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NATIONAL WATER SAFETY CONGRESS
2004-2006 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
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AWARDS COMMITTEE |
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Ernie Lentz, Chair |
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It shall be the duty
of the Awards Committee to acquire the awards for those selected by the
Regional Vice Presidents and the Board, and organize the awards program. The
Committee will also prepare recognition for corporate sponsors. Awards
will be prepared and presented at the annual Congress meeting. A written
report of the Committee’s activities will be submitted to the president at
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EDUCATION COMMITTEE |
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Gary Owen, Chair |
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It shall be the duty
of The Education Committee to study ways and means to further the cause of
water safety. They will help design and produce water safety programs for
clubs and other interested organizations and sponsor water safety
demonstrations. They will help design and produce posters and other printed
materials to educate the public in the safe use of inland waters, and in
other ways further the cause of water safety. A written report of the
Committee’s activities shall be submitted to the President at the scheduled
Board meeting.
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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE |
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Arlyn Hendricks |
Bobby Pharr |
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Paul Kennedy |
Brenda Warren |
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Russ Minton |
Gary Owen |
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Thomas Plante |
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Executive Committee of the Board shall have power to act for the Board of
Directors between official meetings. The
Executive Committee is to include the President, Executive Vice President,
Executive Secretary, Treasurer, the immediate past President, and two member
at large Board members.
The two
member at large board members will be selected by the President and approved
by the Board of Directors. The
President will serve as Chair.
All
formal actions of the Executive Committee shall be placed in writing and
submitted to the entire Board at official meetings of the Board of Directors.
During the interim period between official meetings, the Executive
Committee shall periodically apprise the Board of Directors of any formal
action of the Executive Committee.
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GRANTS COMMITTEE |
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Cecilia Duer, Chair |
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Patty Jablonski |
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It is the
responsibility of The Grants Committee to solicit subjects for grant
proposals from the membership, write-up or assist in the write-up for
submission of grant proposals, and monitor the progress of all work
performed with grant funds. A written report of the Committee’s activities
will be submitted to the President at the scheduled Board meetings.
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE |
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Joe Morgan, Chair |
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Thomas Plante |
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Russ Minton |
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It shall be the duty
of The Membership Committee to seek members for the Congress in its several
classifications. They shall employ all available methods; draft letters
and other appeals to those who might be interested in becoming members;
encourage others who have contact with water users to seek new members.
They shall design suitable membership cards and certificates and handle
other matters, which would properly come to the attention of this
Committee. A written report of the Committee’s activities shall be
submitted to the President at the scheduled Board meetings. |
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PARTNERSHIP LIAISON COMMITTEE |
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Cecilia Duer |
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Matt Zlocki |
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It shall be the
responsibility of Partnership Liaison Committee to be the official liaison
for the Congress with the affiliated councils and other member organizations
chartered with the NWSC. The Committee shall keep a listing of all
Councils, provide information on forming new councils, provide programs to
encourage the formation of new councils, and champion the Local Water Safety
Council grant program. A written report of the Committee’s activities will
be submitted to the President at the scheduled Board meetings.
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PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE |
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Brenda Warren, Chair |
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Randy Henry |
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Lu Christie |
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It shall be the duty
of The Public Relations Committee to promote the causes of water safety
through media releases, NWSC Homepage on the Internet, articles in outside
publications, and radio and television programs. They shall encourage the
preparation of audiovisual and other informative programs on water safety by
appropriate organizations, including the Congress. They shall use every
other means available to inform the public on water safety matters and the
work of the Congress. The Committee Chairperson shall propose articles and
topics for, as well as review, the Water Safety Journal prior to
publication. The Committee Chairperson shall ensure the printing and
distribution of a quarterly Water Safety Journal and be responsible for all
contracts associated with the Journal. The Committee Chairperson and
members are encouraged to review periodicals of other organizations for
inclusion in the Water Safety Journal and also encouraged to submit articles
for inclusion in other organizations' publications. All articles for
submission will be reviewed by the Chairperson of the Public Relations
Committee. A written report of the Committee’s activities shall be
submitted to the President at the scheduled Board meetings.
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Resolutions Subcommittee:
It shall be the duty of the Resolutions
subcommittee to prepare and submit for action to the Board of Directors
and/or the membership of the Congress at the annual meeting any resolution
it deems appropriate. Any member of the Congress may suggest subject matter
for a resolution to the committee.
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Historical
Subcommittee:
It shall be the responsibility of the
Historical Sub-committee to maintain the Congress’ archives and continue the
update of all pertinent records. They shall ensure that the history of the
Congress is provided to historical societies, water safety organizations and
other interested groups, and ensure that historical events of the Congress
are appropriately commemorated. They shall ensure that all records are
delivered to the succeeding Chair.
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SUMMIT ADVISORY COMMITTEE |
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Arlyn Hendricks, Chair |
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Cecilia Duer |
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The Summit Advisory
Committee (SAC) shall be a joint committee with the National Safe Boating
Council. NWSC membership on the SAC shall be comprised of the Executive
Vice-President, the Treasurer, and a member of the Congress appointed by the
President. A written report of the Committee’s activities shall be
submitted to the President at the scheduled Board meetings. |
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STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE |
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Jeff Decker, Chair |
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