Regional Retreats 2012

Definition: A series of recommendations that can assist the Chapter network in more efficiently and effectively providing support and services to the growing lacrosse community, including: Developing a regional staffing model to support the chapter network Providing expanded resources for constituents and constituent organizations Origin and Purpose: In June 2011, a new subcommittee of the Regional Chapters Committee was established. The Chapter Effectiveness Subcommittee (CES) was given the charge to further develop the: 1.Core Strategies 2.Performance Indicators 3.Optimum Financial Model

“A US Lacrosse Chapter shares the same DNA as US Lacrosse. Chapters are a volunteer led extension of USL and its 501(c)3 charitable status sharing local responsibility for serving the lacrosse community.” ––Chapter Effectiveness Subcommittee (CES) Report, June 1, 2012

MISSION US Lacrosse is the national governing body of lacrosse. Through responsive and effective leadership, we provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport. VISION US Lacrosse envisions a future that offers people everywhere the opportunity to discover, learn, participate in, enjoy, and ultimately embrace the shared passion of the lacrosse experience. CHAPTER IDENTITY A US Lacrosse Chapter is the extension of the national US Lacrosse organization at the local level. A chapter promotes US Lacrosse national priorities and implements national strategies within a geographic area or region it represents.

Youth Rules & Best Practices Education & Training of Coaches, Officials, Parents Diversification and Program Development Communications National Structure/Regional Segmentation

 Chapters support the US Lacrosse mission and vision.  Chapters promote US Lacrosse national priorities and implement national strategies.  Chapters promote programs and services to all members, players, leagues, groups, families, coaches, officials, program administrators, and others in the lacrosse community to inspire participation while protecting the integrity of the sport.

In order to implement the CES initiatives, there will be increased staffing and financial resources allocated to chapter and regional development over the next three years. - Chapter Effectiveness Subcommittee Report

 US Lacrosse is DOUBLING resources in the chapter network $650,000 $1,350, Staff 12 Staff Current

Managing Director of Regional Development Director of Regional Development Associate Director of Regional Development West Chapters Associate Associate Director of Regional Development East Field Staff West Field Staff East Field Staff West Field Staff East Field Staff West Field Staff East League/Group Manager Membership Manager Field Staff West Field Staff East Associate

1.Create a regional model that groups areas with a common set of geographic and developmental characteristics. 2.Create a regional model for areas that consistently define growth potential of the youth game in both mature and developing areas. 3.Build collaborative relationships in regions through different facets of the organization.

Eastern Region: New England, Mid Atlantic, South East, Great Lakes (81%) Western Region: Pacific, Mountain, North Central, South Central (19%) 9% 7% 3% 5% 9% 30% 25% 10%

1.Created by the Regional Development staff in 2010/2011 taking into account census data, participation data, membership data, coach/official to player ratios, and CEP data. 2.Vetted/endorsed by Regional Chapters Committee for regional staff purposes: Fall Vetted/endorsed by Sport Development, Games Administration internal staff: Spring Endorsed by Sport Development Committee: Late Spring Endorsed by Games Committee: Summer 2012

Evolve the Regional Chapters Committee to be the Regional Operations Committee  The Regional Operations Committee is responsible for working with US Lacrosse staff to review, enhance and, whenever possible, expand the organization’s ability to support the regional operations of both Chapters and our constituent organizations, as represented by youth groups/leagues.

Deliver Programs and Services

Deploy Broad Communications

Recruit and Train Quality Volunteers

Strengthen Chapters Organizational Capacity

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Chapter Compliance Support Constituent Support Budget Chapter Grant Opportunity Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Resource Allocation Process: National resources will be allocated on an equitable basis among the Chapter network based on the specific criteria including the density of USL membership within a Chapter area.

$2,500 will automatically be deposited at the beginning of the calendar year to cover compliance Accounting/Bookkeeping Legal Support D&O insurance Paid administrator support Paid web manager Paid communication provider

Develop/submit a Chapter Constituent Support Budget (CSB) for the upcoming calendar year Submitted by July 31 st of year PRIOR. Membership numbers and growth potential will be utilized throughout the process to determine funding. A collaborative process with constituent organizations. Resources will be allocated in an effort to improve weaknesses and further develop strengths Identify programs and services to meet the needs of the local constituents.

A Chapter Grant Program opportunity will be available to the local chapters twice a year. Funding will be made available by application to supplement an existing program/service or a new chapter initiative/program.

1.Chapters share the same DNA as US Lacrosse 2.Chapters are the delivery system for the implementation of National Standards 3.US Lacrosse is doubling the resources in the chapter network 4.Chapters WILL be well equipped to meet the needs of the local constituents through the Resource Allocation Program.