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Tuesday, October 20
Fall 2009 NFOA Newsletter
Handout: Fall 2009 NFOA Newsletter
Thursday, September 3
IMPORTANT NEWS FROM OUR TREASURER
August 25, 2009
Dear NFOA Members:
The first phase of the W-9's has begun. A W-9 form is enclosed with all Baseball/Softball checks. Please complete the form and mail it to:
Dennis Ferris-Treasurer, NFOA
137 Quail Hollow Lane
East Amherst, NY 14051.
It is the goal of the NFOA to have 100% of the forms completed and received by January 15, 2010.
All future check payments will require completed W-9 forms to be on file. Forms can be downloaded from the IRS website, from your sport coordinator, at your first organizational sport meeting for the season, at the Fall Banquet or from me.
Hope your summer went well, and that Fall brings many more assignments.
Dennis Ferris-Treasurer, NFOA
Wednesday, April 22
SPRING 2009 NEWSLETTER
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Thomas Jefferson was the third president of ...
Center for Sports Parenting
Launched in March of 2001, the Center for Sports Parenting (CSP) is a Web-based initiative that offers immediate and practical guidance to parents, coaches, educators, administrators, officials, and all other individuals involved in youth sports, equipping them with the information needed to handle the psychological and physical challenges faced by young people participating in athletics.
To Parents and Coaches
A father at A Little League game runs onto the field, screams at the ump over a bad call and even chest-bumps the man in blue.
During a youth hockey contest, a mom jeers the refs for whistling calls against her sons team. When another parent tells her to relax, the mother taunts him too.
A soccer dad enraged by the officiating confronts one of the refs after the game, then head-butts the official, knocking him cold.
Stories like these have become so common, many sports parents dont even raise an eyebrow. But they should. How can we parents and youth coaches talk to kids about being good sportstreating referees properly and accepting their decisionswhen were the first ones to go bonkers over a close call?
CLICK on the headline for the rest of this article.
Laws Affecting Sports Officials
Did you know there are bills pending in the NY State Assembly that affect you, as a sports official? A list is supplied below, effective as of April 2005. You can get more information at this website:
http://assembly.state.ny.us/
Robin Schimminger is the state Assemblyman for most of the Tonawandas area.
# A02044 Increases the penalty for assaults involving a sports official
# A04156 Establishes the class E felony of assault at a sports contest
# A04160 Excludes school athletic sports officials from certain fingerprinting requirements
# S00056 Excludes school athletic sports officials from certain fingerprinting requirements
# S01158 Increases the penalty for assaults involving a sports official
# S02392 Establishes the class E felony of assault at a sports contest
# S04395 Establishes the crime of assault on a sports official or sports team coach; class A misdemeanor
# S05115 Establishes the class A misdemeanor of disruption of a sports contest
REFEREE ASSAULT BILL IN NY SENATE
In the Feb. 14, 2003 edition of USA Today, a cover story titled Officials under assault stated that verbal and ...
ISSUES FACING OFFICIALS TODAY Click here
Three major issues facing sports officials today are being addressed by NASO on a national level. Sadly, there ...
NFOA NOTES:
NOTES TO NFOA MEMBERS :
Make sure you keep the association informed of your current address. You should be receiving our spring and fall newsletters. If you arent, be sure we have your correct address by sending an e-mail to NFOA@umpire.com
Your yearly NFOA dues for 2009 MUST be paid to us by December 31, 2008. You will not be given any assignments in 2009 until your dues are PAID.
Remember: NFOA is NOT an employer. If you are a member of NFOA, you are an independent contractor.
We have recently up-dated our Constitution & By-laws. It is available as a booklet. If you need a copy, send an e-mail requesting one.
E-MAIL ADDRESS: NFOA@UMPIRE.COM
IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION
Remember... as an independent contractor, you are responsible for tax reporting of all earnings. If your earnings paid through the association (not paid-on-the-spot) are equal to or greater than $600.00, NFOA will issue you a 1099 form.
CODE OF ETHICS
OFFICIATING WEBSITES
It's always a good idea to find ways to help improve your officiating skills. Check out some of these websites ...
Tuesday, July 15
LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS Click here
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SPORTS OFFICIAL? Click here
WEBSITE INFORMATION - - - -
This website is courtesy of eteamz - eteamz is the largest and most complete online resource for recreational sports with over 2 million teams! We encourage you to take a look around and see what they have to offer.
This NFOA website is maintained by sports official Allen Nicks (above).
If you have any questions or comments about this website or any NFOA matter, please send us an e-mail. Our e-mail address is: nfoa@umpire.com
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