PARENT COUNCIL
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Objective
The Council's objective is
to strengthen the HEAT program by organizing the parent involvement in
the program.
Structure
The Council will have 8-10
parent representatives and at least 1 coach representative. Terms will
be structured with staggering 1-year and 2-year commitments. Ideally,
all swim groups (Red, White, Blue, Silver and Gold) will be represented
at all times. Council members will be chosen by the coaching staff at
their discretion.
Goals/Activities
Improve communications/planning
between coaches/parents/HCER.
Develop a leadership mentality among
parents to plan/assist in planning events such as the home meet,
end-of-year banquet, new parent orientation.
The Council will
plan/develop/facilitate issues/events and then delegate activities to
parent volunteers.
At the direction of or working in
conjunction with the coaches, the Council will disseminate information
to HEAT parents.
Meet as needed, most likely once a
month during the short course season and communicate via e-mail as
required.
Standing Committees/Key Responsibilities
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Social & Banquet
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Responsible for planning
various social events as directed, including the year-end awards
banquet.
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Merchandise
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Work with the coaching
staff in selecting and purchasing team apparel and swim gear.
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HCER Liaison
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Work with HCER to ensure
proper funding of and planning of activities.
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Publicity
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Maintenance of the team
website. Timely submission of articles/photos to the local
press. Publication of a team newsletter.
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Home Meets
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Coordination of all home
meet activities.
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Parent Orientation
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Prepare and update a
team handbook. Coordinate new parent meeting prior to each SC
season.
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Meet Entry
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Prepare and submit all
individual/relay entries for all meets.
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Nutrition
Monthly/quarterly newsletter |
Distribute information to
swimmers regarding proper nutrition linked to our website. |
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