Greater Baltimore Chapter Inducts Ten into Class of 2008
The Greater Baltimore Chapter of US Lacrosse inducted 10 well deserving individuals into its hall of fame on February 2. The inductees were: Todd Curry, Michele De Juliis, James H. Jackson, Barbara L. Kimball, Stephen ‘Lucky’ Mallonee, Kerri Johnson O’Day, Glen Miles, Jennifer Kay Ulehla, Wendell Thomas and Allison B. Valentino. The event was held at the Grand Lodge in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Over 300 attendees enjoyed cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner preceding presentations for all the inductees. The event is organized by a committee of the chapter, led by Chapter President Sue Diffenderffer and Heather LaPointe. Congratulations Greater Baltimore Hall of Fame Class of 2008!

Long Island Metro Welcomes Newest Hall of Fame Class
The Long Island Chapter of US Lacrosse out did themselves for their 24th annual hall of fame ceremony and induction on February 1. An enjoyable cocktail reception compliments, of Alan B. Hodish, LLC and Mike Winkoff of Pioneer Mortgage, kicked off the evening. Tom Campolettano, Harvey Cohen and John Fernandez lead the opening introductions. Billy Rebman was presented with the Harvey Cohen LIMLF Service Award while Norm Murray served as the master of ceremonies. The class of 2007 included Donald Borges, Lisa Christiansen, Melissa D’Angelo, Rocco Guglielmo, Jeff Fritz, Sandy Kapatos, Mat Levine, Gordon Purdie and Frank Tashman. Key individuals involved in the organization of this event were Ray Buckley, Angela Ritchie, Norm Murray and Mike & Dorothy Thearle.

Coaches Attend Inaugural Oregon Coaches Certification Clinic
Nineteen coaches recently attended the first Oregon Chapter of US Lacrosse Coaches Certification Clinic at Lincoln High School in Portland. Despite less-than-ideal weather, everyone survived the rain and had a great learning experience. The attendees were: Mindy Surber, Kevin Callaway, Clayton Stearns, Jeff Krenek, Ralph Bauer, Casey Zeger, Joel Manley, Bill Supplitt, Scott Burns, Charles Dunham, Roger Merino, Shane Goodell, Greg Palmer, Daniel Conner, John Gale, Charles Ducharme, Greg Messick, Frank Lambert, and Mathew Steussy.


Hampton Roads Chapter Donates to Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
Fueled by the success of its fund raising exhibition game in October between Virginia and Navy, the Hampton Roads Chapter was able to make a donation of $65,000 in December to the Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund, a charity that is dedicated to helping injured marines, sailors and their families. Among those, pictured at right, making the check presentation were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kelly, representing the Hampton Roads Chapter, and Ms. Maryellen Baldwin of the Hampton Roads Council of the Navy League. Receiving the check for the Semper Fi Fund were Mrs. Helen Toolan and Sgt. Major Lonnie Sanders, USMC (Ret).

Oregon Chapter Adds New Hall of Fame Inductees
The Oregon Chapter held its 2007 Hall of Fame induction event in Beaverton, Oregon on November 3rd. Eight new members were inducted and four previous inductees were honored in the first ever formal reception for the Oregon Chapter Hall of Fame. The prior inductees included Fred Zensen, Kris VanHatcher, Mark Flood and Jim Hammon. The 2007 inductees were Holly Allen Ziegler, Hilary Gilmore and Andrea Shatz, and five men: Sam Sadtler, Bill Lake, Thomas Foster, Curt Sheinin, and Brian Platz. Presenting the awards were the Oregon Chapter President Terry Vance, and Portland Lumberjax star Ryan Powell. In addition to families and friends, attendees included many current high school players who came to support their coaches. The recipients of the awards represented virtually all contributions to the game of lacrosse, including all star playing careers in high school and college, officiating, umpiring, coaching and program development. This event was both a symbolic and literal indication that lacrosse has become an integral part of the Pacific Northwest sports scene. Pictured, left to right, are: Tom Foster, Jr., Holly Allen Ziegler, Brian Platz, Samuel Sadtler, Andrea Lynn Shatz, Bill Lake, and Curt Sheinin. Not pictured: Hilary W. Gilmore

Longtime PLA Supporter John Burch Passes Away
The Philadelphia Lacrosse Association is sad to note the sudden passing of John "Eagle" Burch, a longstanding member of the Philadelphia lacrosse community and a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. In his playing days, Mr. Burch was an all-American lacrosse player at the University of Virginia and played in the North-South Game in 1950. He supported the game throughout his life and served as a referee until he was 75 years old. In 2006, Mr. Burch was inducted into the Delaware County Sports Hall of Fame for his abilities in lacrosse and boxing. Mr. Burch, a Baltimore native, became an early pioneer for Pennsylvania lacrosse. The Eagle's Eye Lacrosse Club, a dominant USCLA men's club team in the 1980s and 1990s, was named after Mr. Burch, as is one of the playing fields at The Haverford School. The Eagle will be deeply missed.

Two Presidents Better Than One in South Jersey
Four years ago, Bob Sheridan, a former chapter president, moved from North Jersey to South Jersey and thought he had left lacrosse behind. But John Kalinowski, president of the South Jersey Chapter of US Lacrosse, had other ideas. Kalinowski called Sheridan and asked for help in promoting the game in the area. And now, Sheridan is serving as president-emeritus of the South Jersey chapter. "I was ready to turn in my lacrosse stick for a fishing pole, but now I am back with it and I could not be happier," Sheridan recently told The Coast Star newspaper. "I am re-energized and everyone is excited about our programs." Working in conjunction with Shamrock Lacrosse, the South Jersey chapter has been providing nets and balls for area schools or towns starting new programs, and coordinating clinics for new coaches. About 8,000 of US Lacrosse's 20,000 New Jersey members hail from South Jersey.

South Central Texas Chapter's Garrigan Receives Award
Coach Andy Garrigan from Austin High was recently selected as the 2007 Coach of the Year for the state of Texas by the THSLL. Andy has taken his team to the Texas State Championship in each of the past two years and was undefeated in Central District play this season. Early in his coaching career Andy was instrumental in establishing the lacrosse programs at Highland Park and St. Mark's in Dallas. Andy is the US Lacrosse representative for Central Texas and serves as president of US Lacrosse's South Central Texas Chapter. Congratulations to Coach Garrigan for this recognition by his peers and for his continuing contributions to the growth of lacrosse in Texas. 

Chicago Chapter Clinic Features Machine Players
The Chicago Chapter held a "Get Acquainted with Lacrosse" indoor clinic recently for youth players and received an assist from Chicago Machine players Mike Culver and Zach Gagel. The two professionals provided the kids with an expert's introduction to the game. The Chapter also provided sticks - acquired through a US Lacrosse Equipment Grant Program - to each of the participants. The kids were able to take the sticks home following the clinic in order to begin their wall-ball workouts.
-submitted by Steve Larek


Potomac Chapter Welcomes 2007 Hall of Fame Members

The Potomac Chapter recognized its newest Hall of Fame members during its fifth annual induction ceremony on February 3. The Class of 2007 inductees, pictured from left to right, are: Anne Monahan, Kevin Giblin, Homer Schwartz, Jen Adams, Michelle Maxwell-Gold and David Slafkosky.






Philadelphia Golf Outing Supports the Game
The Philadelphia Lacrosse Association's recent golf outing at the Manufacturers' Country Club raised $13,000 to support PLA's mission to promote lacrosse in the region. The event included 92 participants and 43 individual and corporate sponsors. The annual PLA golf outing has raised almost $178,000 since its inception in 1993. Through the years, proceeds from the event have enabled the PLA to help launch and expand youth and high school lacrosse programs, provide camp scholarships, conduct clinics, sponsor area tournaments, and maintain the Pennsylvania Lacrosse Hall of Fame, among other things. This year's funds will be earmarked, in part, to support the Philadelphia School District's Middle School Program. Pictured on the 18th hole, from left to right, are Rob Lord, Dave Brumbaugh, Peter Jacobs, Brian Harrington, Dennis Goldstein, Eric Pokorny, John Strang, and John Zaharchuk.

North Texas Chapter Receives Gift
Tom Fitzsimmons, chapter president, recently accepted a generous donation of $10,000 from Charlie Murphy's Estate to help assist in the growth of the game in North Texas. Murphy, a charter member of the Hudson Valley Chapter's Hall of Fame and a 1998 inductee to the National Hall of Fame, was a legendary figure in the game's development at Yorktown (N.Y.) High School and in the Hudson Valley region. He passed away in 2005 at the age of 93. The donation was made to honor Murphy's long-time contributions to and love for the game. The chapter is deciding on how to best use the gift so that it will have a long-lasting and meaningful effect on the sport in the area.

Long Island Metro Chapter of USL and Nassau County’s first "Three Man Game Crew"
The Nassau County Lacrosse Inaugural "3-Man Official’s Crew" on a regular season game occurred on March 20, 2006. The Manhasset Indians hosted The Levittown Division Blue Dragons. The crew, of which included Long Island Metro Chapter representatives, were Ed Schreiber, Ray Buckley and Brendan Wallace. From left to right is Alan Lowe (Manhasset Head Coach), Ed Schreiber (Official), Ray Buckley (Official), Jim Amen (Section 8 Coordinator), Brendan Wallace (Official) and Glen Cocoman (Levittown Division Head Coach). — Ray Buckley, President, Long Island Metro Lacrosse Foundation   www.limetrolax.org

• Bill Bayfield
• Stephen A. Price
• Leonard L. Casalino
• Cindy Timchal
• Elaine P. Knobloch
• Tristan A. Zaia

The food and ambience and camaraderie made it a very emotional and memorable night for all the Inductees and their families and friends who attended. The accomplishments and biographies of all the Potomac Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees are available on the chapter web site www.uslacrossepotomac.org/. — Homer Schwartz, President, Potomac Chapter of US Lacrosse

Washington State Chapter Inducts Eleven to 2006 Hall of Fame Class
Eleven lacrosse legends were inducted into the inaugural 2006 class of the Washington State Lacrosse Chapter Hall of Fame. 185 guests assembled at the awards dinner held February 11th and US Lacrosse Executive Director Steve Stenersen, traveled from Baltimore to attend. Washington Chapter President Mark Larson commented, "Tonight’s inductees had vision! Our Hall of Famers knew that for some mysterious reason, this sport could bring people together in important and meaningful ways…Unlike any other sport I know, lacrosse is about community – particularly here in Washington."

The 2006 Hall of Fame class is:

• Hugh Barber
• Lynn Hyde (formerly Mills)
• Matt Cone
• Leslie Monteith Loper
• Tim House
• Lisa Methfessel Patton
• Everet "Smitty" Smith (posthumous)
• Gail Shelton
• Kris Snider
• Laurie Usher
• Edward "Eddie" Travers.

— Jana Lauderbaugh, Hall of Fame Chair, Washington State Lacrosse Foundation
www.uslax-wa.org