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PARENT INFORMATION<br />
SHARKS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM<br />
A traditionally inherent problem in organizations the size of ours is communication of<br />
information. We need regular communication to and from all the <strong>swim</strong>mers, coaches, and<br />
<strong>parent</strong>s of our organization and have set up avenues to accomplish this:<br />
SHARKS WEBSITE: We have recently started using the Leaning Tower <strong>Sharks</strong> website<br />
and email mass distribution lists as our main forms of communication. Our weekly updates,<br />
upcoming events, meet registration, entries & results, photos and other pertinent <strong>team</strong><br />
information are posted on our website. The website can be found at<br />
http://www.lty<strong>sharks</strong>.com.<br />
EMAIL: Any last minute practice or meet changes, or anything else that needs to be<br />
communicated on short notice will be done so via email communication. It is VERY<br />
important that we have an email address on file for all families and that all families check<br />
their email on a regular basis.<br />
FILE FOLDER COMMUNICATION SYSTEM: The <strong>team</strong> has file boxes, containing a<br />
file folder for each family and coach. All file boxes are on a counter in the hallway of the<br />
YMCA. We use this system to deliver notes, flyers, ribbons, newsletters, etc. Most of the<br />
generic information distributed in the file folders will also be accessible on the website. So,<br />
if you can’t get to the folders on a weekly basis, please check the website often. Pertinent<br />
information that doesn’t make the website will be distributed at Niles North.<br />
BULLETIN BOARDS: This is a primary means of communication and must be read by all<br />
<strong>parent</strong>s frequently (or at least weekly). There is important information about meet sign ups,<br />
hotel reservation information, etc. All meet sign ups and <strong>team</strong> bulletins are posted on the<br />
bulletin board near the communication boxes and on a Leaning Tower Shark bulletin<br />
board at Niles North.<br />
TEAM MEETINGS: Coaches and <strong>swim</strong>mers may have <strong>team</strong> meetings, when deemed<br />
necessary, during the season to discuss any pressing business.<br />
WEEKLY UPDATES: Daily updates are posted on the <strong>team</strong> website. These Updates list<br />
special announcements, schedules, meet information, directions, warm-up times, weekly<br />
activities, and results of activities from the previous week. Please make it a point to read the<br />
Updates often.<br />
GENERAL PARENTS' MEETINGS: Parents' meetings are held at the beginning of the<br />
season. We need full participation so that all concerns are brought up at these meetings.<br />
Check monthly schedules for dates and times.<br />
http://www.LTY<strong>Sharks</strong>.com<br />
LTY.<strong>Sharks</strong>@Comcast.net<br />
LTY Hotline: 847-410-5116 9/18/2007<br />
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