ECFC November 2009 Newsletter |
President's Corner |
Dear Emerald City Membership: I certainly
hope you enjoy this inaugural edition of our new newsletter and hope it will
bring you useful information on a timely basis in the months and years ahead.
I have a few updates, including a short update on the issue involving
ECFC/Seattle United.
Click
here to read the full update: |
Upcoming Parent Meetings |
Parent Meetings provide the opportunity for you to give input about club operations and your experience with Emerald City to members of the Coaching Administrative Staff and the Board. It is a valuable listening exercise for those who govern the club and an invaluable chance for you to make your voices heard. Your feedback is very important and we rely on it to make improvements to the club. Not all clubs offer this opportunity, so please take the time to attend your team Parent Meeting.
Parent Meetings will be held at the ECFC offices at the Sandpoint Educational Center. The meetings are generally 45 minutes in duration. For a complete schedule, click here: https://sites.google.com/a/emeraldcityfc.org/parent-meetings/2009-2010-parent-meeting-schedule |
Fundraising |
This year we are proud to have committed over $55,000 in full and partial financial aid awards, allowing many players and families who otherwise would be unable to do so to be part of the ECFC experience. Due to the soft economy, we anticipate another $10,000 will be needed to help families get through the tough times and remain a part of ECFC. The fundraisers have been designed so that EVERY family can participate at some level: from the simple purchase of a Brown Bear car wash ticket at a mere $7.00, to a more-involved commitment of monthly artisan coffee purchases, to an extraordinary opportunity to get a glimpse into the Chihuly Hot Shop. As we enter the season of giving and sharing, please share a little of what you have to give our players benefits that last a lifetime. Please visit our website http://emeraldcityfc.org for more information and to choose a fundraiser that’s right for you. |
College Program |
On Wednesday December 2nd from 7pm to 8pm at the Sandpoint Education Center, Emerald City will be hosting the second in a series of College Seminars. Paula Bishop, a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified College Planning Specialist, will be giving a presentation titled "Paying for College without Going Broke." This is a great opportunity to get your questions answered about funding your child's education. For more information please visit http://emeraldcityfc.org/college.html. |
December Training |
We are pleased to announce our second annual Optional Training Program. Beginning November 30th, all players can choose to participate in a "play days" environment and/or participate in specific core training twice a week until December 17th. Players may also opt to take this time off to rest or do other activities. An exception will be our high school age girls who will have a regular training program with their club coaches at this time. An activity schedule will be available soon. |
Show your Support for Emerald City - Get your ECFC Fan Wear! |
The holidays are fast approaching. Both TC Span and SoccerWest are providing supporter gear. A portion of the proceeds support our Financial Aid Program. Please visit our website for the specifics. http://emeraldcityfc.org/store.html. |
Save the Dates! |
December 21st - 14th Annual ECFC Holiday Jamboree for U-11 to U-15 Emerald City players at Magnuson Arena Sports. January 10th - Emerald City will be hosting a lecture on concussions for parents and players. Stay tuned for more information on both events. |
Team News |
F92 Green team player Brooke Gilbert is traveling to Argentina with the US U-17 national team! Congratulations and good luck! |
Did You Know? |
Did you know that your employer may have a community fundraising program and will match your volunteer hours with a monetary donation? Microsoft is one of the companies that does and will match your volunteer hours at $17.00 an hour! Emerald City is an eligible non-profit that can benefit from this program. Please check and see if your employer has a similar program or if you work for Microsoft, please track your volunteer hours and ask the company to match them! Thanks for your support! |
Emerald City FC existss to develop each of our players to his or her fullest potential, competing at the highest possible level while demonstrating exemplary teamwork, sportsmanship, and a passion for the game. |