Team Webster Skating Assn Inc.

“Board members are elected annually by a simple majority vote of the club membership in attendance at the annual meeting where there must be a quorum of at least 10% of the clubs membership”

“The books are kept by the treasurers of the two main program services. These books are reconciled between the programs, then sent to the outside accounting office. The 990 is then compiled from the supplied accounting records. A draft of the 990 is returned to the board for their review and approval prior to submission of the return.”

“Each year directors must sign a compliance form.”

“All governing documents are available upon written request to the board as well as available on the organizations website.”

“The mission of the organization is to provide amateur skaters the opportunity to achieve excellence in skating and competition, to participate in a team spirit of mutual respect and goodwill, and to enjoy the time it takes attaining their skating goals. This mission is accomplished through the administration of two programs, st louis synergy synchronized skating and metro edge figure skating club. St louis synergy synchronized skating is a premier synchronized skating program in the st. Louis area. Sychnronized skating is a sport that requires a team of 12 to 16 skaters to perform complex patterns and skills. More than 100 skaters from age 5 to 18 participate on several teams. The synergy program focuses on developing strong young women by emphasizing sportsmanship, scholarship, service, and skill development. By participating on teams, our skaters learn valuable lessons about teamwork, goal setting and perserverance. Metro edge figure skating club was founded in 1996 at the webster groves ice arena. Today, the memberhsip comes from throughout the bi-state area. The club provides opportunities for skaters to develop their on-ice skills as well as leadership and life skills that serve them in all aspects of their future. The club provides scholarship opportunities for their skaters to ease the financial burden of participating in a very expensive sport. In addition, the club provides resources for the coaching staff to pursue professional development opportunities. Metro edge figure skating also hosts three large scale events designed to benefit the members and the community at large.”

“St louis synergy was comprised of approximately 100 skaters during the past season. Synergy teams have appeared in several usfsa national championships earning two pewter and one bronze medal and one silver medal. Synergy teams have had recent success at the sectional level, medalling in numerous midwestern sychronized skating championships. Synergy junior team has been selected in the past by the usfsa to represent the united states in international competition, including competing in the mozart cupin austria. They are the first missouri team to bechosen for such an honor. Synergy skaters represent the leadership of tomorrow. Beyond their skating commitment of up to 15 hrs per week, synergy skaters have active roles in their schools and the community. Recent synergy membership includes several class presidents, club officers, numerous national honor society members, and active musicians.”

“Metro edge figure skating club is the indiviual skating division of the organization. The club hosts three large scale events annually. These productions include the nutcracker on ice, with a cast of more than 100 skaters from the st louis area and guest skaters. The show has played to sold out audiences with many patrons returning year after year. In 2010 this event was named outstanding community event by the webster groves shrewsbury chamber of commerce. Our "meet me in st. Louis" competition attracts skaters from bloomington, il to kansas city mo and beyond. It is both a competitive and recreational competition allowing skaters to compete with the best local competition and participate in events designed to stretch their creative and artisitc skills. It is a vital component of our goal to be a club that provides numerous opportunities for our skaters to excel. The summer show provides an opportunity for the skaters to perform in front of an audience for the joy of entertaining. Skaters of all ages perform individually and in small and large groups.”

“Other competition expense 28,187 0 0 food during travel 18,886 0 0 usfs national expense 17,045 0 0 competition fees 17,004 0 0 club ice 14,019 0 0 nationals 11,699 0 0 coaching fees 11,698 0 0 party room rental 9,375 0 0 learn to skate coupons 8,473 0 0 coah/skater support 5,419 0 0 bad debts 2,590 2,591 0 storage 2,100 2,100 0 member events 3,486 0 0 stars 3,305 0 0 leggings 3,008 0 0 tights 2,262 0 0 uncategorized 2,229 0 0 trading pins 1,642 0 0 critique weekend 1,388 0 0 hair and make-up 1,044 0 0 miscellaneous 1,039 0 0 governing council 488 488 0 synchro party 252 0 0 photo/video 150 0 0 audition expenses 89 0 0 total 166,877 5,179 0”