About CLF
The mission of the Colorado Lacrosse Foundation is to grow and support the sport of lacrosse in Colorado. As the state chapter of US Lacrosse, there are 1-2 volunteer representatives from every constituency group on the Board of Directors. Each year, the Foundation runs clinics for beginners, makes grants to new and traveling teams, awards college scholarships and hosts the Annual Colorado Lacrosse Banquet.
Chapter Definition
A chapter of US Lacrosse is an affiliate of the national organization. A chapter unifies, promotes, and manages the many aspects of men's and women's lacrosse in its geographic area. Each chapter serves as a conduit to the national headquarters of US Lacrosse and has the authority to conduct business that conforms with the approved requirements outlined in the Chapter Agreement and Guidelines.
The purpose of a chapter is to:
- Remain compliant with the guidelines set forth by US Lacrosse
- Provide service to chapter members
- Unify all constituent groups within its geographic area
- Equally represent men's and women's lacrosse
- Establish itself as the central source for information, programs, and events within its geographic area
Chapter Goals
1. To serve as a geographic focal point for the promotion and development of lacrosse, incorporating representation of and involvement in all levels of men's and women's play.
2. To promote and develop the game of lacrosse as an integral part of our educational process and as a means of making available to the youth of the chapter the beneficial attributes of the game.
3. To honor players, coaches, and officials whose skill and conduct on the field and in their business and professional lives inspire in the youth of the nation a high regard for the discipline of the game of lacrosse.
4. To broaden public interest in amateur lacrosse through educational programs designed to encourage the playing of the game and to make its benefits available to ever-increasing numbers of students in schools and colleges.
5. To completely understand the purpose and responsibilities of US Lacrosse - to organize all levels of men's and women's lacrosse under a given body, and to regularly and effectively interact with other chapter areas in the areas of lacrosse promotion, expansion, preservation and information networking.
Following are a list of current Board Members and the constituent groups they represent, as of 9/15/06:
Mike Johnson, President
mike@eclipsesign.com
Meredith Diamond, Vice President,
mdiamon@d20.co.edu
Heather Faircloth, Secretary
fairclothh@yahoo.com
Bryan Perry, At Large, Treasurer
bryan@sbperryfinancial.com
Deedee Schneiders, At large
vistaroad@aol.com
Robin Patterson, Women's Referees
rdkpatter@aol.com
Rick Giancola, At large
giancola@cochlear.com
Steve Gillette, Men's Refs
Scott Goettelman, At large
sgoettelman@hotmail.com
Rob Gormley, Post Collegiate Men's Representative
rgormley@denverlacrosse.org
Andrea Palumbo, Women's Post Collegiate Club
acp0505@yahoo.com
Jim Juneau, At large
james.juneau@hp.com
John Newman, At large
john.newman@dexmedia.com
Dean Ottenbreit, At large
deano@estreet.com
Rick Parietti, Youth boys
rickp@autosearch.com
Dave Watts, High School Boys
Clark Tallbull, At Large
ctallbull@caddosupplies.com
Alex Vigil, Native Lacrosse
avigil@nativelax.org
Colorado Lacrosse Foundation
Hall of Fame
Class of 1994
Pam Bent
George Brown
Bill Cooper (United States Military Academy)
Bob Mauney
Hank Toll
Class of 1995
Bruce Allison
Doc Stabler (Colorado College)
Chad P. Smith
Class of 1996
Jim Soran (Colorado College)
Class of 2003
Christian Cook
Robert "Bobby" Romero
Cheryl Plummer
Class of 2004
Robert Hiester
Class of 2005
Mike Knezevitch
Class of 2006
Susan "Stuey" Stuart
Mike Held
Philip "Flip" Naumburg
Mike Law
