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Originally Posted by Stat-Man
First meeting is usually a good time to go over the new rule changes/interpretations for the season.
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Until last week I'd have told you that there is not much to talk about this year. But then we were introduced to the great NFHS semi-circle debacle of 2015, and now there's plenty to talk about.
Getting back to the topic at hand, I agree with other posters that the President should stay away from the minutia. Professionalism is a great opening topic, but I think perception is an even better one. Emphasize that how an official is perceived is reality, so check the ego at the door. And make sure they recognize that 75% of an official's reputation, at least within the association (where it counts) is based on off-court stuff (timeliness, honesty, communications with the assignor, keeping your Arbiter blocks up to date, film study, etc.).