The Benefits of Being a Chapter

Rebate dollars from national headquarter for each membership in your chapter's service area
Credibility of direct affiliation with the national governing body of men's and women's lacrosse
Tax exempt status under national 501(c)(3)
Exclusive access to all info about US Lacrosse members in chapter area, including mailing label files and member print-outs
Chapter Operations Manual - resources for running chapter business, financials to events
Exclusive eligibility to participate in and host national events such as the Youth Festival, Women's Division National Tournament, Intercollegiate Associates Championships, etc. (Hosting national events enables chapters to increase regional awareness for the sport and share in the financial success of the event)
Direct input on US Lacrosse policy and operations through Regions Council representation on the US Lacrosse Board of Directors
Chapter contact information, events, board list, web site link, etc. posted on national headquarters web site
Coverage, event promotion and contact listings in Lacrosse Magazine, now sent to over 113,000 members
Exclusive access to the Camp Scholarship Program - chapters receive slots at area camps for which they can designate local children to attend
Exclusive opportunity to host US Lacrosse coaching and officials training clinics - potential profit sharing
Exclusive opportunity to host player clinics staffed by US National Team Players
National office staff support for new and experienced chapters - full-time US Lacrosse staff member designated to provide chapter services and address needs
Exclusive opportunity to share resources resulting from national partnerships with organizations such as the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and the Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA)
Exclusive opportunity to establish chapter Hall of Fame to honor outstanding players, coaches, officials and contributors, and assist with the identification of qualified nominees for the national Hall of Fame
Eligibility for affordable Director's & Officers Insurance
Presence at the US Lacrosse Annual Chapter Assembly, an interactive meeting of national headquarters staff, board members and regional chapter representatives to 1) collaborate on the development and support of lacrosse 2) formally recognize chapter successes around the country and 3) participate in workshops and round table discussions to gain valuable board and initiative management skills