PVS BOARD POSITIONS
General Chair
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.
Secretary (Administrative Vice Chair)
The 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.
Finance vice chair
The Finance Vice Chair is the PVS Chief Financial Officer and accountable for: providing monthly finance report and budget performance documents to the Board; preparing the annual budget; accounting for all funds; overseeing PVS investments; compliance with IRS requirements; ensuring compliance with USA Swimming financial reporting requirements, providing for an annual audit and/or accounting review; advising on all financial matters, and supporting the Board in maintaining the LSC’s financial integrity.
Treasurer
The Treasurer manages all financial transactions (receives monies, fees, receipts); pays bills, salaries, and expenses, and ensures all payments are authorized and recorded correctly; regular reconciliation of accounts, supports the preparation of the annual budget, supports audit and accounting review preparation, tracks financial activities against the approved budget, follows all applicable laws, bylaws, and policies, and ensures accurate, complete financial reporting for the LSC, provides all necessary filings to Maryland and Virginia and other jurisdictions where the LSC operates, and compliant with state and federal financial regulations.
Coach Representatives
The 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.
Athlete Representatives
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.
Officials Representative
The 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
Strategic Planning Committee Chair
The 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.
Age Group Vice Chair
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.
Senior Vice Chair
The 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.
Operations Vice Chair
The 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.