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Sports Community founder, Steve Pallas, hosts a series of 6 self-paced online training sessions. The on-demand training provides a step by step guide on the simplest, easiest and most enjoyable way to become a successful sports club Secretary. Episode 1 -...
Behind every successful president is a successful secretary. However, often when people think of a secretary, they think of meetings. And yes, throughout the year, the Secretary is involved in attending and organising a lot of meetings. The purpose of meetings is...
As the year progresses, the thoughts of the secretary and committee should turn to finalising the year and preparing the club for handover to the next season’s committee. In the final stages of the season the committee has a number of functions: Ensure the season is...
To become club Secretary is really easy. Simply say the words “I'm thinking about becoming Secretary of my club” and BOOM! before you know it, you are the Secretary. Alternatively, you might attend an Annual General Meeting with no intention of joining the committee....
So, you have been asked, or are thinking of becoming club Secretary. Congratulations, it’s a hugely important role and a great honour that can make a positive difference to many people. Before you become Secretary, make sure you consider some of the challenges that...
At the same time as you are collecting information about your club, you can be working with the President to determine the health or status of your club. It is important to determine the status or health of your club as early as possible so you have a true picture of...
The responsibilities of the Secretary are wide and varied and may include: ensuring the club is run in accordance to its Club Rules, By-Laws, Policies and Procedures, legal and compliance obligations. generally becoming the club’s nominated representative for the...
The secretary is the key administrative officer of the club. The secretary often provides the link between members, players, the club executive committee and outside stakeholders (such as other clubs and organisations). Another key responsibility of the club secretary...
Many new Secretaries come into the role assuming the club is in a very strong administrative position, only to learn, once in the role, that not everything is as it seems. As a first-time secretary, it may be daunting to think of everything that you need straight...