May Board Meeting - 2005
Meeting was held at John Craven’s house.

Members present: Bryan Baker, John Craven, Steve Epstein, Roy Getzoff, Tommy James, Vince Mundo, Tye Sager, Larry Simpson, and Tom Winston.

Tommy read the MINUTES of our April 13 meeting.

Bryan presented (1) the BFOA 2004 Income/Expense Statement, (2) the BFOA 2005 Budget, and (3) Ways to Increase Net Income During the 2005 Season, such as increase our membership, decrease miscellaneous expenses, and not providing gifts to memberships. As of this writing, we have $1,713.14 in the bank.

Steve and John explained that under the current Evaluations procedure, a black hat who scored a 75 on the 2004 Football Exam received 0 points toward his ranking. Some Board members feel that it’s unfair to give points to officials who were picked ahead of other officials during the 2004 Pick meeting. Steve suggested that on a Thursday or Saturday night game we send two evaluators instead of just one.

The Board decided that the LJ will always be located at the goal post for field goals and extra points. Also, on flare passes, the side official who is facing the flare pass will punch forward or backward to sell the call because of the new rule that only one forward pass may be thrown.

Jeremy Shamash presented his views on how the mentorees (1-and 2-year officials) should be mentored during the upcoming season.

Tom showed us the list of all the officials who attended the ten training sessions at South Plantation, indicating each official’s attendance record.

John made a recommendation that ALL BFOA members be instructed to select the closed book exam option when registering this year.  By doing so they will remain eligible for playoff assignments.  Board members unanimously voted to accept the recommendation.

The 2005 football Exam will be given at South Plantation in the auditorium on Monday, August 22.

Steve went over the agenda for our June 13 general meeting at the Dolphin’s Complex. No rule books will be given out at this meeting. Al Riveron (the NFL official from Dade County) will be the guest speaker. Pete Newton and Rocky Gillis will also attend.

Tom informed the Board that his recovery from hip replacement surgery is progressing as expected and he anticipates he will be able to officiate.  He will make a final determination prior to the August 7th crew pick meeting.

Tom announced that Tommy James, and Bryan Baker will assist him as Rules Interpreter for the 2005 season.

Vince announced that Tye Sager will assist him with the assignment process during the 2005 season. Tye will assign and oversee the JV schedule.

Vince shared a "vision" in which he visualized utilizing the Cypress Bay High facility and adjoining Vista Park to host a Spring FHSAA Field Clinic next year featuring 8 teams playing Spring games on 4 adjoining fields simultaneously in order to provide field work for attendees.

Meeting ended at 9:15 P.M.
Tommy James, Secretary