News and Announcements
When: Saturday May 30, 2020 @ 9am
Where: Due to the current social distancing guidelines we will proceed with our AGM via Zoom.
What is an AGM?
An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a meeting of the general membership of an organization. PPAC’s membership consists of parents and/or guardians of registered swimmers. The agenda of an AGM may include electing the Board of Directors Executive, making important decisions regarding the organization, and informing the members of previous and future activities. At this meeting, the membership may receive copies of the organizations accounts, review fiscal information for the past year, and ask any questions regarding the direction the organization will take in the future.
This meeting is a great opportunity for everyone to connect and find out a little about what happens “behind the scenes” with the club. This is also a great opportunity to find out about volunteer opportunities within the club! Please note that those in attendance will not be selected or nominated by others to take on volunteer roles.
The agenda for the meeting is attached and the following information is important to know regarding the Board of Directors Executive and Committee Members.
The current Executive is as follows:
President – Kristin Tucker
Vice President – Stephanie Guertin
Secretary – Deanna Curry
Treasurer/Registrar – Carlene Cooke
Team Manager – Vacant
The current volunteers in the president, vice president and treasurer role have agreed to stay on for the 2020/2021 swim season this leaves the secretary and team manager positions vacant. If you wish to put your name forward for vacant positions or positions where names have already been put forward please email president@parklandpirates.com no later than 7 days prior to the AGM, with your name and the role you wish to be nominated for. In the event that there are multiple nominations for a role, a vote will be held at the AGM.
The current Committee Members:
Social Coordinator- Carlene Cooke
Social Media Coordinator- Carleen Cooke & Stephanie Guertin
Equipment Manager – Stephanie Guertin
Bingo/Fundraising Coordinator – Tina Genge
Major Event Coordinator – Vacant
Officials Coordinator – Kristin Tucker
Club Registrar – Kristin Tucker
We are looking to fill all of the committee positions for the 2020-2021 season. Should you be interested in volunteering for one of these positions please email president@parklandpirates.com with your name and the position you are interested in no later than 7 days prior to the AGM.
Responsibilities
Anyone who is a member of the Board of Directors (Executive and Committee Members) is required to attend a monthly board meeting held every second Tuesday of the month at 6pm at the Boarder Paving Athletic Centre and fulfill their role throughout the swim season.
For a detailed description of a particular position please respond to this email or contact Kristin Tucker @ president@parklandpirates.com or 780-984-8480.
We are also looking to create a list of anyone who has experience in grant writing and would be interested in authoring grant applications for the club. If this is you, please respond to this email with your interest.
Bylaws
The board during this season worked to have our bylaws updated. In order for these bylaws to be passed it will require a Special Resolution as outlined in the Societies Act. A copy of the proposed new bylaws are attached for you reference.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Kind Regards,
Kristin Tucker
PPAC President
President@parklandpirates.com
Student Athlete Development Academy
There is a new program opportunity next season for Pirates who are entering into Grades 6-9.
To learn more visit Connections for Learning website
Programs
Student Athlete Development Academy
Community Partners
To enter into the program you will to complete a Parkland School Division Registration Form and select the Student Athletes Development Academy as the program of your choice.
You will be asked to conduct an Application Survey, and be interviewed by Connections For Learning to discuss and see if the program is a good fit.
The swim program we will offer for our first season is comparable to our Endeavor group in terms of price point, pool training offered, and training level. Any swimmer all ready in Endeavor and those who will be invited into Endeavor next season can and are encouraged to apply.
Congratulations!
First Prize $2500 WestJet gift card
Winner Delores Kobialko
Second Prize $1000 cash
Winner Tracy Lachman
Third Prize $500 cash
Winner Alana Bykowsky
Winter Festival North and SD3I
Great WEEKEND Pirates! HUGE thank you Parents and Volunteers! We could not have run these two events without many hands. Your children value your support and they you helping shows them that you value them, the team and the sport.
SPRING INTO SUMMER
Sign-up under registration http://teampages.com/swim/6735/programs