Spring 2007 Minutes AGM

NS BOARD OF APPROVED BASKETBALL OFFICIALS

MINUTES OF FALL AGM MEETING

September 23rd, 2007

St. Pat's Alexandra School

Halifax, N.S.

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 NSBO’s relationship with various partners as well as upcoming events.

President’s Report : Greg spoke on the many initiatives within NSBO. He stressed that if you get a chance to work these camps/tournaments, please make every effort to attend.

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 2007-2008 year will be $65 for P1+50 and above and $25 for P1-50. The $5 increase was not needed at this time, but this would be revisited in the Spring AGM of 2008.

Provincial Supervisor Report : – Reg Caulfield highlighted the most important issues included in his report such as: CABO certification program and membership, CABO/CB agreement (BeOne Membership), contracts with various partners, AUS play-off agreement, national appointments, fan abuse policy and equity training of officials. Reg also made mention of Bill White being selected as the recipient of the Wink Willox Award and Dan Sullivan was awarded the Ritchie/Nicurity Scholarship.

Provincial Interpreter : Roger spoke on the importance of the website for new rules/mechanics, etc. The first week of December is when the exam will be written and once again it will be an open book format this year. Roger was recognized for the FIBA Clinic he conducted the previous day. He mentioned the possibility of a similar clinic being offered again next fall and that he was interested in conducting a special one day clinic early in the new year.

Area Supervisor Reports : Posted on the website. Metro Area Supervisor, Ken Fells mentioned that Halifax members are to email Larry Collins if they are absent for a meeting this year.

Keith Finck is to act as a liaison between NSBO and the Wheelchair Association. Keith noted there are significant refereeing opportunities in this area and will keep the executive informed of any initiatives.

The Executive stressed that members need to attend meetings and the different clinics as part of their development and education. In some provinces across the country, attending such events is mandatory. In light of the implementation of new rules in the upcoming basketball season, Roger stress the need to exercise some diplomacy and work in a team concept in order to achieve the best possible results throughout the transition.

Irvine Carvery has volunteered to work with the Area Supervisors to assist in the identification of possible candidates to attend a one day training session in Halifax in the new year.

The Executive stressed the need for members to honor their commitments to attend these activities. Opportunities of this nature should be taken advantage of whenever possible as a means to demonstrate ones commitment to their personal development.

Provincial Supervisor thanked Ryan Lutes for accepting a last minute national assignment. Both Ryan Lutes and Mary Alice Butts were assigned to the Summer Nationals and received national evaluations.

The Provincial Supervisor reviewed the current process utilized for the selection of officials to the ACAA panel and play-offs. He noted that both ACAA Convenors (Judy and Neil) observe many games and are mostly interested in the quality of the officiating being provided and the assignment process. Therefore, it is important that Commissioners work together when completing their game assignments.

A) Motion # 3: “Move that the Selection Committee be the same makeup for both the ACAA/AUS and the members can only hold one office on the committee.”

The AUS contract expires at the end of the 2008-2009 season. At the Executive Meeting it was decided the negotiating committee would be made up of the Provincial Supervisor, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer/Registrar.

NSBO members are covered for BNS sanctioned games. This issue will continue to be an ongoing discussion with the Executive Director of BNS to ensure insurance coverage is maintained.

Area Supervisors are not in a position to move in this direction at this time however did agree that there are many tangible benefits to consider. This topic will be discussed further in future years.

Discussion was held regarding a rumor that a group of officials who did not plan on joining NSBO were going to be offered training.

Motion # 4: "Moved that any individual or group wanting referee training, must become a member of NSBO before training is to take place."

Irvine Carvery spoke to the liability issue surrounding non-NSBO members referring.

Existing Rules & Regulations prohibit officials from working non-sanctioned games.

Motion # 5: "Moved that NSBO will allow a 1 year trial of allowing NSBO officials to work professional basketball and be re-evaluated in the fall."

A Committee comprised of the Provincial Supervisor (Chair), President, and the Secretary/Treasurer/Registrar will develop a work description and criteria to assist in the selection of the new Commissioners for AUS and ACAA. These positions are no longer elected but appointed through the Executive. The Committee will also be recommending a selection process for the Executive’s consideration.

Moved by Cliff Tye and seconded by Neil Deveau, the fall 2007 AGM was adjourned at 12:35 pm.