Applying for USTA National Volunteer Committees for : How the Process Works Laurie Covert, Chair Andrew Feldman, Staff Member Advisory Group on Committees

Objectives Explain what factors are considered in selection for national committees Explain use and benefits of the online submission process Outline timeline of the application process for USTA national committees

According to the USTA Bylaws, who appoints members to national committees? the Committee Chair the Advisory Group on Committees the USTA President the Section President

Which is NOT used to select national committee volunteers? USTA background/experience Geographic representation NTRP rating Industry expertise Leadership competencies

Factors Considered for Appointment Experience/skills/expertise Relevance to committee Leadership competencies Diversity Section representation Section endorsement Incoming Committee Chair input

USTA National Committee Application Name & contact information What committee(s) applying for – up to three What position sought USTA involvement Tennis & volunteer activities Relevant employment/skills Self-assessment of leadership competencies

Leadership Competencies Developed by volunteers and staff through focus groups Set of “measurable behavioral characteristics related to success within an organization” Education and training resources to be developed and provided by LLD

Leadership Competencies – Some Examples Customer focus Integrity and trust Interpersonal savvy Managing diversity and inclusion Organizational agility Priority setting Results orientation

True or False: if I’m on a national committee currently, I do NOT need to reapply for True False Everyone seeking appointment must complete a National Volunteer Application to serve again in the term.

True or False: serving on a national committee requires a valid USTA membership. True False “All committee members shall be individual members of the USTA” (Bylaw 40)

DELIVERY SYSTEM COUNCIL YOUTH GROWTH COUNCIL PLAYER DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL ADULT TENNIS COUNCIL INFORMATION COUNCIL CTA NJTL Schools Tennis in the Public Parks 10 & Under Tennis Task Force Jr. Team Tennis Sportsmanship Junior Competition Collegiate Varsity Wheelchair Tennis Sport Science Tennis on Campus League Adult/Senior Competition Senior International Competition Information Technology Membership Services Technical Tennis Rules & Regulations OPPORTUNITY AND EDUCATION COUNCIL SERVICE COUNCIL PRO TENNIS COUNCIL DIRECT REPORT COMMITTEES BOARD COMMITTEES Adaptive Tennis Advocacy & Public Affairs Diversity & Inclusion Tennis & Higher Education Task Force Awards Constitution & Rules Grievance Learning & Leadership Development Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic & Paralympic Officials Pro Circuit Advisory Group on Committees Evaluation International Major Construction Oversight Audit Budget Investment Strategic & Creative Planning -Alternative Projects & Volunteer Assignments Task Force

Advisory Group on Committees Laurie Covert, Chair Annice Seelig, Vice Chair Janet Rolle Andrew Feldman Amy Rothberg Mark Saunders Joan Baker Danne Davis Kevin Dowdell Barbara Fackel Buff Farrow Jay Hacker Antonio Pavia Judy Utley

Committee Appointment Process (CAP) System Web-based system linked to USTA membership IDs Training provided for all CAP system goes “live” August 1

CAP System Access Advisory Group on Committees & incoming USTA President Section Executive Directors Section Presidents to endorse nominees Committee Chairs to recommend committee members

CAP System Benefits No paperwork – can save form and complete application later Reporting capabilities – can see who has applied for what positions and committees Saves time for everyone

Timeline – August 2012 Online and paper submission of application forms (for self) made available to anyone at starting August 1 Training sessions on online CAP system provided

Timeline – September 2012 All National Volunteer Applications due at the USTA office no later than September 17 USTA Board of Directors slate for the term made public

Timeline October – November 2012 USTA Board of Directors for affirmed Incoming USTA President appoints Council Chairs and Committee Chairs Incoming USTA President meets with AGC in White Plains to make all remaining committee appointments

Timeline December 2012 – January 2013 Board, sections, committee chairs and all members and applicants notified of committee appointments in December 2012 USTA Board and Section Leadership Meeting (including new committee chairs), January 2013

For more information Laurie Covert Chair, Advisory Group (941) current – June (920) June -October Andrew Feldman Staff Member (914) Application will be available on that site starting August 1, 2012