NS BOARD OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS
MINUTES OF FALL AGM MEETING
October 4, 2008
St. Pats Alexandra School
Halifax, N.S.
Meeting was called to order at 1:02pm by NSBO President, Greg Parsons.
The Fall AGM was held as two separate meetings (i.e. Executive Meeting, General Meeting). There was also a Fall Clinic put on by our Interpreter, Roger Caulfield during the morning. The Executive Meeting was held before the clinic began. 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 selection process for the AUS Commissioners and thank the committee for all their hard work.
None.
· APPROVAL OF AGENDA :
MOTION #1
“To approve the agenda that was put forth for acceptance by the membership.”
Moved: Jeff Starratt
Seconded: Gary Balcom
Passed: Unanimous
Action: None
Motion # 2 : To approve Spring minutes.
Moved: Gary Balcom
Seconded: Jeff Starratt
Passed: Unanimous
Action: Make change to website to reflect passed motion.
A) There was a request received by the official’s associations of the Maritime provinces to send a representative to the AUS Management Meeting. Rob Anderson and Dave McManus attended the meeting on behalf of the officials. The biggest concern of the AUS is to save money – another meeting has been planned for the spring of 2009.
B) Letter of condolence sent to Gary Balcom along with donations from the Board and individuals for the Scholarship Fund in honour of his daughter. Gary Balcom spoke to the members in attendance and expressed his gratitude.
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 and issues dealt with in the past 6 months. He stressed the importance of following the policies and processes with in 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. Any discipline reports must be filled out using the report form on the website. Continue to file game reports as the need arises.
Secretary \ Treasurer: Presented the budget for the 2008-2009. A new line this year is that members will be paying $5 each and the money is being sent to Canada Basketball. This money is being taken out of General Fund to cover this expense.
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 and Jenn MacKenzie, Metro.
Provincial Interpreter: Roger spoke on the importance of the website for new rules/mechanics, etc. He mentioned that the exam was to be written by Dec. 1 and to have dues in on time.
Provincial Assessor: No Report.
Area Supervisor Reports: Posted on the website
MATTERS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES :
a) Wheelchair Update:
Nothing new needed to be reported.
b) Constitution and Rules/Regulations update – the necessary changes are to be made on the website.
c) No new updates in regards to the FIBA rules. Please keep checking the website for any changes to any of the FIBA information.
d) Approval of rule modifications. The rule modifications for minor basketball as negotiated by the BNS Game Rules Committee were accepted by NSBO upon the recommendation of our representative on that committee, Mr. Roger Caulfield. Please note that as a result, NSBO members are not involved in any way in the administration of their no-zone/double-team rules nor are they in any way involved in the reporting of such infractions.
As a result of the above, no motion required as we would still be calling straight FIBA rules from our point of view.
e) Pre National Tournament Review – Three-person crews utilized in many contests with coaches reporting they found this very worth-while especially at the under 17 level. As a result of the need to use a number of people with at least some 3 person experience, 34 of the 66 assignments went to members with current or past AUS/ACAA experience. Again coaches and BNS were very pleased with the level of officiating they received at these events.
f) There will be a meeting to occur shortly between the President, Provincial Supervisor, and the Executive Director of the NSSAF. Some issues to look at involve recruitment and using three person crews in the finals of Division 1 Provincial finals.
A) Caulfield Camp of Excellence and FIBA clinics – well attended, positive comments, and Greg encouraged members to attend this worthwhile initiative. This is the only referee camp offered in Atlantic Canada.
B) Level 2 Certification – in Reg’s report.
C) National Officials Certification Program – in Reg’s report.
D) Canada Basketball Membership – in Reg’s report. It was decided that NSBO would contribute for this year only, $5 per member to CABO to send to Canada Basketball.
E) AUS negotiations – last year of the contract. Reg has started the process by contacting the AUS to open a dialogue.
F) ACAA Agreement – maintain present agreement. Negotiate travel rate with the schools.
G) Uniforms – National – It has been decided by CABO that officials would use the new FIBA grey shirt for all National competitions.
H) Omitted by President as no longer required to be addressed.
I) PBL – The previous one year motion for 1 year trial is over and something new needs to be in place and changed in the rules and regulations.
Motion # 3: “To allow NSBO officials to work Pro Basketball games.”
Moved: Jeff Starratt
Seconded: Peter Phipps
Passed: Unanimously
Action: Paul Hanson to make change in Rules and Regulations
J) AGM Format - Motion # 4: “One AGM per year. This meeting would be held in the Spring”
Seconded: Jon Hunt
Amendment – “Change rotation to include Halifax – i.e. Halifax/Truro/Valley.”
Moved: Irvine Carvery
Seconded: Reg Caulfield
Passed: Unanimously
Original motion voted on and passed unanimously
Adjournment
Moved by Keith Finck and seconded by Jeff Starratt, the Fall 2008 AGM was adjourned at 2:27pm.
Minutes recorded by,
Paul Hanson