Sights like this — a young soccer player learning the game in Coupeville — may be going away. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)
Barring a miracle, there will be no organized youth soccer in Coupeville this fall.
With its Board of Directors reduced to one member, Central Whidbey Soccer Club President Robert Wood announced Monday the club will shut down operations in a month.
In a letter he issued to the youth soccer community, he implored others to step up, while admitting he has asked for the same thing for two years, with little response.
Wood’s letter:
It is with great sorrow I must inform you that our Club is going to close as of July 1, 2018.
For the past two years I have eagerly invited community enthusiasts and soccer parents to join our Board of Directors, and no one has stepped forward.
As of Sunday, May 20th, I am the final CWSC Board Member — all others have either resigned or are engaged with family affairs which take priority.
In order for the club to survive we have just over 30 days to install a new Board of Directors in all positions as listed below.
If we do not, then the fall season is canceled for all age groups, all equipment will be donated appropriately, and all funds will be distributed to Coupeville High School as a donation to its soccer teams.
A small fund will be kept in our bank account to maintain the Club’s domain name and structure should anyone wish to revive it in the near future.
What is needed:
PRESIDENT: direct the operations of the Club; plan for future growth
VICE-PRESIDENT: perform all duties of the President in his/her absence; assist all other BOD positions with issues they have; provide leadership and guidance for the current or upcoming soccer season to allow the President to focus on future events
SECRETARY: schedule and attend meetings and record minutes for archive and legal purposes; assist Treasurer and Registrar in their duties
TREASURER: manage all financial endeavors for the Club; create and maintain current expense budget and plan for future events/budgets; pay all invoices according to the Club’s operating procedures
REGISTRAR: manage and maintain registration capabilities on the CWSC website; create and manage teams and player assignments; assist the Treasurer and the Secretary in the performance of their duties
SPONSORSHIP: acquire financial sponsorships for the Club; assist the Secretary and Registrar in the performance of their duties
EQUIPMENT: determine equipment requirements for the current and future season; working with Treasurer develop an equipment-budget; assist all other BOD positions in the performance of their duties
Tasks that require special attention:
Financial management and Electronic Bill Pay with Heritage Bank (local)
Management and upkeep of the club’s Google for Non-Profit accounts and electronic files
Management and upkeep of the club’s website — http://www.centralwhidbeysoccer.com/
I’m sorry that this situation has arrived.
I wish I had the leadership and strength to gain a new BOD in the shortest possible time and allow the Club to continue operations and provide an opportunity to learn the beautiful game.
Should a group of you wish to serve the Club and community and continue operations I am happy to remain on as an adviser to assist in the transition.
I wish you all well and hope to see you on the pitch sometime soon.
Sincerely,
Robert Wood
CWSC President
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