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FINANCIAL AID
Elaine Miller Fund
Lake Erie Policy Section 9: 9.1 The purpose of the Elaine Miller Fund is to
provide funds to those LESI swimmers who otherwise would be unable to
continue in competitive swimming or to attend special swimming events. 9.2 The Elaine Miller Committee shall consist
of three (3) members appointed by the General Chairman with advice and
consent of the Board. At least two (2) of these members must be
members of the Board. 9.3 Application for aid may be filed by the swimmer or by the swimmer’s club and must be signed by the swimmer’s coach or club official, and by the parent or guardian if the swimmer is under eighteen (18) years of age. 9.4 Applications shall be reviewed and awards
determined by the Elaine Miller Committee. a) Awards may be granted for club dues, USA Swimming registration, meet entry fees, expenses associated with special swimming events, or for any other necessary purpose. b) A swimmer may receive aid more than once in a single calendar year, but may not receive a total amount greater than $500 per year. c) Awards will be based upon the judgment of the Committee and the avaialbility of funds. d) Names of swimmers requesting aid shall remain strictly confidential. |