Website Developement

1.      Set up a financial system to accept donations, conduct fundraisers and tournament signups, collect membership donations or dues (if implemented), and provide access to financial, insurance, and tax records.

2.      Set up membership signup forms and contacts lists for selective receipt of club newsletters, club meeting notices and agendas, and notification of Parks and Recreation meetings that are of interest to the pickleball community. Import existing membership information into Website contacts list,

3.      Set up footers with links to Ashland Parks and Recreation Department (APRD) and Parks Commission meetings schedules, agendas, and meeting packets.

4.      Setup links to APRD Community Playguide, YMCA indoor pickleball schedule, SOPA, Pickleball Rules, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI at SOU) pickleball courses.  

5.      Setup an interactive blog for members to communicate issues of the day like court access or conditions. Provide a way for members to add their contact interest and skill level so that others can connect and setup a game.

Next steps

1.      Confirm Vote
2.      Elect Board of Directors
3.      Confirm costs for
a.      CPA and attorney (if needed) review
b.     Tax service to record all receipts and expenditures, provide monthly reports,
and prepare annual tax reports
c.      Board and officers insurance
4.      BOD meet, evaluate costs, and confirm going ahead with 501 (c) (3)  
5.      See Guidance Documents for next steps forming 501 (c) (3)