2. Level 2/Meet Manager Course
Are you a leader and an organizer? Do you enjoy planning special events? Do you enjoy project-based volunteer opportunities? Then you should consider becoming a Meet Coordinator!
The Meet Coordinator is responsible to the club/provincial executive and Referee for the total organization of the meet. This includes receiving and verifying entries, setting the program of events, overseeing the Chief Recorder and ensuring that all paperwork before, during and after the meet is complete, including record applications and results distribution.
Are you a “details person”? Do you have a commitment to achieve flawless accuracy? Are you calm under pressure and enjoy volunteering in an office setting? Then you should consider becoming a Recorder!
The Recorders (in coordination with and under the direction of, the Meet Coordinator) prepare and distribute all paper associated with the running of the meet. As such, they are an indispensable element of any competition. Accuracy, speed and remaining calm under pressure are the prime assets of Recorders.
Are you a “people person”? Do you relate well to skaters of all ages? Are you able to keep small groups of people organized and on-task? Then you should consider becoming a Clerk of the Course!
The Clerk of the Course and the assistant(s), known as whips or marshallers, must make sure that the skaters are ready for their upcoming races although, in theory, the ultimate responsibility to be ready is that of the skaters. The Clerks marshall the competitors, check their names and numbers and conduct the draw, unless the starting positions of the skaters in the race have been previously computer generated.
AASSA is hosting a Level 2 Meet Coordinator/ Recorder/ Clerk of the Course Clinic at the Olympic Oval Saturday, October 17th, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
On Sunday, October 18th, 2009, from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. AASSA is also hosting a Meet Manager Workshop. Meet Manager is the SSC endorsed software used at most meets. For those who have attended the workshop before, please consider attending again as it is a great refresher and we will be covering the latest upgrades.
The cost for attending either of the one day clinics is $25. The registration fee for attending both clinics is $40. Lunch is included. Travel and accommodations are not included.
To register contact the AASSA office at aassa@ucalgary.ca.
3. Flemming Family Support
On Tuesday, October 27, 2009, the friends of Jeannette Fleming and her family are hosting a Supper and Silent Auction to honor her in her battle with cancer. Jeannette has been fighting this disease fairly successfully for the past few months. Part of her success is due to the medications she takes to increase her immune system during her chemotherapy, but mainly, her determination and strong will is keeping her going. The medication, which will increase the successfulness of her fight, has a significant cost factor. Therefore we have organized this function to celebrate her success thus far.
We are asking any business or organization to assist us by donating an item or items that will be displayed to those attending in a silent auction. Any item(s) donated will clearly state the name of the item and name of the business or organization that donated it. In our thank you’s, the donors will be listed. If you would like to give a cash donation instead (to “Jeannette Fleming”), it would be graciously accepted.
Donated items can be to sent to Stacey Berg (150 Rogers Road, Saskatoon, S7N 3T6) or call at 384-8671 or 230-3555. If you wish to purchase tickets, also please contact Stacey.
We sincerely hope that you will assist us in helping Jeannette and her family in her fight against cancer.
We thank you for your support.
Yours truly,
Friends of Jeannette Fleming and her family
