US SAILING C.R.E.W.
Member Agreement
Because US SAILING has an extraordinary set of
responsibilities as a world leader in the sport, its volunteers and
staff must function as efficiently as a skilled sailing crew.
Those responsibilities encompass the following:
- Encouraging participation in sailing and racing
- Promoting excellence in sailing and racing in the United States
- Affirming principles of good sportsmanship, safety, fair play,
equal opportunity and fun in sailing for people of all ages and
abilities
Only through clear expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to
collaboration can US SAILING staff and volunteers achieve peak
performance in all efforts.
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As US SAILING
C.R.E.W.
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Commit to exceptional service to our
constituents
- We will be positive about US SAILING and
fellow C.R.E.W. members at all times
- We will be easy to reach, friendly, and on
time in responding to constituents and fellow C.R.E.W members.
- We will give C.R.E.W. members and
constituents who seek us out our undivided attention and establish
deadlines for unfinished business or the next agreed-upon actions.
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Respect the integrity
and work of fellow C.R.E.W. members
- We will interact using candor, honesty, and
constructive criticism as benchmarks.
- We will value each other’s work and our
need/right to have a life away from work.
- We will be aware of the similarities and
differences in the roles and responsibilities of volunteers and staff.
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Expect excellence as
a group and personal standard of accomplishment.
- We will establish goals and give those
responsible the tools and freedom they need.
- We will remember that asking each other for
help is a powerful tool.
- We will compliment each other for work well
done, and acknowledge when we haven’t kept our promises.
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Work
together in a responsible, consistent fashion.
- We will listen carefully to understand each
other’s positions before making judgments.
- We will negotiate first, then compromise to
find win-win solutions.
- We will acknowledge what we have heard and
agreed to do, as a measure of good communication.
- We will address serious disagreements or
concerns in person or by phone, before involving others.
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