2013 REGIONAL MEETINGSSalt Lake City, UT - Kansas City, MO - Baltimore, MD

WELCOME AND THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

Greetings from your Regional Development Team!

• Sara Noon-Managing Director Regional Development & Membership• Steve Kirr- Director Regional Development • Lindsay Comodore- Associate Director of Western Regional Development• Mike Cochran- Associate Director of Eastern Regional Development• Ashleigh Logan- Chapter Relations Associate• Rob Lord- North East Regional Manager

2013 REGIONAL MEETING

Saturday

12:00-01:00 PM – Lunch 01:00-01:45 PM – US Lacrosse & Chapter 101 (State of Union)01:45-02:45 PM – Regional Metrics 02:45-03:00 PM – Break 03:00-05:00 PM – Regional Breakout Sessions07:00-09:00 PM – Dinner

2013 REGIONAL MEETING

2013 REGIONAL MEETINGSunday

08:00-09:00 AM – Breakfast09:00-10:00 AM – Regional Recap & Overnight Thoughts10:00-11:00 AM – CSB Process Feedback11:00-11:30 AM – A Look Ahead11:30-12:00 PM – Q&A/Budget Template help

OUR MISSIONUS Lacrosse is the national governing body of lacrosse. Through

responsive and effective leadership, US Lacrosse strives to provide programs and services to inspire participation while protecting the

integrity of the sport.

OUR VISIONWe envision a future which offers people everywhere the opportunity to discover, learn, participate in, enjoy and ultimately embrace the shared

passion of the lacrosse experience.

US LACROSSE

US LACROSSE- WHO ARE WE?• We are more than 400,000 members nationwide• We are 64 regional chapters serving 43 states• We are more than 70 full-time staff members• We are more than 300 volunteers serving on national boards

and committees• We are more than 7,000 donors to the US Lacrosse

Foundation

US LACROSSE

US LACROSSE- WHAT DO WE DO?We provide leadership to develop our sport by:• Enhancing the lacrosse experience• Creating opportunity for all• Elevating the visibility of lacrosse• Building for the future

US LACROSSE

US LACROSSE- BY THE NUMBERS• 410,998 members• 7,000 donors• 300 national volunteers• 70+ staff• 64 chapters• 17 million dollars invested• 12 million dollars thru membership• 2.8 million magazines distributed• 19,000 Coaches-Completed level 1 on-line education course • 1,853 Coaches- Completed level 1 certification• 6,825 Officials- Completed on-line test • 20 Leagues nationwide using the age-based youth rules• 150,000 Players included in the 20 leagues• 320,000 Youth Rules and Best Practices Guidebooks distributed for Boys and Girls• 102 First Stick Grants awarded in 31 States• 2,652 Youth and High School players reached by the First Stick Grants• $860.850.00- The value of the First Stick Grants, including equipment, memberships, coaching certifications, AED’s and Convention

Scholarships• 221 Physical Education Program Grants in 34 States• 334 Program Grants Awarded• 23,417 Players & Coaches representing 36 States joined “Keeper of Lacrosse” project, designed to preserve and protect the culture,

tradition and Hall of Fame.

US LACROSSE

CHAPTER EFFECTIVENESS SUBCOMMITTEEORIGIN & PURPOSE OF THE CES

• 2010- The US Lacrosse Board of Directors determined that the Chapter Network needed to be better resourced and strengthened.

• 2011- The Regional Chapters Committee of the US Lacrosse Board of Directors created a subcommittee the Chapter Effectiveness Subcommittee (CES) to further develop:

1) Core Strategies2) Performance Indicators3) Optimum Financial Model

Objective: To deliver financially viable and sustainable Chapters for the long term.

VETTING PROCESS (2 YEARS )

CES Subcommittee Composition US Lacrosse Board of Directors (6) Chapter Leaders (6) US Lacrosse Staff (4)

CES Subcommittee Meetings Meetings-Face to Face (5) Conference Calls (3)

CES Survey’s Data Gathering and Staff Involvement Chapter Surveys (6 surveys conducted-400 collective responses) Chapter Leadership Engaged (12) League Leadership Engaged (17)

All CES recommendations are based on a lengthy and comprehensive vetting process culminating with the US Lacrosse Board of Directors approval on September 12, 2012.

CHAPTER EFFECTIVENESS SUBCOMMITTEE

US LACROSSE CHAPTERSCHAPTERS- WHO ARE WE?

WHAT IS A US LACROSSE CHAPTER? • US Lacrosse is the National Governing Body for the sport of Lacrosse. A US Lacrosse Chapter is an

extension of US Lacrosse. A US Lacrosse Chapter shares the same DNA as US Lacrosse, Inc. Chapters are (typically) seen as a volunteer led extension of USL and its 501c3 charitable status sharing local responsibility for serving the lacrosse community. The Chapter Network (currently 64 chapters nationwide) extends the national USL brand to the local communities it serves.

• US Lacrosse greatly values the dedicated army of volunteers who represent the organization in a

professional, unbiased and selfless manner in the local communities.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A US LACROSSE CHAPTER? • US Lacrosse Chapters exist to serve players, parents, coaches, officials, program administrators,

leagues, members and fans in a given geographic region in the United States.

CHAPTERS- WHAT DO WE DO?WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES OF A US LACROSSE CHAPTER? • Implement US Lacrosse National Standards (e.g. Youth Rules & Best Practices)• Deliver programs (CEP, OEP, & PCA), and services (Grants, Education & Training) • Deploy local and national lacrosse news and communications to all constituents.• Attract, train and retain quality volunteers for local chapter and national service.• Maintain comprehensive organizational capacity capable of remaining fully compliant with

all US Lacrosse governance. • Be fiscally responsible to the constituents with US Lacrosse funds and those funds self-

generated through tournaments, events, local fundraising and sponsorships.• Be seen as the unbiased support system for all lacrosse constituents

US LACROSSE CHAPTERS

CHAPTERS- WHAT DO WE DO?WHAT ARE THE VALUES OF A US LACROSSE CHAPTER?

The success of USL Chapters will be directly related to the value they provide their local lacrosse community and constituent organizations. USL Chapters will strive to reflect the following values in order to most effectively support the vision and mission of US Lacrosse:

• Service – Serve all constituents and constituent organizations in the geographic region.• Transparency – Operate with openness and integrity fostering greater constituent support.• Collaboration and Engagement – Conduct outreach that produces positive and productive

relationships that serve to advance the sport.• Excellence – Advance Quality in all organizational processes driving success in the organization.• Growth - Expand opportunities for all constituents in the community • Accountability – Provide good stewardship of resources • Results Driven - Measure and Monitor results while maximizing resources.

US LACROSSE CHAPTERS

REGIONAL METRICS• The Regional Metrics Report is a snapshot of key

metrics updated quarterly for each chapter comparing the chapter to their region, national totals and goals.

• The Regional Metrics Report is designed to help Chapter Leaders and US Lacrosse Regional Development Staff measure, monitor and manage the 8 region structure.

8 REGION STRUCTURE

REGIONAL METRICS

REGIONAL METRICS

2014 PAYMENT SCHEDULERESOURCE ALLOCATION:

2014 CHAPTER GRANT OPPORTUNITIES:

JANUARY $2,500

END OF 2nd QUARTER 70% of remaining approved funding

3RD QUARTER Remainder of approved funding

Application Available Application Due Grants Awarded

February March April

July August September

BREAK15 MINUTES

HELPFUL HINTS TO A PRODUCTIVE DISCUSSION• Allow each chapter leader the opportunity to share their key objectives and

initiatives per strategic priority.1. Deliver Programs and Services2. Deploy Broad Communications3. Recruit, train & retain quality volunteers4. Build Organizational Capacity

• Have one member of the group record the key objectives and initiatives of each chapter leader per strategic priority.

• Discuss as a REGION what events, education & training, sponsorship or community related opportunities can be shared, financed and or effectively enhanced by multiple chapter collaboration and or involvement.

BUDGET REVIEW BREAKOUT SESSIONS

• Annual Objectives (10 minutes in group, 10 minute discussion)

• Strategy #1-Deliver Programs and Services (20 minutes in group, 15 minute discussion)

• Strategy #2-Deploy Broad Communications (10 minutes in group, 10 minute discussion)

• Strategy #3-Recruit, Train & Retain Quality Volunteers (10 minutes in group, 10 minute discussion)

• Strategy #4-Build Organizational Capacity (10 minutes in group, 10 minute discussion)

BUDGET REVIEW BREAKOUT SESSIONSNorth East Region Rob Lord

Mid-Atlantic Region Steve Kirr

South East Region Mike Cochran

2013 REGIONAL MEETINGSUNDAY

08:00-09:00 AM – Breakfast09:00-10:00 AM – Regional Recap & Overnight Thoughts10:00-11:00 AM – CSB Process Feedback11:00-11:30 AM – A Look Ahead11:30-12:00 PM – Q&A/Budget Template help

Regional Breakout Groups Report

NORTH EAST: Adirondack, Connecticut, Eastern Mass, Greater Rochester, Hudson Valley, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Western Mass, Western NY, Vermont, Upstate NY

MID-ATLANTIC: Charlottesville, Central PA, Delaware, Delmarva, Greater Baltimore, Hampton Roads, NJ North, NJ South, Long Island, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Potomac, Richmond, Southwest Virginia, West Virginia

SOUTH EAST: Ala-Miss, Georgia, Gulf Coast, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Florida, Tennessee, Orlando

REGIONAL RECAP

Presented at Convention:

• Phase I: Chapter Leadership Meeting to develop Performance Indicator Plan

• Phase II: Chapter/League meeting to develop priority list of programs and services

• Phase III: Chapter leadership meeting to finalize CSB

CSB PROCESS FEEDBACK

Question to consider:

WAS THIS PROCESS HELPFUL?

• What worked? – What didn’t?• What was helpful? – What wasn’t?• What just felt like a chore?• How can we make this better?

CSB PROCESS FEEDBACK

Phase I: Chapter Leadership Meeting to develop Performance Indicator Plan

How many of you went through “Phase I?”

How many of you took the board self-assessment?

How many of your boards created a list of priorities?

CSB PROCESS FEEDBACK• What worked?

• What didn’t?

• What was helpful?

• What wasn’t?

• What just felt like a chore?

• How can we make this better?

Phase II: Chapter/League meeting to develop priority list of programs and services

How many of you went through “Phase II?”

How many of you hosted a constituent meeting?

Did you develop a list of the organizations’ priorities?

CSB PROCESS FEEDBACK• What worked?

• What didn’t?

• What was helpful?

• What wasn’t?

• What just felt like a chore?

• How can we make this better?

Phase III: Chapter leadership meeting to finalize CSB

How many of you went through “Phase III” or final budget meeting?

How many of you used the provided budget tool?

How challenging was it to plan this far in advance?

CSB PROCESS FEEDBACK• What worked?

• What didn’t?

• What was helpful?

• What wasn’t?

• What just felt like a chore?

• How can we make this better?

Thoughts on the overall process• What did I miss?

How can we make this better?

CSB PROCESS FEEDBACK

• What worked?

• What didn’t?

• What was helpful?

• What wasn’t?

• What just felt like a chore?

Chapter Timeline 2013-2014

2013 Chapter Grant Program• Applications are currently being reviewed• USL notifies applicants by October 1st • Grants are deposited with 3rd quarter rebates

2014 Final Budgets due SEPTEMBER 6TH!• North East Chapters- Please send to Rob Lord (rlord@uslacrosse.org) • Mid-Atlantic & South East Chapters - Please send to Mike Cochran (mcochran@uslacrosse.org) • Budgets submitted after September 6th can not be considered

Constituent/Benchmark Survey• Distributed in September 2013 to membership

A LOOK AHEAD

Chapter Timeline 2013-2014

2014 National Convention (attending convention is optional)• There is no mandatory all-chapter meeting• Friday, January 10th- Chapter Social for those in attendance• Saturday, January 11th- Chapter one-on-one meetings (by request)

2013 Participation Survey due January 31st

2014 World Championships (PROPOSED)• Thursday, July 17th, 2014- Arrive & attend Semi-Finals• Friday, July 18th, 2014- Chapter Leadership Meeting• Saturday, July 19th, 2014- Attend Championship Game• Sunday, July 20th, 2014- Depart

Tickets: http://www.worldlacrosse2014.com/landing/index

A LOOK AHEAD

THREE BIG 2014 DEADLINES:

• Chapter Certification- Due May 31st • Constituent Support Budget for 2015- Due September 1st • Participation Survey- Due November 15th

Feedback

PROPOSED TIMELINE

THANK YOU!On behalf of the US Lacrosse Regional Development Team

2013 REGIONAL MEETING

Sara Noon snoon@uslacrosse.org 410-235-6882 x 114

Steve Kirr skirr@uslacrosse.org 410-235-6882 x 122

Lindsay Comodore lcomodore@uslacrosse.org 410-235-6882 x 189

Michael Cochran mcochran@uslacrosse.org 410-235-6882 x 131

Ashleigh Logan aslogan@uslacrosse.org 410-235-6882 x 190

Rob Lord rlord@uslacrosse.org 410-235-6882 x 188