1. Congratulations to the newly inducted members of the Long Island Metropolitan Lacrosse Foundation, Hall of Fame.
Tom Campolettano
Kevin Cassese
Ernie Olsen
Doug Shanahan
Judy Stamatis
Rich Wehman
All extremely derserving and representative of the talent that has been a part of the Lacrosse tradition here on Long Island and the Metropolitan New York area. All in attendance were inspired by their comments, as well as, those of Ron Chamerland, the receipient of the Whitey Hendrickson Life Time Achievement Award. All are extremely involved in furthering the growth of Lacrosse not only in the New York Metropolitan area, but also around the country and the world. It was truly my pleasure to be the Master of Ceremonies for this gala affair.
2. The weather here in the northeast has not been very conducive for the start of the college lacrosse season, especially if there is no indoor facility available for practices. Snow fall isn't helpful either. I was remindied by some of our veteran Hall of Fame members about " parking lot practices" in Cortland, Amherst, Hempstead, and all over the Island. I was reminded that there was one thing that rarely happened out those "long ago practices". Wooden sticks rarely were frozen so solid as to break in temperatures below freezing, and at $100 a head it becomes quite expensive.
3. For all of us at the commencement of a new season, lets remember why we're involved in this game. It is a gift given to us to enjoy the excitement of sharing an experience with others who also love this game. Let us all do our best to make that experience an enjoyable one for all those involved.
( I do appologize for the Typos, trying to get used to a new format of publishing these blogs.)
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