Education and Communication Council
A primary intent of OrganicAthlete's mission is education about organic, plant-based nutrition and environmental stewardship. OrganicAthlete's education council is charged with:
- developing content for the monthly e-newsletter, Fruit of the Wise;
- creating content for our bi-annual magazine, The OrganicAthlete;
- generating and updating educational materials such as fact sheets, DVDs, and a plant-based performance booklet;
- manages PR and marketing for educational materials;
- overseeing health and nutrition OA web forums;
- coordinating health and nutrition committee;
- managing the Pro-Activist program;
- organizing the youth education program;
- facilitating educational seminars.
Membership Council
OrganicAthlete's members are the core of our organization; they are the glue that holds our community together. Community building is another pillar of our mission, so a strong membership program is critical to the success of OrganicAthlete. The membership council is charged with:
- promoting and marketing the OA membership program;
- administering the chapter program;
- administering the membership database and website;
- creating and maintaining membership programs and events;
- publishing a monthly membership e-newsletter;
- developing and publishing the bi-annual OA magazine.
Event Council
If education and community connection are the primary aims of OrganicAthlete, our events are what ties everything together. OrganicAthlete events provides educational opportunities, bring the community at large together, and generate a revenue base from which to further our mission. The events council is charged with organizing and producing events that:
- educate people about organic, plant-based nutrition
- focus on local community
- are drug/alcohol free
- 100% vegan and organic
- “green” in every way possible
- fun!
Athlete Development
What if OrganicAthlete could field a pro/elite cycling team in 3-5 years? Or support a cadre of vegan athletes at the Olympics? The world would take notice! If the vegan movement is to grow we need to develop glowing models of health and fitness who can lead by example. OrganicAthlete needs to support up-and-coming vegan athletes who have this leadership potential, as well as cultivate the athletic potential in all of us. The athletic development council is charged with:
- providing coaching to OA members and chapters;
- managing OA's sports teams;
- identifying and cultivating athlete leaders from OA membership;
- encouraging health and fitness for OA members and the vegan movement at large
Finance and Development Council
None of our dreams can happen without a sustainable business plan, fundraising, and accounting for our activities. The financial and development council is charged with:
- overseeing the accounting and bookkeeping of OA;
- working with the other councils on grant applications;
- filing tax returns and maintaining up to date records.
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