snow - TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More), DIMITT (Determination Is More Important Than Talent). Reminded parents to get swimmers to practice as often as possible and be on time to practice and meets!
*Katelynn Barber described a community service project initiated by youth board to benefit Life Solutions of Hamlin. HAST is sponsoring a food drive 11/15 - 12/14. Donations can be placed in box in pool area. Further description of the project can be found at pool.
* Scott Speer talked about the importance of having officials. The process of becoming an official is quite simple. See Scott for further information.
*Fundraising - each family is responsible for $100 of fundraising throughout season. Those who participated in Applebee's breakfast and sold tickets or used buy-out option are already at $40. Those who sell coffee get $.35/bag toward the $100. Other opportunities will come later in season with our swim-a-thon, obtaining ads for meet program etc. For further explanation see fundraising hand-out.
* Bills were distributed. Please check family folder to see if you are up to date with payments. Reminder - USA swim registration and 2nd dues payment are due BY 12/3/07.
*BLOG - it is our only means of communication. Please subscribe to it or check it daily.
*GOLD MEET - January 18 - 21. HAST is cohosting this meet in Webster along with SEAS/WSSC. All families are required to volunteer for 2 positions during the course of the meet. Sign up sheet is available at the pool.
*Caps/Apparel - both expected in very soon.
*Coffee Sales - due 11/26 (no late orders will be accepted)
*Versatile Swimmer/Go the Distance Awards - find forms on Niagara site. Strive to earn these throughout the season.
*Upcoming meets - be sure to check HAST calendar and get entries in by date on that calendar NOT date on meet packet.
*Team pictures are scheduled for 1/30/08 (team & individual), 1/31/08 (individual)
*Coach Snow - TEAM (Together Everyone Achieves More), DIMITT (Determination Is More Important Than Talent). Reminded parents to get swimmers to practice as often as possible and be on time to practice and meets!
*Katelynn Barber described a community service project initiated by youth board to benefit Life Solutions of Hamlin. HAST is sponsoring a food drive 11/15 - 12/14. Donations can be placed in box in pool area. Further description of the project can be found at pool.
* Scott Speer talked about the importance of having officials. The process of becoming an official is quite simple. See Scott for further information.
*Fundraising - each family is responsible for $100 of fundraising throughout season. Those who participated in Applebee's breakfast and sold tickets or used buy-out option are already at $40. Those who sell coffee get $.35/bag toward the $100. Other opportunities will come later in season with our swim-a-thon, obtaining ads for meet program etc. For further explanation see fundraising hand-out.
* Bills were distributed. Please check family folder to see if you are up to date with payments. Reminder - USA swim registration and 2nd dues payment are due BY 12/3/07.
