Since the Association was formed, we were finally able to create a budget for the future and capture data from the previous two years of our existence.
We all want to see this Association grow and succeed. We have voted in years past to define our Association through an increase in dues and to discuss various ideas for revenue growth.
Without the donations we have received in the past, mostly from officers and involved individuals, we are unable to fund our proposed budgets.
Therefore, if we do not increase the levels of contribution through dues or other methods – such as per game fees – we will be unable to support any initiatives.
DescriptionRevenues
Membership Dues / Estimated upon yearly average of 300-325 members at $50.00
Training Fees / LEVEL 1 applicants pay $50.00 Training fee and $50.00 Association dues. They also have background check, US Lacrosse and Rules Books to purchase. Uniforms are the responsibility of the trainee.
Official Per Game Fee / PROPOSED $1.00 per official/per game –to increase revenues to pay for growing Association
Donations / This should be an initiative we begin today with all in attendance donating a dollar or conducting a 50/50 raffle
PROPOSED TOTAL REVENUE / $37,500.00
Expenditures
D&O Insurance / Directors and Officers Liability Insurance Premium – renews every 3 years
Administrative Fees / Drawn on throughout the year for Annual Meeting location, Printing, USPS, etc. – Board members over the years have donated these cost
Annual Audit (PLACE HOLDER) / Depending on how we grow and diversify, it has been suggested we conduct an annual audit. I, for one, would welcome it. It would alleviate the conjecture in regard to game fees and assigner fees.
Legal / Becker, Kelly and Berry - Retainer for legal counsel – mandatory expense. Also includes Virginia State Corporation fees.
Stipends were voted on for officers and commissioners in 2012. These stipends are normally donated back BUT
We all know and understand that times are changing. We need to grow the next generation of board members and leaders.
Not all of our members can afford to give their time freely or to absorb the costs associated with being a volunteer.
COO Stipend / 1,000.00
President Stipend / 1,000.00
VP - MD Stipend / 1,000.00
VP - VA Stipend / 1,000.00
Secretary Stipend / 1,000.00
Treasurer Stipend / 1,000.00
HS Commissioner - VA / 2,000.00
Youth Commissioner - VA / 2,000.00
Due to our expansion, it has been necessary to add High School and Youth Commissioners to Maryland. This may be increasing in the coming years to encompass other areas.
HS Commissioner - MD / 1,000.00
Youth Commissioner - MD / 1,000.00
Instructor Fees / Last year, the budget was set by the Training Committee and was underestimated. This year, we looked at the Quantity of Trainers for Level 1 – up to four (4) for Level 1 and more needed – and recertification for Level 2 & 3. Rob Broxton is Director of Training and will respond to any questions. We looked at the total number of classroom hours and after discussion, agreed upon a fair hourly rate of $25.00 per hour x 255 classroom hours
Training site rentals / We are fortunate when we have an ex athletic director or principal who can get us classroom space for free.
Training Expenses / Our trainers have to be US Lacrosse certified. US Lacrosse has created the LEVEL 1 training guide that must be downloaded from the website and cannot be reproduced without a fee. The fee is unknown at this time for bulk purchases. We have set aside this amount for our trainees.
Observer Fees / Loudoun County, Fairfax County and private schools require 3 man crews for all varsity games. The other counties will have to follow. We need to increase the number of observers we are using to get more officials into the High School game.
Website Subscription / No brainer. Cost absorbed in the past by President
Google Subscription / Google houses our database and helps with CC payments. Andy Wood is IT Manager for WALOA. Please contact Andy with questions.
Other IT expenses (Survey Monkey) / Minimal fee for Surveys or updates as they become necessary.
NFHS Rule Books / US Lacrosse does not issue before Level 1 classes begin or before students register with USL. Students register during the training since they do not have to be registered until ready to be assigned.
NFHS books are no longer free or given by VHSL so if you do not join USL you do not get a book nor will you be assigned.
Arbiter Subscription / Based upon numbers. $3,000 for membership over 250 and less than 500
Laredo Scholarships / We all agree we need to support our members who strive to be better. This would be minor contribution to official and be voted upon by committee.
Donations (Sympathy) / Homer Schwartz golf tournament, Bereavement, etc,
Annual Banquet / The more we get together as a group the more the team grows and the rumors stop
Client Relations/Business Development / Plaques, awards, holiday cards, etc. to customers
Reserves / WALOA needs to be able to assist new officials with uniforms or to assist the Association or an individual. We can put this into a special fund aside from our annual tax return.
Tax Preparation (PLACE HOLDER) / Based upon the potential growth of the Association, this may become necessary
PROPOSED EXPENDITURES / $35,375.00
PROPOSED BUDGET +/-
In the black ------ / + $2,125.00
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