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MROS Meeting Minutes

1/23/08

Mills Godwin HS

President Tom Dent called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Tom introduced the MROS Board to the membership and new trainees were recognized.

Bert Wilson gave the Treasurer’s Report—balance of $4,414.

Joe Yates, Secretary, called roll. All present members stood and let us know how long they have umpired.

The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as presented on the web site.

Tom then recognized Jerry Stone for his career as an official and Joe Yates for being Chairman of the New Kent School Board.

Allen Gravatt, Member-at-Large, gave a report on the board’s investigation into acquiring new jackets for the members. After lengthy discussion the membership voted to phase in new jackets over the next three seasons. The board will decide on the manufacturer. The jacket will be navy blue with red and white on the shoulders.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORT:

Bruce Frye handed out data sheets and asked they be filled out and corrections made if necessary. He, also, handed out 1099’s for our tax forms. Later in the meeting he spoke about the Central and Dominion Districts staying with our competition. He, also, mentioned that we had acquired Colonial Beach on a part time basis for this year. He told us the VHSL test will be online this year and will need to be taken during February. At the end of the meeting rulebooks were handed out when completed data sheets were turned in. Bruce also mentioned that we would offer three-person crews for schools if they requested. Umpires would receive $50 each instead of the usual $65. This will not be mandatory.

INTERPRETER’S REPORT:

Dickie Foster introduced his training team (Jerry Stone and Dave Hunt) and handed out “40 Rule Myths” and asked us to read them. Dave went over mechanics when in the “A slot”.

Time became a factor as the VHSL Clinic was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Therefore, the meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m.

The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 17, 2008, @5:00 pm at the Deep Run Community Center.

Respectfully submitted by Joe Yates.

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