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Annual
Meeting — June 7, 2007
River Grille, Ormond Beach
The annual meeting of the A-1 Officials association
got underway with a social then into the business at hand, recognizing
achievements and divisional information along with financial and
elections.
Opening
President Vance Harris called the meeting to order
at 7:05. He introduced each divisional supervisor and assigner.
He also said that this is the association's 12th annual meeting.
Treasurer's Report
Treasurer Gary Wheeler presented the financial information
on where A-1 stood monetarily. There were no questions from the
floor regarding the statement. Gary took a moment to reflect back
on his many wonderful years as treasurer.
Division Reports
Each of the divisions lauded individual accomplishments
for the deserving officials in their reports to the assembly.
Contract Committee
Ed Cobb was asked by the Board to oversee the new
contracts for the 07-08 seasons. He responded with 3 year contracts
from all the schools that A-1 has obligations with. This is a new
step for A-1 because every year to date travel has been year to
year. No voucher schools anymore and travel has been bumped up $2.50
for all.
Other Business
It was learned that the FHSAA will be giving the
officials tests online for the upcoming season. JLA will have no
background checks, those on predator lists will not be eligible
to officiate.
Votes on Proposed Amendments to the By-Laws
Arbiter Administrator
Vice President Martha Hannah took the floor to explain
the role and position of the Arbiter Administrator. It was argues
and debated, but voted on and it will stay until the Executive Board
finds it necessary to make a change.
At the September 17, 2006 quarterly meeting the
Board decided that if any of the Executive Board has to be vacated,
it would be the duty of the President to appoint someone to fill
that chair for the remainder of the school year. A permanent replacement
would be elected by the General Membership at the next annual meeting.
If the President’s chair needs to be filled the Vice President
would assume the role for the remainder of the President’s
duly elected term. The Vice President’s chair would be vacant
during that period.
It was voted on, unanimous.
At the February 11, 2007 quarterly meeting the
Board voted unanimously that the five Divisions would have the option
of electing their leaders for a 2 year term. In order to maintain
continuity, the officers would be elected on a staggered basis.
To start the stagger, the Assigner would be elected first. The following
year the Supervisor would be elected.
It was voted on, unanimous.
Elections
It was voted by the group on Vice President and
Treasurer. Martha Hannah is voted in as Vice President again and
Bob Devereux the new Treasurer, they ran unopposed.
Closing
Meeting concluded at 8:20.
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