The Board of Directors (BOD) would like to announce this year’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at 6:30 PM, located at the Folsom Community Center – East Room. This year’s AGM will focus on BOD reports, approval of new Bylaws, and confirmation of new and returning Board members.

Attached you will find a complete revision of the Folsom Soccer Club’s Bylaws for the membership approval.

We are also seeking interest in new Board members, as several positions are going to be vacant due to the current members vacating the position, one having been a part of the organization for ten years. If any of the below listed positions are of interest to you, please respond no later than February 14, 2024 to bod@FolsomLakeSurf.org.

Pursuant to Article 1, Section 98 of the current Bylaws of The Folsom Lake Soccer Club (Club) we are announcing open positions for the Club’s Board of Directors (BOD) that will be filled during the AGM.

The BOD provides governance to the Club, which includes both Folsom Lake Surf’s recreational and competitive programs. The BOD is structured to address the needs of both programs and your participation as a board member will require attention accordingly. Please find a description of the open BOD positions and associated duties listed below. All BOD terms last for two years.

Positions OPEN for election this cycle:

  • Executive Committee
  • Vice President
  • Secretary
  • Treasurer

Director Positions

  • Field Manager
  • Equipment Manager
  • Media Manager
  • Volunteer Manager

Duties of Vice President

The Vice President, in the absence of the President, or in the event of the President’s inability or refusal to act, the Vice President shall perform all the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of, and be subject to all the restrictions on, the President. The Vice President shall have other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law, by the Articles of Incorporation, or by these Bylaws, or as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.

Duties of Secretary

The Secretary shall supervise the maintenance of Club’s Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and minutes and records of the proceedings of the Board and its committees, and the giving of notices as may be proper or necessary. The Secretary shall have such other powers and duties as the Board or these Bylaws may prescribe.

Duties of Treasurer

The Treasurer shall lead the Board’s oversight of Club’s budgeting and planning processes, financial performance, and financial condition. The Treasurer shall have such other powers and duties as the Board or as these Bylaws may prescribe.

Duties of Equipment Manager

  • Responsible for the distribution of the Recreation Program equipment
  • Authorized to appoint committee members to assist and facilitate equipment distribution and returns
  • Arrange for purchase, proper maintenance, distribution and collection of club equipment
  • Monitors all equipment purchased

Duties of Media Manager

  • Maintain, update, and monitor traffic and performance of the Surf website
  • Post regularly to social media accounts by working with Surf members and coaches for content.
  • Create, edit, and publish Surf newsletter by hosting weekly meetings with the Surf leadership team to define and drive monthly newsletter content.

Duties of Field Manager

  • Coordinate field painting for all grass fields for recreational and competitive programs.
  • Oversee field angle program for field painting
  • Direct the setup and take down of all grass goals
  • Oversee and maintain nets and goals as needed
  • Deliver paint and field supplies to soccer fields
  • Order expendable field items like clips, nets, and flags

Duties of Volunteer Manager

  • Coordinate volunteer site to fill needed volunteer requests for the club and send out emails through BYGA to fill open spots.
  • Track completed hours to submit reimbursement requests received by members.
  • Monitor volunteer email and answer any questions from members.

Once we receive an email of interest, we will send you a short questionnaire and contact you so we can answer any questions you might have about a position. As per standing bylaws, we need to post names of nominated candidates to our membership before the AGM for the members’ consideration. Voting will take place on or before Wednesday, March 6, 2024 during the AGM.