I think it is. We really should not be heavy handed in such cases as groups like this is likely where we can look for future voting members, organizers and CFC officials. They are our allies (they want us to succeed so that their kids can succeed) and also the canary in the coal mine which tell us about problems we might be having early on. As I mentioned, every youth coordinator in recent memory was also a chess parent who crossed over to help the CFC improve its youth programs. I am here as CFC president because I was concerned about the youth portfolio as a chess instructor and coach of mostly youth players. It was the impetus of stepping forward at the Canadian Closed in 2011 to volunteer to be Masters representative when no one else was interested.
The main limitation on the CFC is in the number of volunteers willing and able to help.