West Shore
Parents Meeting
October 5, 2015
Brevard County Lacrosse Organizational Overview
Parent Organization: Friends of Brevard Lacrosse (FBL)
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9 Member Schools
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Eau Gallie
Merritt Island
Viera
Edgewood
Rockledge
West Shore
The Lacrosse Program is 100% Self-funded
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Cocoa Beach
Melbourne
Satellite
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.
Brevard County Lacrosse Organizational Overview
Member schools’ monies are held & disbursed
by FBL
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$250 Player Fee (Non-refundable after season begins)
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$10 from every player fee is paid to FBL for administrative costs
FBL interfaces with the Brevard School Board
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FBL pays all referees and the coaches of all member schools
FBL is self-insured through U.S. Lacrosse
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FBL is a registered 501c-3
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501c-3 Status makes FBL a non-profit tax-exempt organization
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All donations over and above the initial $250 player fee are tax
deductible
FBL Website:
www.fblacrosse.com
Pay to
Participate
Contract
http://www.fblacrosse.co
m/uploads/2/2/2/0/2220
9128/fbl_pay_to_particip
ate_contract_a2016.pdf
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.
Tami Saladino
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FBL
Brevard County
School Board
Toni Riopelle
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Principal
Rick Fleming
Lacrosse District Assignments
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West Shore is in Florida High School Athletic Association
(FHSAA) District #22
6 Schools
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Eau Gallie (Melbourne)
Melbourne
Sebastian River (Sebastian)
Holy Trinity (Melbourne)
Melbourne Central Catholic
West Shore (Melbourne)
Important FHSAA Information to Know
One State Champion
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No Division 1A, 2A ,etc.
FHSAA Mandates a Maximum 18 Game Season
When a team plays 2 games against another school in its district
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Only the first game will count as game towards the State Championship
Important new FHSAA Rules
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Please refer to Compliance Documents 36.4 37.3.17
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
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No Cowbells – specifically mentioned
West Shore Athletics Homepage
West Shore Lacrosse Web Page
http://leagueathletics.com/?org=westshorelacrosse
US Lacrosse Webpage
http://www.uslacrosse.org
DWOLLA
https://www.dwolla.com
Fees and Paperwork
Due December 1st
• 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
Board Positions
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Program Director: Tami Saladino
Vice President (Boys): Elena Altevogt
Vice President (Girls): April Dennis
Treasurer: Jennifer Vanderwalker
Fundraising:
Volunteer Coordinator: Becky Lemstrom
Coordinator Positions for 2016-2017 Needed
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Elena Altevogt, VP of Boys & FBL Program Liaison
Currently Hold Multiple Coordinator Positions
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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
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• This benefit is of great benefit to West Shore
• The Booster Club would like West Shore to keep this position
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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
Coordinator Positions for 2016-2017
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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
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
Volunteer Positions Required for Home Games
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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
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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…”
Away Game Volunteer Positions
Spotter:
Scorekeeper:
Penalty Time Operator:
Other Open Coordinator Positions
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Committees:
Spirit
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VACANT
Concessions
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Boys: VACANT
Girls: VACANT
Uniforms
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Boys: Lisa Pelc
Girls: Sarah Richards
Banners
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VACANT
Fund Raising
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VACANT
Other Open Coordinator Positions
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Committees
Senior Night Chairman
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Boys: Jill Zoiss
Girls: VACANT
Community Service Coordinator
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Boys: VACANT
Girls: VACANT
Picnic (Party) and Awards:
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Boys: Christine Bursk & Crystal Holbraten
Girls: VACANT
Game Ride Coordinator:
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This Position Must be assigned to students only
Boys: VACANT
Girls: VACANT
Banner Fundraiser
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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.
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:
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• Contact Phone #:_____________________________
• Check #
___________ Amount: $300.00 or
• Player’s Name:
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$350.00
***Please Make Check Payable to FBL (Friends of Brevard Lacrosse) ***
FBL Tax ID# 900603993
• Email Vector Art Work or High Resolution to [email protected].
• Please call Tami Saladino 321-749-9466 with any questions.
FUNDRAISERS
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We Need Your Feedback and Suggestions!
Bucket Drops
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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
FUNDRAISERS
50/50 at Meetings
 Change Bucket Setup at Meetings
 Senior Fundraiser to raise funds for Senior Night
 Lacrosse Shoot-A-Thon
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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!
2016 Important Dates
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2016 Lax Season Important Dates to Know
18 January, 2016
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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
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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
Introduction: West Shore Lacrosse Coaches
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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
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Equipment
Each player is responsible for
his/her personal equipment!
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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.
Use code FBL at checkout from LAXWORLD.com for 15% discount
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?
Thank you for attending this meeting!