CLUB LEADERSHIP
Board of Directors
Martin & Darcy Jones – Chairman of the Board, Facility, Finances
Tim & Lisa Tetsch – Administration, Communications/Web, Treasurer, New Family Assimilation
Bylaws
1. Board positions are one year terms, must have a super-majority (2/3) vote to keep board member in his/her position the following year. Year begins July 1, year ends June 30.
2. Board members must assume at least one leadership role. Roles include, but are not limited to: Chair, Communications/Web, Administration, Finances, Tournament Coordinator, New Family Assimilation, Facility.
3. Simple majority rules.
4. Votes are cast as individuals, not as couples. May vote by proxy.
5. Leadership, policies and budgets are assigned by the board.
6. Only Chair and Treasurer have bank account access.
7. Board members believe in and hold to the Statement of Faith below.
8. All teaching under club banner is done in submission to our Statement of Faith.
Statement of Faith
The Bible – We believe the Bible is the foundational standard of faith. We believe in the inerrancy of the Scripture, that the Bible, Old and New Testaments in the original autographs, is the inspired, infallible Word of God, a complete and final written revelation of God. 2 Tim. 3:16; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; Matt. 5:18; John 16:12-13
God – We believe in all the fundamental doctrines of evangelical Christianity. We believe in one personal, transcendent and holy God, the creator of all who is eternal and who manifests Himself in three separate persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Deut. 6:4; Matt. 28:19; John 1:1-2; 2 Cor. 13:14; Phil. 2:6
Sin – We believe all people are by nature and choice separated from God and responsible for their own sin. Further, we believe God offers salvation, redemption and forgiveness freely through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Gen 3; Rom. 3:23; 1 John 1:8; Eph. 2:3-10
Jesus Christ and Salvation – We believe Jesus Christ, though fully God, became a human and is the promised Messiah, was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, provided for the atonement of our sins by His vicarious death on the cross, was bodily resurrected by the power of the Holy Spirit, ascended back to the right hand of God the Father, and lives forever to make intercession for us. John 1:1; Matt. 1:20-23; 2 Cor. 5:21; Heb. 1:3, 10:12; John 16:7-11; Matt. 19:28; 2 Tim. 2:8
We believe the moment a person trusts in the substitutionary death and resurrection of Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, trusting Him alone to save, he or she receives salvation and is immediately born again, forgiven, sealed by the Holy Spirit, and becomes a child of God. Eph. 1:7, 2:1-10; Rom. 10:9-10; John 1:12
Coordinators
Speech: Maura Wingard
Apologetics: Joyce Pinero
Logic: Darcy Jones
Team Policy Debate: Martin Jones
Novice Team Policy Debate: Lisa Tetsch
Coordinator Requirements
Submitted to club leadership and policies set by the board
Coordinate curriculum planning prior to start of club
Coordinate club meeting agenda (topics, speakers, activities)
Enforce policies
Communicate weekly assignments to students
Benefits
We value our board members and coordinators so much that they receive special privileges for volunteering their many hours of service. Their children may participate in club at no charge and they may bring their younger children if those children remain with a parent and will sit quietly during club.
Coaches
Our coaches are parents (no experience necessary-training provided) and experienced students who have a passion for a specific type of speech, this year’s debate topic, or the activity of speech and debate in general.
Coaches Requirements
Submitted to club leadership and policies set by the board
Attend club meetings (taking your turn)
Supervise a small group
Coach/critique practices
2009-10 Student Leadership
We want to give our older students the opportunity to step up to leadership.
President: Nate Hambrick
Vice President: Jake Kuehler
Chaplain: Grace Hambrick
Social Director: Lizzy Raabe
Student Leadership Requirements
1. Candidates should have at least one year of LAHSD participation.
2. Candidates should be fully committed to club and all club activities through May of election school year.
3. Candidates are required to talk with our Chairman of the Board, and take the time to prepare a well-written and rehearsed speech. No impromptu speeches.
4. Leadership positions are reserved for our older students. For the 2010-11 school year, this means high school.
Letters of Reference
Any LAHSD student may request a letter of reference from our Chairman at the end of the season. This letter, from the head of the board of a leadership organization, will help with college admissions.