WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL BOYS LACROSSE ASSOCIATION

Minutes of November 16, 2009 Board Meeting

 

1075:  The Board meeting of the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association was held Monday, November 16, at 6:30pm at the offices of Vern Smith 110-110th NE, Bellevue, WA.   Present were Vern Smith, Brandon Fortier, Ryan Kelly, Ian O’Hearn and Daniela Colter. Present by teleconference were Peter White, Rob Hawley, and Kevin Martin.

 

1076:  Daniela presented the 2010 budget. The budget reflected two changes: the Public Relations expense remains the same as last season at $3,000 and a new expense for $500 for WALOA bonuses.

 

1077:  The Coaches Packet was reviewed and approved. It will be sent to the programs the week after Thanksgiving. The registration fee invoice will be sent to the programs at the beginning of January.

 

1078:  There was a discussion concerning Liberty Lacrosse Club’s request to practice early. Vern will contact LLC.

 

            MOTION: The Board approves Liberty Lacrosse Club’s request to practice early because the most of the players are inexperienced. Motion passed 7-0.

 

1079:  There was a discussion concerning Lake Washington Lacrosse Club’s request to practice early. Vern will contact LWLC.

 

            MOTION: The Board denies LWLC’s request to practice early because a majority of the players are experienced. Motion passed 7-0.

 

1080: Negotiations continue with WALOA.

 

1081:  There was a discussion regarding WALOA’s request to be added to WHSBLA’s distribution list when sending memos or letters to the membership.

 

MOTION: The Board accepts WALOA’s request to be added to the distribution list. Motion passed 7-0.

 

1082:  Peter will contact Rick Jenness regarding an e-mail RIck sent on October 16, 2009 to see if the board answered his concerns.

 

1083:  JC de Raoulx’s request to encourage members to purchase blue ribbons for players’ helmets to promote prostrate cancer awareness has been tabled until the next board meeting.

 

1084:  There was a discussion regarding Bainbridge Island Lacrosse Club’s letter dated Oct 22, 2009. A representative from BI was invited to the meeting however, no one attended. Vern will send a letter summarizing the discussion to them.

 

1085:  The next Board meeting will be held on December 14, 2009 at IHS in Brandon Fortier’s classroom.

 

1086:  There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:35pm.

 

Daniela Colter

Executive Secretary