Lake Tapps Lacrosse Club Board of Directors Meeting
November 9, 2010 – Lucchesi home
Attendees:
In attendance: Chris Ward, Tony Pashigian, Beth Lancaster, Eric Wasserstrom, John McKenna, Dan Lancaster, Kathi Lucchesi, Louis Lucchesi, Shelley Berke, Christie Dahmen
Call to order at 7:18p.m.
Treasurer’s Report – Beth
Beth distributed copies of the current budget report. The club budget is looking good right now with a few costs pending (equipment, etc.). It was suggested that when changes are made to the budget that they be easily identified with notes or highlight changes.
Donations from Boeing’s matching program have been coming in.
Registration Update - Kathi
Registration has been going smoothly with very few problems. We are currently at 70 players registered. With anticipated numbers of returning players and new players coming in from skills clinics, there is a good chance we will have a few waiting lists. Another reminder will go out.
Director of Coaching Report – Chris B.
Kathi reported for Chris: The coaches meeting will be held on December 8th at 6:00 PM – just before the monthly board meeting. Coaches will be reminded that they are invited to stay for the board meeting.
Steve Meyer and Rick Moran were announced as the new coaches for the second 3/4 team. We are still in need of a coach for the 7/8 B boys team.
It was mentioned that Chris is trying to get the school district to award letters for varsity players.
Director of Player Development Report - Dan
After looking at where we are with registrations, Dan reported that he would be willing to go back to the schools to distribute flyers and recruit more players. We decided to wait until after early registration ends and see which teams need more players.
There was much discussion regarding how to split the 3/4 and 5/6 teams. A committee was formed to address the division of teams at those levels. That committee is: Dan Lancaster, Chris Ward, John McKenna, Tony Pashigian and Shelley Berke. The committee will meet prior to the December board meeting and present a recommendation.
Dan also mentioned that he would like to see better consistency throughout the club in regards to practices at all levels and tryouts (7/8 & high school).
High School and Youth Representatives – Eric & John M.
Eric and John worked together on a job description that would be consistent for both the high school and youth representative positions and presented a draft to the board. Much discussion followed with changes to the draft. A final draft will be presented to the board.
High School Girls update - Beth
There was a meeting with the core group of Lake Tapps high school girls’ players to come up with a mascot and colors for a new team. It was decided that the new high school girls’ team would keep the high school mascot of “Titans” for continuity at that level but have their own identity through team colors. Their colors shall be teal, black and white.
Beth explained that there are some issues to work through in connection with Auburn Mountainview High School and our desire to have ARHS players in the Lake Tapps’ catchment. Much discussion followed. Beth reported that we should have an answer from state by the end of the week.
Director of Purchasing Report - Christie
As Christie has just come on board, Beth reported that new job descriptions are ready for Equipment Director at the Club level and Team Equipment Manager. This should help give teams a better idea of what is being asked of them and make equipment handout and return easier. Equipment handout will be done the night of the parent meeting in a room adjacent to the meetings.
Uniform orders: High School uniforms are out for quotes and youth uniforms have been ordered.
Inventory: Beth, Kathi and Christie met to discuss inventory and prepare to hand over all equipment duties to Christie. It looks like we will not have to purchase nearly as much gear this year.
Helmet update: Eric talked to Cascade regarding the high school helmets and it was reported that the helmets are meant to have a little give and they should be fine.
Newsletter Update - Shelley
The November newsletter is ready to go. Shelley will add a few details and dates that were mentioned.
Stealth Night
The board agreed that we should have another LTLC night at a Stealth home game. We will pick a night and go for it.
Alternate Spirit Wear – Kathi
Kathi mentioned that we would like to look in to offering spirit wear that is of consistent design and at a reasonable cost to our members. Sports Connection has been great to work with in the past and Shelley offered to work with them to put together a set of items for purchase
Club wide Volunteer Positions (Concessions and Spirit Wear) – Kathi and Beth
We are looking for volunteers to coordinate both Concessions and Spirit Wear at the club level. These volunteers would be in charge of overseeing these activities and would use volunteers from each team to do the work. Lori Fishburn has offered to help coordinate concessions and Shelley Berke offered to start the process of getting club spirit wear together. A call for additional club level volunteers will go out in the newsletter.
Other Business
John M. reported that BYLW is seeking information regarding the play structure of the 3/4 division. A survey will go out to all programs seeking input.
Kathi reported that with the news that Orting High School does not fall under the Lake Tapps catchment area, coaches from that area need to be made aware. Much discussion followed. Kathi will contact Mark Echternkamp and Chris Hall to make sure they understand and know they have the support of LTLC should they wish to build the Orting area to have their own high school program.
Adjourn: The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 PM
Kathi Lucchesi, LTLC Secretary