LARA 2010 Committee Descriptions and Responsibilities
Regatta Planning and Travel--Coordinates all regatta related travel for team and coaches, including ground and air transportation, and lodging. Also coordinates procurement of food and volunteers needed for set-up, cooking and tear down during race day events.
Merchandise--Coordinates the selection, procurement, and the marketing and sales of all "spirit wear" for the Loyola Academy crew team. Also coordinates the selection and procurement of the uniforms for team members, and apparel for team coaches.
Safety and Boathouse Improvements--Helps to ensure that the boathouse is clean and well organized. Reviews safety policy and procedures and makes recommendations to same. Works with LARA Board to identify and implement changes to the facilities at the boathouse that LARA controls and works to identify any new equipment needed for the program.
Judge Dunne Regatta--Coordinates all aspects of the Judge Dunne Regatta, working closely with the Regatta Planning and Travel, Merchandise and the Communications and Website Committees.
Communications and Website--Coordinates all outgoing communication from LARA including brochures, flyers and emails. Also is responsible for maintaining and updating the LARA website (www.loyolaacademycrew.com)
25th Anniversary Planning--Responsible for planning and coordinating all activities for the anticipated 25 year LARA Anniversary celebration and the associated fundraising activities that are part of the event.
Bylaws--Responsible for reviewing the various "versions" of the LARA bylaws and for developing an updated revision to be presented for approval to the LARA Board
Nominating--Responsible for developing a slate of candidates to serve as LARA officers and board members
Spring Training--Responsible for coordinating all food and other onsite activities of the LARA rowers during the Spring Training week in Oak Ridge, TN. Works closely with the Regatta Planning and Travel Committee.
Spring Banquet--Responsible for coordinating all activities for the annual Spring Banquet including securing a site for the banquet and the Spring raffle and any other associated fundraising activities that are part of the Spring Banquet