MEMBER RESTRUCTURE - Information Release

In 2015, the Saskatchewan Soccer Association (SSA) engaged sport consultant Paul Varian from Capitis Consulting to lead consultation with the Association's Member Organizations to investigate the creation of a more effective SSA membership structure. Through many meetings and phone calls over the fall of 2015, culminating in a full day member workshop in November 2015, Member Organizations offered invaluable feedback on where challenges exist in the current system, and how the system can be improved for all.
 
After this period of consultation, Capitis Consulting issued recommendations to the SSA Board of Directors, who have recommitted the Association to improving the membership structure in its new strategic plan 2017-20:
 
Strategic Priority 23 - Implement a simplified, effective membership structure for Saskatchewan soccer. A new membership structure that creates clarity, equity, and simplicity in the SSA membership system has been introduced.
 
The Association is now ready to move to the next phase of this restructure process and is pleased to report that Capitis Consulting has been contracted to assist with this effort through March 2017.   Later this month (July), Capitis Consulting will be issuing a formal membership structure proposal to the SSA membership on behalf of the SSA Board of Directors for further consultation and discussion. Paul Varian will offer opportunities for all organizational members to engage in consultation regarding the proposal from August to October 2016.  
 
Paul will be in Saskatchewan conducting member meetings in early August, early September, and again in October ahead of the member Bylaw submission meeting which will take place on October 23rd, 2016. Specific details on meetings and web-based meetings that will be available during this time will be released in the near future. Members will also have the opportunity to issue feedback to Paul remotely via telephone or email, at your discretion.
 
Following this consultation through October 2016, it is the intent of the SSA Board of Directors to bring a finalized membership structure for approval at the Association's 2017 Annual General Meeting in March.  While we understand the challenges of a very busy soccer season, the Board cannot do this significant work without your support and participation. We thank you in advance for your continued cooperation and support of this process, through which we can collectively build a better soccer system that benefits everyone in Saskatchewan.
 
If you have any early questions at this time, please feel free to contact Doug Pederson, Executive Director, SSA or Paul Varian, Principal, Capitis Consulting.

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