1. West Shore Parents Meeting October 5, 2015

2. Brevard County Lacrosse Organizational Overview Parent Organization: Friends of Brevard Lacrosse (FBL) 9 Member Schools Cocoa Beach Eau GallieEdgewood MelbourneMerritt IslandRockledge SatelliteVieraWest Shore The Lacrosse Program is 100% Self-funded No School District funding FBL is solely responsible for filing the tax information with the IRS and maintaining tax exempt status with the State of Florida Member schools are not permitted to maintain any separate bank accounts.

3. Brevard County Lacrosse Organizational Overview Member schools’ monies are held & disbursed by FBL $250 Player Fee (Non-refundable after season begins) $10 from every player fee is paid to FBL for administrative costs FBL interfaces with the Brevard School Board FBL pays all referees and the coaches of all member schools FBL is self-insured through U.S. Lacrosse FBL is a registered 501c-3 501c-3 Status makes FBL a non-profit tax-exempt organization All donations over and above the initial $250 player fee are tax deductible

4. FBL Website: www.fblacrosse.com

5. Pay to Participate Contract http://www.fblacrosse.co m/uploads/2/2/2/0/2220 9128/fbl_pay_to_particip ate_contract_a2016.pdf

6. FBL Issue Resolution Process Follow this process for any unresolved issues or concerns because our 10 year contract can be terminated at will. Parent  Program   Issue Director A.D.Principal Tami Saladino Toni Riopelle Rick Fleming   Brevard County School Board

7. Lacrosse District Assignments  West Shore is in Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) District #22  6 Schools  Eau Gallie (Melbourne) Holy Trinity (Melbourne)  Melbourne Melbourne Central Catholic  Sebastian River (Sebastian) West Shore (Melbourne)  Important FHSAA Information to Know  One State Champion  No Division 1A, 2A,etc.  FHSAA Mandates a Maximum 18 Game Season  When a team plays 2 games against another school in its district  Only the first game will count as game towards the State Championship

8. Important new FHSAA Rules  Please refer to Compliance Documents 36.4 - 37.3.17  http://www.fhsaa.org/sports/lacrosse http://www.fhsaa.org/sports/lacrosse  Fighting will result in ejection from the game and possible prohibition of future games  Coach/School could be fined  Schools involved could receive a “Public” reprimand  Our program could be expelled from playing FHSAA lacrosse!  5 Minute Penalty = Ejection from Game  Noisemakers are no longer allowed during games  No Cowbells – specifically mentioned

9. West Shore Athletics Homepage

10. West Shore Lacrosse Web Page http://leagueathletics.com/?org=westshorelacrosse

11. US Lacrosse Webpage http://www.uslacrosse.org

12. DWOLLA https://www.dwolla.com

13. Fees and Paperwork Due December 1 st Forms EL2, 3, 3CH Concussion certificate Copy of player’s birth certificate FBL Player Participation Contract and $250 Fee US Lacrosse Membership Fee (U15 is $25, 16-18 is $35) Mail checks to: Jennifer Vanderwarker 107 Memory Lane NE Palm Bay, FL 32907 Coaches and WS Staff can not accept money

14. Board Positions Program Director: Tami Saladino Vice President (Boys): Elena Altevogt Vice President (Girls): April Dennis Treasurer: Jennifer Vanderwalker Fundraising: Volunteer Coordinator: Becky Lemstrom

15. Coordinator Positions for 2016-2017 Needed  Elena Altevogt, VP of Boys & FBL Program Liaison  Currently Hold Multiple Coordinator Positions  The Booster Club needs replacements for these positions for 2017  Our son, Austin, is a senior this year  Available now to train and assist new coordinators for a smooth transition and readiness for next season  Coordinator Positions to Transition  FBL Web and Events Coordinator This benefit is of great benefit to West Shore The Booster Club would like West Shore to keep this position  Study Hall Coordinator Plan and execute Study Halls before home games to provide our players with a light meal and time to complete their homework

16. Coordinator Positions for 2016-2017  Media Coordinator  Webmaster for West Shore’s League Athletics site  Find photographer and set up team photos and senior banners  Hire videographer and distribute DVDs to coaches and participating families  Equipment Repository Coordinator  Solicit and accept equipment donations, maintain inventory, & provide tax receipts for gently used equipment for player use  Coordinate times with coaches to inspect equipment for safety and useful life

17. Treasurer’s Report: Jennifer Vanderwarker Current balance = $11, 000 Expenses in 2014 = shed and equipment Expenses in 2015 = new white jerseys for V boys; pinnies for Girls, JV and V Boys Future purchases = line paint, balls for all teams

18. Volunteer Positions Required for Home Games  Becky Lemstrom will coordinate all volunteer positions  Volunteer positions required at each home game  Concession-A ***PEPSI products only***  Concession-S  Field Liner  Videographer-S  Spotter-S  Scorekeeper-S  Penalty Time Operator-S  Scoreboard-S  Announcer-A  Please note that announcer may NOT call game as a “play by play.  Please acknowledge our Sponsors  “This face off is brought to you by…”

19. Away Game Volunteer Positions Spotter: Scorekeeper: Penalty Time Operator:

20. Other Open Coordinator Positions  Committees:  Spirit  VACANT  Concessions  Boys: VACANT  Girls: VACANT  Uniforms  Boys: Lisa Pelc  Girls: Sarah Richards  Banners  VACANT  Fund Raising  VACANT

21. Other Open Coordinator Positions  Committees  Senior Night Chairman  Boys: Jill Zoiss  Girls: VACANT  Community Service Coordinator  Boys: VACANT  Girls: VACANT  Picnic (Party) and Awards:  Boys: Christine Bursk & Crystal Holbraten  Girls: VACANT  Game Ride Coordinator:  This Position Must be assigned to students only  Boys: VACANT  Girls: VACANT

22. Banner Fundraiser Sell a yearly renewal and earn a $50 credit for each renewal. Sell 1 banner and earn a $100 credit. Sell 2 banners and earn a $250 credit. Your child plays for FREE! Completed paperwork and money must be collected before Jan 1, 2016 for a player to receive credit. Sales made or money collected after Jan 1, 2016 will not result in a player credit.

23. West Shore Jr/Sr High is ranked as the #1 high school in Florida. We are pleased to offer your business the prestige of advertising on our school ’s athletic fields. We are offering a 4’ x 6’ FULL COLOR Banner for $300. Please include your Vector or High Resolution artwork. If you DO NOT have Vector or High Resolution Artwork for your business, please include $50 and your business card and Space Coast Uniforms will create it for you. Please print clearly: Business Name:______________________________ Contact Name:______________________________ Contact Phone #:_____________________________ Check #___________Amount: $300.00 or $350.00 Player’s Name:______________________________ ***Please Make Check Payable to FBL (Friends of Brevard Lacrosse) *** FBL Tax ID# 900603993 Email Vector Art Work or High Resolution to tsaladino@cfl.rr.com. Please call Tami Saladino 321-749-9466 with any questions.

24. FUNDRAISERS  We Need Your Feedback and Suggestions!  Bucket Drops  Open to all players  Need a parent for each location for logistics and to be there at all times  Family field day  4 Annual Disney Passes to Raffle  Restaurant Nights  5 Guys night  Panera night  Chipotle night  Items to Sell  Jersey Mike’s Sub cards  Bumper stickers/Magnets  Stadium Blankets and/or Stadium Seats  Senior T-shirts for Senior Night

25. FUNDRAISERS  50/50 at Meetings  Change Bucket Setup at Meetings  Senior Fundraiser to raise funds for Senior Night  Lacrosse Shoot-A-Thon  Players come dressed in uniforms  Photo day for individual, team photos, and senior banners  Players obtain sponsors and shoot lacrosse balls into goal  Fundraising Coordinator position is still open!

26. 2016 Important Dates  2016 Lax Season Important Dates to Know  18 January, 2016  First practice date  No playing with sticks or other equipment prior to that date  Conditioning is allowed on campus up prior to that date  09 February, 2016  First regular season game allowed  Varsity Girls play Eau Gallie at 5:30 PM at Commodore Stadium  Varsity Boys Play Eau Gallie at 7:00 PM at Commodore Stadium

27. Introduction: West Shore Lacrosse Coaches  Girl’s Coach: Shane Cassell  Presentation by: April Dennis, Vice President Girls  Boys’ Varsity Coach: Dan O’Halloran  Boys Assistant Coach: Mike Canavan  Boys JV Coach: Chuck Landmesser

28. Equipment Boys: Helmet, mouth guard, stick, chest, pads, elbow pads, gloves, cleats, cup Girls: helmet, goggles, mouth guard, stick, cleats We have some goalie equipment for temporary loan for those who want to try playing goalie. Our Website will have an EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Tab. Helmets may NOT be resold. Each player is responsible for his/her personal equipment! Use code FBL at checkout from LAXWORLD.com for 15% discount

29. Miscellaneous Information and Requests Must have NEW PLAYERS helmet make/model ASAP so that we can order helmet wrap. The cost is approximately $25. Are there any volunteers who can install 2 x 4’s in the shed so that we can hang items? Are there any volunteers who can hang banners? Can anyone donate a built-in box with lid and lock to store items?

30. Thank you for attending this meeting!