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Beaumont Chapter Football Officials
Association Present: 1st VP John Ballard, Sec/Tr. Geoff Kret, M/L Frank LeBlanc, Div. 1 Rep Bob Wortham, Div. 2 Rep Wayne Pratt, Div. 3 Rep. David Landrum, Div. 4 Rep Mike Defee, Div. 5 Rep Greg Sims, North Co. Assignor George Bryant Absent: Pres. Gary Downey, 2nd VP Greg Peveto, South Co. Assignor
Larry Bennett The Board of Directors of the Beaumont Chapter met at Bob Wortham's residence on 4Feb 2002 for the first meeting of the 2002-2003 Board of Directors of the Beaumont Chapter. The meeting was opened and chaired by 1st VP John Ballard, who welcomed the new and returning members to the Board of Directors. John expressed his desire that this board would continue and further the work begun by the 2000-2002 Board. Minutes from August 20, October 15, October 22, and October 29, 2001 board meetings, previously mailed to outgoing, returning, and new board members were not read on the strength of a motion by Bob Wortham and second by John Ballard to waive reading and approve them as written. The motion carried unanimously. Treasury Report - A final Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Report, and Budget Report was handed to the board by the Secretary-Treasurer. Income and expenses for 2001 were briefly reviewed and compared to the budget. It was noted that even in an expected heavy expense year, the chapter account showed several hundred dollars gain. A proposed balanced budget for 2002 was then handed out and reviewed. The Secretary noted that income the chapter may receive from new UIL rules regarding chapter fees for scrimmages was not included in the income projection, as the new UIL rules were not readily available. It is the Secretary's understanding that any moneys received by the chapter for assigning scrimmages will be under a directive from TASO to earmark the funds for recruiting and retention efforts. Mike Defee moved to approve the proposed 2002 Budget as presented, second was by Bob Wortham, and the motion carried unanimously. Secretary's Report - The Secretary handed the board a list of members NOT yet in good standing regarding dues. The list was reviewed and various board members volunteered unofficially to contact some of the members to remind them to settle up for 2002. A list of crews was handed out and reviewed, with changes and present vacancies being noted. Finally, a rough calendar review was conducted, noting the UH Cougar Clinic was on March 22-23, SFA on-field clinic was 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 - none from the previous board. New Business - The Secretary produced three scholarship applications that he had received. Mr. John Ballard asked himself, David Landrum, and Frank LeBlanc to serve as the scholarship selection committee. Mr. LeBlanc will act as chair of that committee and was given custody of the applications. The committee expressed a desire to make the selection before the winning applicant's awards day for presentation. A new UIL district realignment chart was passed out to the board. Much discussion followed regarding which schools were likely to use or not use the Beaumont Chapter as a result of the biennial realignment. The general sense of the board was to try and recapture Silsbee and Kountze, and offer the chapter's services to Jasper. The Secretary was charged with writing a goodwill letter to all schools we presently serve or could serve. 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 |