Capital Area Association of

Volleyball Officials

A Michigan High School Athletic Association, Inc. Approved Association

 

 

 

MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES

 

DATE:                             November 21, 2006

TIME:                              7:00 P.M.

LOCATION:                      Okemos High School  - 1st Floor KIVA

                                      2800 Jolly Road, Okemos, MI 48864

 

Announcements: Photos of members attending will be taken for submission to the Assign By Web site during the meeting.

 

1.                  Introduction of Attendees

A.     New Members

Clem Beckman, Tony Winston, Delee Dankenbring, Mike White, Roger Laughlin

            B. MHSAA Bulletin – Members were encouraged to review the actions by the MHSAA relating to tournament selections being limited by an official’s zone; the use of Rules testing prior to registration; and elimination of the MHSAA patch.

 

2.                  Approval of Association Meeting Minutes of October 11, 2005

Motion by Patrick Lickfeldt to accept the minutes as presented (with inclusion of the excused absence of Mary Shaw – scribner’s error).  Passed by voice vote.

 

3.                  Treasurer’s Report

Presented by Brian Smith.  Discussion on growth of association, and the improved financial position of the association which allowed for the majority of the assets to be moved into higher yielding funds.  Motion by Jerry Carter to accept the report as presented.  Motion passed.

 

4.                  www.caavo.org Web Site Enhancements

Mike Hammond was the original creator of the web site.  Kelli Hart has re-created our site, and she spoke about several of the enhancements: a help address (help@caavo.org); a FAQ  and rule interpretation section, an area in the upper right hand corner which features pictures of our members officiating, a link to ABW (Assign By Web); also links to other associations and  leagues.  We also encourage all our members to complete a member profile on-line so that information can be used in the assigning process (it relates to your experience, and venues/officials you may have a preference about).

 

5.                  www.AssignByWeb.com/caavo Web Based Assignment Site

Ross Martin presented information on our online assigning site (Assign By Web). He went over the sample copies in the hand out (see handout); brief instruction of web assignor usage; Ross stressed keeping availability calendar updated; and discussed how to handle late turn-backs of matches for personal reasons - suggestion of contact by email for help /replacement name; professional courtesy to be exhibited working tournaments; question of working as line judges; question of pay rate; questions on contracts NOT being sent – liability w/o contract; discussion of member commitments; question on tournament lengths.

Brian reminded the members that the information collected about our availability is routinely used to help other neighboring assignors when they need officials in their areas, and that we should indicate in the top rectangle of the availability date the LOCATION where we are working (since providing us with a re-assignment may mean a closer assignment or higher level match). 

 

6.                  Status of Communities for Equity v MHSAA at Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Discussion of Court of Appeals Aug order denying relief to the MHSAA.  If the 6th Circuit, denies the motion for a rehearing of that order en banc, the likelihood is the MHSAA would appeal to the US Supreme Court within the allowable 90 day period.  Then, the US Supreme Court could vote within 28 days to deny their Petition, ending the matter, and switching the VB season to next FALL.  (see court notes in handout)

 

7.                  Election of Board Officers

President – Brian Smith was the only nominee, and a motion for unanimous consent by Brenda Schrader passed without opposition.

Sec/ Treas – Cary Grant was the only nominee, and a motion for unanimous consent by Jerry Carter was passed without opposition.

At large Board Member (2006-2009) Gary Merrill was the sole nomination, and upon motion by Dan Kitchel to close nominations and approve by acclimation, the members adopted the motion.

 

8.         Clinics Announcements

            Directions and information was provided about the Lakeland Clinic Dec 2. 

 

            Announcements were made about the scrimmage/clinics Dec 6 at Eaton Rapids, Waverly, and St. Johns. 

 

            The emergency contact information form was discussed.

 

            General Questions addressed

            Announcement: Laura Jackson has line judge flags for sale

            Ronnie Mutter made several general comments.

 

            Upon passage of a Motion to adjourn by Rod Horton, the meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

 

Submitted by Cary Grant

Sec/Tres

With help from B. Schrader

 

 

 

 

 

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