Lakeville Lacrosse Association Board of Directors Meeting Minutes for Monday November 18, 2013 – 7:00pm – Ames Arena Attendees: Jeff Taylor, Khristi Irwin, Jeremy Johnson, Mike Rebischke, Meagan Berni, Amanda Winship, Brent McMurry, Joel Tornell, and Jeff Bouman Guests: Mike Engels (partial) 1. Call to Order 2. Minutes had not been made available to review or approve for the 10/21/13 meeting 3. Debrief of annual meetings for MSLAX, MBSLA, and YLM resulting in a few program changes. In 2014, 9th graders may play U15 in spring but not in summer. If association has two YLM U13 teams, one team must be “A”. YLM may use end of season tournament format similar to MSLAX. An “A” level will be created for YLM U11. YLM now taking $350 deposit which will be refunded if rosters and coaching contacts are uploaded to YLM. The required boys online coach training will offer easier program for recertification. 4. Based on discussion of program & fee structure and board approvals during this meeting, Treasurer will complete 2014 budget income statement and submit to Board for final approval at the December meeting. 5. Agreed to maintain registration fees, late fee, combined season discount, tryout fees, parent coach reimbursement, and LLA support for tournament participation the same as 2013 6. Made changes to program and expenses for paid coaches to have different new and returning coach pay levels, and in-house ref pay. Also awaiting meeting this week with LNHS AD to determine Frosh organization structure. 7. Identified several revenues/expenses to be set in 2014 budget by Treasurer based on historical records. 8. Approved registration estimates for 2014 budget. LLA expects to have 18 teams in spring (including Frosh) and 16 teams in summer. Boys and Girls directors will determine if available coaches support team count. 9. Approved 2014 equipment budget for $13,000 10. Approved 2014 fields budget including Ames, Savage Dome and Girls Winter clinic rental. 11. LLA-subsidized Boys and Girls winter clinic programs, costs and fee structures were approved. Both awaiting confirmation of date/times from indoor facilities. Approved funding for Facebook marketing. Each will have separate flyers with cross-reference. 1
Lakeville Lacrosse Association 12. Reviewed uniform material, design options and cost per unit proposal. Also budgeted for coach and staff apparel purchases for mix of 50 golf shirts and jackets. Treasurer will estimate purchase count based on registration estimates. 13. Brief overview of sponsorship progress to date. Uniform sponsors will need to be confirmed by end of December. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned about 9:20pm.
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