2. Blue Devil Swim Club Fall / Winter 2010 - 2011 Membership Meeting Agenda Introduction - Jessica Hassemer Website – Ken Engel Meet sign-up Bill payment Fundraising (JH) Finances (JH) Volunteering (JH) Other Info – (JH) Registration Update Meet the Parent Board Parent’s responsibilities Code of Conduct Coach Chris Coaching Staff Goals Swimmer’s responsibilities Meets Q & A

3. Fundraising Jessica Hassemer

4. Blue Devil Swim Club Fundraising Not-for-Profit Organization Membership is considered small, approximately 85+ families at any time The more we raise the more we can offset club expenses Without support for fundraising, registration costs may go up

5. BDSC Fundraising Year to Year

6. Fundraising Possible 2010-11 fundraising allocation Club’s operating costs Additional touch pads (if needed) Lane lines/flags Equipment purchases Not charging for banquets/team outings Other items that the club needs/desires Previous Purchases with Excess dollars New timing system, touch pads, lane lines, reel, flags, pace clocks, and new computers purchased and Scoreboard already approved

7. Fundraising Psyche Sheet Advertising Banner Sales More to do here (check them out!!) Sponsorships on New Website Kringles SCRIP Employee Giving Restaurant night

8. Fundraising SCRIP – Shannon Stolcers Dates for the fall (website) When you make purchases, the club makes money at no extra cost to you! On-line ordering Presto Pay Orders placed on Monday, gift cards delivered on Thursday.

9. Finances Jessica Hassemer

10. Income/Expenses - 2009

11. Volunteerism Jessica Hassemer

12. Volunteerism Minimum Commitment Work all hosted meets (2 - 3 anticipated this season – 1 - 2 Dual / 1 Invite in WI) Serve on a Committee Timing for away meets Check for $150 for one swimmer $200 for two or more swimmers If commitment is not met your check will be cashed

13. Volunteerism Parent-run organization Need every family’s assistance Fundraising is important to us

14. Other Information Jessica Hassemer

15. Registration Update Thanks to everyone who helped with the registration Welcome new Blue Devil Swimmers and parents The numbers 121 swimmers! (85+ families) 99 returning 22 new! 50+ for the Try-outs

16. Meet the Parent Board Elected Board Members President – Jessica Hassemer Vice President – Lynn Salisbury Treasurer – Mark Rastovac Secretary – Miriam Rinaldi 12U M-A-L – Mimi Kyle 13O M-A-L – Ken Engel Non-elected Board Members Chris Bertana (Head coach) Scott Crowe (GPD) Karen Sahr (Meet Director) Neal Nash (Past President – non-voting) Board meets 1 st Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to attend Staff Lounge WTHS O’Plaine

17. Blue Devil Committee Chairs CommitteeChair Person VolunteerRon McLaughlin MembershipMimi Kyle SocialEmma Xiao Frank Lettera Scrip / Team PhotosShannon Stolcers Travel MeetsKim Wells ApparelKaren Baelum Team GearJessica Kolz ConcessionsLauri Delfeld PublicityKaren Lettera WebMasterKen Engel

18. Parent Responsibilities Any violation of the USA Swimming Code of Conduct is a violation of the BDSC code of conduct Who can be on deck?

19. Code of Conduct The Blue Devil Swim Club was established to support participation in youth athletics as well as a deep respect for the traditions of teamwork, life-long learning and athletic activity. We feel as a club that it is important that all our members, Swimmers, Staff and Parents, promote BDSC’s mission through positive behavior and conduct. The Disciplinary Code applies to all members, Swimmers, Staff and Parent behavior occurring during or at an activity or function that is associated with the Blue Devil Swim Club including but not limited to: swim practice, swim meets, team trips, team outings, or individual group outings and in some cases, objectionable behavior by members of Blue Devil Swim Club outside of club activities.

20. Communication Mailbox Box outside pool area during practice Each of you have a “family folder” Emails From Coaches Please keep Chris up-to-date with your email From BOD (bod@swimbdsc.org)bod@swimbdsc.org We will have important information. Please Read! Website Surf this regularly – New and Improved!! Access to important links: Calendar, USA/ISI and our sponsors!

21. Coaching Staff Chris Bertana

22. Fourth Year as Head Coach at BDSC Over 15 Years of Head Coaching Experience WTHS Boys Head Coach

23. Goals for the Team Open Remarks from Chris

24. Assistant Coaches James Beaman – Blue Coach Karin Brown – Yellow Coach Karen Beaman – Gold Coach Becca Sundling – Silver Coach Kevin Kowalski – Bronze Coach Jaime Bunnell – Bronze Coach Jim McCullough – Bronze Coach Greta Nash – Junior Devils Coach Sara Kate Nash – Assistant Coach

25. Office Hours Outline of Office Hours Cell Phone

26. Swimmer’s Responsibilities Coaches Expectations Expectations of Swimmers

27. Q&A

28. Lets Go Blue Devils! Meet Sign-up Corn Maze in Richardson Potential Holiday Function Let’s have a great Fall/Winter!