Congratulations to the New Board of Directors

Congratulations to the Cohasset Soccer Club's new Board of Directors:

Background

The Cohasset Soccer Club is the not-for-profit organization that organizes and runs the community's in-town soccer programs for pre-K to 4th grade players and the travel soccer programs for players in 5th grade and above. Fall, winter and spring programs are offered, with the goal of providing all players the opportunity to learn the game of soccer, enhance their soccer skills and have fun. The Club currently has approximately 700 children playing in the program with approximately 100 adult volunteers supporting and managing the programs.

The Club was seeking to establish a new Board of Directors to ensure continued program success and to set the future direction of the organization. Over the past few years the Club leadership had dwindled such that Club direction and management were handled by just a few individuals who strongly believed that new leadership was needed to ensure future success. Wallace St. John, in particular, has shouldered the majority of this burden -- but he will be stepping down as the President of the organization after this spring season is completed. As a result, a new Board of Directors has been selected. The goal of this new Board and new leadership is to build on the past successes of the program while setting an optimal course for the future.

The new Board of Directors will be composed of 13 persons, with the only requirement being that the Board members be willing and able to assist and support the Cohasset Soccer Club as it moves into the future. The initial term for new Directors will be one year.

Establishing this new Board of Directors has been a two step process. First, people interested in being considered for a board position were asked to submit a brief statement of interest describing why they would like to be part of the Board and what qualifications they may be able to bring to the Board. Statements were submitted online and were accepted through June 12, 2009. In order to ensure that interested parties were made aware of the positions, a club wide email was sent to all families registered for the 2008/2009 season and an article was published in the Cohasset Mariner. Following the submission of statements of interest, a Club-wide election of the new Directors took place from June 15, 2009 through June 26, 2009.

Excellent Showing at Alumni Game

The annual alumni game had a great showing and playing of the game.

For those whose who attended the game and those that missed it Paula Buick took some terrific photos. You can view them here

Be sure to clear your schedule for the Saturday following Thanksgiving for next year's game.

CORI / KIDSAFE

ATTENTION ALL VOLUNTEERS AND COACHES !!!!

Your are required by the State to fill out a CORI/Kids Safe form either on-line. The Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association is requiring a CORI/KIDSAFE form for each adult volunteer, coach, administrator, or anyone who will be involved with youth soccer. This form must be filled out before you are allowed to take part in the spring season.

Please access the CORI/Kids Safe form here on their web site. Please make sure to reference the Cohasset Soccer Club under club name on the form.

No one will be allowed on the field with the children if the Registrar does not have this form.