News and Reports

Executive meeting: 2/7/08
Victor's office
Present: Larry Malinconico, Victor Scomillio, Dennis Crim, Ray Wright, Chuck Murphy

1. Treasurer's report: current balance is $1102.78. We have received dues from 17 members (including 2 new members). That leaves 12 members from last year that have not paid dues. The dead line was Jan 31.
2. There was no assignor's report. Assignor was not present. However, you are encouraged to update your availability on ISOCS.
3. The clinic is March 2. It is mandatory for all members. If you can not attend, there will be a clinic this Sunday, Feb. 10th at Woodlynde School starting at 9AM put on by the KLOA chapter. An agenda will be placed on the web site.
4. The NPLOA clinic location may be changed to Easton HS.
5. The NFHS test will be put on the web site. You must take the test and return to Dennis Crim by Feb 25. A passing grade is 75%
6. You must provide proof of membership in USLacrosse at the clinic. Either show your card, or once you join, print your confirmation which should include you ID #
7. Scrimmage at Parkland on 3/11. Monies for the scrimmages will be paid to the chapter to help defray expenses and possible pay for a banquet at the end of the year.

Executive Meeting 2/5/07
Larry Malinconico, Tom Dinkelacker, Mike Tonno, Dennis Crim

1. Response to Jeff Geisel's letter: The general consensus with the other groups, we all agree that 3 officials must be used in all varsity games. If they (PVLL) elect to use two for their varsity games, all official's groups will refuse to work their games.
2. Chapter representative appointed by the board must conduct any and all negotiations between leagues and the NPLOA. No individual should make contact on behalf of the NPLAO with out the expressed consent of the board.
3. Assignments were volunteered by to board members to contact local teams to make arrangements for either scrimmages or inter-squad scrimmages as part of their practice so that we can get field time prior to the start of the season.
4. All NPLOA members are required to bring a completed Lacrosse NHSF exam to the NPLOA clinic, which will be held March 4. The test is no longer on line. Make arrangements with fellow members to get a copy of the test.
5. Tentative clinic agenda. Test due. Review the test. Film and/or discussion. On field mechanics.
6. The cadet class for 2/19 will start at 6:30 at a site TBD
7. Treasurer's report: Balance in checking account of $2500.
20 members have submitted their US Lacrosse membership numbers. 25 have sent in their profiles.
8. The next board meeting will be at 8:30 on 2/19

Executive Board meeting 1/22/07

Attendance: Larry Malinconico, Victor Scomillio, Dennis Crim, Mark McCarter, Mile Tonno, Tom Dinkelacker

1. Treasurer's report: $2520 balance $2200 received from PDLOA, 8 members have paid dues of $40 equaling $320. Received 4 dues payments tonight.

2. 13 profiles/availabilities have been returned. Not all members have US Lacrosse membership yet.

3. Received permission for the board to purchase Directors & Officers Liability insurance from Bollinger at a cost of $385.

4. Motion to accept the treasurer’s report was made by McCarter, 2nd by Tonno. Motion passed.

5. Discussed Jeff Geisel's e-mail.

a. Lack of scrimmages. Suggested that we contact other chapters with regards to scrimmages in their area. Also possibility of working inter-squad scrimmages

b. Number of officials. Jeff recommended 2 officials for varsity games. It is the opinion of the board that we should maintain the current use of three officials for varsity games and recommend that 3 officials be used for JV games. Splitting the 2 man game fee between the three officials. Again we need to contact the other chapters to insure that they agree to maintain 3 officials for varsity games.

c. Evaluation of officials. We recommend evaluations continue to be done as in the past and encourage coaches to be more diligent in getting evaluation completed.



Meeting was adjourned 7:15 in order to start the cadet class.

Board of Directors notes from 1/3/07

1. Set dates for cadet training class. Dates posted on the web site. Classes start at 7 PM and will last app. 2 hours. Jim Trumbo along with Mark McCarter will led the classes. Cost of the classes will be $20 to cover the cost of materials. All first and second year officials are required to attend the classes. All others are encouraged to attend. The class is scheduled to run for 8 Mondays. The site has not been determined.
2. Set dates for regular association meetings (posted on the web site).
3. The clinic will be held at Lafayette College. The registration will be at 8 AM with the clinic starting at 9.
4. The executive board will meet on 1/22, 2/5, 2/19 at 6:30 prior to the cadet training classes.
5. There was no report on the matter of insurance.
6. Need to be in contact with PVLL and Pac 10 Leagues.
7. We will invite representatives for the PVLL and Pac 10 Leagues to the cadet class on 2/19
8. Encourage members to register will US Lacrosse as soon as possible. Forward US Lacrosse member number to the association secretary.
9. Members in good standings was defined to be:

Cadet: Must attend 6 out of the 8 classes and complete the US Lacrosse NFHS test by the 2/26 meeting. Must pay the $20 material fee.
All members including cadets: Must attend the clinic. Attend 4 out of the 7 scheduled meetings. Must pay association dues ($40) and complete the profile/availability by 1/31.

Board of Directors notes from 12/18/06

The board met after the general meeting and determined the following:

1) Chapter will be $40 for the season. (The Constitution requires that all officials also become members of US Lacrosse).
2) Mark McCarter, working with Jim Trumbo, will organize the cadet training. We would encourage as many continuing officials as possible to attend these classes. The classes will tentatively start the week of January 8th.
3) Larry Malinconico and Victor Scomillio will organize the chapter meetings and determine a date for the clinic.
4) Tom Dinkelacker will work with Paul Valerio to contact the officers of the Lehigh Valley and the PAC10 Lacrosse Leagues.
5) The board wants to encourage all members to become involved in the Association, so please volunteer to help wherever you think your talents might be best utilized.