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VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES OVERVIEW
As the Thomasville Georgia Pickleball Association launches and grows, it is critical that we establish a committee structure that is both practical for our startup phase and scalable for the long term. The committees we have defined—Marketing, Membership, Events, Sponsorship & Finance, Community Outreach & Volunteer, and Facilities & Court Management—were chosen because together they cover the essential functions of a successful nonprofit sports association.
Why These Committees?
Community Outreach & Volunteer Committee (CHAIR: Vacant)
- Purpose: Connect TGAPA to the broader community and manage the volunteer base that powers our events and programs.
- Reason: As a nonprofit, we are both dependent on and responsible to the wider Thomasville community. Strong outreach builds goodwill, expands membership, and ensures adequate volunteers for smooth operations.
Events Committee (CHAIR: Carisa Campanella Langley)
- Purpose: Plan and execute social, competitive, and community events.
- Reason: Events are the lifeblood of pickleball culture. They provide value to members, visibility to the community, and opportunities for fundraising and growth.
Facilities & Court Management Committee (CHAIR: Greer Cox)
- Purpose: Oversee the safe, organized, and equitable use of courts and plan for future facility improvements.
- Reason: Courts are the stage on which everything else happens. Managing access, maintenance, and growth ensures TGAPA members always have quality places to play.
Marketing Committee (CHAIR: Rick Sherrell)
- Purpose: Ensure the community knows who we are, what we offer, and why membership matters.
- Reason: Without a clear and consistent public identity, our programs and events will not reach their full potential. Marketing provides visibility, energy, and engagement.
Membership Committee (CHAIR: Gordon Van Mol)
- Purpose: Manage the entire membership lifecycle—signups, renewals, onboarding, retention.
- Reason: As a membership-driven organization, our long-term success depends on attracting and retaining engaged members. This committee ensures every member feels welcomed and valued.
Sponsorship & Finance Committee (CHAIR: Lang Flowers III)
- Purpose: Maintain financial transparency and sustainability while building strong partnerships with local businesses and sponsors.
- Reason: Financial stability is fundamental for all operations, and sponsorships provide both resources and visibility for the organization.
Why This Structure?
- Balanced Coverage: Each committee focuses on a core area, ensuring nothing essential is overlooked.
- Shared Responsibility: Roles are distributed, reducing burnout and empowering more members to lead.
- Scalability: As TGAPA grows, these committees can expand with more volunteers or subcommittees without requiring structural overhaul.
- Cross-Committee Collaboration: The design encourages interaction (e.g., Marketing promotes Events, Membership supports Outreach, Finance funds Facilities), creating a cohesive system rather than silos.
- Best Practices: These committees reflect the operational models of other successful nonprofit pickleball and recreational associations nationwide.