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New Board Member Checklist (Role-Based)

Updated yesterday

Welcome to the Board! Each role has specific responsibilities within Member Splash. This checklist will help you get oriented and ensure a smooth transition.


All Board Members

  • Watch the Member Splash Demo video for a general overview of the platform.

  • Bookmark the Support Articles.

  • Understand how to engage Member Splash Support.

  • Join the Member Splash Community Group.

  • Share your contact info with the rest of the board.

  • Review your club’s bylaws and key policies.


President / Vice President

Primary Focus: Oversight, leadership, and ensuring smooth club operations.

  • Arrange for the transfer of information from previous board member. If there's no document to hand over, considering creating one for the next board member.

  • Confirm access to the club’s Member Splash admin account.

  • Review User Roles & Permissions so you know who can access what.

  • Familiarize yourself with Financial Reports for high-level activity.

  • Ensure the board maintains current Contact Information in Member Splash.

  • Coordinate with Treasurer and Membership Chair on financial and membership trends.

  • Review renewal deadlines and seasonal setup timelines.


Treasurer

Primary Focus: Finances, payments, reporting.

  • Arrange for the transfer of information from previous board member. If there's no document to hand over, considering creating one for the next board member.

  • Confirm access to Financial Reports in Member Splash.

  • Review Best Practices for Reconciliation and adjust internal processes.

  • Learn how to run Transaction Reports for reconciliation.

  • Review Payment Processing Settings (payment processing platform, fees, refunds).

  • Review current Products and adjust pricing.

  • Understand how to export reports for bookkeeping / accountant.

  • Monitor for duplicate transactions or chargeback disputes.


Membership Chair

Primary Focus: Member accounts, applications, and renewals.

  • Arrange for the transfer of information from previous board member. If there's no document to hand over, considering creating one for the next board member.

  • Learn how to manage a waitlist and offer memberships

  • Review process for renewals (email reminders, payments).

  • Get comfortable with managing accounts (adding/removing members).

  • Understand guest passes and credits.

  • Review Communication Tools (email templates, announcements).

  • Train seasonal volunteers (if any) on check-in workflows.


Secretary / Communications

Primary Focus: Documentation and member communications.

  • Arrange for the transfer of information from previous board member. If there's no document to hand over, considering creating one for the next board member.

  • Learn how to send segmented and broad emails from Member Splash.

  • Review event sign-up forms (swim team, lessons, parties).

  • Ensure board documents (minutes, policies) are stored and accessible.

  • Confirm website content is current (hours, rules, contact info).

  • Coordinate with Membership Chair on renewal reminders.


Facilities / Operations Chair

Primary Focus: Pool operations, staffing, vendors.

  • Arrange for the transfer of information from previous board member. If there's no document to hand over, considering creating one for the next board member.

  • Review Check-In Dashboard and how staff use it.

  • Confirm lifeguards/managers have the correct user role permissions.

  • Understand how to track guest passes and facility usage.

  • Learn how to run reports on member visits for staffing decisions.

  • Ensure emergency contacts and rules are displayed on the member site.



👉 Pro Tip: Outgoing board members should schedule a 30-minute handoff with their replacement before leaving the role. This prevents knowledge gaps and makes transitions smooth.

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