Missouri Scholastic Lacrosse Association

BOARD MEETING MINUTES

January 20, 2005

Call to Order

 Ren Pettinelli called the meeting to order at 7:00pm.  There were 14 teams plus MALOA represented either in person or on the conference phone.

 Approval of Minutes

 The minutes from the November meeting are now posted on the website and were approved as posted.   

 Treasurer’s Report

 Cash balance of $4,740 was approved. 

 Reports

A)      Coaches -  Rules meeting to be Feb. 12 at 9 a.m. in  DeSmet cafeteria.  There will also be a similar meeting at Rockhurst—same time and date.   The NCAA 2005 rule book will be posted on the MSLA website.  One coach from each team is required to take the 2005 rules test.    

B)      Officials – New refs still needed.  Training will begin on Jan 28.  Fees have increased $5/game.  The ref fees are on the website.

C)      US Lacrosse – Ren Pettinelli attended the annual convention in Philadelphia.

D)      Girls Lacrosse – They are going to attempt to get sanctioned again this spring.

 Old Business

 A)      MSLA Dues  - If you did not pay at the Feb. meeting mail the 2005 dues to treasurer, Jerry Olive.  If dues are not paid by the Feb. meeting, fines will be assessed.

B)      Coaches Clinic – Good clinic with 30-35 people in attendance.

C)      MSLA Rules and Handbook—It was agreed to keep the handbook as is.

New Business

A)      National Senior Showcase—June 25 this year at Soccer Park.  Would like a host team for each of the 4 regions that would sponsor a BBQ or something for the boys and their families on Friday evening after practice.  The host team would also need to provide transportation to practices and the game on Sat as well as the banquet Sat night and to the airport on Sun.

B)      Schedule – Will be finalized and to MALOA by Feb. 1.

       C)     Misc – Wentzville/Holt has put together a JV team this year.

Next Meeting – February 24, 2005 – 7:00 PM at DeSmet High School , room 102.  Certificates of insurance are due at that time.  See Diane Gannon, Sec, for information on the Certificates.  No meeting in March.  Rosters need to mailed to Ren Pettinelli prior to March 15.  Freshman Saturday information will be available soon.  Lafayette sponsored Jamboree to be held March 12.   Fee is $150 to be mailed to Ren. 

 Meeting Adjourned