Its been awhile since I have blogged, but its getting close to game time. Planning a meet is a huge undertaking. It is a very exciting time at ROGC. We are really working hard to make this a well run meet, that is fun!
The parents at ROGC are; without a doubt, the best group of parents around. They have really rallied to make this happen. Thanks to all of you who have stepped up and taken this on! We need the rest of you to step up as well. It will take all of us to run the meet. We can do it.
Sign up - call me - email me - get involved!!!!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
We Have our First Sponsor!!!!
Thank you Theresa Kiwak! We have sealed the deal for a Silver sponsorship - Thank you very much! Guys, we are all marketers.... Let's keep up the good work!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Meeting Minutes 6/23/09
Attendees
Megan Maloney
Kelly Shaffer
Ivy Perkins
Lisa Hailey
Anne Marie Dunn
Theresa Wooten
Amy Press
Jennifer Lavangie
Barbara Seymour
Tim Gorman
Melissa Young
Mark Fulgum
Theresa Kiwak
Updates
Ivy Perkins and Kelly Shaffer have agreed to be Meet Directors! Thank you!!!!!
Meet has been registered on http://gymnasticsmeets.com/
Postcards have been ordered should be here next week.
We are behind schedule on the mailings, Judges request and Sanction request. This is in large part because we have no money and no checking account. We are waiting for approval from the board to open a checking account for the fall classic.
Sponsorships
Dave Kee has put out a packet of information for sponsors, if you know someone interested in being a sponsor – email Dave Kee the persons information – this will help avoid a duplicate effort. If you have ideas of people to call but are not comfortable making a pitch – send the information along there is a team of folks who will make the pitch.
Ideas for sponsors so far
Brachs Candy – need to contact
Dominion Water – already contacted
Schlotski’s Deli – already contacted
Orthepedics – contacted – not sure which one
Coke – Jennifer to provide name and number
Mulligans – contacted
Dominion Power – contacted
Capital One – Contacted
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Theresa Wooten, she will be in charge of the master list of volunteers. Here is what she needs from the committees:
We want to ensure that we connect everyone with the right service/task. Before we begin recruiting, we want to outline what type of volunteers we need and what they will be doing. Theresa needs each committee director to provide the following information by Friday, June 26. Please keep in mind that she understands that dates are still unsure. Be as specific as possible. Example -- August, 2nd week in August, 4 weekends in September, weekend of the meet, Friday-November 6, etc.Committee description - one sentenceList of jobs/tasks (consolidate whenever possible) including a short phrase descriptionEstimated time commitment (4 hours)Number of persons needed Theresa will be creating a memo to send to all ROGC families asking for their support. She along with her committee will be following up with a phone call to each family.
Decorations Committee
Is in the process of drawing up plans. The team will be doing another walkthrough in order to get the complete layout of the land.
Vendors
The team is looking into several different options – all related around gymnastics. If you have ideas please contact Lisa Hailey @ Hailey.lisa@yahoo.com
Concessions
Menu has been loosely decided, there are discussions on going with Schlotskis deli.
Hospitality
Committee is meeting and planning their strategy.
Next Meeting
Hanover Gym
July 22, 2009 630 pm
Megan Maloney
Kelly Shaffer
Ivy Perkins
Lisa Hailey
Anne Marie Dunn
Theresa Wooten
Amy Press
Jennifer Lavangie
Barbara Seymour
Tim Gorman
Melissa Young
Mark Fulgum
Theresa Kiwak
Updates
Ivy Perkins and Kelly Shaffer have agreed to be Meet Directors! Thank you!!!!!
Meet has been registered on http://gymnasticsmeets.com/
Postcards have been ordered should be here next week.
We are behind schedule on the mailings, Judges request and Sanction request. This is in large part because we have no money and no checking account. We are waiting for approval from the board to open a checking account for the fall classic.
Sponsorships
Dave Kee has put out a packet of information for sponsors, if you know someone interested in being a sponsor – email Dave Kee the persons information – this will help avoid a duplicate effort. If you have ideas of people to call but are not comfortable making a pitch – send the information along there is a team of folks who will make the pitch.
Ideas for sponsors so far
Brachs Candy – need to contact
Dominion Water – already contacted
Schlotski’s Deli – already contacted
Orthepedics – contacted – not sure which one
Coke – Jennifer to provide name and number
Mulligans – contacted
Dominion Power – contacted
Capital One – Contacted
Volunteers
If you are interested in volunteering please contact Theresa Wooten, she will be in charge of the master list of volunteers. Here is what she needs from the committees:
We want to ensure that we connect everyone with the right service/task. Before we begin recruiting, we want to outline what type of volunteers we need and what they will be doing. Theresa needs each committee director to provide the following information by Friday, June 26. Please keep in mind that she understands that dates are still unsure. Be as specific as possible. Example -- August, 2nd week in August, 4 weekends in September, weekend of the meet, Friday-November 6, etc.Committee description - one sentenceList of jobs/tasks (consolidate whenever possible) including a short phrase descriptionEstimated time commitment (4 hours)Number of persons needed Theresa will be creating a memo to send to all ROGC families asking for their support. She along with her committee will be following up with a phone call to each family.
Decorations Committee
Is in the process of drawing up plans. The team will be doing another walkthrough in order to get the complete layout of the land.
Vendors
The team is looking into several different options – all related around gymnastics. If you have ideas please contact Lisa Hailey @ Hailey.lisa@yahoo.com
Concessions
Menu has been loosely decided, there are discussions on going with Schlotskis deli.
Hospitality
Committee is meeting and planning their strategy.
Next Meeting
Hanover Gym
July 22, 2009 630 pm
Monday, June 8, 2009
Town Hall meeting Minutes
We announced the process for requesting money and getting reimbursed. These documents will be emailed out this week.
Committee heads will be having a monthly meeting. We need to discuss process get status...get everyone on the same pages. I will try to have a bridgeline for everyone, but it may not be possible. I prefer face to faces - but over the summer we may not have a choice.
There is a core team that will be approving the purchases. These people are Ann Marie, she is the budget person, Kristi Gorman - who will be writing all the checks, Dave Kee, marketing - Megan Maloney and one open position for a meet director.
Core team is made up for the sole purpose of staying on track, on budget, and on point for marketing. The committees will be responsible for presenting their ideas and recommendations, the core group will approve the ideas, make sure there is enough money, or say... go cheaper....
Remember guys, this is a learning process for all of us. We will do things that are perfect, we will make mistakes. When you see us making a mistake - speak up! I can't promise you will get through immediately - but I will always listen and absorb.
PS I am a CERTIFIED Meet Director - its official!!!!!
Committee heads will be having a monthly meeting. We need to discuss process get status...get everyone on the same pages. I will try to have a bridgeline for everyone, but it may not be possible. I prefer face to faces - but over the summer we may not have a choice.
There is a core team that will be approving the purchases. These people are Ann Marie, she is the budget person, Kristi Gorman - who will be writing all the checks, Dave Kee, marketing - Megan Maloney and one open position for a meet director.
Core team is made up for the sole purpose of staying on track, on budget, and on point for marketing. The committees will be responsible for presenting their ideas and recommendations, the core group will approve the ideas, make sure there is enough money, or say... go cheaper....
Remember guys, this is a learning process for all of us. We will do things that are perfect, we will make mistakes. When you see us making a mistake - speak up! I can't promise you will get through immediately - but I will always listen and absorb.
PS I am a CERTIFIED Meet Director - its official!!!!!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Meeting on Saturday at Innsbrook
Please come out to the town hall meeting this weekend. 10 am saturday - Innsbrook location.
See you there!!!!
See you there!!!!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Theme Ideas.....
So far I have not heard any ideas for a theme for the meet.... keeping in mind I have NO creative ability, here are my first thoughts...
Apples
Pumpkins
Fall - leaves, scarecrows
Turkeys
Wizard of Oz
The Great Pumpkin
See not much to go on, we NEED your help!!! Please send in your thoughts either by email or comment to the blog!
Apples
Pumpkins
Fall - leaves, scarecrows
Turkeys
Wizard of Oz
The Great Pumpkin
See not much to go on, we NEED your help!!! Please send in your thoughts either by email or comment to the blog!
Friday, May 29, 2009
We are LIVE!!!!
We sent the save the date out to all the gyms in the state of VA. Mass mailing and calling starts very soon!
Check out our website:
www.rogcteam.org
We will have a meeting next week at Innsbrook. Saturday June 6, 2009 10 am. Please make every attempt to be there. We need to work together - give status - understand process. All the good things you have to do to be successful.
Please give me any feedback or suggestions on the site.
Check out our website:
www.rogcteam.org
We will have a meeting next week at Innsbrook. Saturday June 6, 2009 10 am. Please make every attempt to be there. We need to work together - give status - understand process. All the good things you have to do to be successful.
Please give me any feedback or suggestions on the site.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Check is in the Mail
This meet planning is really happening! Don't get left behind.
We have officially sent in the money for Collegiate. Those of you who think the gym is too small please get with me or Anne Marie Dunn, we can schedule a walk through for you. Parking is a bit of an issue, but no worse than other places we have been. It is the most scenic of all - of that I am sure.
There are lots of opportunities for help. The website is in the final stages, just going through a little QA then will be published. Once that goes out - we start registration.
I would love a theme for the meet. Not just fall... lets open the doors for this... anyone have any ideas. Post to the blog. Creative committees start meeting next week... need something to tie it all together. I keep thinking the wizard of oz.. lions and tigers and bears... I know aren't you all glad I don't get to make all the decisions.
Get involved. PS. All you wanted to know about the meet but were afraid to ask will be distributed at the show.
We have officially sent in the money for Collegiate. Those of you who think the gym is too small please get with me or Anne Marie Dunn, we can schedule a walk through for you. Parking is a bit of an issue, but no worse than other places we have been. It is the most scenic of all - of that I am sure.
There are lots of opportunities for help. The website is in the final stages, just going through a little QA then will be published. Once that goes out - we start registration.
I would love a theme for the meet. Not just fall... lets open the doors for this... anyone have any ideas. Post to the blog. Creative committees start meeting next week... need something to tie it all together. I keep thinking the wizard of oz.. lions and tigers and bears... I know aren't you all glad I don't get to make all the decisions.
Get involved. PS. All you wanted to know about the meet but were afraid to ask will be distributed at the show.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Hot off the press
Marketing met on Thursday - We need this team to grow. There is so much to do. This committee needs volunteers. Nancy is working with host hotels to get a rate, Dave is writing up the sponsorship lingo. We have some folks on stand by to call the gyms get a feel of numbers and interest.
We plan to have the mailing and website ready by Friday.
Now that the school is secured we are moving onto equipment, and funding. Start thinking of who you can go to for sponsorships.
We are going to be doing something interesting this meet. We are going to open the sponsorship of each events. So if you wanted to sponsor Vault - you can 750.00 there are only 4 events to sponsor. Be looking for details, Bars is already taken......
If interested in an event...contact Nancy Price or David Kee. They will be happy to assist....
M2
We plan to have the mailing and website ready by Friday.
Now that the school is secured we are moving onto equipment, and funding. Start thinking of who you can go to for sponsorships.
We are going to be doing something interesting this meet. We are going to open the sponsorship of each events. So if you wanted to sponsor Vault - you can 750.00 there are only 4 events to sponsor. Be looking for details, Bars is already taken......
If interested in an event...contact Nancy Price or David Kee. They will be happy to assist....
M2
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Hello from the Program Committee
Well, we are in full sell swing for program ads. We need your help in soliciting from everyone you know, the businesses you frequent, etc. We need to start generating some cash flow so we can continue to get this meet underway. Innsbrook and Hanover, these forms were in your mailboxes yesterday. Sill working on how to get them to Trade and Chesterfield... but if you have not received one and are interested, email me at tkiwak@thesensorpeople.com and I will send you a word file and you can print all you need! I can also bring some with me to the show on Friday the 29th.
If you have any questions about program ads, give me a call or drop me an email and I will do my best to answer it!
p.s. I tried to put the document up here but it would not let me. :(
Theresa =)
Your program committee.....(we welcome any volunteers!!)
Theresa Kiwak
Beth Cole
Nancy Mulvihill
If you have any questions about program ads, give me a call or drop me an email and I will do my best to answer it!
p.s. I tried to put the document up here but it would not let me. :(
Theresa =)
Your program committee.....(we welcome any volunteers!!)
Theresa Kiwak
Beth Cole
Nancy Mulvihill
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
awards committee
Hi everyone! I am excited about Richmond Olympiad's meet this fall!!!! I know that we have a lot of work ahead of us. I am posting this to ask for volunteers to help out with awards. I am chairing the committee. Sandy Mann is also helping with this, but we need other folks from other gyms to help out (we are both at Chesterfield). Please, let me know if this is a committee that you would be interested in joining.
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Latest Happenings
We did another walkthrough of the school today. It was even more beautiful the second time we went. We plan on having one final mandatory walkthrough over the summer. Anyone in charge of a committee will have to go. I will plan far enough in advance - but you will need to see the layout of the school for the event.
Met with Kelly Schaffer who is doing registration. She is going to be creating a registration template. She will be the mail point of contact for how many girls, what level and age group. That will also be listed on the web.
Met with Theresa Kiwak for programs. She, Beth Cole and Nancy Mulhvill will be in charge of selling Good Luck ads for the program. We decided on 100.00 for a full page, 55.00 for a half, 35 for a quarter of a page, she is creating a template for that and will be passing along the information. Ads can be sold all summer up through October 1. Please see them if you want an ad or need more information.
We added some new faces to the marketing team. Holly Burrus, Sandy Mann, and Lisa Hailey will be on the marketing committee. We still need help there. It is a huge responsibility. Dave and Nancy plan on holding a meeting this Thursday. Details to follow.
All of us will be representatives for finding sponsors. If you have friends, neighbors or relatives who will be good candidates for a corporate sponsorship -Please let us know. (I hit Loreley's grandparents up)
Met with Kelly Schaffer who is doing registration. She is going to be creating a registration template. She will be the mail point of contact for how many girls, what level and age group. That will also be listed on the web.
Met with Theresa Kiwak for programs. She, Beth Cole and Nancy Mulhvill will be in charge of selling Good Luck ads for the program. We decided on 100.00 for a full page, 55.00 for a half, 35 for a quarter of a page, she is creating a template for that and will be passing along the information. Ads can be sold all summer up through October 1. Please see them if you want an ad or need more information.
We added some new faces to the marketing team. Holly Burrus, Sandy Mann, and Lisa Hailey will be on the marketing committee. We still need help there. It is a huge responsibility. Dave and Nancy plan on holding a meeting this Thursday. Details to follow.
All of us will be representatives for finding sponsors. If you have friends, neighbors or relatives who will be good candidates for a corporate sponsorship -Please let us know. (I hit Loreley's grandparents up)
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Going to View Collegiate
We are going to tour the school Saturday at 1130. Meeting outside the Jacobs center. If you are interested please let me know. This will be an excellent opportunity to check out where we will be setting things up and how.
Monday, May 11, 2009
We Got Approval!!!!
Went to the board today - THEY APPROVED!!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who researched, called and checked on prices - signed up for committees. WE are on our way. Now the real work begins!!!!!
Saturday we are going to do a walk through at Collegiate. Anyone who has an interest in this should mark it on your calendar. This is the opportunity to get the lay of the land, start thinking about where things are going to be.
Stay tuned. More updates to follow. Committee leaders please let me know if you want to be able to post. I can add you.
If you are interested in working on a committee there are plenty of openings!!!!
Thank you to everyone who researched, called and checked on prices - signed up for committees. WE are on our way. Now the real work begins!!!!!
Saturday we are going to do a walk through at Collegiate. Anyone who has an interest in this should mark it on your calendar. This is the opportunity to get the lay of the land, start thinking about where things are going to be.
Stay tuned. More updates to follow. Committee leaders please let me know if you want to be able to post. I can add you.
If you are interested in working on a committee there are plenty of openings!!!!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
ROGC is my life!
Meet with Marketing team this weekend. What a sharp group of people. They came up with a plan of attack to get gyms to come and sponsors to pay. We need this team to really expand. There is a whole lot involved in Marketing - if you want to be involved here is the place!
After the marketing guys left I spent time researching other websites, they range from rather plan to really informative and amazing. If you have an talent and desire to lay this site out, call me!!!!! Email me!!! I have someone to build and publish, need the creative touch.
Then the really fun part of my life as a gymnastics mother began. BINGO!!!!!! I have to say - bingo is like being in a war zone - really. Tonight we had trouble with the machines, 3 parents blew off bingo - it was rough. Each team is only as strong as the weakest link. IF half the links are missing it really puts a strain on your team members.
One of my real goals in setting this whole thing up is for the ROGC to begin acting and thinking like a team member. Parents and Children!!!!!!!
After the marketing guys left I spent time researching other websites, they range from rather plan to really informative and amazing. If you have an talent and desire to lay this site out, call me!!!!! Email me!!! I have someone to build and publish, need the creative touch.
Then the really fun part of my life as a gymnastics mother began. BINGO!!!!!! I have to say - bingo is like being in a war zone - really. Tonight we had trouble with the machines, 3 parents blew off bingo - it was rough. Each team is only as strong as the weakest link. IF half the links are missing it really puts a strain on your team members.
One of my real goals in setting this whole thing up is for the ROGC to begin acting and thinking like a team member. Parents and Children!!!!!!!
Thursday, May 7, 2009
A little desperate!!!!
I am getting responses...which means people are reading. My daughter has warned that I am a grammatical nightmare, please forgive me.
We need a graphics artist. Phil Pokorny drew the beautiful logo for the meet. That set the bar very high. Thank you Phil! So now we need some one with time and talent to work with us to make our website flow. We have a webmaster - Jay Smalls. He is going to build our site, but we need layout that works and flows with RO website... I am afraid I am a bit challenged here.... I know we have someone out there that is just waiting for the right opportunity. It can be a gymnast.... don't need over 18.....
I have gotten prices for professional services. Let me just say, I did not include anything in the budget for this, and its not cheap. It would be money well spent, but I would prefer to troll in house talent if we can.
Also small plug for National Prayer day - Please include the meet and all those who are struggling with the economy.
We need a graphics artist. Phil Pokorny drew the beautiful logo for the meet. That set the bar very high. Thank you Phil! So now we need some one with time and talent to work with us to make our website flow. We have a webmaster - Jay Smalls. He is going to build our site, but we need layout that works and flows with RO website... I am afraid I am a bit challenged here.... I know we have someone out there that is just waiting for the right opportunity. It can be a gymnast.... don't need over 18.....
I have gotten prices for professional services. Let me just say, I did not include anything in the budget for this, and its not cheap. It would be money well spent, but I would prefer to troll in house talent if we can.
Also small plug for National Prayer day - Please include the meet and all those who are struggling with the economy.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Help Wanted!!!!
I went to Innsbrook tonight to talk about the meet. Thank you all of you who came out. I hope it was informative.
I promised a list of positions and job descriptions. No applicants rejected!!!!!
We will need 2 types of volunteers - one who will be upfront - one who will plan to work the event. Participation is much appreciated. Ideally we would like each committee represented by each gym. Lets work together!!!!
Meet Directors Megan Maloney (Trade) and Tammy Beaver (Hanover)
Core Committees
Need to get this determined and get everyone aware of what they would be working on:
Positions
Volunteer Coordinate - this would be like a resource manager. Responsible for maintaining the list of those who have agreed to volunteer for the meet/planning of the meet or both. Team directors would go to this person and say I need X amount of people.
Registration Director - Kelly Shaffer
This position involves extreme attention to detail - They will be responsible for receiving the registration researching validity of the USAG memberships - tracking payment, recording girls and ages and teams. This is a big upfront job. They would be responsible for deposits to the account - Etc.
Finance Director - Filled Anne Marie Dunn
Responsible for balancing budget - planning budget and auditing expenses.
Treasure - Kristi Gorman
Responsible for all the finances. Nobody gets reimbursed without receipts and sign off of expenses.
Program - Nancy, Theresa, Beth
Responsible for layout and publication of the program - graphic designers welcome
Work with the teams to get ads and sales for the program. Work closely with the program director for deadlines prices etc.
Gifts Bags/Candy Grams Director - Kathy Johnson
Responsible for researching and development of the giveaways and candy grams.
Hospitality Director - Melissa Young Amy P
Responsible for Supplying the judges and coaches lounge with refreshments (not sure if we are having a mixer the night before -but if so that would fall under here - also coordinating the home hotels...
Marketing Director - Nancy Price- David Kee
Responsible for making sure we are following best practices for marketing - may work with all teams and help get coverage and best participation
Responsible corporate sponsors - could work with program and sales director or work to get corporate sponsors
Recruiting gyms.
Vendor Director - Lisa Haley and Francis
Responsible for securing vendors for event - negotiate pricing - Making sure they have what they need in order to be successful - includes photographer
Decorating Director - Jennifer L
Responsible for planning and executing decorations in the gym -
Sponsors/Advertising Director
Concessions Director - Robert - Mark Fulgum
Responsible for planning the menu and securing the food...
Family Play Area Director
Responsible for setting up an area for family's with little children or siblings - entertainment area -ideas have been floated - bouncy gym.
Webmaster Jay Smalls
Responsible for setting up Meet site - would like to be able to register - post volunteer hours - schedules - Meeting announcement - scores after the meet
Awards Director Carrie/Holly
Secure medals - Trophies - ETC for the meet Remember lower levels get ribbons on the floor.- responsible for opening ceremony as well.
Meet Administer Director - Renee
Responsible for Securing Judges tables, paper for scoring - chalk for the meet - any administrative paperwork needed for the floor. Scoring cards. bells or timers for beam and bars - first aid
Post Meet Director -open
Responsibilities will include break down of the event as well as after actions...
Ticket and Sales Director open
Responsible for Planning and execution of weekend event prep for tickets sales etc.
Invitations Designer -open
Include directions to hotel.
need two separate - save the date and actual with forms etc.
Meet Directors will secure judges - Contracts
If you have signed up and are not listed - I wanted to make sure people knew what committees we have and how to get involved.
I promised a list of positions and job descriptions. No applicants rejected!!!!!
We will need 2 types of volunteers - one who will be upfront - one who will plan to work the event. Participation is much appreciated. Ideally we would like each committee represented by each gym. Lets work together!!!!
Meet Directors Megan Maloney (Trade) and Tammy Beaver (Hanover)
Core Committees
Need to get this determined and get everyone aware of what they would be working on:
Positions
Volunteer Coordinate - this would be like a resource manager. Responsible for maintaining the list of those who have agreed to volunteer for the meet/planning of the meet or both. Team directors would go to this person and say I need X amount of people.
Registration Director - Kelly Shaffer
This position involves extreme attention to detail - They will be responsible for receiving the registration researching validity of the USAG memberships - tracking payment, recording girls and ages and teams. This is a big upfront job. They would be responsible for deposits to the account - Etc.
Finance Director - Filled Anne Marie Dunn
Responsible for balancing budget - planning budget and auditing expenses.
Treasure - Kristi Gorman
Responsible for all the finances. Nobody gets reimbursed without receipts and sign off of expenses.
Program - Nancy, Theresa, Beth
Responsible for layout and publication of the program - graphic designers welcome
Work with the teams to get ads and sales for the program. Work closely with the program director for deadlines prices etc.
Gifts Bags/Candy Grams Director - Kathy Johnson
Responsible for researching and development of the giveaways and candy grams.
Hospitality Director - Melissa Young Amy P
Responsible for Supplying the judges and coaches lounge with refreshments (not sure if we are having a mixer the night before -but if so that would fall under here - also coordinating the home hotels...
Marketing Director - Nancy Price- David Kee
Responsible for making sure we are following best practices for marketing - may work with all teams and help get coverage and best participation
Responsible corporate sponsors - could work with program and sales director or work to get corporate sponsors
Recruiting gyms.
Vendor Director - Lisa Haley and Francis
Responsible for securing vendors for event - negotiate pricing - Making sure they have what they need in order to be successful - includes photographer
Decorating Director - Jennifer L
Responsible for planning and executing decorations in the gym -
Sponsors/Advertising Director
Concessions Director - Robert - Mark Fulgum
Responsible for planning the menu and securing the food...
Family Play Area Director
Responsible for setting up an area for family's with little children or siblings - entertainment area -ideas have been floated - bouncy gym.
Webmaster Jay Smalls
Responsible for setting up Meet site - would like to be able to register - post volunteer hours - schedules - Meeting announcement - scores after the meet
Awards Director Carrie/Holly
Secure medals - Trophies - ETC for the meet Remember lower levels get ribbons on the floor.- responsible for opening ceremony as well.
Meet Administer Director - Renee
Responsible for Securing Judges tables, paper for scoring - chalk for the meet - any administrative paperwork needed for the floor. Scoring cards. bells or timers for beam and bars - first aid
Post Meet Director -open
Responsibilities will include break down of the event as well as after actions...
Ticket and Sales Director open
Responsible for Planning and execution of weekend event prep for tickets sales etc.
Invitations Designer -open
Include directions to hotel.
need two separate - save the date and actual with forms etc.
Meet Directors will secure judges - Contracts
If you have signed up and are not listed - I wanted to make sure people knew what committees we have and how to get involved.
We got our DATE!!!!
Just got an email from Diane - the judges will adjust their clinic!!!!! Yeah! After viewing Monacan this morning that was awesome news. I have not only decided High School is MUCH Scarier than middle school but the there has to be another option than Monacan.
November 7-8 at Collegiate! (pending board approval)
November 7-8 at Collegiate! (pending board approval)
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Locations
Anne Marie Dunn has graciously agreed to be the Operations Manager, which means she is responsible for location and equipment. Little did she know......
Today we went to look at Collegiate. OMYGOSH. It is absolutely perfect. The location is excellent and the campus is beautiful. Ranks very high on the list.
Tomorrow morning we go to Monacan. Most of you know it is right around the corner from my house, I would love that location - but it will be difficult to beat Collegiate.
We don't have a solid date. These schools are available and very reasonable the first weekend in November. Not after.
I have asked the judges if they can move their date, as of yet, they have not replied. The want to have a clinic that weekend. Its for 7-10 - they tell you why they score you the way the do. They have NEVER done this before - I want my daughter there....
The other date we have is December 5-6 - no schools are available...
Will keep you guys posted. feel free to comment with suggestions.
Megan
Today we went to look at Collegiate. OMYGOSH. It is absolutely perfect. The location is excellent and the campus is beautiful. Ranks very high on the list.
Tomorrow morning we go to Monacan. Most of you know it is right around the corner from my house, I would love that location - but it will be difficult to beat Collegiate.
We don't have a solid date. These schools are available and very reasonable the first weekend in November. Not after.
I have asked the judges if they can move their date, as of yet, they have not replied. The want to have a clinic that weekend. Its for 7-10 - they tell you why they score you the way the do. They have NEVER done this before - I want my daughter there....
The other date we have is December 5-6 - no schools are available...
Will keep you guys posted. feel free to comment with suggestions.
Megan
History of the madness
My daughter has been going to RO since she was two and a half, she is now 11. I remember vividly the discussion with her father - gymnastics or dance. I realized I simply couldn't afford dance. (Hey, I don't have a crystal ball!)
RO has been the constant in my daughters life. She has come up through the levels and is really becoming quite the gymnast. (They are all great - true but I'm writing this - post your proud comments) When Loreley started competing, there was no bingo, only auction and the yearbook. EVERY TIME we walked in the gym I wrote a check. Really - I am not kidding.
Then Jana and Nancy started bingo, I wrote a whole lot fewer checks. Thanks ladies! and anyone else who started it. BINGO is a really great source of fundraising, while its not always a great Saturday I know the benefits and appreciate them.
Last year the gym got audited - we all know that. The fundraising changed. I like some of you were not very happy. I found myself whining and complaining - this is really not going to solve anything. So I thought about ways we can make money, have fun and dispel some myths about hosting meets.
Knowing I was not the only one who thought hosting a gym might be a good idea I put out some feelers. The response was overwhelmingly favorable. (Yes I did tell people I didn't want negative feedback - still the response was good.) I had some meetings then went to the board.
The board was very open to the idea. They said research more and come back on the 11th of May. My how time has flown.
I want everyone to be able to see what is going on, who's on the committees. Where the meetings are, what challenges we are facing. I think all of us have something to offer, we want this to be a Richmond Olympiad event. ALL of US. So stay tuned, comment, get involved!
Megan
RO has been the constant in my daughters life. She has come up through the levels and is really becoming quite the gymnast. (They are all great - true but I'm writing this - post your proud comments) When Loreley started competing, there was no bingo, only auction and the yearbook. EVERY TIME we walked in the gym I wrote a check. Really - I am not kidding.
Then Jana and Nancy started bingo, I wrote a whole lot fewer checks. Thanks ladies! and anyone else who started it. BINGO is a really great source of fundraising, while its not always a great Saturday I know the benefits and appreciate them.
Last year the gym got audited - we all know that. The fundraising changed. I like some of you were not very happy. I found myself whining and complaining - this is really not going to solve anything. So I thought about ways we can make money, have fun and dispel some myths about hosting meets.
Knowing I was not the only one who thought hosting a gym might be a good idea I put out some feelers. The response was overwhelmingly favorable. (Yes I did tell people I didn't want negative feedback - still the response was good.) I had some meetings then went to the board.
The board was very open to the idea. They said research more and come back on the 11th of May. My how time has flown.
I want everyone to be able to see what is going on, who's on the committees. Where the meetings are, what challenges we are facing. I think all of us have something to offer, we want this to be a Richmond Olympiad event. ALL of US. So stay tuned, comment, get involved!
Megan
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