[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by shavano

Sat night GV, no problems or worries during game. I was able to work with two of our most senior officials, and while they had a couple of "nit-picky" pointers for me ( their term, not mine), they were both pleased with how the game had gone.

After the game, the "senior" of the seniors, as it were, who is a 22 year veteran and one of the area directors for our association asked me if I would be interested in running for his position when we have elections next month.

I'm flattered, but I'm just a third year ref. Not really sure if I have the experience, know-how, etc. to take on this type of position.

So my question is to you all, did you take on this type of responsibility this early in your career?

Thanks
Shav

Look at this as an opportunity to know and get known in the association. It does not mean that you are thrust into the position of being an expert. I ended up on the board of directors at my local country club and was by no means an expert golfer and still am far from it. I had golfed for about 4 years at the time. But I was able to offer a perspective that was a bit different from those that had been golfers or members for many years. Look at it from that perspective.