Knowing Me, Knowing You - Penny Our Membership Officer

Name: Penny Austin
Occupation: Communication and Administration Manager 
Position on Committee: Club Membership Officer
What i do:  I am responsible for a wide range of activities related to the arranging and managing of memberships to the club be it swimmers or volunteers / officials

I am also a qualified Team Manager a

How long do you spend being these role: It varies month on month. About 45 minutes per new member & a couple of additional hours each month on other admin jobs. Plus approx 15 hours a month in January & February at membership renewal time. 

What's the best thing about the roles: The best thing is definitely getting to meet all the new members & their families at training & meets and watching them progress through the squads.
 
Favourite Event: I love the Summer Sizzler. The Hawaiian theme makes it a really fun day

What do you do to relax: I have a room dedicated to my record breaking Tupperware collection.  I have pieces from all over the world. the largest item is 1.5m tall the smallest item 1 cm.  i just love sitting an looking at it as well as stacking and restacking it.


The Perfect Day: As a (swim) parent to two life can be pretty hectic but I love reading, eating out, walking our dog, cooking and visiting new places with my family.