The High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation
The High Sierra Lacrosse Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2007 to support and grow the sport of lacrosse across Northern Nevada, Truckee, and the Tahoe Basin by raising and providing resources. The Foundation is guided by a Board of Directors that believes lacrosse provides a powerful vehicle for a player’s personal development, teaching the values of Accountability, Citizenship, Integrity, Passion (Love of the Game), Respect, Humility and Tolerance. Furthermore, the Foundation believes encouraging the development of these values in student-athletes is crucial to our local communities. The Foundation is recognized for upholding the highest standards of both the game and the communities in which we live.
The Foundation has adopted the following Mission, Vision, Values:
Mission
Through the sport of lacrosse, we develop character.
Vision
In developing an individual’s character, Lacrosse acts as a catalyst for contributing to stronger, more robust communities.
Values
Accountability
Citizenship
Integrity
Passion/Love of Game
Respect/Humility
Tolerance
To learn more about the Foundation, please read our section in the Reno-Tahoe Lacrosse History.
As of January 2019, seven members compose the Foundation Board of Directors:
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President
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Jim Johnson
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Vice President
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Al Garner
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Treasurer
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Curt Wegener
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Secretary
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John Funk
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HSLL (League) Rep.
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Eric Peacock
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At-Large Girls’/Women’s Rep.
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Charlene Boegle
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At-Large Boys’/Men’s Rep.
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Jason Kuntz
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The following are former members of the Foundation:
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Officer Title
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Name
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President (Founding Member)
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Paul Cowie (2010)
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Vice President (Founding Member)
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Tom Allen (2010)
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Secretary (Founding Member)
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Steve Corrigan (2014)
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Treasurer (Founding Member)
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Colin McDonough (2008)
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At-Large Girls’/Women’s Rep.
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Elizabeth Bell (2009)
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At-Large Boys’/Men’s Rep.
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Brett McCann (2009)
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HSLL (League) Rep.
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Bud Haley (2013)
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HSLL (League) Rep.
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Steve Morrow (2015)
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At-Large Girls'/Women's Rep.
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Honora Fallon-Oben (2015)
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At-Large Girls'/Women's Rep.
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Steve Bulera (2015)
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At Large Boys’/Men's Rep.
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John Downing (2018)
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If you are interested in contacting any current members of the Foundation regarding lacrosse promotion, fundraising, or any other topic, please send an email to Foundation@highsierralax.org.
