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Frequently
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What is PCA’s Mission?
The Mission of Professional Cheerleaders Alumni
is to be positive role models who are committed
to having an impact on communities by providing
service, opportunities, and support to activities
that benefit women and children for charitable purposes.
Is PCA affiliated with a larger organization
or corporation?
No. PCA is a non-profit incorporated business registered
through the State of Florida by former Jacksonville
Jaguars Cheerleaders Donna Windsor and Kristin Doakes
in 2007. PCA’s goals are to form chapters
with other Professional and Semi Professional Cheer/Dance
Alumni organizations. PCA is also not legally bound
to any Professional or Semi Professional team, but
may work alongside them.
What other Charities do you work with/support?
The organization’s goals are to build strong
and lasting relationships with communities that
share our mission to help women and children in
need.
How can I get involved?
If you were a member of a Professional or Semi-Professional
Cheer/Dance Alumni team and are interested in joining
PCA or forming your own Chapter in your community,
please contact one of our PCA Board members for
further details.
What is an Honorary Member?
An Honorary Member is an individual who has volunteered
their time on a Professional or Semi-Professional
Cheer/Dance team. For example, they may have been
cheerleaders/dancers who served on a Promotional
level or Volunteered as a Staff member for a full
year. Some Honorary Members were invited to join
our organization, because of their dedication in
services, such as Field Staff, Guest Vendors or
Choreographers. An Honorary Member must have the
approval of the PCA Board.
Can I request members of Professional Cheerleaders
Alumni to perform at my event?
Yes. Members of the PCA are available to perform
at events for a fee. The fees are determined by
the level of request (how many alumni, length of
performance, etc). Please contact one of our PCA
Board members for further details.
Can Honorary Members serve as Board Members?
Yes. All positions are voluntary; each member donates
their time freely. These are not paid positions
and serving on the board requires a great deal of
time and dedication. Some members have strong backgrounds
in the legal, accounting, graphic/web design etc.
Any member who has strong resources is necessary
to the success of the PCA organization.
How are the membership dues and other money
spent?
All dues and donations paid will fund PCA’s
Community Grant Programs. Additional funds raised
will go towards the capital operating expenses (website,
legal/filing fees, uniforms for members, etc.).
There are no paid employees. The Board of Directors
determines how the money is spent. The PCA Statement
of Account is public knowledge and may be reviewed
or audited at any time. At the end of each accounting
year (calendar year), the balance of the PCA’s
bank account, minus operating expenses for the following
year will be donated to the charity organization
chosen by votes of it’s members.
I don’t have time to volunteer, how
can I contribute to PCA?
If you can not contribute your time, you may still
contribute a monetary donation, which is 100% tax
deductible. PCA also will contract with local businesses
for sponsorships, discounts for our dues-paying
members, and other charitable donations.
How can I become a Board member and
what is the voting process?
In its first year (2007), PCA Board members were
appointed by the President and Vice-President based
on their dedication, commitment, and amount of time
they volunteered as an alumni. There are sub-committees
that members may volunteer for, such as the Grant
Committee, Social Committee, and Charity Committee
etc. New Board members may be nominated and elected
according to the PCA bylaws.
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