President – Bio

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Francis Li, President
Length of time on the Board:

 

 This is my first year
Length of time in OSSC:

 

 This is our 5th season
Program in which your daughter/son participates: HP 13-15
Why you want to be a part of the Board?

 

 I wanted to more directly participate in a sport that means so much to my daughter, Alicia and being on the Board gives me an opportunity to do that in a way that also compliments my professional development.
Background: I’m in a leadership position with a medium sized technology company so I’ve had the opportunity to run many large projects & initiatives with large, cross-functional teams. I’ve also served on the Board of the Lambton Kingsway Before & After School Program, which is also not for profit. On a personal note, not only am I NOT a synchronized swimmer but I actually can’t swim!
What’s your goal for the year ahead?

 

 

 There were two areas of feedback from a membership survey conducted earlier in the year that I’d like to make an impact in: transparency and fundraising flexibility. We have specific tactics to make progress in these areas but the true measure of success will be if our membership feels we’ve improved. We will measure our progress against the results of next year’s survey.

 

 

Communications Lead – Bio

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Wendy Seed, Communications Lead
Length of time on the Board:

 

 This is my second year
Length of time in OSSC:

 

 This is our 9th season
Program in which your daughter/son participates: HP 13-15
Why you want to be a part of the Board?

 

 I joined the board initially just to help out wherever I could but naturally fell into communications. I do think I can help in my own small way with my expertise – we do great things at OSSC and we need to communicate them. I also believe in being fully engaged in any organization with which I’m affiliated – whether it’s for work or not. If it also benefits our wonderful athletes then that makes me very happy!
Background: I am so not athletic and I got my daughter swimming at just 5 months old because I was never taught how to swim properly. As for me, I think I have a lot to offer both in terms of ensuring the family/parent viewpoint is always considered in any major decisions we make. In my work, my job is to always keep the consumer in mind in order to engage with them effectively. I guess I look at my role on the board the same way.
What’s your goal for the year ahead?

 

 

 To successfully promote all of OSSC’s programs and successes both internally – to parents and families – and externally – to the local community and broader synchro community. To do this, we need to be really good at communicating, communicating, communicating!

 

 

2017-18 OSSC Season Schedule

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The 2017-18 Synchro Season is almost upon us!  Below is team schedule for the 2017-18 OSSC season.  Click on image below to see full size schedule.

Please note:

OLY = Olympium
GH = George Harvey
DSS = Downsview Secondary School
CV = Carleton Village

Addresses of all pools are at the bottom of the OSSC Website Home Page.

 

 

 

Amazing Summer Camps Still Available!

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Who likes Synchronized Swimming?

 

….. ahhhh, you do!

 

We still have some availability in the OSSC summer camps.  Sign up now before it’s too late!!!

 

Click here to review the camps and to register:  https://olympiumartswim.ca/camps/summer-camps/

Board Nominee Profile Form

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Nominee Profile – Board of Directors

(Please please print and complete. Use extra sheets if required to provide additional information.)

 

 

Name of Nominee: _________________________________________________

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Related experience including volunteer positions held:

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Reason for interest in serving on the OSSC Board:

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Signature of Nominee: ____________________________________

 

Date: _____________________________

OSSC Board Nomination Form

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, June 5th 2017

BOARD OF DIRECTORS – NOMINATION FORM

(please print and complete) 

 

Name of Nominee:   _____________________________

Email:   ________________________

 

Has this person been contacted and have they agreed to allow their name to stand for a Director-at-Large on the Olympium Synchronized Swimming Club Board of Directors?

YES ________             NO _______  (please initial one)

 

Nomination Submitted by:

Name: _____________________________     Email:____________________________

Signature: ___________________________   Date: ____________________________

 

Please have Nominee complete the Nominee Profile – Board of Directors Form prior to May 26, 2017, and scan and forward to:

 

 

Please Note:

Nominations will not be accepted from the floor during the meeting.  Nominators must be adult members in good standing with the club.

CALL FOR BOARD MEMBERS FOR OSSC

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OSSC is are seeking four new members to join our board, as long-standing members complete their term and stand down. If you are interested in joining the board and contributing to shaping the future of OSSC, we’d love to hear from you. Whether or not you have relevant expertise, what’s equally important is a commitment to make a difference and help the club achieve its goals.

Questions? Please contact in confidence our Board Secretary, Susan St-Pierre at: susanstp.synchro@gmail.com

Deadline for Nominations: May 26th, 2017

How to apply:

Print and complete the Nomination Form (click on link).

Scan and email completed Nomination Form to Susan St-Pierre at susanstp.synchro@gmail.com .

Applicant to complete the Board Nominee Profile Form (click on link).

Scan and email completed Board Profile form to Susan St-Pierre at susanstp.synchro@gmail.com .

 

Additional Information: The Olympium Synchronized Swimming Club’s AGM is scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2017. We will have four positions available for motivated individuals to serve on the Board of Directors. This is the Call for Nominations.

Board members use their knowledge and experience to represent the best interests of OSSC at all times. We are appealing to members of our club, with a variety of skills and backgrounds that will continue to build and strengthen our organizational capacity. Experience and particular skills sought include: human resources, finance, strategic planning, not-for-profit governance, marketing, technology and managing volunteers. An in-depth knowledge of the sport of synchronized swimming is of value, but not necessary. The individuals on the Board should be there because they want to make a difference and help the club achieve its goals.

In submitting applications, it is important to note that members of the Board of Directors are expected to attend all Board meetings and special meetings as scheduled either in person or by conference call. Typically, the meetings include monthly face-to-face meetings over the summer months, as well as monthly meetings during the September to May time period. Board members may be expected to attend Synchro Ontario events as representatives of the club and the end of season AGM. Directors are also potentially appointed to chair or participate on Board Standing Committees, where their particular skill set is identified as necessary.

Questions from interested candidates are welcome and confidential.

If you are interested in being part of the OSSC Board, please submit the required Nomination Form and Nominee profile (see attached) by May 26, 2017 via email to: Susan St-Pierre, Secretary of the Board susanstp.synchro@gmail.com

 

2017 Synchro Camps ONLINE REGISTRATION

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Summer OSSC Camp

2017 Summer Synchro Splash Camp, and High Performance Camp details are now available. FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION click on  Summer Camps page.