WWAC Board of Directors

Whitehall Waves Aquatic Club functions under the supervision of a board of directors. The board of directors makes decisions about the club based on what is in the best interest of the swimmers. Every member of the board is a volunteer. They do not get paid and they are held to the same requirements as the rest of the families involved with the program. 

President: Karen Trinkle

The president of WWAC is charged with scheduling board meetings and parent meetings;  selecting swim session dates and pricing/discounts for vote at each meeting; recruiting and training coaches; providing staff with salary information and contracts; overseeing swimmers and coaches; attend/help at in-person sign ups and attend events that promote WWAC;  overseeing supply purchases - caps, suits; attending Suburban Swim League meetings; overseeing/organizing all meet personnel; addressing parent concerns.

Vice President: Joe O'Brien

The vice president of WWAC is charged with attending board meetings, providing agenda items, communicating with Whitehall Township Recreation Director regarding outdoor pool session and usage; communicating with Whitehall School District regarding indoor pool session usage; contacting bus garage to arrange transportation for indoor sessions; attend/help at in-person sign ups and attend events that promote WWAC; helping recruiting volunteers for meets, helping volunteer coordinator at meets, arriving early to meets to help organize volunteers, keep accurate records of volunteer/donations, create all sign-up genius throughout the year,  and working closely with president to step up as needed to address any parent concerns.

Treasurer: Amanda Bashore

The treasurer of WWAC is charged with verifying all registration forms and payment at registration; providing receipt book at registration; keeping ongoing working roster for coaches for attendance and meets; maintaining accurate records for fundraisers, apparel sales, registration; following up with parents regarding money due; handling payment of coaches; handling all bank activity; maintain books for concession stands; attend/help at in-person sign ups and attend events that promote WWAC; and being available to address parent concerns.

Secretary: Regina Makhoul

The secretary is charged with preparing and emailing flyers to all schools; creating online sign up forms; keeping accurate records with registration;  submitting rosters to school offices, bus garage, and coaches; contacting board member for upcoming meetings; preparing meeting agenda, take and distribute meeting notes; keeping list of policies voted into effect and when; attend/help at in-person sign ups and attend events that promote WWAC; and being available to address parent concerns.

Parent Representative: Stephanie Reed

The parent representative is charged with promoting communication between parents and board members; voicing parent concerns and suggestions to board;  attend/help at in-person sign ups and attend events that promote WWAC; completing additional tasks as needed; attending monthly meetings.