2016 Idaho Chapter Constituent Meeting Welcome

The Idaho Lacrosse Association (ILA) is a regional chapter of US Lacrosse, the national governing body for lacrosse in the United States. It is comprised of volunteers from all levels of both the men’s and women’s games in Idaho. The ILA develops, supports, and promotes lacrosse in the state of Idaho.

Idaho Lacrosse Association We receive money from US Lacrosse to help support the sport in Idaho. Our lacrosse groups here in Idaho help us decide how they would like us to support the sport.

VISION: We envision a future which offers people everywhere the opportunity to discover, learn, participate in, enjoy and ultimately embrace the shared passion of lacrosse experience. Additionally, we promote a positive playing environment, a unified front for lacrosse interests in Idaho, and a communication vehicle for those involved in this great game.

Idaho Lacrosse Association We have a responsibility to report everything we do – board meetings, budget, and how we use our grants back to USL. USL also provides our different organizations with many grant opportunities such as first stick grants, coaches education opportunities, positive coaches clinics and officials education opportunities

The Idaho Lacrosse Association has four main goals: Foster a positive environment for lacrosse in Idaho Provide support to the leagues for the recruitment, training, and growth of coaches at all levels Provide support to the officiating organizations in Idaho for the recruitment, training, and growth of officials at all levels Promote the sport in Idaho through outreach, communication, and events to assist the growth of the game.

ILA Board Executive Committee: Maggie Williams Treasurer Kristy Sligar President Member at Large Open Dan Bargholz Vice President Natalie Bargholz Secretary

Brad Eidam HS Girls Representative Tom Welsh New Programs Director Women’s Officials Representative Open Officers Dave McIntyre Men’s Officials Representative Kelly Sullivan Youth Representative Russ Wheeler HS Boys Representative Education Director - Open

Officers Rosemary Regner Membership Director Tim Westhusin Travel Teams Director Trevor Evans North Idaho Representative Shawn Carmen Marketing Director Stan Latimer East Idaho Representative

Officers Activities Director Open Communications Director Open Chapter Grants and Fundraising Director - Open Southern Idaho Representative Steve Bayne

Review of 2015 Chapter Board Priorities from last years CSB Marketing/Communication – How to communicate all of the things that are happening in our Lacrosse community to everyone in the lacrosse community Seasonal NewslettersCurrent Facebook Current website

Review of 2015 USL Programs (drive awareness, act as a liaison to the community) – Communication: i. Increase traffic to the chapter website ii. Better branding iii. Streamline information iv. Community forum:

Review of 2015 Marketing/Communication – How to communicate intro lacrosse opportunities to non-lacrosse community members to grow the sport Canyon County Kids Expo Booth Idaho Outdoor recreation booth

Review of 2015 Chapter Board Priorities from last years CSB Coaches Education and Support – Provide coaches education especially in North and East Idaho – Mentor Youth Coaches Hosted CEP in Hayden, ID Hosted ILA Summit with guest speaker Lou Corsetti

Review of 2015 Chapter Board Priorities from last years CSB Coaches Education and Support – Provide officials education for coaches/officials Starting to set up the USL “Learn to Play” Clinics

Review of 2015 Chapter Board Priorities from last years CSB Coaches Education and Support – Provide officials education for coaches/officials Partnered with ILOA for USL Officials observation at the Boise Invitational Tournament Hosted LAREDO Clinic in Hayden, ID Convention stipends

Review of 2015 Coaches Education and Support – Provide officials education for coaches/officials Stipends for Women’s Officials to attend LEAD clinics in Park City, UT and Snohomish, WA

Review of 2015 Coaches Education and Support – Provide officials education for coaches/officials Officials and Coaches clinic in November at Rexburg, ID for Eastern Idaho

Review of 2015 Chapter Board Priorities from last years CSB Sport Expansion and other Grants Canyon County Expo – booth to introduce lacrosse to kids Provided equipment for Kuna Schools and About the Kids intro class

Intro to lacrosse clinic in Moscow, ID Intro to lacrosse clinic in Caldwell, ID Ambassador program expanding Help with travel so board members can do meetings in the Eastern and Northern part of the state Helped Rupert Parks and Rec with goals and equipment to start program

Other ILA Events NCAA coaches girls player clinics Summer League Hot Potato – Women’s Rules Fall Tournament With the help of LaxID, hosted Hall of Fame dinner

What has ILA budget looked like in the past?

How about for 2015/16? In your table groups – discuss the following What overall goal should we make for this year, that all groups could work towards In your group, pick the top 3 things that you would like to see in the ILA budget What 2 things could ILA do better next year.