DUTIES: GRILLI agrees to devote her full time and attention to the performance of services for USMS and to provide the following services:

1. Maintain and operate the USMS National Office, which includes the supervision of all employees in that office. National Office telephone numbers and e-mail addresses and hours of operation will be published in all swimming/Masters swimming publications and will be distributed to the USMS House of Delegates. When GRILLI is away from the office for a period of time longer than five business days for whatever reason, she will ensure that the operations of the National Office continue in her absence.
2. Supervise the compilation and maintenance of the USMS national registration data base and respond to inquiries from members concerning USMS registration as needed and requested.
3. Provide assistance as required by USMS Officers and Chairs in clerical, mailing, research, and publication activities and preparation of press releases and USMS information booklets. Respond to requests for assistance of information from the LMSCs as well as individual Masters swimmers. Refer policy matters to the appropriate Officers.
4. Maintain a log of all activities, requests, and outsourcing costs. Submit monthly reports to the President as requested.
5. Secure supplies for the USMS National Office, USMS Committees, and USMS functions as directed by the President.
6. Perform projects or assignments as requested by the Executive Committee and perform other services or responsibilities as directed or designated by the President.

It is further agreed that:

USMS will provide all supplies, copy machine, telephone answering machine, and other equipment as it deems necessary; and will reimburse telephone and postage costs and other necessary costs as approved by the Executive Committee.

The services of the Executive Secretary are mandatory and required at all Annual Conventions, and USMS will pay the cost of travel, lodging, registration, and per diem to and at each convention. The Executive Secretary's services also are helpful at the Long and Short Course National Championship, and USMS will pay the cost of travel and lodging (but not per diem) to attend each championship.