[cst_board] Re: Question and Meeting Reminder
- From: Lisa Hubert <lisabhubert@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "cst_board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <cst_board@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2015 18:26:02 -0700
I pushed the wrong button on my phone and sent the email too soon! Dang clumsy
thumbs! Anyway, Marlene, you are correct; we did set our meeting 15 minutes
earlier to start at 6:15.
I am hoping to do the tax return for our team tomorrow and have it ready for
our meeting. John, can you bring a check on Wed?
Since my kids will probably not be at youth group this week, we can meet here
(at your own risk) or at the library or at a bar. š
Lisa
On Mar 2, 2015, at 6:19 PM, Lisa Hubert <lisabhubert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> We have a slight glitch... Blake has strep - a first for the Huberts. He
> will not be contagious after Tues night, but I don't know what that means for
> house germs. I just though I would forewarn everyone in case you would feel
> safer somewhere else.
>
> Lisa
>
> On Mar 2, 2015, at 5:53 PM, Heidi M Mechtenberg <mechtenberg@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>> Thanks everyone!
>>
>> Amy has put out a meeting notice for April 24th that I will go to to help
>> get this started. I hope Janie will be able to go too. She does say she
>> wants to work at the League level as Collindale's representative as that is
>> where she feels she can have the greatest effect. Lisa, all the items you
>> mentioned are on the agenda in addition to officials.
>>
>> Wow, to get Collindale in a good, sustainable place and the League too would
>> be a great way to bow out!
>>
>> Renee, we can work on the handbooks this coming weekend or next if you are
>> free. We are taking a trip at spring break but will not leave until Monday.
>> We could also work after spring break. Whatever is best for your schedule.
>>
>> Agenda coming soon.
>> Heidi
>>
>>
>>
>> On March 2, 2015, at 5:32 PM, Marlene Hutton <marlene.j.hutton@xxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>>
>> I appreciate your well-thought thoughts, CAPS! I agree that you are better
>> utilized as a Collindale board member, Heidi. However, encouraging Janie to
>> be involved in this as much as she will is a good thing in my opinion.
>> Janie will tell you "no" if she doesn't want to--although in a very nice
>> way. :-)
>>
>> I will have an update on suits at the meeting, and will probably want some
>> input on suits and caps from all of you. For some reason, I have the
>> meeting at 6:15 PM. Did I just write it down wrong?
>>
>> Marlene
>>
>> On 3/1/2015 11:12 PM, RENEE OSTERGREN wrote:
>>> Well stated, Lisa. Maybe one additional thing to add at the league level
>>> is around the city meet. That reminds me, Iāve communicated to Trish and
>>> she is going to share her notes with me to add to a binder. This next
>>> meeting cam up quickly - Heidi, do you want to try to touch base regarding
>>> timelines prior to Wednesday night? My apologies that Feb. got away from
>>> me.
>>>
>>> RenƩe Ostergren
>>> ~ enjoy the now ~
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:16 PM, Lisa Hubert <lisabhubert@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> I agree with your thoughts below, Heidi:
>>>> 1) We need you at Collindale this year rather than you being spread thin
>>>> with league issues
>>>> 2) A neutral person (i.e. Amy!) should take the reins. You're right that
>>>> Collindale carries a past reputation.
>>>>
>>>> If we step back and look at what is needed at the league level, I come up
>>>> with the following:
>>>> 1. A structured way to schedule meets
>>>> 2. A way to communicate with all participating teams
>>>> 3. A chain of command, sort of speak, to suggest and approve changes
>>>>
>>>> Is a formal board with by-laws necessary to accomplish this, or can it be
>>>> simple?
>>>>
>>>> I am good with meeting this Wednesday at my house, 6:30.
>>>> Sorry for the choppy thoughts! :)
>>>> Lisa
>>>>
>>>> On Mar 1, 2015, at 10:29 AM, Andy and Heidi Mechtenberg
>>>> <mechtenberg@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Just a quick check to make sure everyone is still ok with meeting
>>>>> Wednesday at Lisaās at 6:30.
>>>>>
>>>>> I will work on an agenda so if you have something you need on there ā
>>>>> please let me know.
>>>>>
>>>>> A few conversations have happened in the last few days regarding more
>>>>> organization at the League level. Itās not much ā in fact itās proving
>>>>> really hard to overcome the inertia ā but itās a teeny start! Kyle from
>>>>> Willow Springs actually asked if I could get the ball rolling since his
>>>>> perception is that Amy is dragging her feet. (Why do I sound like the
>>>>> voice of reason? This really baffles me!) While itās flattering, I have
>>>>> two very big concerns.
>>>>>
>>>>> 1. My first loyalty is the Collindale Team. I donāt feel like the
>>>>> work is done here and certainly not while we are two board members short.
>>>>> Additionally, my involvement with swimming will at most be 3 more years
>>>>> ā more likely just 2. I cannot do both so need to ask myself and you
>>>>> all, what is in the best interest of the Collindale Swim team for the
>>>>> long term?
>>>>>
>>>>> 2. A board member from Collindale may not be the best leadership voice
>>>>> for the league right now. Under the Gentryās, Collindale was maybe
>>>>> perceived as an aggressively competitive team. This may not have always
>>>>> been appreciated by other teams ā I
>>>>> just donāt know. Some may have even been a little pleased with our āfall
>>>>> from graceā. Memories are long and Iām not sure enough time has passed
>>>>> for people to take direction from a Collindale representative. I come
>>>>> from the old guard Collindale, though was never vocal before now.
>>>>> However, is Amy pools the appropriate person we should all be looking to
>>>>> take direction from? Probably not. (Oddly, she has asked Kyle not to
>>>>> send out any more league-wide e-mails with is opinion since essentially
>>>>> he is her employee and thus could be perceived as the opinion of Splash
>>>>> Pools)
>>>>>
>>>>> I am really trying to encourage (push, shove) Janie Wagstaff to take on
>>>>> the role and take the initiative. I donāt know her well enough to know
>>>>> if this is her style. I still see her holding back. Her priority is
>>>>> more along the lines of officiating, but it does seem like teams are
>>>>> ready for a better method for scheduling meets first. I am trying to
>>>>> encourage to her start where she can gain the most traction first, then
>>>>> move on to better things.
>>>>>
>>>>> Anyway, I donāt want to take up much time at our meeting Wednesday with
>>>>> this, so I thought I would get some input from you through e-mail first.
>>>>> Your thoughts would be most, most helpful.
>>>>>
>>>>> -Heidi
>>
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