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[ President ] [ Vice President ] [ Treasurer ] [ Secretary ] [ Director of Registration ] [ Director of Equipment ] [ Director at Large ] [ Field Convener ] [ Volunteer Coordinator ] [ Equipment Team ] [ Coaches Convener ] [ Competitive Convener ] [ House League Youth Convener ] [ Youth House Convenors ] [ Men's House Convener ] [ Women's House Convener ] [ Sponsorships ] [ Head Referee ] [ Referee Scheduler ] [ Webmaster ] [ Tournament Convener ] [ Public Relations ] [ Township Liaison ] [ Kemptville College Liaison ] [ South Side Representative ] [ Picture Day Co-ordinator ] [ Discipline ] [ Coach ] [ General Assistance ] [ Registration Assistance ] [ Bingo Staff ] [ Referee ]

As you are no doubt aware this club is run by its many dedicated volunteers (including the Executive), without whom the Club would not be able to function. If you can help even a little it will help to keep the club effective and vibrant. Volunteering doesn't always require a long term commitment, Sometimes we need extra volunteers for a specific short term function such as, helping out at a tournament, erecting tents, calling a list of coaches etc.

President

(1) Current : Darryl Lapenskie

  • official representative and speaker on behalf of the club
  • member of all standing commitees
  • preside as chairperson at all meetings of the Executive
  • assign duties to members of the Executive and other officers
  • sign cheques, other instruments requiring the President's signature
  • present a printed annual report on activities of the Club at the AGM
  • deciding vote if necessary
  • oversee executive
  • perform all other duties incidental to the office of President
  • have such powers and duties as may be assigned by the executive

Vice President

(1) Current :
Dave Avery

  • be vested with all the powers and duties of President as may be assigned by the executive in the absence, inability or refusal of the President to act
  • alternate signing authority for cheques issued
  • have such other powers and duties as may be assigned by the executive

Treasurer

(1) Current :
Lou Judge

  • be custodian of the funds and securities of the club
  • be responsible for all funds of the club
  • keep necessary books of account up to date
  • present a report on financial position of the club at all meetings of the Executive
  • prepare a comprehensive annual report for distribution at the AGM
  • arrange for annual review or audit of Club's books
  • annually, with Executive, prepare a budget
  • signing officer
  • perform all other duties incidental to the office of treasurer, or as the Executive may from time to time require

Secretary

(1) Current :
Antonella Audet

  • attend all meetings of the executive and AGM and act as clerk thereof
  • record all votes and minutes of all proceedings in books to be kept for that purpose
  • issue notices for meetings of the Executive and General Meetings when directed to do so
  • record and circulate to the Executive the minutes of each meeting
  • make minutes available to members on request, once they have been approved by the Executive
  • be custodian of all books of record of the Club and shall pass these on to a successor upon retiring from office
  • keep a record of names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses and other pertinent information of all members of the Club
  • perform all duties incidental to office of secretary or as the Executive may from time to time require

Director of Registration

(1) Current :
Sara Hunt

  • with executive updates registration form prior to registration
  • oversees registration
  • books dates and locations for registration
  • processes completed registration form into computer
  • provides player lists to Houseleague and Competitive Convenors
  • provides list of potential coaches to Coaches Convenor
  • works with treasurer for processing cheques
  • presents Executive with registration numbers and team division requirements in the spring at each meeting after registration

Director of Equipment

Current :
Philip Cassidy,
  • keep up to date inventory of uniforms and equipment
  • fill and distribute team bags through Conveners
  • arrange return of bags through Convener
  • putting up and taking down of mesh at fields
  • communicating with Purchaser and Executive for replacement equipment and uniforms as needed
  • responsible for obtaining quotes and options for uniforms and equipment based on Executive requests
  • communicating findings to Executive for decisions
  • ordering and arranging for delivery of equipment
  • communicating with Treasurer for payment of invoices

Director at Large

(5) Current :
Kelli Cumming, Darlene Sears, Rhonda Onasanya, Tina Buss Lori Ann Seguin
  • perform duties required by the Executive throughout their term
  • Field Convener

    (split) Current : Vacant (Schedule), (Maintenance)

    Spring

    • ensure fields are safe and ready for use be season start
    • ensure maps are provided for all fields that will be hosted out of town games
    • work with Township Liaison/Township on cutting/lining of field schedule
    • arrange practice schedules so that all teams have equal field time

    Summer

    • check fields periodically to ensure they are safe and notify correct office if any repairs are required
    • schedule changes must go through Field Convener to allow for best use of fields
    • notify Equipment Manager of any net or mesh problems

    Fall

    • notify appropriate offices when fields are no longer needed
    • notify executive off any fields requiring minor or major repairs for next season
    • provide list of field usage to treasurer for billing purposes

    Volunteer Coordinator

    Current : Vacant

    House League Coaches Convener

    (1) Current : Vacant

    • responsible for the recruitment and training of coaches
    • organize coach certification clinics
    • work with registrar, houseleague and competitive conveners to ensure all teams have adequate coaching
    • set up screening and security checks for coaches

    Competitive Convener

    (1) (Kougars) Current : Vacant

    • maintain smooth and efficient operation of our competitive teams
    • communication with team coaches/managers is essential
    • work with Coach Convener to recruit and train suitable coaches
    • meet with coaches prior to season start to make them aware of constitution and by-laws of both our club and the club we are playing within (ie OCSL,ERSL)
    • obtain interested players lists from registrar and pass information on to coaches in mid March
    • arrange for tryout times for teams and make teams aware of cut off deadlines and rules regarding player cuts
    • work with field convener to allocate fields and practice times
    • promptly report any problems relating to competitive teams to executive
    • notify teams of upcoming tournaments and assist them where necessary

    House League Youth Convener

    (1) Current : Vacant

    • attend all KDSC Executive meetings
    • collect league registration list from registrar and with the help of executive determine how many teams will be needed for each age level (based on minimum and maximum guidelines)
    • communicate number of teams to equipment managers and coaches convener
    • communicate the following information to individual age group conveners: field locations, nights of play, practice field info, name lists, coach lists and equipment info, clinic and training info
    • bring complaints and issues to the executive immediately so they can be dealt with

    U5, U7, U9, U11, U13-U18 Conveners

    (1 each) Current : All convenor positions have been filled for the 2008 summer season. See our
    Teams and Leagues page for contact information.

    • receive information from Houseleague Convener and use it to make team lists, schedules and info sheet for teams in your division (hand out to coaches - a meeting for all coaches in your age group is recommended)
    • deliver team lists to the Registrar , Coaches and President
    • deliver team schedules to Field Co-ordinator and Referee Scheduler
    • organize Funday activities for your age group/communicate plans to executive
    • recommended attendance at most executive meetings
    • report any problems or concern to Houseleague Convener or directly to executive
    • arrange for equipment pickup and return with Equipment Manager and Head Coach

    Men's House Convener

    (1) Current : Vacant

    • receive player lists from Registrar and make team lists
    • distribute team list and schedule to teams as they become available
    • deliver team lists once complete to the Registrar and Club President
    • deliver schedules to Referee Scheduler and Field Convener
    • organize end of year activities
    • work with Field Convener to make use of practice fields

    Women's House Convener

    (1) Current : Vacant

    • receive player lists from Registrar and make team lists
    • distribute team list and schedule to teams as they become available
    • deliver team lists once complete to the Registrar and Club President
    • deliver schedules to Referee Scheduler and Field Convener
    • organize end of year activities
    • work with Field Convener to make use of practice fields

    Sponsorships

    (1) Current : Vacant
    • solicit sponsors from within our community for all KDSC teams
    • collect all sponsorship fees and pass to treasurer
    • work with equipment manager to ensure that shirts are screened properly with sponsor information
    • deliver team photos in frames to all sponsors when available
    • extend thank you (written) on behalf of KDSC at the end of the season

    Head Referee

    (1) Current :
    Chris Hansen

    • in charge of all club referees
    • recruit and train new referees
    • work with Referee Scheduler
    • provide detailed discipline report if required at any point during the season
    • liaise with current leagues that our teams are involved with whenever disciplinary action problems arise

    Referee Scheduler

    (1) Current :
    Lou Judge

    • receives all team schedules and assigns referees and lines people where necessary
    • work with the Head Referee to ensure no game goes "unreffed"
    • work with treasurer to ensure referee's get paid for games they work

    Webmaster

    (1) Current :
    Lou Judge

    • maintain and update the Club website in order to keep all members informed

    Tournament Convener

    (2) Current :
    Dave Avery (Girls),

    Vacant (Boys)

    • research tournaments that any of our teams might be eligible/interested in attending
    • make conveners/coaches aware
    • if requested help out with Fundays for houseleague teams

    Public Relations

    (1) Current : Vacant
    • responsible for the publicity of the Club
    • contact local meeting for scores and notes of interest throughout the season
    • deal with any publicity issues as may be deemed important by the current executive
    • be the keeper of the "camera" and keep track of borrowers
    • attempt to have each team's picture in the local paper at least once during the season

    Township Liaison/ Kemptville College Liaison

    (1or2) Current : Vacant

    • official liaison with the Township of North Grenville and Kemptville College regarding fields and any other issues which may arise
    • keep Executive informed

    South Side Representative

    (2) Current : Vacant , Current : Vacant

    • official liaison with the South Side Soccer League
    • attend meetings of the SSSL
    • provide Executive with details of these meetings

    South Side Convenor

    Current : Vacant

    Picture Day Co-ordinator

    (1) Current : Vacant

    • organize photography company to come and take photos
    • let convener know times and dates
    • distribute pictures to conveners to give out to coaches
    • give sponsor pictures to the Sponsorship person to distribute

    Discipline

    (1) Current :
    Rob Fnukal

    All levels of Coaches

    We need qualified or unqualified but willing coaches. We encourage all our coaches to improve their certifiation level. Here is a Schedule of Coaching Clinics being organized by our parent soccer association. If you take a course and coach a KDSC team this year we will reimburse the cost at the end of the season.

    As a reminder Coaches can check their status/qualifications and request corrections, new cards and address changes from the Coaching Association of Canada web site. You will require your certification number (CCxxxxxx) to check your status. There is contact information available that may be useful if your have forgotten your CC number. This web site is always avilable as a link from our Links Page .

    General Assistance

    We need people we can call on to perform a variety of  small jobs. This would include  help moving goals, nets, or help on tryout & evaluation night etc.

    Registration Assistance

    We are currently OK for registration day itself , but help afterwards with data entry would be gratefully received. 

    Referees

    We need teenagers and adults, of either sex, to act as referees. The games assigned, and compensation, will depend on qualifications and experience. Referees must be 12 by 1'st January in their first year.

    Thank you for you interest in helping out the Club, to volunteer you can

    • Click on any of the headings above.
    • Contact any of the executive listed on the contacts page. 
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