General Meeting
Meeting at South Plantation began at 7:00 P.M.

Vince Mundo introduced the following new members who did not officiate in Broward County last year:

               Matthew Barry
               Russell Biggs
               Al Collins
               Alton Evans        
               Jeff Gothelf
               Mitch Hanson
               Darius Hepburn
               Khorian Hepburn
               Ed Hickland
               James Jones
               Carl Lendinara
               William May
               Joseph McGrath
               Rod Moss
               Keith Saunders
               Mel Seguin
               Scott Singer
               Marshall Wise

Vince used McDonald’s as an analogy of CONSISTENCY in making calls in our football games. At the State Championship games last year, only one game out of the six games played deviated from being consistent in penalties called. In the 2A final between Chaminade and Madison County, the officials threw flags for 38 penalties. The fouls called were marginal at best.

Jim Mulchay explained what fouls should be flagged and what fouls should not be flagged. Safety fouls, unsportsmanlike, and intentional fouls MUST be flagged. If the foul is at the point-of-attack, it must be called. However, fouls that have no bearing on the play should not be called. Also, do not flag (just warn) minor encroachment fouls by either A or B.

Bruce Walker talked about holding. He emphasized that we must use "common sense" when calling this foul. Do not call holding if it has no bearing on the play. We could probably call holding on every play. Bruce talked about the different ways offensive and defensive players can hold.

Tom Winston reviewed 2004 Rule Changes

Vince went over what each official receives by registering with the State and by registering with our Local association. He said that for Varsity games (day or night) we will wear knickers- -For J.V. games (day or night) we will wear black shorts. He mentioned the State Rules clinic and the State football exam. Transfer officials (for the first year) are not eligible to be picked on a crew. For public high school games an ambulance must be at the field in order to start the game. Vince had the sixteen white caps to stand up. Vince explained the requirements for being a Varsity and/or a J.V. white cap. For Varsity games, we will be paid $63.00

Todd Wilpon will be the chairman of the EVALUATIONS committee.

Steve Epstein said that three out of five of the RECOMMENDATIONS committee members will not have been on that committee before. The following represent the different on-field positions:

              Deon Lawrence ---- Line Judges
              Roy Liese ---- Linesmen
              Robert Silver ---- Back Judges
              James Warren ---- Referees
              Jim Wilson ---- Umpires


Board Meeting
Members present: John Craven, Steve Epstein, Roy Getzoff, Tommy James, Vince Mundo, Larry Simpson, Guy Taglienti, Tom Winston.

Starting with the July 19 meeting, we will have "break-out" sessions at each association meeting.

Varsity Crew selection procedure is as follows:
Monday, July 19, 2004 - - Determine draft order.
Distribute forms to declare crew freeze selection.

Thursday, July 29 - -Deadline for submitting crew freeze selection form.

Monday, August 2 - - Distribute crew selection sheets indicating draft order and crew freezes. Distribute list of officials eligible to be drafted.

Sunday, August 8- - Crew selection meeting at Lockhart Stadium. 6 P.M.