Board of Directors
2024-2025 Season
President - Joe MartinoVice President - Paul GiardettiTreasurer - Arlene BrownSecretary - Cindy GiardettiAt Large - Stephanie EricksonAt Large - Lesley RoseAt Large - Laura Dennis
Formal Letter to the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors, along with Head Coach and Director of Swimming, is responsible for the operation of the Thunderbolts Swim Club. Additionally, each Board member is responsible for a portfolio to manage. The Board consists of 8 members elected for a one-year term at the Annual General Meeting. Please feel free to contact the Board of Directors for further information regarding any aspect of the Club’s administration, at [email protected].
The membership of the Thunderbolts Swim Club is invited to submit a formal letter to the board of directors with any concerns, comments, special requests or any other reasons. The letters can be submitted to any board member or to the clubs email address [email protected]. The board of directors will review the letter and provide a written response if necessary.
Board Meetings
The membership of the Thunderbolts Swim Club is invited to attend any Board meeting. Members are not permitted to speak at the board meeting unless prior approval has been granted by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors reserves the right to excuse members for "in camera" discussions. Contact the Club's email address at [email protected].
2022/2022 Thunderbolts Strategic Plan - Board Level
| What Would You Like To See As A Goal/Objective? |
How Will We Achieve That Goal? |
| Regional Leader |
Ensuring that the Thunderbolts act as a regional leader by hosting and supporting regional meets, training for officials, and collaborating to provide training opportunities for all athletes in the region. |
| Financial Stability |
Ensuring prudent financial management by maintaining a stable income stream from program fees, bingo’s, sponsorships, grants, and fundraisers to adequately meet program requirements and capital budgeting needs. |
| Volunteers and Officials |
Engage more volunteers by providing training and mentoring opportunities for officials, and ensuring parents understand that our club and our events cannot function without their support. |
| Coaching and Board Stability |
Supporting coaches, staff, and board members to stay with our club for several years to ensure long term stability, while engaging in succession planning activities with newer/younger members. |
| Anti-Bullying/Harassment Plan |
Implement an in-depth plan for athletes, parents, coaches, and staff with detailed repercussions to ensure a harassment-free, bully-free, safe place for all. |
| Formal Goals/Feedback Process |
Maximize the potential of athletes and coaches by establishing a formal goal setting and feedback process. |
| Mental Well-being and Inclusivity |
Ensuring an environment that supports inclusivity and the mental well-being for all coaches, staff, and athletes. |