The Administrative Assistants manage the day-to-day operations of the Potomac Valley Swimming Permanent Office. These duties include but are not limited to:
Additionally the Office provides administrative support as necessary to carry out and administer the approved programs, decisions and actions of the PVS BoD and it's sub-committees.
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John Ertter Executive Director controller@pvswim2.org |
The PVS Board of Directors consists of the following elected positions:
The General Chair presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors and House of Delegates, appoints committee chairmen with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, and provides overall policy and program guidance to Potomac Valley Swimming.
General ChairThe Secretary assures that the minutes of the Board of Directors and House of Delegates meetings are properly recorded and that reports required by the National office are properly filed. The Secretary also serves as the Administrative Vice-Chair.
SecretaryThe Treasurer is the PVS Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for: preparation of the annual budget; accounting for all funds; filing of required tax forms; providing for an annual audit; and advising on all financial matters. The Treasurer also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Finance Division.
TreasurerThe Coaches Representatives serve as members of the Board of Directors. Both Representatives serve on the Competition Committee. The Coach Representatives shall serve as a liaison between the coaches who are members of PVS and the Board of Directors and House of Delegates. One Coach Representative is elected annually.
Senior Coach Representative
Junior Coach Representative
Daniel Jacobs II (2005-2009)
P.O. Box 7490
Arlington, VA 22207
(o) 571-238-7658
(f) 877-349-7840
djacobsii@comcast.net
The Athletes Representatives serve as members of the Board of Directors and the Competition Committee. An Athlete Representative is elected annually by the athletes to represent athlete interests on the Board of Directors.
Senior Athlete RepresentativeThe Officials Representative serves as the liaison between the officials who are members of PVS and the Board of Directors and House of Delegates. The Officials Representative is elected biannually by a plurality of the PVS Certified Official members to represent Officials' interests on the Board of Directors.
Officials RepresentativeThe Strategic Planning Committee Chair shall advise the Board of Directors on strategic issues presented for investigation; advise the Board of Directors on any initiatives, trends, or impending actions on the local, national, or international level that may impact upon PVS programs in the future; forecast future areas of concern for the local swimming program; and, formulate a strategic plan to assist in directing the PVS program.
Jim Thompson (2007-2008)The Administration Division Vice Chair is responsible for the development of administrative policies and coordination of the administrative activities of Potomac Valley Swimming. The Chairperson of this division also serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors.
Chair:The PVS Awards Committee is responsible for maintaining, developing, and promoting programs that educate and recognize the accomplishments of PVS Athletes. Included in this responsibility is the Outstanding Athlete of the Year award and Scholar Athlete programs.
Terri MarlinThe Outstanding Athlete Committee reviews all athlete accomplishments and prepares the nominations for the PVS Outstanding Athlete awards. The nominations are presented to the coach members present at the Fall Competition Committee Meeting.
Bill Marlin
3212 Allness Lane
Herndon, VA 20171
(o) 571-334-0987
coach_bill@verizon.net
The Scholar Athlete Coordinator establishes application procedures, reviews and approves applications, and awards recognition pins to the qualified Scholar Athletes of Potomac Valley Swimming.
David DiNardoThe Records/Top 16 Coordinator establishes procedures for reporting USA SWIMMING/PVS records and maintains the PVS open and resident records. The Records/Top 16 Coordinators also establish procedures for nominating PVS athletes for TOP-16 consideration.
John Hirschmann (Acting)The PVS Webmaster reports to the Administrative Vice Chair and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the PVS website. The Webmaster shall provide/post on a continuous basis accurate, comprehensive, and timely information. The content shall be pertinent to the Potomac Valley Swimming community and in accordance with the PVS Policies and Procedures Manual.
Tim Husson
6107 Joyce Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20748
301-899-2436
webmaster@pvswim.org
Webmaster Emeritus
John Hirschmann
154 13th St SE
Washington, DC 20003-1450
(h) 202-544-8218
(f) 202-544-9129
hirschj@erols.com
The Vice-Chair of the Age Group Division is responsible for developing and conducting the PVS Age Group Program and servers on the Competition Committee.
Chair:Zone Team Coordinators coordinate selection of the PVS All-Star Team, makes travel and accommodation arrangements, and assist the coaching staff with the meet logistics.
Dave GreeneThe PVS Camps Coordinator organizes and administers the camps sponsored by Potomac Valley Swimming.
Terri MarlinThe Senior Division Vice Chair is responsible for developing and conducting the PVS Senior program. The Senior Division Vice Chair and the Age Group Division Vice Chair coordinate and plan for all PVS Competition with advice from the PVS Competition Committee (see below).
ChairIn addition to developing the Senior Circuit at the Zone level, the Zone Technical Planning Representative also advises the Senior Chair concerning development of the PVS Senior program and assists in the realization of the program.
J. Riley EatonThe Distance Coordinator is responsible for planning and conducting the PVS distance program.
Bill MarlinThe Open Water Coordinator is responsible for planning and conducting the PVS open water program.
Kurt ThielThe PVS Verification officer is responsible for developing procedures for obtaining official verification cards and issuing them to PVS athletes.
Linda KlopfensteinThe Operations Division Vice Chair is responsible for coordinating the various coordinators responsible for the PVS officiating program, providing equipment, technical training, and operation procedures required to support the competition program. The Vice Chair also serves to coordinate the Meet Directors Clinic(s) along with the Administrative Office, and acts as a liaison between PVS and Club Meet Directors.
Chair:The Equipment Manager is responsible for the maintenance, repair, distribution, and rental of electronic timing equipment and other meet equipment. Electronic Timing and Hy-Tek clinics are conducted by the Equipment Manager.
Don SmithThe PVS Safety Committee plans and coordinates the coaches' safety certification program and serves as liaison between the National and local safety programs.
Safety CoordinatorThe Officials Committee Chair is responsible for planning and conducting the PVS officials certification program, monitoring the overall quality of officiating at PVS sanctioned meets, and staffing the National Certification Meets for which PVS is responsible.
James Van ErdenThe following positions report to the Officials Chair
Chief Training Officer and InstructorClinic Coordinators
The Clinic Coordinators are responsible for conducting the clinics, providing instructors, materials, and maintaining a roster of attendees.
Bob Brofft (VA)The Certification Officer is responsible for reviewing applications to assure that PVS requirements for certification have been met. He or she is also responsible for maintaining records of the status of PVS officials, for providing certification badges to officials who have met the criteria, and for coordinating transfer of certification between PVS and other LSC's.
Rita PageThe Rules Advisor maintains contact with the National Rules Committee and advises the Officials Committee on the latest interpretations or changes in the official USA Swimming Rules pertaining to swimming and the conduct of competition. He also ensures that the clinic training material contains the latest USA Swimming rule interpretations.
Arvydas BarzdukasThe Finance Division is the financial policy and planning organization of Potomac Valley Swimming. The Chair is responsible for establishing policies and procedures for the administration of PVS funds and coordinating the activities, programs, and any ad-hoc committees of the Finance Division.
Finance Vice Chair:
Controller
John Ertter
P.O. Box 3729
McLean, VA 22103
(h) 703-869-3289
(f) 703-759-2660
controller@pvswim2.org
PVS Committees
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee is an investigative and advisory arm of the Board of Directors. Its responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advising the Board of Directors on strategic issues presented for investigation, advising the Board of Directors on any initiatives, trends, or impending actions on the local, National, or International level that may impact upon PVS program in the future, forecasting future areas of concern for the local swimming program, formulating a strategic plan to assist in directing the PVS program.
ChairThe Competition Committee shall be responsible for developing and coordinating an overall swimming program for all levels of swimming in the Territory, including Senior and Age Group programs. The members of the Competition Committee shall consist of the Vice-Chair of the Senior Division, Vice-Chair of the Age Group Division, the Coach Representatives, the Zone Technical Planning Representative, and all USA Swimming coach members of PVS Clubs. The Vice-Chair of the Senior Division or the Vice-Chair of the Age Group Division, whoever is senior in term, shall serve as the Chair of this committee and shall report to the Board of Directors.
All PVS members present have voice and one representative from each member club present and each of the elected Coach Representatives has a vote.
ChairThe Board of Review was established as an independent body to hear complaints, protests, and appeals regarding the administration and conduct of the sport of swimming in Potomac Valley (PVS). Details of the Board of Review operations are specified in Article 10 of the Potomac Valley Swimming Bylaws. Specifics regarding the procedures for filing an appeal are contained in the PVS Policies and Procedures Manual.
Any member of the Potomac Valley Swimming community may petition for Review of conduct which they believe violates the policies, procedures, rules or regulations adopted by USA Swimming or Potomac Valley Swimming, or that may bring the sport of swimming into disrepute.
Petitions may be directed to the Secretary of the Board of review at the: PVS Administrative Office, P.O. Box 3729, McLean VA 22103-3729.
The current Board of Review members are listed below with their terms next to their name.
| Kerry Reed Ellett | Chair | (2006-2008)
| Steed Edwards | Member | (2005-2009) | Brian Pawlowicz | Member | (2007-2009) | Marie Beth ("Boots") Hall | Member | (2005-2009) | Tim Husson | Member | (2004-2008) | Jeff Roddin | Member | (2004-2008) | Jim Thompson | Member | (2004-2008) | |