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Old Sat Jul 31, 2010, 10:36am
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To ref, or not to ref

Actually, the question is more accurately phrased, "to pay dues this year, or not to pay dues this year."
I'm up against the deadlines, but have been diagnosed with a meniscus tear that I hope is minor. I'll be starting PT in a couple weeks, hoping the problem can be solved without surgery.
My question, for those who have been there or know someone well who has been there; are the odds good that I'll be recovered in time for the season? Worst case scenario, by January?
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Old Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:23am
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What happens if you don't pay dues? Do you have to "start over" (e.g., seniority, rankings) next year, or do you pick up where you left off? Can you pay late if you recover (along with some late payment fee)? IF you pay now but can't work, can you get a (partial) refund?
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Old Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:28am
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My ranking in this association is still pretty new (would be my third year), so that's not an issue. If I don't pay soon, I won't be able to work this year at all, at least not during the season. Could probably do MS stuff, if I wanted.
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Old Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:46am
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I have had a couple buddiies who came back too soon from that injury and ended limping badly while officiating and eventually had to sit out the next season.
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Old Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:51am
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To pay dues this year, or not to pay dues this year?
How much are the dues? Our local board's annual dues are usually a little more than $100.00 (plus a 7% fee for income earned). For me, it would be an easy decision. It would be worth $100.00 to me to get my rulebook, casebook, and manual, to be able to attend meetings to keep up with rule and mechanics changes, and to continue to serve on our training committee. And then there's our board's end of the season banquet, top class, with an open bar (included in the dues).

Snaqwells: Good luck. “For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,” says the Lord. (Jeremiah 30:17)
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My ranking in this association is still pretty new (would be my third year), so that's not an issue. If I don't pay soon, I won't be able to work this year at all, at least not during the season. Could probably do MS stuff, if I wanted.
Our board has a "non-working member" designation, which I actually used last season. You pay 50% of the dues by the due date and are not to work games. You may still attend all meetings, go through clinics, etc. However, if anything changes throughout the season and you wish to work, you pay the second half of your dues and you are able to pick up work immediately, though chances at things like state tournament games are likely out the window.
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Old Sat Jul 31, 2010, 05:47pm
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Obviously it depends on the extent of the tear. I am a big advocate of PT over surgery, but both of my meniscus tears required surgery. They were swelling up each time I did anything strenuous and the draining/hydrocortisone provided little relief.

If worst case means getting surgery, my last knee was scoped in the August timeframe and although very sore, I worked mid-November.
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I'd pay them. I have kept my VT IAABO membership dues paid. After being 10 years as a member I can pay the retired rate, but I do not have to start all over by maintaining membership. Plus, you might still be able to attend games and pick up pointers at a local HS while you are inactive.
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I had knee surgery several yrs back that was much more extensive than this - so I am confident you'll be back.

Personally, I'd pay the dues - but take your time returning to the court. I found it a very fine line between letting my body heal and aggressive rehabilitation. Be smart as a setback can be worse than the original problem. (Truth be told, I was rehabbing and ahead of schedule....then some lady hit me with her van while I was walking my dog and in a cross-walk! I take it you probably won't have that added complication!!)

Concur with the other's suggestions - get your books, go to meetings, offer to train and evaluate, go to games and listen to pre-games/post games, etc. Stay involved.

Good luck!
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Old Sun Aug 01, 2010, 02:01pm
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Had Meniscus surgery this year in Feb 2010. 11 days after surgery my Dr. needed to drain excess fluid from my knee. (This sometimes happens when there's a meniscus tear and what they call a Bakers Cyst). I then started physical therapy. Went 3 to 4 times a week over a period of 6 weeks. My knee has held up great. I still exercise it and where a brace off and on. Good Luck.
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Old Sun Aug 01, 2010, 02:45pm
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If you are planning on being in that area for a while, I would pay my dues. If you are unable to work, I would still attend meetings and try to help out.

Certainly hope you recover and are able to get back on the floor this season!
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Old Sun Aug 01, 2010, 04:27pm
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I find it intesting how due dates vary for each board. My board requires dues paid by existing members for next year by the spring meeting in mid March.
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I find it intesting how due dates vary for each board. My board requires dues paid by existing members for next year by the spring meeting in mid March.
Ours is the same way, except we pay by April for the next season.
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