Parent Volunteer Sign-Ups Have Begun!
Swimarin is a non-profit organization run completely by volunteers. The success of the swim team is dependent on parent participation. In 2008, we will continue with the volunteer point system that was introduced in 2007 and worked well to fairly allocate jobs among the families. Each volunteer job will have a value of one point. Each family will be required to sign up for 7 volunteer jobs over the 2008 season. If possible, we will reduce the requirement to 6 points.
Sign-Ups began at Splash Off on February 9, 2008. If you were not able to sign up at Splash Off, please contact our Volunteer Coordinators.
Several weeks prior to Time Trials, we will distribute Volunteer Assignments for the entire season based upon your sign-ups. In addition, if your swimmer is participating in All Stars or Championships, you will be expected to assist during these events in addition to the season commitment. Details to be announced on a later date to those participating.
If you are unable to volunteer for the 2008 Season, we offer a Volunteer Commitment Buy-Out option. This year the buy-out fee is $250. If a swimmer chooses to practice, but not swim in meets, families still must meet their volunteer obligation or pay the buy-out fee. Your family is responsible for completing the jobs you have signed up for. If you find that you are unable to fulfill your commitment you are responsible for finding a replacement. If you do not complete/fulfill your job, there will be a $25.00 fee assessed (for each job not fulfilled). We appreciate your commitment to Swimarin! It’s going to be a great season! Go Sharks!
Snack Bar Contributions
Our snack bar is a vital revenue source for Swimarin. Without it, we cannot pay our coaches or rent our pool. So every family must help stock the snack bar (and, hopefully, buy from it!). In late May, we will post Snack Bar Assignments for all home swim meets. This assignment schedule instructs each family to bring certain food or drink to our home meets in order to supply our snack bar. If you prefer, you have the option to “Buy Out” your weekly food or beverage contribution and make a payment of $75 for the season in place of your four food and beverage donations. These funds will be used to purchase items we sell at the Snack Bar that are not on the donation list. If you would like to opt out, please mail your check for $75 payable to Swimarin Snackbar to Laura Woodhead, 150 Montecito Rd., San Rafael, CA 94901 by April 15, 2008. |
