Introduction

The District Chair position is one of the most important volunteer jobs in our organization. As District Chair, you are the main liaison between the OLBA and the Clubs within their district with opportunities to assist Clubs and their members and contribute to the growth of Lawn Bowling within Ontario. A District Chair should be a good organizer, communicator and be able to put in the time for a few meetings in person and via the telephone through out the year. The Chair is responsible for the organization and reporting of the District Championships, submitting the following year’s District Club Tournaments to the OLBA Annual Editor, ensure that all club executive updates are provided to the data base administrator.

The District Chair should also have support from a Vice Chair, Secretary and Treasurer as needed.

Major Objectives

• Co-ordinate communications between OLBA and District Clubs
• Establish good working relationships and networking opportunities within the OLBA and the District.
• Provide support to District Clubs by sharing information to and from the OLBA.

Major Responsibilities

Meetings

• Attendance at OLBA Fall and Spring Meetings to obtain information for District Clubs.
• Co-ordinate and Chair Spring and Fall District Meetings for District Clubs.
• Participate in quarterly District Chair Counsel meetings via conference calls.

District Playdowns

Convene or co-ordinate convening of District Playdowns within the district according to OLBA guidelines including entry processing, reporting results to the Championship Chair and ensuring entry fees collected are forwarded to the OLBA Treasurer.

District Club Information

Work with District Clubs to organize District Tournaments with the goal of having minimal conflicting dates.

In the fall, prepare a Word Document of District Club’s information including tournament schedules for email submission to OLBA’s Annual Editor for next year’s annual.

Training

To act as mentor to incoming District Chairs or Vice Chairs to ensure continuity of records within the District.

Length of Commitment

Term varies per District

Conclusion

This job must be done correctly to make sure all runs well in the district. The organization is key for all concerned (the Players, the District Clubs and the OLBA) to make sure everyone is informed.