Minutes of MROS Meeting

MROS Meeting Minutes

1/29/06

Chickahominy Middle School

President Jerry Stone called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.

Attendance was taken by sign in sheet.

Jerry welcomed everyone to the first meeting of the new year. He asked for a moment of silence for the loss of members’ loved ones since last season. Tommy Stefi thanked the membership for the flowers at his brother’s service. Jerry recognized Past President Tom Dent for his numerous contributions to MROS.

Jerry then introduced the previously elected (November) officers. As the Members-at-Large were introduced (Allen Gravatt and Bob Provost), Jerry reminded everyone of his or her primary duty. They should be used by the membership for questions or concerns rather than voicing them at meetings. This would allow these “issues” to be dealt with prior to meetings and prevent potential hard feelings. Also, Dickie Foster was introduced as the new Interpreter and questions concerning rules, etc. should be brought to him only after a search of the rulebook (always the first option) has proven fruitless. The Chairmen of the various committees were then introduced and their duties were explained to the membership.

Bruce Frye introduced the members who had been promoted to full membership at the November meeting.

Bruce presented the Treasurer’s report, which was accepted as presented. He, also, explained the 1099’s that were handed out.

As Commissioner, Bruce listed the new schools that we will be covering this year. Powhatan MS will not be one of them as had previously been reported. Jerry updated the membership on meetings with the AAA Districts south of the James and Joe Yates spoke of a possibility with the AA Bay Rivers District east of Richmond.

The minutes of the November meeting were approved as presented on the web site.

Dickie went over rule changes and points of emphasis for the new season. He reiterated points that Jerry had made earlier concerning his role as Interpreter. As the rule changes were discussed questions and concerns were addressed.

Coach Pat McGuire, head coach of J. R. Tucker HS, was our guest speaker. He gave us some valuable insight from the coach’s perspective and what he expects from umpires.

Jerry asked that all “New Business” be sent to the secretary no later than the Thursday prior to a regularly scheduled meeting. He showed us the approved “alternate” shirt. He stressed that the purchase of the shirt is strictly voluntary. ONLY IF BOTH UMPIRES AGREE TO USE THE ALTERNATE SHIRT WILL IT BE ALLOWED FOR USE. If it is a one-man crew then either shirt is allowed. The alternate shirt is allowed only during the regular season. The regular powder blue shirt is mandatory for all post-season games. Both shirts are available at Disco Sports for $40 plus tax.

Eddie Small announced that he welcomes all suggestions for guest speakers and/or programs for any future meeting.

Dickie announced that he and Bruce would be meeting with all new members after the regular meeting.

Bruce accepted sign ups for the scrimmage games and reminded everyone of the requirements concerning scrimmages. Data sheets were, also, passed out for any corrections.

The next meeting is at Mills Godwin HS, in the Library, on February 15^th at 5:00 p.m. The VHSL meeting is at 6:00 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Joe Yates.