THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS AS SET FORTH IN ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. IT IS THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION TO FOSTER THE PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF MID-MICHIGANS (THE GREATER LANSING OR CAPITAL AREA) YOUTH THROUGH THE PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SOCCER AND TO PROTECT THE RULES OF THE GAME. THE CORPORATION SHALL PROVIDE THE GOVERNING STRUCTURE TO ADMINISTER YOUTH SOCCER IN THE MID-MICHIGAN AREA AND SHALL PROVIDE A VEHICLE TO COMMUNICATE INFORMATION TO PLAYERS, PARENTS, COACHES, REFEREES AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES.