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Members present: Dave Edoff, Larry Dcllota, Ray Bray, Joyce Phelps, Jerry Caldwell, Keith Pike, Chip Kublin, Don Cawthon, Dan Poppin, Richard Davis, John Montrella, Tom Clark, Karen Vandervoet, Sylvia Games, Steve Wilkings, Bert Jacobs, Karen Gallizio, Sandy Comer, Janet Knoeppel. Anthony Villalobos, Andrew Bard, Kelly Werling.
Meeting was
called to order at
Sandy Corner asked everyone to complete the registration form and sign the Code of Ethics, plus give her a check for either $75.00 or $150.00 tonight.
Dave Edoff
welcomed everyone. He reported that one of our long time officials, Bob Dugard
had passed away recently. He asked for a moment of silence. Following this, he
informed the group of the CIF recognition that will be given to honor an
official from each sport. DC SCAF has submitted the names of Pat Graham, Jay
Montgomery and Jean Montgomery. We will be notified of the CIF decision in the
spring of 2004. Dave also told the group that he has submitted his resignation
to the Board due to a new job that has cut into the time he can give to the
office of president. He stated he still wanted to be involved and would help in
anyway possible. The group thanked Dave for all the time he has given in the
last year. Dave stated that Joyce Phelps will be the interim president until our
January meeting, at which time elections will be held. If no one else steps
forward, Joyce is willing to serve the remainder of Dave's term. If anyone else
is interested, they should contact any member of the Board prior to
Joyce Phelps
reviewed the history and purpose of SCAF; the reason for the increase in our
dues this year; the accreditation that we received from the state of
Richard Davis talked about the evaluation and certification procedures for officials. He explained the procedures for new officials; for post season (CIF) assignments; and for advancement to the junior college and college officials' lists. He discussed our evaluation card system and our policy in OC of requiring at least 6 cards to be sent to our assignor to be considered for post season meets.
John Montrella reviewed our Code of Ethics and the Professionalism with which the organization is committed. John stressed that professionalism begins with punctuality & attendance at our Area meetings! The Board has instituted a $30 rebate for attendance at all 5 of our meetings. Drawing tickets will be handed out to those are on time for the meeting. Latecomers will not receive a ticket and will have to pay a $1 for refreshments.
Don Cawthon volunteered to help outline a reward system for attendance utilizing the quantity of assignments and quality of assignments available to our members.
Jerry Caldwell discussed the equipment needed for a swim meet, including that furnished by the host school, as well as that provided by the official. He also covered the appropriate dress for officials.
Steve Wilkings provided information relating to the radios and headsets that are currently being used by officials in US Swimming and recommended that all high school officials purchase a radio and headset since they will be working as part of a team at some point during the swim season.
Janet Knoeppel handed out availability forms, league sheets and CIF information. She asked everyone to complete and return the availability and the league forms before leaving the meeting. She also reviewed assignment procedures, how and why to contact the school in advance of the scheduled meet, the fee structure and the need for evaluation cards to be mailed to her by each coach. She reminded the officials to call her if anything unusual happened during a swim meet. She stated that assignments would be handed out in February. She reminded everyone that no assignments would be made until all forms were completed, including the test, and all fees paid.
Joyce Phelps discussed the CIF regulations and other news. She asked that at the next meeting when we return with our tests, that we will each be responsible for the discussion of one or two test questions. Sandy Comer assigned specific questions to each member present.
We were reminded about the election for an interim president.
3 lucky ticket holders left with door prizes. Next meeting only those that are on time will get a ticket! Thanks to Janet for the prizes & tickets!
Thanks to Karen & John for assisting with refreshments for the meeting!
The meeting
was adjourned at
Handouts:
1) Registration and Code of Ethics
2) Assigner's availability and conflict of interest forms
3) CIF-SS regulations (sec.1216 - 1222.6 and
4) 2004 fees
5) CIF-SS
6) Personal Equipment List
7) Communication Equipment
8) Rule Books & Tests