Organization Overview

The Tallahassee Comets, Inc. (Comets) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation since April 10, 2000. The Comets organization are active members of the YBOA and Amateur Athletic Union, however after 21 years, we no longer have competitive basketball teams.  The Board of Directors are subject to the by-laws of the corporation and have full control and management of the affairs of the Comets; have the power and authority to adopt or amend by-laws, policy, guidelines, or procedures of the Comets; and handle all operations of the corporation.  The Comets organization is registered (License #CH13789) with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, pursuant to chapter 496, Florida Statutes.  The Comets organization concentrates on three strategic areas, which are:

Event Management:  Utilize business management and organizational skills to envision, plan and manage events.
1. Practice constant communications, customer service, and time management.
2. Support events with administrative, and financial management skills.
3. Deploy teamwork and creative thinking.
4. Maintain creativity and innovative approaches to events.

Financial Coaching:  Provide opportunities to lower financial stress and to successfully journey to financial independence.
1. Provide guidance on fundamental financial issues or habits to change behaviors with money.
2. Provide guidance to organize and simplify financial situation and focus on goals.
3. Conduct financial education workshops and maintain partner relationships.
4. Provide financial wellness and youth financial literacy programs.

Community Outreach:  Create give back opportunities by deploying various community-wide efforts and support services.
1. Provide scholarships to students as per academic and financial requirements.
2. Provide food, clothing, technology, and support to families in need.
3. Provide tuition assistance (arts, educational and sports).
4. Support back to school, gifting, and charitable efforts.

FDLE Volunteer & Employee Criminal History System Program: Comets is approved qualified entity of the FDLE program who’s goal is to protect children, the elderly, and the disabled.  This program provides state and national criminal history record checks, in conjunction with the Federal Bureau of Investigation on employees and volunteers through submission of electronic fingerprints pursuant to the National Child Protection Act of 1993, as amended and section 943.0542, Florida Statutes (1999).