Committees

Governance Committee

Assist in periodic evaluation of the mission and vision statements and the Bylaws of SDSI. Aid in the development of operating policies regarding conflict of interest (Board and staff), document retention, ethics, whistle-blower, procurement, contract review, grievance and other employment-related practices, etc.  Aid in the development of personnel practices procedure including job descriptions and annual review of staff (if applicable).  Assist in shaping the Board’s agenda based on the strategic plan.  Aid in the development of expectations and processes for accountability of Board members.  Develop criteria for the qualities and required characteristics of Board officers.  Lead Board succession planning by assessing current and anticipated needs for Board composition and identifying and recruiting potential Board members.  Nominate Board members, Administrative Review Board members, and other coordinator or chair positions to be elected by the House of Delegates consistent with the matrix of skills, demographics, and talents needed.  Publish the slate of candidates to the SDSI membership at least twenty (20) days prior to the election. Additional nominations may be made from the floor of the House of Delegates by voting members of the House of Delegates.  Design and implement Board orientation and an ongoing program of Board education and development.  Lead periodic assessment of the Board’s performance (as a whole and of individual members) and make recommendations to enhance Board effectiveness.

The Chair shall be elected annually by the Governance Committee from among its own members.  The Governance Committee members shall be appointed by the General Chair with advice and consent of the Board of Directors. The Committee shall be comprised of at least three members and a sufficient number of athletes so as to constitute at least twenty percent (20%) of the voting membership of the Committee. Each non-athlete member shall serve a three-year term. Each athlete member shall serve a one-year term. Terms shall be staggered such that approximately one-third (1/3) of members are appointed each year. No more than one-half (1/2) of the Governance Committee members shall be members of the SDSI Board of Directors at any given time. After completion of two consecutive terms, members are not eligible for re-appointment to the Governance Committee until after a lapse of two years. A portion of any term served to fill a vacancy in the position shall not be considered in the computation of the successive term limitation. In no case shall the General Chair serve on the Governance Committee. 

Athlete’s Committee

Bylwas 7.4.1

The Athletes’ Committee shall have general charge of the business and affairs of the Athletes of SDSI, and shall undertake such activities (a) delegated to it by the Board of Directors or the General Chair or (b) undertaken by the Committee as being in the best interests of the Athlete Members, SDSI, USA Swimming and the sport of swimming

The Senior Athlete Representative or his/her designee shall be the chair of the committee. The Athletes Committee shall consist of the Athlete Representatives, the Athlete At-Large Board members and athletes elected as at large members of the House of Delegates. The most recent past senior athlete representative and senior at-large representative will be ex-officio members of the committee.

Audit Committee

P&P Article 2.5.1, Article 2.4.2a

The members of the Audit Committee shall be the Finance Vice Chair, who shall serve as chair, the Administrative Vice Chair, the Coach Representative and a sufficient number of athletes appointed so as to constitute at least twenty percent (20%) of the voting membership of the Committee

Shelli Anderson, Finance Vice Chair*

Barry Hein, Admin Vice Chair

Kent Huckins, Coach Representative

Athlete Representative (1)

Budget Committee

P&P Article 2.5.2, Article 2.4.2b

Shelly Anderson, Finance Vice Chair*

Martin Schmidt, General Chair

Lisa Jorgenson, Treasurer

Barry Hein, Admin Vice Chair

Jakob Studer , Sr. Athlete Representative

Kent Huckins, Coach Representative

Wendy Ahrendsen, Age Group Vice Chair

Kyle Margheim, Senior Vice Chair

Athlete Representatives (2)

Coaches  Committee

P&P Article 2.4.2c

The members of the Coaches Committee shall consist of the Coach Representative and such additional Coach Members as may be determined by the Coach Representative and a sufficient number of athletes appointed so as to constitute at least twenty percent (20%) of the voting membership of the Committee. The Coach Representative shall be the chair of the committee.

Kent Huckins, Coach Representative

Rusty Bernstein (BSC)

Additional Coaches as needed

Athlete Representative (1)

Finance Committee

Bylaws Article 7.4.2

Duties. 1. To develop, establish where so authorized, or recommend to the Board of Directors, and supervise the execution of policy regarding the investment of SDSI’s working capital, funded reserves and endowment funds, within the guidelines, if any, established by the Board of Directors or the House of Delegates. The Finance Committee shall also regularly review SDSI’s equipment needs (both operational and office) and the various methods available to finance the acquisition           of any needed equipment and make a determination and recommendation of the best financing method.

2.  To conduct a review or audit or recommend an independent auditor to conduct the required annual review or audit of the books of SDSI. If conducted internally, a minimum of three (3) committee members with a sufficient number of athletes to constitute at least 20% of the voting membership, must conduct the review or audit. The Treasurer cannot be a member of the group performing the audit, but can be present to provide clarification, information and answer questions.

3.To submit the review or audit and other reports and make recommendations to the Board of Directors with regard thereto.

4. To consult with the officers, committee chairs and coordinators and prepare and present a proposed budget for consideration and approval by the Board of Directors and the House of Delegates. The officers, committee chairs and coordinators shall provide promptly such financial information (current and projected) and budget proposals as the Finance Committee may request. The proposed budget may contain alternatives.

5. To complete and submit any state and local reports and filings.

The chair shall be the Finance Vice-Chair. The members of the Finance Committee shall be the Finance Vice-Chair, the Treasurer, the General Chair, and the Administrative Vice Chair, a non-Board member, and a sufficient number of athletes so as to constitute at least twenty percent (20%) of the voting membership of the Committee.

Stanton Anker, Finance Vice Chair*

Martin Schmidt, General Chair

Barry Hein, Admin Vice Chair

Lisa Jorgenson, Treasurer

(1) Athlete Representative

Shelli Anderson, non-board member

Officials Committee

P&P Article 2.5.3, Article 2.4.2d

Amy Vertin, Officials Chair

Kileen Limvere (ASC)

Kirk Hall (GOLD)

Athlete Representative (1)

Safe Sport Committee

P&P Article 2.4.2g

The members of the Safe Sport Committee shall be the Safe Sport Coordinator, who shall serve as chair, and at least four additional members; at least one shall be a Coach Member, at least two shall be at-large non-athlete members, and a sufficient number of athletes appointed so as to constitute at least twenty percent (20%) of the voting membership of the Committee

Carrie Ward, Safe Sport Chair*

Liz Willis, Coach

Matt Lavin, Member at Large

Cam Corey, Member at Large

Athlete Representative (1)

Safety Committee

P&P Article 2.5.7, Article 2.4.2h

Lisa Jorgenson, Safety Chair*

Deb Finnesand (WST), Official

Sr Athlete Rep. (1)

Taya Swanson (MAC)

Scholarship Committee

P&P Rule 7.1

Scholarship Committee – The Senior Division Vice-Chair shall chair the three-person Scholarship Committee and shall appoint one member coach and one member parent to serve on the committee each year. 7.1c

Brenda Hendricks, Senior Vice-Chair*

One Member Coach

One Member Parent

Technical Planning Committee

P&P Article 2.5.8, Article 2.4.2i

Kyle Margheim, Technical Committee Chair*

Athlete Representatives (2)

Kent Hukins

JK Kramer

Edie Muller

Bonnie Biel (HPRW)

Molly Hogg

Joel Kincart, Official’s Chair or Official’s Delegate