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WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOO= L BOYS LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

Minutes of December 15, 2008 Board Meeting=

 

972:    = The Board meeting of the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association was h= eld Monday, December 15, 2008, at 6:30 pm at the offices of Vern Smith 110-110th NE, Bellevue, WA.   Present were Ve= rn Smith, Brandon Fortier, Ryan Kelly, Daniela Colter, and Tony Olney.  Present by teleconference was Kevin Mar= tin, Rob Hawley, and Peter White.

 

973:    = MOTION: The November 24, 2008 minutes= were reviewed and approved as modified for 958, 960, 962. Motion passed 7-0.=

 

974:    = MOTION: Daniela presented the Budget = and it was approved with the following amendments:

 

            Public Relation expense of $30= 00 an increase of $1500 is not approved until Mike McQuaid presents to the board = his PR plan. He is invited to the January board meeting to present his plan. Mo= tion passed 7-0

 

            Daniela will continue to present the budget at each meeting.

 

975:    = MOTION: Vern proposes to circulate a = letter to all Athletic Directors and/or Presidents to any school having a lacrosse player two weeks prior to the February meeting as a reference guide to WHSB= LA’s league rules, bylaws, policies, schedules and lines of communication. Motion passed 7-0.

 

976:    = There was a discussion of the impact of Count Me In on the Chapter. The Chapter h= as not received $10K of which was to be designated for the Hall of Fame. An e-= mail was sent out to the members to inform them of the debacle.

 

977:    = Tony will encourage Mike McQuaid to attend January meeting so a better solution = can be found on how to help Mike receive timely scores after each game.

 

978:    = Kevin will continue to try to get a hold of the Highline club. Daniela will conta= ct Gail to verify if she contacted Franklin.

 

979:    = MOTION: Vern proposed to amend by law III.B.3.c concerning voting rights, “teams on probation or suspension lose = all voting rights except for the selection of players to all-state, all league, all-division, or other player honors or recognition as may be designated by= the WHSBLA in the future. Motion passed 7-0.

 

980:    = It was recommended that all coaches complete the Level I online course as required= by US Lacrosse. Further discussions as to the Board requir= ing all coaches to be certified has been tabled until the summer of 2009= .

 

981:    = The chapter requires volunteers from WHSBLA membership for the 2009 championship game.

 

982:    = Tony presented a proposed amendment form and brochure to be sent to the WIAA.

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983:    = Tony presented a proposed amendment to the WIAA form and a new FAQ brochure for = the public about lacrosse.

 

984:    = Vern reported on negotiations with WALOA.

 

985:    = Vern mentioned that Kris Snider will be attending the February 7th meeting and w= ill give a ten-minute presentation of the chapter’s role for the high school bo= y’s lacrosse. It was suggested that he attend both general meetings.=

 

986:    = Kevin will prepare a concussion presentation for the February meeting. It will ta= ke place immediately after the general meeting concludes. The presentation wil= l be optional but highly recommended.

 

987:    = There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.

 

               =                                                          Daniela Colter

                                                                        = Executive Secretary