Welcome to 2020! We're excited about what the new year may bring and
celebrating our organization's 50th anniversary this year.
We have an exciting
Spring Nationals
planned for April 23-26 in San Antonio, a
timeline on usms.org
, and much more.
Be on the lookout as we get ready to honor our organization's amazing history. We thank you for all your hard work in making big things happen every year.
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RJA Award Nominations Due Soon
Don't miss the March 15 deadline
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The Capt. Ransom J. Arthur M.D. Award is USMS's most prestigious award. Named for the founder of Masters Swimming, the award is presented annually to a USMS volunteer who embodies Arthur's spirit and vision and who contributes at the highest level to advance the objective of Masters Swimming.
For nomination materials and information about past recipients, visit the
USMS Awards page. Nominations are due
March 15.
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At-Large Director Nominations Open
Elections information for at-large directors
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U.S. Masters Swimming will hold elections for at-large directors Sept. 23-27 during the 2020 U.S. Masters Swimming Annual Meeting, held in conjunction with the United States Aquatic Sports convention in Jacksonville, Fla. The nomination period is March 1 through April 30. Nomination packets are available on the 2020 Elections page of the USMS website or by contacting
Elections Chair Erin Sullivan
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We're looking for energetic volunteers with a desire to help lead USMS. If you're interested in leadership and service at our highest level, or you know someone who would be willing to serve, please let us know.
To be eligible for nomination, candidates must:
- Be members in good standing of USMS for the year when the election is held;
- Have attended one or more USMS Annual Meetings of the House of Delegates in the preceding five years;
- Plan to attend the annual meeting of the National House of Delegates for the election year in which they are standing for election, and plan to attend all House of Delegates meetings during their tenure. Explanation of the duties of officers can be found in the 2018 USMS Code of Regulations and Rules of Competition (Article 506- Board of Directors) and on the Election Section of the USMS website, and
- Candidates for director shall be a member of the Zone from which they are seeking election (applicable in even years only).
If, after reading the materials, you have questions about the role of any USMS officer position or the nomination/election process, please contact
Erin Sullivan.
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Shop the USMS Officials Store
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April Is Adult Learn-to-Swim Month
Initiative provides rewarding volunteer opportunities
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Adult Learn-to-Swim Month
is around the corner, and we're looking forward to this year's campaign. Last year, more than 500 USMS members volunteered with April programs, reaching nearly 2,000 adult beginner swimmers. We're hoping to increase the number of lessons being offered this year!
If your club wants to participate, talk to your coach or program director and check the helpful materials available to you in the ALTS Month Toolbox. You'll find a curriculum guide, marketing materials and more. Then, be sure we know your plans, so we can help promote your program.
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LMSC Financials and Tax Filings
Time to prepare and submit your financial reports
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Per USMS Rule 502.8, each LMSC is required to send a copy of its annual financial report to the USMS National Office.
In 2019 we introduced a new standard reporting format so that all LMSC financial information will be in a similar format. The new format helps us better understand the services provided through our LMSCs and develop strategies and programs to enhance membership value at the LMSC level.
We will once again ask LMSCs to submit their annual financial information using the standard chart of accounts and financial template. A unique and customized link specific only to your LMSC's financial reporting template has been sent to your treasurer to be filled out with your LMSC financial information
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LMSC Meeting Minutes Due April 30
We know you had a meeting last year!
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Each LMSC is required to hold an annual meeting that is open to all individual members of the LMSC. Your LMSC is required to take minutes at that meeting and send a copy of your annual minutes to
[email protected] by
April 30. Don't delay, send in your minutes today!
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Don't Forget the USMS Fitness Series
Be sure to promote the three fitness challenges throughout the year!
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Upcoming P2P Teleconferences
Log on to teleconferences for best practices information
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Mark your calendars for the next two peer-to-peer teleconference calls for:
Running New Open Water Events - Tuesday, March 10, 8:30 p.m. ET
Marketing for clubs and members during the USMS Olympic Campaign - Tuesday, April 14, 8:30 p.m. ET
The goal of these calls is to provide an opportunity for you to pose questions, get answers, discuss challenges, and share successes as you fulfill your role. In turn, we can use the information shared to help build a repository of best practices for each of our volunteer positions.
Email notifications are sent two to three weeks prior to the respective volunteer and to the LMSC chair.
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About U.S. Masters Swimming
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U.S. Masters Swimming encourages adults to enjoy the health, fitness, and social benefits of swimming by providing more than 2,000 adult swimming programs and events across the country, including open water and pool competitions. USMS's nearly 60,000 members range from age 18 to 99 and include swimmers of all ability levels. USMS, a nonprofit, also trains and certifies coaches and provides online workouts, a bimonthly member magazine, monthly newsletters, and technique articles and videos at
usms.org.
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About STREAMLINES for Volunteers
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A subscription to STREAMLINES for Volunteers is required for all LMSC and national-level USMS volunteers;
please do not click "SafeUnsubscribe," as that will remove you from all other USMS National Office mailings.
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