Hi Swim Family,

As 2023 comes to a close I sit here reflecting on this year and how grateful I am for the time our swim family gets to spend together as we pour into our kids and our community. Every year our family continues to grow as we make a larger impact. Unfortunately, we had a few board members step down this year and as we start planning for the 2024 season we need your help. This team runs on volunteers and the more hands the lighter the work for all of us. If you are interested in learning more or interested in one of the below positions please reach out. We will also be holding an informative open forum meeting in January.

Open Board Positions:

Secretary: The Secretary shall keep the minutes of the proceedings of its Members, Executive Board and other committees, if any, in one or more books provided for that purpose; see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws or as required by law; see that corporate records, books, reports and statements are maintained as required by applicable statutes; file each written request by a member that notice to him or her be mailed to some address other than his or her address as it appears on the record of Members; have general charge of the record of members of the Fighting Turtles Swim Team; and in general perform all the duties incident to the office of the Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him or her by the President or the Executive Board.

Treasurer: The Treasurer shall have the care and custody of and be responsible for all funds of Fighting Turtles Swim Team and deposit such funds in the name of the Fighting Turtles Swim Team in such bank(s), trusts, or safe deposit vaults as the Executive Board may designate. The Treasurer, pursuant to proper authorization by an appropriate resolution of the Board, is authorized to sign all checks, drafts, notes, bills of exchange, orders for the payment of money and any negotiable instruments of Fighting Turtles Swim Team, but no such instruments shall be signed blank. The Treasurer may disburse the funds of the Fighting Turtles Swim Team as may be ordered by the Executive Board. The Treasurer shall at all reasonable times exhibit the books and accounts to any Officer. The Treasurer shall, if required by the Board, gives to the Fighting Turtles Swim Team such security of faithful discharge of his or her duties as the Board may direct. The Treasurer shall perform all duties incident to the office of Treasurer and such other duties as may be assigned.

Parliamentarian: The Parliamentarian will advise and consult with the president on matters as needed. Attend and participate in the regularly scheduled membership meetings. Be familiar with the current authorized edition of “Robert’s Rules of Order”. Assist the president in preparing for meetings when requested. Ensure Each member of the board has a current copy of the bylaws and standing rules. Ensure that the swim team website contains the most current bylaws and standing rules. Their duties also include keeping track of those wishing to speak, amendments, motions and voting as well. Parliamentarians should serve as an impartial adviser. He/She is also responsible for providing an unbiased interpretation of the bylaws.

Computer Operator: The Computer Operator will manage and supervise the maintenance of the computer operating system to which the team subscribes. Every week during meet season, meet files must be compiled, exported to the opposing team, meet results must be imported into our system and then dispersed. During home meets, computer operators will manage a team of volunteers to ensure timing and meet entry data is compiled and communicated with the opposing team. The Computer Operator must be in communication with the president, the coaches and the opposing team’s computer operators.

Happy and Healthy Holidays to you all!

Thank you

Kim Little, President of Fighting Turtles