Dear Coach,
- Shoulder Injury Prevention Video.
- Countdown clocks for your web site.
- Successful Sport Parenting CD.
- Beijing 2008 web site.
- Election Results
- Eastern Zone Clinic
- Start your own Corporation
- New Travel rules
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Here are files for countdown clocks for Trials and Beijing. Please let me know if you need help with them. Instructions are included in the file. See attachments.
Lindsay Murdock lmurdock@usa-swimming.org
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Successful Sport Parenting CD
An interactive CD with unique sections for parents, coaches and club administrators. The CD is aimed at enhancing the parent-coach-club triangle of support. Watch interviews with coaches, parents and athletes, learn from presentations and download documents on every topic involved in sport parenting. Parents: learn the “dos and don’ts” of sport parenting as well as how to support your athlete through all stages of athlete development and how to communicate with your child’s coach. Coaches: learn how to develop a healthy and productive coach/parent relationship and get tips on handling difficult parents. Club: learn how to engage parents in all aspects of club organization. ==================================================================================================
Beijing 2008 web site:
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President Jim Wood NJ Eastern Zone
Admin. VP John Wilson GA Southern Zone
Technical. VP George Block ST Southern Zone
Program Dev. Mary Jo Swalley CA Western Zone
Program Ops Pat Lundsford OH Central Zone
Treasurer Peter Carney NC Southern Zone
Zone Reps
Central – Non Coach Arlene McDonald [2nd term]
Eastern – Coach Ed Dellert [2nd term]
Southern – Non Coach Richard Pockat [1st term]
Western – Coach Vicki Marsh [2nd term]
Athlete Reps
Trent Staley
Linda Riker
Tyler Storie
Chris Thompson
Alison Terry
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The deadline for pre-registration for the Eastern States Swim Clinic on October 21 and 22 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, NJ is quickly approaching. Coaches, make plans to attend this outstanding educational opportunity!
Save by mailing your registration by October 9. Rooms at the The Crowne Plaza are sold out. We have secured a large block of rooms at the nearby (1.5 miles away) Clarion Hotel at the same special clinic rates! Call 856 428 2300 and reference Eastern States Swim Clinic. Make your reservation by October 13. Special rates will be honored after that if rooms are still available.
The 2006 Clinic proudly offers the following prestigious line-up of speakers:
Bob Bowman: Assist Olympic Coach '04, Developmental Coach of the Year '02, Coach of Michael Phelps & Head Men's Coach U of Michigan
Richard Quick: Head Olympic Coach '00, '96, '88, Former Head Women's Coach - Stanford
Sean Hutchison: Head Coach KING Aquatics, Coach of the Meet '04 & '05 Summer Nationals
Jim Richardson: NCAA Coach of the Year twice, Head Coach U of Michigan Women
John Collins: Head Coach Badger Swim Club, '07 World Championships Head Women's Coach
as well as the opportunity to meet and work with 3 Olympic swimmers: Michael Phelps, Kaitlin Sandeno & Maddie Crippen.
All information and registration details is posted at our website: http://www.swimclinic.com/eastern/eastern_details.htm
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Start Your Own Corporation
From
Darrell Zahorsky,
Your Guide to
Small Business Information.
Stay up to date!
Should your small business become a corporation? This is a question you need to ask during the start-up and evolution of your company. Learn what you need to know about incorporating your small business.
Bill's years of hard work had finally paid off. Bill's company, a sole proprietorship computer business was earning solid profits and had built a large client base. Bill thought he had it made, until a part-time employee had "an accident" that wiped out a customer's computer system.
In a matter of months, Bill's dream business came tumbling down. Slapped with a lawsuit, the sole proprietor lost all his assets, savings, house, and marriage. If Bill had his company incorporated, his business and personal life would have been separated and had an additional layer of protection.
Incorporation reduces disasters.
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According to BizStats.com, only 22% of all the small businesses in America are a limited liability corporation, S corporation, or C corporation. Over 72% of businesses are solely operated and exposed to liability risk.
The decision to start your own corporation will vary, depending on the needs of the business and yourself. Consider the following benefits of incorporation:
Benefits of Starting Your Own Corporation
· Liability: A corporation exists as a separate legal entity from your personal life. Any debts or lawsuits are incurred by the company, not the owner. Any business with potential for lawsuits should consult with a lawyer and consider incorporation. Incorporating will offer an added layer of protection but it is still advisable to obtain business liability insurance.
The bad debts will often be the responsibility of the corporation. In the case of bank financing, more and more banks require business owners to sign a personal guarantee; making your personal assets collectible on a defaulted loan. Consider your options before signing.
· Taxation: Another main benefit to incorporating is the taxation of a company. Corporations are often taxed at a lower rate and have better taxable benefits. Talk to your accountant about the tax advantages.
· Raising Money: Financing a small business as a sole proprietorship or partnership can be difficult. A corporation can sell shares of the company and raise money easier than other business structure types.
· Selling the Business: A non-corporate business is hard to valuate properly. A business corporation value will be based on the business, not the owner, therefore making it easy to sell the company.
Starting your own corporation can be more costly and time consuming than other business types. Your accountant and lawyer can advise you accordingly. The steps to incorporation are as follows:
7 Steps to Start Your Own Corporation
1: Choose a Corporate Name & Address: Have a corporate name search performed to ensure you are unique and have no trade mark problems in the future.
2: Select A State to Incorporate: Setting up a corporation will be easier and cheaper in your home state than out of state.
3: Select A Corporation Type: Determine the best type of corporation for your business--LLC, S corporation or C corporation.
4: Determine Company Directors: Directors of the company and positions will have to be filed within the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws.
5: Choose Your Share Type: Corporations can issue common and preferred stock. Select the best for your situation.
6: Obtain Certificate of Incorporation: Available from local State office or business retailer.
7: Process & File Incorporation: Your incorporation can be completed by a lawyer or a do-it-yourself kit. Finally, file your incorporation with a Registered Agent.
The decision to incorporate or not is an important one. Work with your advisors to determine if the time is right for you. Don't wait until it's too late as Bill learned.
Suggested Reading
Start Your Own Corporation Limited Liability CorporationWinning Partnerships
Other Guides
Start Your Own Corporation in CanadaBusiness Structures
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Some liquids allowed on flights. Check the TSA website before you travel:
http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/9-25_updated_passenger_guidance.shtm
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Peter C Clark
Sport Development Consultant
Eastern Zone
719-866-3561 (direct office)
719-330-0743 (cell)
719-866-4669 (Fax