Key Areas: 

• Strengthen the ties of the U.S. Olympians to the Development/Fundraising Arm of the USOC. Olympians can liaison with the donor team.
• Involve Olympians in all areas of the Marketing Division as requested. Olympians bring prestige and excellence which distinguish the Olympic Games sponsors. These sponsors continue to be the backbone of support for America’s new generation of Olympic athletes. Hall of Fame, DHL Spirit Award.
• Help develop the U.S. Olympic Speaker Referral Network which would provide access to the most comprehensive roster of Olympians. 
• Organize and develop regional, state and local Olympian Chapters. 
• Assist the Athlete Career Program with the Career Transition Services program that prepares America’s athletes to represent the United States in the ongoing pursuit and achievement of excellence in the Olympic Games and in life.

The Olympian
The Olympian is the official newsletter of the U.S. Olympians and is published bi-monthly. It is designed to share information of interest to over 5,000 Olympic alumni and the United States Olympic Committee. The newsletter is currently produced in an electronic format as well as a hard copy for distribution to those Olympians without access to a computer.

U.S. Olympians Association Membership Program
Representing the U.S. in the Olympic Games is one of our country’s highest honours in sport. The U.S. Olympians Association Membership Program entitles the bearer to the rights and benefits developed by the USOC in conjunction with the U.S. Olympians. It is a fitting way to recognize both the past contributions of our Olympians and the important role they continue to play in helping make Olympic Dreams of a new generation come true. Benefits are the following: membership ID card bearing the athlete’s name, sport, years and ID number; complimentary subscription to The Olympian-E Newsletter, the official E-Newsletter of the U.S. Olympians; 20% discount on merchandise purchased at USOC gift shops; regular Olympian mailings announcing events and special offers exclusively for Olympians, and a complimentary membership to the U.S. Olympic Fan Club and access to the exclusive U.S. Olympians apparel.

Database Management
Over 10,000 names, contact and Games records information are maintained in the Olympian Database. Regular mailings and telephone contacts provide updated information for input. Contact data on participants since 1968 is reasonably accurate with an estimated discrepancy rate of 10%. Olympians are encouraged to call the toll free Olympian Hotline to update any changes in their contact information.

Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund
The USOC has established the Olympians for Olympians Relief Fund (OORF) dedicated to providing charitable assistance to U.S. Olympians and their immediate families who demonstrate a significant need due to hardship from illness, death or other extenuating circumstances and carrying out those other activities which may assist U.S. Olympians and their families who demonstrate need as described above.

Final Farewell Bereavement Policy
The U.S. Olympians Association office currently responds immediately upon hearing the news that an Olympian has passed away. Each family receives a letter of condolence signed by the President of the U.S. Olympians on behalf of all Olympians and the Olympic Family. Additionally, when we hear such news prior to the funeral, we send a U.S. Olympic 5-ring Flag to the family, which gives them the option of using it in the memorial service.

U.S. Olympic Speaker Referral Network/Olympism Seminar
One of our goals is to increase Olympic awareness regionally and nationally, which helps promote Olympism and assists with the potential diversification and maximization of revenue streams.

Olympian Appearances
When organizations request Olympians for appearances they must work with the U.S. Olympians Association office closely and provide detailed information 30 days prior to the event.

Olympic Pin Distribution Program
This program is in place to distribute IOC Olympic Games Medalist/Participant pins to every Olympian after they compete in the Olympic Games. In the event an athlete does not receive his or her pin, the U.S. Olympians Association will follow up with the IOC.  We will also work with the IOC to replace a lost pin.

Medal Replacements
There are times when an Olympian has lost track of an earned medal and requests a replacement. The U.S. Olympians Association office handles all requests for replacements, which must be processed and approved by the IOC. Other commemorative items such as Olympic rings, watches, and jackets may also be requested. Each request is handled on an individual basis through the U.S. Olympians Association office.

Other programs: Generate, develop, and encourage Olympian support by integrating Olympians into all aspects of the U.S. Olympic Movement.

• Formulate a mentoring program to serve as a network for athletes to use for athletic, professional or educational advice and guidance.
• Educate alumni about the USOC and its programs.
• Serve as a liaison, involving alumni in a variety of USOC-related activities.
• Involve alumni in all recognized USOC events
• Create Partnership Associations with our National Governing Bodies, i.e. USA Hockey, USA Swimming, USA Track & Field and USA Figure Skating
• Offer programs that provide support and benefits to alumni 
• Develop and improve “Olympian” database
• Continue to provide The Olympian, official newsletter on-line
• Continue to improve the membership and services program
• Support two meetings a year for the U.S. Olympians Board of Directors

A working U.S. Olympians Association would prove to benefit the USOC in a number of areas. Benefits to divisions of the USOC would be as follows:

• Broadcasting 
• Public Service Announcements
• Team support videos
• Educational videos
• Speakers Bureau videos to help instruct athletes on the messages of the USOC Coaching/Education 
• Volunteers for regional awareness programs
• Valuable information resource Government Relations 
• Constituency awareness
• Support for Washington Dinner/Champions in Life
• Base for Congressional Testimonials Athlete Support 
• Mentoring Program
• Business networking
• Olympic Job Opportunities Program
• TeamUSAnet access International Games/Relations 
• Regional processing support, 2016 Bid Process, Olympic Day Run
• Support for athletes preparing for competition
• Support of medal replacements, IOC pins, commemorative rings, watches and jackets
• Foster existing relationships with the World Olympians Association (WOA), Visa Olympians Reunion Center
• USOA Planning Group National Events
• Assist with Night of Champions, Community Partner Events
• Regional support for the Olympic Assembly of the USA
• Goodwill Ambassadors at events
• National Girls and Women in Sports Day, “Fanning the Flame”
• Sportswomen of Colorado Board of Director, Annual Dinner
• Junior Olympic Skills Challenge

Summary 

• The U.S. Olympians Association will educate Olympians about the USOC and its programs in order to strengthen regional awareness and fundraising programs 
• The alumni are fundamental to the mission of the United States Olympic Committee 
• Establishing an extensive grass roots constituency of alumni assists with the USOC  in a number of key areas and programs including education, athlete identification and coaching 
• Athletes of today and tomorrow will benefit from the experience and knowledge that the U.S Olympians Association will be able to provide 
• The U.S. Olympians Association will provide viable programs that would be a benefit to Olympians; the USOC will take a major step in bringing a lost resource back into the organization

United States Olympians Leadership 2005-2008

President: Willie Banks (athletics, 1980, ’84, ‘88)

Vice Presidents: Dwight Stones (athletics, 1972, '76, '84), Connie Paraskevin (speedskating, 1980, ‘84/cycling, 1988, ’92, ’96), Dick Fosbury (athletics, 1968), Micki King (diving, 1968, ’72), Gary W. Hall, Sr. (swimming, 1968, ’72, ’76) Carol Lewis (athletics, 1980, ’84, ’88)

Honorary Executive Director: Dorothy Franey Langkop (speedskating, 1932),

Immediate Past Presidents: John Naber (swimming, 1976), Bill Toomey (athletics, 1968), who also serves as a Vice President of the WOA.

We are proud of our actively working U.S. Olympians Chapters (in brackets the Presidents):

• Colorado (Gene Kotlarek, skiing, 1960, '64)
• Florida (Jim Millns, figure skating, 1976),
• Georgia (Mel Pender, athletics, 1964, '68),
• Hawaii (Richard “Sonny” Tanabe, swimming, 1956),
• Indiana (Ollan Cassell, athletics, 1964),
• Midwest (Diane Simpson-Bundy, gymnastics, 1988),
• National Capital Area (Arlene Limas, taekwondo, 1988),
• New England (Tina Noyes, figure skating, 1964, ’68),
• Northern California (Greg Massialas, fencing, 1980, '84, '88),
• Oregon (Clem Eischen, athletics, 1948),
• Southern California (Cathy Marino-Bradford, canoe/kayak, 1988, ’92),
• Southwest (Sammy Walker, weightlifting, 1976),
• Tri-States (Otis Davis, athletics, 1960),
• Utah (Debra Stark Clark, gymnastics, 1972),
• Washington (John Stillings, rowing, 1984).