2020 | Autumn Mini Edition
Club & Workout Group Contacts:
Renew your Club/WOG today so members can find you on November 1!
New England LMSC Annual Meeting
You're Invited to our Annual Membership Meeting!
Sunday, October 18
2 pm - 4 pm
via Zoom
You will receive Zoom information via email.
The Order of Business shall be:

  1. Roll call.
  2. Adoption of Minutes.
  3. Adoption of Treasurers Report.
  4. Reports, as necessary, from Officers and Committees.
  5. Unfinished business.
  6. New business.
  7. Resolutions & Orders.
  8. Adjournment.
We Want to Hear from You!
Swimmers
We've put together a short survey to learn more about how our members have been affected by COVID-19. Please let us know how you're doing and where you have been swimming!
Coaches
What support do you need? What clinics or training would you like to see next year? Please email Bob Ouellette, NELMSC Coaches Chair, with ideas and requests.
Guy Davis Conquers the Channel
Congratulations to NELMSC Vice Chair Guy Davis on crossing the English Channel! Piloted by the Sea Leopard, Guy swam from England to France in 10 hours, 50 minutes in late September. Way to go, Guy!
Join a USMS Committee for 2021
Did you know USMS is a volunteer-driven organization?
At the national level, USMS is governed by a number of committees filled with passionate volunteers who focus on different aspects of the Masters swimming experience. Any USMS member can volunteer on a national committee.
The following New England LMSC members served on national committees in 2020:
  • Alana Aubin - Long Distance Committee
  • Emily Cook - Fitness Education Committee (Vice Chair)
  • Guy Davis - Finance Committee (Vice Chair), Investment Committee
  • Homer Lane - Finance Committee, Investment Committee
  • Leo Letendre - Swimming Saves Lives Foundation
  • Crystie McGrail - LMSC Development Committee
  • Douglas Sayles - Legislation Committee, Membership Committee
  • Jason Weis - Rules Committee
If you are interested in serving on a USMS committee for 2021, please reach out to NELMSC Chairperson Crystie McGrail before completing the 2021 Committee Request Survey. The survey is due on Sunday, October 11. Committee positions will be assigned by the USMS President and take effect beginning January 2021.
Other Upcoming Events
Jan 1-Dec 31 -- Go the Distance
Swim anywhere & track your distance -- Details

Oct 18 -- 2020 NELMSC Annual Membership Meeting
RSVP required -- Details

Nov 1 -- 2021 Individual USMS Registration begins

Ends Nov 15 -- USMS 3000/6000-yard ePostal National Championships (Sanctioned SCY, SCM)
Any 25-yard or 25-meter pool -- Details
In response to COVID-19, swimmers will only need to complete two or more of the 2020 ePostal distances (rather than all five) to qualify for the ePostal Series Challenge: 1-Hour, 5K, 10K, 3000, or 6000. The 5K or 10K can be the LCM championship or short course version.

Nov 15-30 -- USMS SmartyPants Vitamins Fall Fitness Challenge (1 mi)
Anywhere -- Details
New England LMSC | www.nelmsc.org
The New England Local Masters Swimming Committee is a volunteer-run, nonprofit subordinate of U.S. Masters Swimming that serves as the regional governing body for USMS-registered clubs, workout groups, swimmers, coaches, and officials in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.