April 9 - Member Update

Everyone’s Game, SSA’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, is a strategy where diversity, inclusion, and equity are ingrained as fundamental values within our organization.

 

We are pleased to announce Everyone’s Game Community, a group of SSA Member Organization representatives, that will play a role in:

 

growing membership, volunteers, and public support,

providing opportunities to listen, learn, engage with one another,

increasing sponsorship opportunities, and

building organizational strength through diverse skill sets and experiences.  

 

We are calling on our members to make the commitment to support Everyone’s Game.

 

Please complete the form below to be a part of the Everyone's Game Community. The group will consist of any interested member organization representatives who are ready to take action, join the movement and make a difference in their organizations. It will be a safe place to learn from one another, grow together and celebrate successes. It will consist of quarterly meetings to allow for open discussions, free workshops, and resource sharing.

 

The first two meetings are set for June and September.

 

June TBA - Diverse Gender Strategies

September TBA - Understanding Reconciliation and Land Acknowledgments

 

Reminder, MAP Grant Applications are now open and the deadline to apply is May 1^st. 

To support your success with the MAP Grant program, on the MAP Grant webpage of the SSA website you will find Section 11 - Grants, Article 1 - Membership Assistance Program, as well as a Membership Assistance Program Easy Guide which outlines key information about MAP, as well as provides suggestions for projects under each of the funding categories.

 

We also encourage you to join us for the next MAP Grant Application webinar on Tuesday, April 13th at noon - 1:00 PM - Click here to register. On this webinar you will learn best practices in applying and how you can get the most out of your MAP Grant funding. 

Now is the time to create some energy around the 50-50 Rafflebox Project! Rafflebox has received provincial gaming approval and SSA is in the process of getting our license approved.

 

The more Members we have participating the higher the jackpots and the more enthusiasm we will generate. Let’s get excited about raising funds to support your organizations soccer goals. Let’s aim high - groups like Nova Scotia Firefighters have jackpots over $200,000 weekly. For SSA Members 35% of sales will go to support soccer every week.

 

There is no risk. SSA and Rafflebox will manage the 50-50, and all you have to do is encourage sales which can go directly back to your organization. Currently we have 11 of 52 Member Organizations who have enrolled in the Rafflebox project. Our goal is to have every Member Organization join in as this is a no risk opportunity for each organization to raise funds and aide in the return to soccer. 

 

Please fill out and return the agreement form located here to ea@sasksoccer.com for your organization to be added to the Rafflebox dropdown and ensure your organization is included in receiving funds.

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