Chapter News

Greater Rochester Announces its 2011 Hall of Fame Class
The Greater Rochester Chapter has announced the addition of four inductees to its Hall of Fame as members of the Class of 2011. The chapter is honoring Jeanne L. DelSignore, Peter Lasagna, Shawn A. Nadelen and Rob Randall at its banquet on November 4, 2011. Those interested in attending the banquet or reading more about this year's inductees may click here.

Wheelchair Lacrosse Comes to Richmond
The Richmond chapter recently co-sponsored a Wheelchair Lacrosse event with Sportable and Sharon Drescher. Twelve wheelchair athletes participated, including two who traveled from Florida, one from Maryland, and two clinicians from California.The event was featured on the 6:00 and 11:00 news by the local CBS affiliate. For more information, please visit the Richmond Chapter web site or read this essay by event participant Kristin Beale.

Philadelphia Lacrosse Association Inducts Eight Into Hall of Fame
Eight legends that contributed to the Philadelphia lacrosse scene as players, coaches, referees and leaders were recently inducted into the Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter's Hall of Fame during a banquet at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill. Mike Busza (inducted as a player), Brian Dougherty (player), Robert "Buzz" Lynn (umpire), John Nostrant (coach), Lee Allen Krug (coach), Gail Cummings-Danson (player), Lynn Anderson (player/service), and Joan W. Salmon (official/service) were honored as the Class of 2011 at the chapter's 10th induction ceremony. For more information, please click here.

Greater Baltimore Chapter Hall of Fame
The newest additions to the Greater Baltimore Chapter Hall of Fame were officially inducted on January 22, 2011. The inductees are: Gina Roberts Ubriaco, Butch Marino, Michael Watson, Ann Ensor, Stephanie Roberts Radebaugh, Quint Kessnich, Joe Breschi, Krystin Porcella, Tony Seaman, and Michelle Meyer Dwan. The chapter also posthumously bestowed its new Love of the Game award to John Baker, Jr.

Long Island Chapter Inducts New Hall of Fame Class
Ten new members were inducted into the Long Island Chapter Hall of Fame on Saturday, February 5 at the chapter's 26th annual enshrinement ceremony, held at the Huntongton Hilton. The inductees are: Richie Flynn, Paul Goldsmith, Karen McCrate Henning, Brian Lantier, Dave McCulloch, Gary Reh, Jerry Simandl, Michelle Cusimano Vachris, Chris Walker and Tim Worstell.

New Jersey South Chapter Hosts Coaching Clinic
Over 130 boys’ youth and high school lacrosse coaches, predominantly from the Monmouth and Ocean County areas, enjoyed a stellar day of learning, camaraderie, unity and development. The NJ South Chapter hosted the event which featured some of the most recognized and respected clinicians and presenters within the state’s lacrosse community. The chapter will look to offer a similar clinic event on the girls' side of the game in the near future.

Michigan Chapter Hosts Hall of Fame
The Michigan Chapter held its second annual Hall of Fame Celebration on Saturday, November 13 at the Cranbrook House in Bloomfield Hills. Guests were treated to outstanding food and drink as well as some fantastic lacrosse stories. Inducted this year were: Mike Jolly, Tom Graesser, Gene Reilly, Roger Pattee, Deb Pavle and the late Vicki Oakley. Congratulations to all of the honorees, and kudos to event organizers Clark Bell and Bob Stevenson.

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