NS BOARD OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS
MINUTES OF SPRING AGM MEETING
May 25th, 2008
Bible Hill Elementary School
Truro, N.S.
Meeting was called to order at 12:00pm by NSBO President, Greg Parsons.
The Spring AGM was held as two separate meetings (i.e. Executive Meeting, General Meeting). The Executive Meeting was held during the morning followed by the General Meeting. The main purpose of the executive meeting was to review the agenda for the general meeting and to discuss the many issues/decisions/problems encountered during the past season and new ones for the upcoming season. Executive members also took this opportunity to discuss the new selection process for the AUS Commissioners.
Under New Business :
- Stand by official for NSSAF Final
- Final of Black Tournament for Level 2 certification
- Gary Balcolm motion
- Level 2 and above referee commitment
- Interpreter for BNS rules committee
- Change in constitution
· APPROVAL OF AGENDA :
The agenda was amended to reflect changes made to the original agenda.
MOTION #1
“The revised agenda was put forth for acceptance by the membership.”
Moved : Irvine Carvery
Seconded : Ted Veinot
Passed : Unanimous
Action : None
Greg spoke that the ACAA Commissioner has been added to the constitution to reflect the “AUS/ACAA Selection Committee” – motion was already passed. Greg mentioned that this change needed to be updated on the website.
Motion # 2 : To approve Fall minutes.
Moved – Irvine Carvery
Seconded – Ted Veinot
Passed : Unanimous
Action : Make change to website to reflect passed motion.
A) Don Ehler presented on behalf of BNS. He spoke on the need to work more closely together as partners when solving problems and also he spoke of the need of Canada Basketball and CABO to work more closely together. He spoke of the problems at Canada Basketball and that they were nearly bankrupt. They do have a plan in place to help correct their issues. This includes government funding, sponsorship, and membership. He asked NSBO to consider paying a $5 fee per member. Under game rules, he spoke of the need to have one set of consistent game rules for the whole province. A game rules committee has been formed and they will be making recommendations before the start of the season.
B) There was an email from DAL women’s coach, Carolyn Savoy, to control costs related to the women’s tournament at DAL. It was explained to those present that the commissioner through direction will talk with this coach and come up with ways to make the tournament more cost effective.
C) There was a question from an area in regards to re-admitting a member who had been previously expelled from NSBO. It was said that it is up to the individual area to decide if a member can be readmitted.
D) Reg Caulfield and Greg Parsons will meet with Tom Fahie in regards to the Graduate to Officiate program and also about the potential of having 3 person crews at the Division 1 Boys Final.
E) NSBO has received information via CABO that in 2009-2010 the AUS plan to revert to 2 person crews and only use 3 person crews at playoffs.
All reports can be viewed by visiting the official NSBO website at www.nsbo.ca
President’s Report : Greg spoke on the amount of work done by members within NSBO. He also stressed the need of level 2 and above members to show more of a commitment to NSBO.
Vice President : Posted on the website and Al also reiterated the need to continue to act as professionals on and off the basketball court.
Secretary \ Treasurer : ***PLEASE NOTE*** Rates for the 2008-2009 year will be $70 for everyone who is not a brand new official and $30 for brand new officials(beginning this year).
Provincial Supervisor Report : – Reg Caulfield presented a few of the highlights of his report and mentioned the many things that have been dealt with in the last few weeks simply to get things up to date. Level 2 awarded to Jeff Burke, Strait. He talked about the successful development session in December in Halifax. He stressed that if NSBO’s partners had complaints in the different areas, they need to contact the Provincial Supervisor and/or the President. Dave McGrattan was selected to attend the FIBA certification camp. There is a new national certification plan coming – stay tuned. A new playoff agreement has been signed with the AUS. NSBO received 5 National summer appointments. He concluded by talking about the need to recruit more officials.
Provincial Interpreter : Roger spoke on the importance of the website for new rules/mechanics, etc. He deferred to 6B the issue of shirts and rules. He commented on the great job of the different areas on the change back to FIBA. He mentioned about his Camp of Excellence to be held in July.
Provincial Assessor : Report posted on website. Reg Jewkes also mentioned how pleased he was with officials at the NSSAF Championships.
Area Supervisor Reports : Posted on the website. South Shore commented that 4 out of 5 officials worked final games at NSSAF tournaments. Metro noted every effort needs to be made to include African Canadians in initiatives in the future within NSBO.
a) Wheelchair Update:
Keith Finck noted there are significant opportunities to referee within this area. He also mentioned that Jeff Burke, Strait; Geoff Spencer, Highland; Steph McNeil, Highland; and Keith worked the tournament at St.F X.
b) Updates to FIBA Rules and Shirts:
- backcourt rule to change – all three points must be over. In 2010, NBA half circle to be used for charge/block
- FIBA Fall Clinic to be held in Halifax – stay tuned for date.
Motion # 3 : “Change to the new grey and black shirt for all levels of play starting in October 2008.”
Moved – Jeff Starratt
Seconded – Erin Schaus
Roger spoke against the motion and proposed the amendment – “phase in the new shirt in 2008 and all members would use the new shirt starting October 2009.” Ted Veinot seconded the amendment. The amendment was not passed.
The original motion the passed: 22 for and 9 against
Action: Paul Hanson to coordinate the ordering of shirts.
c) Targetting Development of Visible Minorities – All Area Supervisors were contacted along with Irvine Carvery as per previous motion to solicit names for potential attendees at the development clinic that took place in Halifax in December. Opportunities were afforded to many but for a variety of reasons, not all were able to attend. Turn-out though was very good.
d) NSBO Selection Processes – a meeting was offered to Ken Fells to meet with the President, ACAA Commissioner and Provincial Supervisor re his concerns over this issue. Mr. Fells declined stating that he felt his concerns over the issue had already been adequately expressed. Also, it was noted by the President, that as Chair of the NSSAF Selection Committee, all Area Supervisors were asked for their feedback on applicants to the NSSAF Provincials prior to the selections being made.
e) The BNS Baldwin Award will be discussed between Greg Parson, Reg Caulfield, and BNS.
Motion # 4 : “NSBO to continue to buy a table at the BNS luncheon to support BNS.”
Moved – Geoff Spencer
Seconded – Reg Jewkes
Passed: Unanimous
Action: None
f) Variances in Discipline between partners – NSBO continues to work with its partners to facilitate consistency. The President confirmed that NSSAF and BNS have an agreement to honor each other’s disciplinary action if suspensions are greater than a certain level (believed to be 3 games). Most critical item for NSBO members is to file reports when appropriate and as required by our Code of Conduct.
g) Awards – Upon further examination of previous minutes, this was discovered to have been changed to a responsibility of the VP. A request was sent to the current VP to ask that he follow up on these matters. Hughie Bruce has been nominated to receive a Baldwin Award for officiating by NSBO but for health reasons arrangements could not be made to get Hughie to the awards event. NSBO to arrange to present him with this award at a later time.
ELECTIONS:
Provincial Supervisor – Reg Caulfield
Moved: Reg Jewkes
Seconded: Geoff Spencer
Passed: Acclamation
Provincial Interpreter – Roger Caulfield
Moved: Reg Jewkes
Seconded: John Fanning
Passed: Acclamation
Provincial Assessor – Reg Jewkes
Moved: Keith Finck
Seconded: Doug Wortman
Passed: Acclamation
Member At Large – Mary Alice Butts
Moved: John Fanning
Seconded: Keith Finck
Passed: Acclamation
A) Motion # 5: “Move that the Provincial Interpreter serves on the BNS rules committee and will make suggestions to the Executive to vote on.”
Moved : Reg Jewkes
Seconded: Mary Alice Butts
Passed : Unanimously
Action: None
B) Review of experimental rules during 2008 BNS Provincials - This item was dealt with the motion from item A. Recommendations will be made to the Executive to discuss and vote on.
C) The AUS negotiating committee has been formed and will be made up of the Provincial Supervisor, Vice President, and the Secretary/Treasurer.
D) Paul Hanson outlined an insurance policy that is available from NASO. It was decided that this could be something members could choose to persue on their own if they so choose..
E) It was announced that Dave McRae was the recipient of the IKON Fair Play Award as chosen by BNS.
F) Motion # 6: “Use the Selection Committee to decide who FIBA candidates would be from NSBO.”
Moved: John Fanning
Seconded: Jeff Burke
Passed : Unanimously
Action: Paul to make change in the constitution on the website.
G) It was announced that June 15, 2008 would be the deadline to apply for the Commissioner(s) position(s). The application process and job description was explained to the general membership.
Motion # 7: "Moved that the clause that prevented one person from holding more than one of the commissioner’s positions (ie. AUS Men, AUS Women, ACAA) be deleted."
Moved: Jon Hunt
Seconded: Geoff Spencer
Irvine Carvery spoke against the motion
Jon Hunt spoke in favor of the motion.
John Fanning spoke against the motion
Doug Wortman spoke in favor of the motion.
Passed: 15 for and 6 against – Motion Passed
Action: Paul to make the change in the constitution.
H) It was announced only of the intention by the AUS to move back to 2 person officiating for the 2009-10 season.
I) Discussions will be held with NSSAF about the idea of using 3 person for Provincial Championships at the NSSAF Div. 1 Boys.
J) The Final of the Black Tournament to be used for Level 2 certification was put to the Certification Committee.
K) Motion # 8: “Donate $200 on behalf of NSBO to the memorial fund set up on behalf of his daughter.”
Moved: Paul Hanson
Seconded: Greg Parsons
Passed: Unanimously
Action: Paul Hanson to send cheque with letter of condolence from the President.
L) Level 2 and above referee commitment – It was noted that this needs to happen more. Area Supervisors to encourage members to participate in local areas, attend Provincial Meetings and clinics and make a difference in NSBO in general.
M) Request that decision of BNS Rules Committee be binding on all parties - Item was already dealt with in 8A.
N) Motion # 9: “Amend the constitution for this year only to state that the commissioners don’t have to be in place until new one(s) is/are chosen.”
Moved: Mike McNeil
Seconded: Sandra Wood
Passed: Unanimously
Action: Paul Hanson to make change.
Adjournment
Moved by Erin Schaus and seconded by Paul Debelie, the spring 2008 AGM was adjourned at 2:51pm.
Minutes recorded by,
Paul Hanson