Tahoma Lacrosse Board Meeting Minutes Dec 22, 2015, 6:00 Fire Station 81 Attendance: : Jeff Granlund, Jo Haverfield, Monica Sauerwein, Brian Johnson, Bert Warm, Glenna Usselman, Andy Robinson, Amy Besst, Jeni Berry, Nick Johnson, Jon Lefferts
1. Coaching Discussion with Nick Johnson – It was discussed that we could work with youth levels to cover at least some similar defense and offense as the high school so they can enter in the HS with some knowledge of the HS philosophy. The board will work to open communication between coaches and the board to facilitate support and address issues as they come up. 2. Jon Lefferts – Jon is not interested in coaching this year. 3. Approve November Minutes – unanimously approved. 4. Goalie Coaching – Connor is willing to help with the Youth goalies in January and February before the High School season starts. He will attend various practices. 5. Coaches Training – Jan 31st, WA Coaches clinic. All coaches are invited to attend – Brian emailed. There are also 2 days of Tahoma coaching training scheduled in January for all coaches. 6. Coaches Apparel – We will order polo shirts and jackets for coaches. The budget is $2,000.00, Brian will get a quote and move forward. 7. Collin MacIlvennie – Collin will coach 5/6 with Bert. He will attend our next meeting for us to meet with him. 8. Coaching Contracts - Jeni will work on editing the contracts and we will get it approved so we can get them signed. 9. Jo will make sure the Google Drive is up and running and we can all share info there. 10. Some players at 7/8A do not have Tahoma helmets as required. It has been communicated that they need to purchase one, as is in our policies. 11.
Update from GELL meeting: No noise makers allowed at games.
12. Parent Meetings: Jo will work on the handouts for the parents meetings. 7/8 are already scheduled. Andy will try to attend the parent meetings to be a board representative. The High School parent meeting will be scheduled for Feb 23rd or 25th. 13.
High School Registration: Jo and Brian will work on getting it up and running soon.
14. Cub Program Update: Brian presented a preliminary plan. Brian will get an equipment number for the budget for equipment. 15. Budget: The budget was unanimously approved with the discussed amendments of adding the equipment amount for Cubs, as well as the pay for the Cubs coordinator. 16. Update on Bylaws Committee – recommendations will be given to the board by year end so that we can discuss at the next board meeting. 17. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.
Additional Board Updates President - none Vice President – The coaches page online has been redone. Jo emailed Susan about being on auction committee again, and will send out a general email soon. Treasurer - none Program Director – Boosters will help out with the Spring Break trip. Registration will need to open. Youth Boys Director - none Girls Program Director - none Logistics – Boys practices all covered at Ravensdale. Girls are covered through March. Meeting January 13th for scheduling the High School. Equipment – Shorts will be ordered soon, and will need to know about sponsors. Amy is looking into tents.