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VOLUNTEERS
are the LINKS that STRENGTHEN our ORGANIZATION.
From the team level to the Board of
Directors, Connecticut Swimming depends on volunteers. Swimming probably requires
more parent volunteers and volunteer time than any other sport; but what better sport is
there?!
CSI is indeed grateful for the
many who have volunteered countless hours for our organization. Each volunteer's efforts
are truly appreciated!
Volunteers are needed at all levels
within our organization, from your swimmer's club to CSI committees. Often the skills you
use everyday at home or work can be carried over to swimming. We are an extremely
diverse organization with many opportunities. Volunteering opens doors and the rewards are
endless!
Please contact Nan Cooper at office@ctswim.org with any questions or if you are
interested in volunteering. Nan can provide you with more detailed information and
contacts.
Remember not all volunteer work is
done at swim meets or committee meetings. Valuable contributions can be made from
your home. Every contribution is important.
CSI thanks all its dedicated
volunteers!
Phillips Service Awardees:
2006- Susan Lecza
2005- Ed Doernberger
2004- Bill Repass
2003- Bonnie Fisher
2002- Larry Frost
2001- Jim Cooper
2000- Mary Anne Condon
1999- Leanne Spletzer
1998- Mike Close
1997- Pat Griffis
1996- Mary Lynch
1995- None
1994- Jim Cooper
1993- Judy Snow
1992- Margaret Donofrio
1991- Barbara Ehmer
1990- Frank Keefe
1989- None
1988- Geraldine Zwicker
1987- Nancy Martin
1986- Bernard Stevenson
1985- Herbert Aas
1984- Robert Johnson
1983- Dorothy Donnelly
1982- Robert Issacs
1981- Betty Philcox
Please contact the CSI office office@ctswim.org with suggestions, new
ideas, criticisms, etc. you may have for this page. Input is welcome and
appreciated!
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Why Volunteer?? |
| Contribute your
talents |
| Make a difference |
| Meet interesting
people |
| Develop new skills |
| Gain new experiences |
| Build confidence |
| Are You
Interested in......... |
| The "rules"
- try officiating or meet management |
| Art or Graphic Design-
try Age Group, Senior, Zone Committees, or CSI office. |
| Hotel and Restaurant
Management- try Annual Awards Banquet or Zones Committee |
| Computer skills- try
Age Group, Senior, Zone Committees |
| Meet Management- try
Program Development or Program Operations committees |
| Marketing/Finance- try
Age Group, Senior committees, Program Development |
| Public Relations/Fund
Raising- try Public Relation committee |
| Working with
under-represented or disadvantaged youth- try Outreach committee |
| Fashion Design- assist
with apparel choices for championship meets and zones |
| Culinary Arts- assist
with concessions or coach/officials lunches. |
| Disabled children- try
Adapted Swimming Committee |
| and many,many more! |
| What
Clubs can do to Recruit/Retain Volunteers |
| Set up an area on
the team bulletin board dedicated to volunteers. Keep them informed. |
| Keep in mind
individual talents and then "ask" if they would like to contribute in a certain
area or suggest an area. Many are reluctant to "volunteer" but are happy
to help if asked. |
| Welcome new parents
and educate them best you can to swimming. Help them to understand how much
volunteers are needed. Swimming to new parents is very confusing. They need
help understanding the system. |
| Recognize your
volunteers with thank you notes, recognition at the team banquet, etc. |
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