From Summer Camps to Swim Teams —Membership Made Easy

​In Santa Maria, the town where I grew up, taking a dip in the pool was a popular way to beat the California heat. For six straight summers, I lifeguarded at an outdoor public aquatic center with an Olympic sized pool and a recreational pool. I was a lifeguard for countless water polo practices, swim meets, recreational swim days, field trips, and lap swims. Just thinking of the giant jug of 100 SPF sunscreen we kept in the guard room takes me back.  

I learned a lot during those summers, and I’ll always remember this: Every lifeguard is a leader.

​Leadership comes in different forms. I may not be the one spearheading nationwide events or speaking in public in front of hundreds, but when it comes to managing a local group, or my part of pool activities, just as much effort goes into making it a success. As the school year comes to an end, many of us find ourselves looking forward to the long, lazy days of summer. No plans. Nowhere to be.

​The reality is, if you’re managing a group, your summer is filled with to-do lists, event invites, follow-up emails, activity sign-ups, and more. Sure, it’s a little slower than the rest of year. Yes, you can unwind a bit. But there is definitely still planning to be done. Whether you manage a sports team, a summer camp, or a simple BBQ potluck, staying on top of things is a must, so summer can still be relaxing and fun.

Summertime madness

As a leader, you are probably orchestrating a plethora of details to keep things moving, even during the ​slow summer months. Tasks that seem simple can be quite tedious. Do you find yourself:
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• Duplicating multiple schedules to print, email, and post online?
• Sorting through various spreadsheets to create distinct distribution lists?
• With a pocketful of cash, several checks, and a slew of online payments to reconcile?
• Communicating on several platforms to cater to members’ preferred type of communication?
• Constantly sending updates (via several mediums) as changes occur?
• Getting overwhelmed?
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This madness is nothing new to you. You know there’s nothing “lazy” about the hazy days of summer. Things need to keep moving and you need to stay organized for the sake of your team, group or event—even if it means using several different tools all at once.  But summer doesn’t have to be crazy.

This summer, simplify your life

​A platform that can transform your summer planning and make things so much easier does exist. Having all the tools you use to manage your swim team, summer camp, or any other group in one place would simplify your life. 

Check out memberplanet, and you may be able to sneak in a few lazy days yourself this season.

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About Christine Teixeira 

Our graphic design guru creates much more than meets the eye. Her careful and impeccable crafting of marketing materials and social media posts embody the leaders on memberplanet. Christine is also known to generously whip out a banner for a group leader in need. In her spare time, she enjoys going to the beach and country music.