MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES
October 1, 2009

1. Call to Order – 7:35 (Thanks to the membership that arrived at 7:00)

2. President’s Report: John Zeitler
   - Meeting began with a moment of silence for past members, especially Tom Casey Sr. Tom will be missed by all members of Bd 41.
   - New members were introduced
   - John continued with his theme of – PASSION – take the job of officiating seriously and as a profession. Always strive to be better. Never stop improving.
   - John also reminded the older (veteran officials) to pass on their knowledge and experiences with the younger officials.
   - Blow the Whistle on Cancer Campaign – we will participate in the campaign as we did last year.
   - BOCES - Cards must be handed to the coach before the game begins
                   Avoid working schools where you live or have a connection to.
   - John announced 2 new changes in the board. These changes were discussed and approved by the Board of Directors at their summer meeting.
      1) Dues Reduction – Secretary/Treasurer Rich Krams advised the Board of Directors that our surplus funds are close to $30,000.
         Therefore the Board of Directors approved a temporary dues reduction 0f $10.00 (Dues - $80 and Dues/Dinner - $100) for next year.
         This reduction will remain in effect until the surplus is lower.
      2) Redistribution of the BOCES 30 Points of an official’s rating.
         Part 2 Exam – 20 Points ( 100-90=20, 89-85=18, 84-80=16, 79-70=14, Below 70=0)
         Sportsmanship Ballot – 5 Points
         Scrimmage or Top 100 – 5 Points

3. Secretary/Treasurer’s Report: Rich Krams
   - Membership – Total 361 Renewals - 322 New – 26 Dual 13 Life – 3 BH - 4
   - Finances – Operating Surplus Last Year – $3,424
                      No foreseeable dues rise for at least 5 years
   - Approved Assignor – Any official who assigns any games must see me, in order for the liability insurance policy to be in effect.
                                   E-mail me with the information of your assigning
   - Rule Books and Part 1 exam were given out.

4. Interpreter’s Report – Don Landolphi and Jim Graham
   - Web Site -www.board41.org has information on plays and contacting the interpreter. Try it!!!
   - Don went over 3 important areas of concern – Pre Game Conference, Alternating arrow situations, and when to start the clock.
   - Don will go over 3 or 4 situations at every meeting.

5. Committee Reports: Dinner – Sam Dominick
      Rules – Don Landolphi
      Ethics – Dusty Buckley
      OCC – Joe Capozzi and Dennis Cirillo
      Nominating – Joe Gaskin
      Big Brother Committee – Joe Michalowski
              All Committees report Progress, except Big Brother which met with new officials after the meeting

6. Old Business: None

7. New Business – BOCES – Finger Printing – Contact Peggy Turowski – 516-396-2581
    All new officials or officials (did not work any BOCES sports last year) must contact Peggy to get finger printed.
    If you don’t you cannot work BOCES.

8. Raffle/Attendance/Adjournment – 8:35

NEXT MEETING
NOVEMBER 4 – WEDNESDAY – 7:15
BALDWIN HIGH SCHOOL
MANDATORY INTERPRETATION MEETING

(ANY OFFICIAL WHO MISSES AN IAABO INTERPRETATION MEETING
WILL NOT BE CERTIFIED)

You may attend one of the following interpretation meetings to remain certified
- Eastern Suffolk – Oct 19 Polish National Hall (Riverhead) – 7:00
- Queens – Oct 29 Msgr. McClancy HS (East Elmhurst) – 7:15
- Brooklyn – Nov 18 Bishop Ford HS (Park Slope) – 7:30