2013 LA Galaxy Volunteer of the Year

This award recognizes those individuals who give an extraordinary amount of time and effort to promote soccer and to give our players and coaches the arena to participate.

Requirements for Candidate:

- Must be affiliated with an active Cal South club and be in good standing
- Must have an outstanding record of participation

- Should be an excellent role model for the community beyond soccer

- Should have favorable relations with other members of the soccer community

- Must have a minimum of 5 years of service to youth soccer

- Must have demonstrated a willingness to promote players and the game

- Must be a positive role model for all volunteers and is of sound moral and ethical character

Candidate Contact Information

* Name

* Club/League Affiliation

* Phone

* Email Address

Person Completing Form

* Name

* Position

* Phone

* Email Address

* 1) Involvement with soccer and community: How and when did the nominated volunteer get involved with soccer? What impact has his/her volunteering had on the local association? Has the volunteer demonstrated leadership within the community? How so? What other activities, aside from soccer, is the volunteer involved in?

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* 2) Promoting the game: What steps has the volunteer taken to further advance the game and all who participate? Does the volunteer participate in soccer outside his or her position as a volunteer (i.e. playing, coaching, or refereeing)? Has the volunteer created relationships within the community to promote the game? Give examples.

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* 3) Moral and Ethical Character: Does the volunteer share similar values to those of US Youth Soccer and its’ members? Has the volunteer received compensation for his/her efforts? How has the volunteer’s involvement with soccer shaped his/her existing character?

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Suggested Attachments:
- Letters from players/administrators/parents
- Short resume of volunteerism
- Personal statement of "soccer philosophy"
- Photos

Nominations are due in the Cal South Corporate Office no later than November 30, 2012.

Contact Brandy Buell with any questions or concerns at bbuell@calsouth.com or 714.778.2972 x 1556.

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