With the leaves falling from the trees, temperatures dropping, and winter on the way,  it’s hard to believe the 2020 lacrosse season is just around the corner. To make the CGAA Youth Lacrosse Program the best it can be and ensure 2020 is a great year for players, coaches, and parents, we need to make sure we have people serving in key roles.  Simply put, the more volunteers we have, the better our program will be overall and for our kids. 

We know volunteering takes time, but can tell you from experience that it is a great way to meet new people, feel like a larger part of the Cottage Grove community, and help to support and grow a sport that your kids love.  Please review each of the roles below (as well as the benefits of serving), and consider if any of are interest to you. 

Note that the Annual Meeting is open to all members of the public who are in good standing with CGAA. The Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday November 12th from 6:30 to 8:30PM in the West Rink Meeting Room at the Cottage Grove Ice Arena.

Open Officer Positions

Officers make up the executive board of CGAA Lacrosse, are expected to attend all CGAA Lacrosse Monthly Board Meetings and are voting members of the board. 

• President - Elected - Special 1 year term (to offset pres and vp election years)
• Vice President - Elected 2 year term
• Treasurer - Appointed by President - 2 year term
• Secretary - Appointed by President - Special 1 year term (to offset treasurer and secretary election years)

Benefits of serving in officer position 

• As defined by annual budget, full reimbursement of player registration fee (or equivalent stipend if no child in program)
• No DIBS for CGAA Sports

How to apply/run

• Submit online application via google form (or email to cottagegrovelacrosse@gmail.com) a minimum of 7 days prior to the annual meeting on Tuesday, November 12th.
• Attend the annual meeting in person 
• CGAA Affiliation Agreement must be completed prior to voting.. This agreement can be found on page 9 of the  CGAA Administration Handbook   
• Must complete CGAA Conflict of Interest Agreement upon election or appointment
• Must complete CGAA Background Check (if you have not had one within two years) upon election or appointment

Open Director Level Positions

All Director Level Positions are appointed by majority vote of the officers.  There is no need to be at the annual meeting if applying for a Director Level Position.  All director level positions are expected to attend monthly CGAA Lacrosse Board member meetings and are voting members. 

• Boys Coach/Player Development Director
• Girls Coach/Player Development Director
• Communications / Marketing Director
• Equipment Director
• Field and Scheduling Director
• Fundraising Director
• Registration Director
• Uniform & Apparel Director

Benefits of serving in Director Level Position 

• As defined by annual budget, 50% reimbursement of player registration fee (or equivalent stipend if no child in program)
• No DIBS for CGAA Sports

How to apply

• Submit online application via google form (or email interest to cottagegrovelacrosse@gmail.com) 
• Note that the CGAA Affiliation Agreement must be completed prior to appointment. This agreement can be found on page 9 of the  CGAA Administration Handbook   
• Must complete CGAA Conflict of Interest Agreement upon appointment
• Must complete CGAA Background Check (if you have not had one within two years) upon appointment

Other Board Positions

Positions listed below serve the purpose of informing the board and connecting them to the larger lacrosse community.  These are non voting positions and will be solicited by the board closer to the start of the 2020 season.

• Member at Large Boys
• Member at Large Girls
• High School Lacrosse Coach Liaison Boys
• High School Lacrosse Coach Liaison Girls

More Information About All Positions Can Be Found Here