West Coast Officials’ Association

January 10th 20185:30/7:00pm @ Jefferson H.S.

BOARD / MEMBERS MEETING MINUTES

Dave Queen, Marcus Williams, Rodney Dickerson, Nolan Padget,

Carl Erickson, Herman Broxton, (Excused Absence-Matt Geer)

5:30 Meeting came to order..

-Assumption of new schools in Pasco/Hernando Counties discussed. VP is talking to coaches and fielding questions/going to P/HC games.

Recommendation Committee – Marcus W.

Crews provided. Adjustments and recommendations made by the Board. Repeated requirement of Contribution to the Association needed for high crew placement. CREWS APPROVED 3-0 (no MG)

Promotions discussed...Board agreed to :

Herman Broxton : Max Arbiter 3 rating

Stephen Miller : Reaffirm Promotion to a 3

John Mitchell : Max Arbiter 3 rating

Terrance Mitchell : Promote to 3 rating

Board Meeting Concluded 6:50

MEMBERS’ MEETING 7:05 Called to Order by VP.

Attendance/Mintues by Rick S.

UNIFORMS & PENALTY : As of 2017 all Home teams must wear White. Penalty is (1) Direct Technical and Coach must sit. (Second Direct T and coach ejected). Must stay consistent throughout WCOA. FEDERATION RULE. ALL FHSAA SCHOOLS/LOCATIONS!
PLAYOFF CREWS : Marcus Williams

Crews announced to membership. Crew membership requirements discussed including Service to Association.

Crews approved by Membership w/o objections.

Distribution of Pink Whistles : Purchase (50) made with donation to Cancer Research. Should be worn for all January games based on Crew approval and uniformly. Retain Fox for your career with WCOA. We will not issue a second Fox to an official.

ARMY RETIREMENT : Col. Mike Corpening, 26 years

AIR FORCE RETIREMENT : Sgt. Walt Markwas, 25 years

Both awarded $50.00 gift card to Outback Rest.

TRAINING

Officials Conduct/Professionalism : Ted Valentine behavior not acceptable. Listen to Players/Coaches and then walk away. Sanctions for violation of WCOA Policy.

Review of incidents/members presentations…. Officials reminded to complete FHSAA incident/ejection reports.

TREASURER’S REPORT : Mark M. - income/expenses/balances.

HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE MEMBERS POLICY : New/Transfer members will be assigned to HC. This membership and immediate involvement hopes to improve retention, rapid integration of and exposure for new officials into WCOA. They will be assigned to Visiting Playoff Crew Hospitality. HC Board Liaison and BC will assign officials and notify them of their duties based upon availability. No sanctions for not participating.

Booking Commissioners Report : Carl stated RefPay checks by Monday/Tuesday Holiday. Schedule posted until 20 January. More game assignments to come. Update Availability in Arbiter. Please open some dates. Excessive weekend tournaments and games in January.

UNIFORM JACKETS : Suggestions made for new Pre-Game Jacket styles. Dri-fit, Black vs. Gray blend. Pull over vs. Zip. All submitted to MG who will provide samples at 29 Jan meeting for vote.

BASKETBALL ELECTIONS 2018 : Dave Queen (EC members not present.) Outlined two positions available on Sports Committee. Matt G. and Walt M. not seeking re-election.

Discussion….

Nominations Open : Walt M. for Victor MacKenize, Second, Randy S.

Election 29 January. Nominations may be made via email by two parties. EC will confirm with member. Nomination closing dates and additional voting procedures to be announced by EC on 20 January.

Closed 8:35pm Next Meeting 29 January 7:00pm @JHS 2018-19 Committee Workshop April 7th, 11:00 Univ Tampa Library.

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