There are a number of standing committees serving the interests of Norcross Soccer Academy and its membership. Each committee, described below, is chaired by a member of the NSA Board of Directors.

For all standing committees, except the Management Committee, there are a number of opportunities to serve the community by volunteering.

For more information or to volunteer for a standing committees, contact the Committee Chairperson.

To address a question or concern regarding an operational issue, contact the Management Committee.

Communications & Public Relations Standing Committee

The responsibility of this Committee under the leadership of its Chairperson shall be to insure that the Norcross Soccer Association takes advantage of every available and feasible avenue for promoting the association, its accomplishments, its events, its services to the membership, the soccer community both locally and nationally, and the community at large.   In a general sense, this Committee Chairperson, with the assistance of any committee members they may appoint from the membership, shall attempt to “show off” and “spotlight” the association, its players, coaches, trainers and its programs so as to bring positive attention to the association through communications with various available media. This committee shall work with the President and paid staff to properly utilize the official NSA web site. The Committee Chairperson shall present a written report at all formal board meetings and shall otherwise communicate with the President and/or Chairman of the Executive Board whenever necessary, if in the opinion of the Committee Chairperson the information needs action before the next scheduled board meeting. The Chairman & President shall serve as ex-officio members of this and all other Board committee’s.

Contracts Standing Committee

The responsibility of this Committee and its Chairperson shall be to review and catalog all contracts of any kind between the association and any entity or individual. In the event of current contracts that will terminate in the current calendar year, this committee shall review such contracts and make a formal written recommendation to the Executive Board for action on such contracts at least 30 days prior to the end date of such contract. In the event of totally new contracts, the committee will initially review the contract and discuss their recommendation on said contract with the Executive Board at least 15 days prior to the anticipated start date of the contract. The Committee Chairperson shall present a written report at all formal board meetings and shall otherwise communicate with the President and/or Chairman of the Executive Board whenever necessary, if in the opinion of the Committee Chairperson, the information needs action before the next scheduled board meeting.   In a general sense, this Committee Chairperson, with the assistance of any other Executive Board Member (s) they may solicit, will keep the Executive Board abreast of all contracts requiring action by the Executive Board. By virtue of their position, the President and Secretary/Treasurer will automatically be members on this Committee. Because of the highly confidential nature of the work of this Committee, other than the Secretary/Treasurer, only current Executive Board Members can serve or assist with this committee. The Chairman shall be an ex-officio member of this and all other Board committee’s.

Management Committee

The Management Committee shall be composed of the following Elected Officers and Paid Staff: President (elected officer) Secretary/Treasurer (elected officer) Executive Director of Coaching (paid staff) Recreation Program Director (paid staff) Boys Technical Director (paid staff) Girls Technical Director (paid staff)

Fundraising Standing Committee

The responsibility of this Committee and its Chairperson shall be to search for additional fundraising events for the direct monetary benefit of the association. All such events must be presented to the Executive Board for approval prior to their implementation. This Committee Chairperson shall present a written Committee report at all formal board meetings and shall otherwise communicate any pertinent information to the President and/or Chairman of the Executive Board whenever necessary, if in the opinion of the Committee Chairperson the information needs action before the next scheduled board meeting.   In a general sense, this Committee Chairperson, with the assistance of any committee members they may appoint from the membership, shall present fundraising ideas that may be avenues for additional income to the association that can be used for the benefit of the association. Once a fundraising event is approved, the Committee and its Chairperson shall solicit and assist volunteers and staff in the implementation of the event.  The Chairman & President shall serve as  ex-officio members of this and all other Board committee’s.

Member Services Standing Committee

The responsibility of this Committee and its Chairperson shall be to bring questions, concerns, suggestions and feedback of any kind, from any and all members to the attention of the Executive Board, whether any action is required by the board or not. The Committee Chairperson shall present a written Committee report at all formal board meetings and shall otherwise communicate any pertinent information to the President and/or Chairman of the Executive Board whenever necessary, if in the opinion of the Committee Chairperson the information needs action before the next scheduled board meeting.   In a general sense, this Committee Chairperson, with the assistance of any committee members they may appoint from the membership, shall assist the NSA staff during times of need for volunteer assistance with member events, shall answer questions from members and/or shall place members in contact with the correct person (s) within the association to service the member’s issue. This Committee shall be an “open line” for members to ask for and receive information, to suggest ideas and to give feedback to the elected officers and appointed position holders responsible for running the affairs of the association with the best interest of all members in mind. Due to the nature of this committee’s responsibility, the Chairperson of this committee shall be required to communicate any day-to-day operational issues affecting members, and to communicate member issues to the Management Committee. The Chairman & President shall be  ex-officio members of this and all other Board committee’s.

Work-For-Play Scholarship Standing Committee

The responsibility of this Committee and its Chairperson shall be to review, award or reject applications made for players requesting to play under the program and to make certain the association receives work in return for the scholarship amount, as outlined in the current “Work-For-Play Scholarship Program” adopted by the Executive Board. The Committee Chairperson shall present written Committee Report at all formal board meetings and shall otherwise communicate any pertinent information to the President and/or Chairman of the Executive Board whenever necessary, if in the opinion of the Committee Chairperson the information needs action before the next scheduled board meeting.   In a general sense, and in a confidential manner, this Committee Chairperson, with the assistance of any committee members they may appoint from members of either the Management Committee or Executive Board, shall administer the program as approved and outlined by the Executive Board and shall maintain records and copy the appropriate NSA staff or volunteers with all documentation. By virtue of their positions, the President and the Secretary/Treasurer shall serve on this committee. The Chairman & President shall serve as ex-officio members of this and all other Board committee’s.