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Beaumont Chapter
Football Officials Association Present: 1st VP John Ballard, 2nd VP Greg Peveto, Sec/Tr. Geoff Kret, M/L Frank LeBlanc, Div. 1 Rep Bob Wortham, Div. 2 Rep Wayne Pratt, Div. 3 Rep. David Landrum, South Co. Assignor Larry Bennett Special Guest: District 9 Representative H.W. Urban Absent: Pres. Gary Downey, Div. 4 Rep Mike Defee, Div. 5 Rep Greg Sims, North Co. Assignor George Bryant The Board of Directors of the Beaumont Chapter met at Bob Wortham's residence on 25 March 2002. The meeting was opened and chaired by 1st VP John Ballard. Minutes from the February 4, 2002 board meeting previously e-mailed to board members was not read on the strength of a motion by Bob Wortham and second by John Ballard to waive the reading and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. District 9 Representative's Report - Mr. H.W. Urban, District 9 representative from the Gulf Coast Chapter, reviewed the proceedings from the State Football Board of Directors meeting the previous week in Austin. Items included the UIL Constitution revisions to add a scrimmage scheduling fee for the chapter, the game fee schedule changes, and the revised date of the State meeting in College Station (and why it was rescheduled). Longer discussions were experienced regarding the State Board's revision of the Honorary Life Membership qualifications and the future All-Star Game officials selections. Mr. Urban also brought the news that the American Flag will be continued on the left sleeve, 2½" below the top seam. One action item resulted from Mr. Urban's visit: The secretary is to author a letter to Mr. Urban for his use at a future board meeting which expresses the Beaumont Chapter's objections to the restrictions placed on qualification for Honorary Life Membership. Secretary's Report - The Secretary reviewed a list of members NOT yet in good standing regarding dues. 5 of the 24 members on the list are varsity crewmembers. A list of crews was handed out and reviewed, with changes and present vacancies being noted. Only one crew vacancy is known at this time. Finally, a rough calendar review was conducted, noting the UH Cougar Clinic was on March 22-23, SFA on-field clinic will be April 4-5, and the chapter Pickings will likely be August 3, which will overlap once again with the Gulf Coast Rules workshop in Galveston. Dates for the informal chapter Spring meeting, a possible recruiting day, a possible crew chief meeting and other chapter events were left to resolve at a later meeting. Unfinished Business The scholarship committee is still working toward selecting a recipient. Greg Peveto explained his analysis of the sub-varsity demand on officials in the light of the UIL realignment. New Business The Secretary showed the board an insurance policy worth considering for the chapter membership. This policy would provide secondary medical coverage for injuries sustained in a chapter assigned game for about 5 dollars per year per member. The board asked the secretary to bring it to the membership at the first business meeting. Additional discussion was held on the scrimmage fee revision to the UIL constitution. The general sentiment of the board of directors was to not charge the scrimmage fees, both as an inducement to use the Beaumont Chapter and also to avoid a requirement to serve all levels of a school's football program all year by acceptance of the scrimmage fee. A concern arose from more than one member that not accepting the scrimmage fee may not be an option, and that it could raise attention and concern from the UIL and/or TASO. No action was taken by the board. The secretary was requested to sound out some other chapters for their view on this new UIL item. Greg Peveto moved to accept the UIL fee schedule revision for varsity football and adopt the new UIL fee schedule for sub-varsity football. Second was by Bob Wortham. The motion carried unanimously. Finally discussion was held on improving relationships with the area coaches. The board asked the Secretary to invite the SETCA to name a coach to be a liaison on the Beaumont Chapter board of directors. Intent was also expressed to give rules clinics to schools upon request. A motion was made to adjourn by Bob Wortham, second by John Ballard, and carried. The next board meeting date will be set by President Downey. Geoffrey Kret, Secretary |