Swimming
I marked a personal milestone in 2010 - 50 years involvement in the sport of Swimming. I've been a swimmer, coach, official, volunteer, committee & board member, and fan.

There can be no losers in a game whose very existence promotes and provides for children's lives.

Martha McKee, truly the matriarch of North Carolina Swimming, gave me the above statement - in needlepoint and framed - as a Christmas present in 1979 or 1980. Is there a better stated reason to get involved? I think not. It remains on the wall in my office at home as a sage reminder.

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In the summer of 1977, it was my privilege to becoming the founding Head Coach of the Mecklenburg Aquatic Club, now known as SwimMAC Carolina. I retired from coaching, but not Swimming, in 1981. Afterwards, I served a number of years as a volunteer member of the Board and two years as the Business Manager. While I have no official role with the club today, I am a proud friend and supporter.
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USA Swimming Involvement
  • Chair, Governance Committee, 2010 to present
  • Treasurer, 2004 - 2008
  • Chair, Rules & Regulations Committee, 1994 - 2002
  • Vice President, National Administration, 1990 - 1994
  • Vice President, Program Development, 1986 - 1990
  • Member, Olympic International Operations Committee, 1984 - 1994, 2004 to present
  • Named one of twenty-five most influential people in the history of USA Swimming, 2003
  • Attended annual convention as a delegate, 1979 to present

NC Swimming Involvement
  • Chair, Legislation Committee, 2008 - 2010
  • Treasurer, 1987 - 2009
  • General Chair, 1983 - 1984, 1986
  • Senior Chair, 1985
  • Age Group Chair, 1980 - 1982
  • Member, Board of Directors, 1978 - 2010