The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m., President Tom Tani presiding.
In attendance: T. Tani, A. Anderson, T. Bryant, C. DeVerna, R. Dial, S. Harty, J. McDowell, J. Dibble

1.      Election and Selection of Officers for 2001

The following officers were duly nominated, seconded, and elected to the executive committee by a show of hands:

President/Treasurer: Tom Tani
Vice President: Lex Maccubbin
Secretary: Rob Dial

The following officers were appointed:

Chairman of Evaluators: T.A. Fitzpatrick
Recruitment Coordinator: Lex Maccubbin
Quartermaster: Rob Dial

2.      Discussion of Year 2000 Accomplishments

a)      Website.  Revamped in 2000.  All scheduling and notices posted on website for improved access and efficiency, allowing for termination of hotline.

b)      Coverage.  Over 95% of all matches covered.  Only coverage lapses related to college games, often due to communication failures on the part of the college teams.

c)      Recruitment/Training.  Increased active referee base significantly.  Level I and II clinics in spring.

d)      Exchanges. Conducted successful C-panel exchange program with New York State and New England societies, as well as valuable B-panel exchange program.

e)      Match Reports/Payment Plan.  Inaugurated well-defined match report system to facilitate payment plan. Payment plan implemented in conjunction with Met NY LAU.

3.      Issues

a)      Absence of fall training clinics

b)      Concerns regarding referee consistency

c)      Failure by certain clubs to reimburse referees for travel expenses

d)      Episodes of abuse directed at referees

e)      No referee social function

4.      Goals for 2001

a)      Referee Social Event – 2 February 2001.  Dinner at Mediterranean  Manor, Newark, NJ.

b)      Augment the Website – club links, articles, etc.

c)      Improve Communication with Clubs – 3 seasonal meetings will be devoted to referee/club forums.

d)      Level I and II Clinics – spring and fall (USARFU currently revising curricula).

e)      Increase Number of Evaluators – clinic January 6, 2001 at Merkley Newman Harty, 200 Varick St. (@ Houston St.), NYC

f)        Distribute Fall Match Fees – waiting for payment from Met NY LAU

g)      Consider Overseas Exchanges – English societies such as Sussex, London

h)      Continued Commitment to Referee Recruiting – Vice President to coordinate, introductory information package to be compiled and perhaps posted on website.

5.      Any Other Business

a)      Treasurer’s Report on Financial Situation.

b)      Quartermaster’s Report.  Plan to order new jerseys, warm-ups, golf shirts, etc. for spring season.

c)      Preliminary Clinic Discussion.  Potential dates in February.

d)      Next Meeting – 2 February 2001 Dinner at Mediterranean Manor in Newark.  March meeting at date to be determined, agenda to include pre-season briefing.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.