St. Louis Officials Board Meeting; Approved Board Minutes

January 17, 2010 Glendale Lutheran Church

 

Meeting Called to Order at 6:30 PM - Attending: Bart Castelli, Bruce Crow, Bruce Hook, Kevin Key , Sean Nolan,  Don Meyer, John Horton, Gordon Aronoff, and Pat Steele.  Not in Attendance:  Dale Baechle, Mike Hoffman, Don Taylor, Marv Williams.

 

Oct. 18 Minutes Approved Board Meeting Minutes approved.

 

Treasurers Report:  Bruce Crow reported that revenues are in good shape and expenses YTD have been well within budget.  St. Louis Officials Assn, Inc. is in excellent financial shape.  SLOA should finish the year with approximately $6,100 in the bank.  Bruce presented a budget in line with last year’s budget.  The proposed budget was tabled for consideration from new Board in April. 

 

Secretary Report:  The following Nomination were received for Life Membership;  Russ Roeber, Bob Schumacher, and Bob Reeves.  Motion made by Bruce Crow and seconded by Don Meyer to award Life Memberships to these individuals.  Motion Approved.

 

Bruce Hook reported that the football meeting dates have been set up with Parkway Central.  That the Basketball dates have been set and a meeting location is currently being secured.  Volleyball will continue to meet at Glendale Lutheran Church.  Dates for all to be posted on the Web as soon as possible.

 

The spring Business Meeting has been set for April 21, 2010.  Per our By-Laws, President Bart Castelli selected the following Board member for the Nomination Committee:  Gordon Aronoff, Don Meyer, and Bart Castelli.

 

Golf Tournament Report:  Bart Castelli 2010 Golf Tournament Date of June 12 once again at Pevely Farms. 

SLOA will once again support “Make A Wish Foundation” as Tournament Charity. 

 

VP of Basketball Kevin Key noted that he was exploring a summer clinic for all of our BB officials.  More details to follow as more interviews are conducted from area schools.

 

Bart Castelli, Mike Hoffman, and Bruce Hook will meet with IABO to discuss the summer football clinics being held at area schools on Jan. 23. 

1.        Coach Duncan expressed a desire that Greg Ransom have overall responsibility with regards to providing officials to the clinic so he only has to worry about one contact point versus several.  We are okay with this approach. 

2.        SLOA wants to have sole responsibility for providing officials at Parkway West.  Here’s why:  we want to develop a program for our 1-5 year officials to gain on-field experience under the watchful eye of veteran officials.  I can explain in more detail as to the how’s and why’s at the coming meeting.

3.        As we previously discussed, SLOA to be compensated for providing officials per your current agreement with Coach Duncan.  Our understanding this is $300 per field.

4.        Design a joint training session during the clinic geared to HS rules and mechanics.

5.        Explore options/roles when or if this clinic expands to more teams at other area sites.

 

Bruce Hook noted that he had received considerable complaints on the 2009 banquet, that the numbers were down considerably, and new venue should be considered.  A banquet Committee was formed with Don Meyer as chairman, Pat Steele, Gordon Aronoff, and Bruce Hook to seek ideas to improve our banquet.

 

Miscellaneous Items:  Board discussed how we could build on the Bob Granda Annual Blood Drive.  Don Meyer will approach other official groups to check their support and Gordon Aronoff will approach the phone company to gain their support.  Don will report back to the Board in April

 

Meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

 

 

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