Are you ready to get involved in growing softball in Ontario?

[Al's Fastball News]

Received: 2/29/08 1:22:08 PM 
From:  Softball Ontario's Participation Program <lcrompton(at)softballontario.ca>




Subject:  Are you ready to get involved in growing softball in
Ontario?  


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

CONTACT:      LisaCrompton
                     (416) 426-7150
                     lcrompton at softballontario.ca 

DATE:           February 29, 2008


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ARE YOU READY TO GET INVOLVED IN GROWING SOFTBALL INONTARIO?

NORTH YORK, ONTARIO-Softball Ontario's Participation Committee
is pleased to announce the creationof several new volunteer positions
within the Participation Program. The success of theParticipation
Program depends on having a core of dedicated volunteersinvolved
in the program.  In June 2007, the Participation Program ended
athree-year grant from the Trillium Foundation and began working
on newprojects aimed at increasing participation in Softball
and building thecapacity of Softball Associations.  As a result,
the Program is in needof fresh and innovative ideas and enthusiastic
new volunteers. 

The ParticipationProgram is currently looking for volunteers
to fill the followingroles:

Participation Committee Members 
Regional Coordinators 
Community Fun Team Members 
For more information onvolunteering with Softball Ontario’s Participation
Committee, or to apply tobecome a Softball Ontario Volunteer,
please contact Lisa Crompton atlcrompton at softballontario.ca or
call 416-426-7150.

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Softball Ontario isthe governing body for the sport of softball
in Ontario.  Our goal is topromote and develop the sport of softball
for its athletes, officials andvolunteers by providing programs
and services at all levels ofcompetitions.


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Participation Committee Member

The Softball Ontario Participation Program is pleased to announceseveral
openings on the Participation Committee.  The positions arevolunteer,
for which the successful candidates is expected to take a strongleadership
role in the development of the Participation Program inOntario.
 The persons in these roles will represent and promote theParticipation
Program on all matters, including introducing and promoting theBlastBall
and Learn to Play programs.  

The successful candidates will be expected to attend all committeemeetings
(approximately two (2) per year), as well as attend a minimum
of two(2) community events per year.

Qualifications
    ♦ Good communication and administrativeskills
    ♦ Good leadership qualities
    ♦ Passionate about softball
    ♦ Enthusiastic and dynamic personality
    ♦ Knowledge of BlastBall & Learn toPlay programs
    ♦ Involved withsoftball
    ♦ Must be able to work wellwith others
    ♦ Must submit a PoliceRecords Check

How to Apply
All interested candidates are askedto apply in writing, expressing
your interest along with a detailed resumeoutlining your softball
background and qualifications for this position. Letters of application
should be sent no later than March 14, 2008.  Ifyou have applied
for a position on the Participation Committee in the past, weask
that you re-submit your resume.

Email your resume to Lisa Crompton by March 14, 2008 at lcrompton at softballontario.cafor
consideration.
  


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Regional Coordinator

The Softball Ontario Participation Program is please to announce
thecreation of a new volunteer position within Softball Ontario.
 The newrole, Softball Ontario Regional Coordinator, will help
to ensure that SoftballAssociations across the province are aware
of the many programs and servicesavailable to help them from
Softball Ontario.  A total of eleven (11)Regional Coordinator
Positions are available throughout the province. 

The Softball Ontario Regional Coordinator is to act as a liaisonbetween
Softball Ontario, the Participation Committee, and the House
LeagueSoftball Associations within the Regional Coordinator’s
Region as well aspromote Softball Ontario Programs and Services
to the House League SoftballAssociations within the Region

Qualifications
    ♦ Must have a working knowledgeof the game of softball
    ♦ Stronginterpersonal and organizational skills
    ♦ Must be able to show leadership as wellas follow
direction
    ♦ Must submit aPolice Records Check

How to Apply
All interested candidates are askedto apply in writing, expressing
your interest along with a detailed resumeoutlining your softball
background and qualifications for this position. Letters of application
should be sent no later than March 14, 2008. 
 


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Community Fun Team Member

Are you looking for a fun volunteer position that involves bothsoftball
and working with children?  Great news!  Softball Ontario’sCommunity
Fun Team is looking for volunteers from across the province to
joinin the fun!  

The Community Fun Team travels throughout Ontario promoting the
game ofSoftball and working with Softball Associations to increaseregistration.
 As member of the Community Fun Team, you will helpSoftball Ontario
set up and run interactive booths designed to let childrentry
softball.  You will not be required to instruct the participants
onSoftball skills.

Qualifications:
    ♦ Passionate about softball
    ♦ Must work well with others
    ♦ Enthusiastic and dynamic personality
    ♦ Must submit a Police Records Check

Volunteers are provided with mileage and a small cash allowance.
Hours volunteered can be applied to the Mandatory Community Involvementrequired
for High School students.  All ages are welcome to volunteer,however
only those 13 yeas of age an older will qualify for the cashallowance.

How to Apply
All interested candidates are askedto apply in writing, expressing
your interest along with a resume outliningyour softball background
and qualifications for this position.  Lettersof application
should be sent no later than March 14, 2008.  

Email your resume to Lisa Crompton by March 14, 2008 at lcrompton(AT)softballontario.cafor
consideration.

  

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