The MYS Board of Directors recently approved the club's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2011 which runs from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011.  For the second year in a row, the budget includes no increases in registration fees for any MYS programs (though a few travel teams may see small increases as a result of changing age groups or cost adjustments for coaching and/or league fees).  The most significant changes incorporated into the budget for FY'11 include the addition of up to four new paid staff roles (three part-time) and the addition of the U8 MYS Juniors training program which will start with 60+ players this fall.  

With the growth and increasing complexity of the club's business operations, the Board felt it was time to add paid staff to spread the work load, relieve over-tasked volunteers, and position MYS for more consistent and sustainable service delivery.  Since incorporation in 2002, MYS has had only one paid business/administrative worker, Eileen Hopkins, the Club Administrator, whom all of you probably know.  The Board is now targeting three part-time positions to help with bookkeeping, fields, and general administrative activities.  The Board has also provided for an Executive Director's position to be filled, hopefully, by next spring.  

In the budget, each of the club's three programs (Recreation, Travel, and Premiere Soccer Academy Training and Camps) cover their own operating costs, contribute substantially to the club's common costs (e.g., fields, administration, etc.), and help fund MYS's Field Development Initiative activities.  MYS has already funded the turf field now under construction at Linway Park Terrace which should be ready for play by next spring.  With the cash flow from the FY'11 budget and cash on hand, MYS should be able to fund the next field targeted for a turf upgrade, Spring Hill Rec Center field # 7.  

Please direct any questions concerning the club's business operations to the MYS Treasurer at treasurer@mcleansoccer.org.  

 

Are you an MYS Volunteer and itching for an opportunity to see the game from the other side of your whistle and clipboard?

 

Join other MYS volunteers for weekly 90 minute games where you can see for yourself how well you practice what you teach and maybe pickup a thing or two. Send a message to mys.adulttraining@mcleansoccer.org.  For information on how to sign up. Registration is $25 for two seasons. Games are played (very) early on Saturdays, permit permitting.