National Committees

Organizational Charts

• USMS National Committees & Assignments
• Vice Presidents and Divisions - Committee Administration
• Description and Mission Statement for Committees, Coordinators, and Appointments

Committee Operating Guidelines

Written guidelines and procedures developed by USMS National Committees with the approval of the USMS Board of Directors for operating processes at the committee level.

• Audit Committee
• Championship Committee
  • Coaches Hospitality Policy for USMS National Meets
  • National Qualifying Times FAQ
  • Championship Committee Conflict of Interest
• Elections Committee
  • Election Operating Guidelines
• Investment Committee
• History & Archives Committee
• Legislation Committee
• LMSC Development Committee
• Long Distance Committee
• Recognition & Awards Committee
• Records & Tabulation Committee
• Membership Committee
• Rules Committee
  • Decision Making Policy
• Swimming Saves Lives Foundation Strategic Plan

Resources for Chairs and Committee Members

• USMS Committee Chair Handbook
• Communication Plan
• Committee Role Descriptions
  • Committee Chair
  • Committee Vice Chair
  • Committee Member
• Committee Meetings
  • Meeting minutes template (MS Word document)
    • Example of a completed meeting minutes document
    • Meeting minutes should be submitted via email to Volunteer Services or the USMS Secretary in a timely fashion, to be posted in the Meeting Minutes section.
• Annual Meeting Documents
  • The following documents can be found on the current year's Annual Meeting page, under the "Resources for Committees" section:
    • Committee report template (pre-annual meeting)
    • Instructions for meeting minutes
    • Meeting minutes template (MS Word document)
    • Example of a completed meeting minutes document