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Many thanks to the Board Members:

Different Strokes Swim Team would not be what it is now without the dedicated work and participation of its past and current board members. Since the start, the board members have worked diligently to keep our team on a steady course, helping to guide the team's strength and spirit and leading us to our many recent successes.

If you have questions for a specific board member, please contact him/her using the email provided:

Our 2007 Board Members:

				Doug R. Chairman
	No Image			Dean D. Secretary
				Brian K. Treasurer
	No Image			Hal G. Activities
				Johanna S. Captain
	Photo Not Available			Tony P. Fundraising
	Photo not available			Johanna S. Meets
	No Image			Alex H. Membership
	Photo not available			Open Position Special Events
	No Image			Christina M. Uniforms
				Doug R. Web Master

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Board Position Responsibilities & Terms

The team votes every November, to elect "new" or "returning" board members to serve for the following swimming year. In December the "old" and "newly elected" board members meet to discuss what was accomplished in the previous year, and what goals have/had been set for the year to come.

Below is a brief description of each board position responsibility:

Chairperson

- Preside at Board meetings
- Officiate at DSST functions
- Prepare agenda for meetings (with secretary)
- Have signature authority on team checking account
- Represent DSST at IGLA and USMS meetings / functions
- Represent DSST at community/charity functions
- Provide leadership, supervision, and assistance for other Board members as they lead their task areas

Co-Captains

- Assumes the duties of the President in the absence or incapacity of the President
- Supervises and assists all Athletics Programs.
- With the President & Head Coach procure practice facilities for the team
- Attend Board Meetings

Secretary

- Maintain team charter and bylaws, recording changes and history
- With President, prepare an agenda for each Board meeting
- Attend Board meetings and record minutes
- Assist Board in matters of organization and process
- Maintain and distribute a team calendar.
-Supervise and assist the Image Director with all Image Programs

Treasurer

- Maintain team checking account
- Under the supervision of the President, shall prepare a Budget for the next year.
- Collect money as necessary
- Send delinquent letters as necessary
- Make all deposits and issue all expense checks (without check signing authority)
- Check post office box weekly for bills/deliveries
- Maintain an up-to-date membership list
- Supervise and assist the Membership Director with all Membership Programs
- Attend all Board Meetings and present monthly financial reports

Activities

- Plan and coordinate social events for the team.
- Establish one annual party/banquet for the team (awards, etc.)
- Maintain list of individual birthdays/anniversaries (get from Membership committee)
- Plan and coordinate our Pride participation, including the Parade and the Booth
- Establish as many task areas as necessary on an as-needed basis to accomplish this
- Serve on Athletes-in-Motion committee to represent our interests and get accurate information

Meet & Uniforms

- Select the "DSST logo" for the year
- Coordinate the purchase and sale of DSST swim suits, caps, shirts, and any other equipment.

Membership

- Present monthly report at Board meetings
- Maintain team membership status in IGLA and US Masters
- Coordinate individual USMS memberships for members
- Plan recruitment activities
- Make follow-up phone calls to prospects and first-time visitors
- Greet and answer questions for visitors to practice
- Work with Social Chairperson and Coaches to introduce new members to the team
- Supervise and assist all Membership Committee Chairs
- Ensure that all Membership Committee activities are performed

Fundraising

- Plan fundraising projects, setting financial goal for each
- Coordinate cooperative fundraising projects with other organizations
- Maintain list of contacts in other organizations and businesses in the community

Web Master

- Maintain and update web site