To ref, or not to ref

Adam · #1 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 10:36am

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?

bob jenkins · #2 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:23am

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?

Adam · #3 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:28am

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.

Raymond · #4 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:46am

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.

dsturdy5 · #5 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 01:01pm

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

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.

JRutledge · #6 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 01:21pm

Pay the dues and you can you will not make anyone wonder why you are not there. Do not pay the dues and you might be forgotten.

Peace

BLydic · #7 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 05:47pm

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.

BillyMac · #8 (**permalink**) Sat Jul 31, 2010, 11:51am

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Originally Posted by Snaqwells

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)

gtwbam · #9 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 01, 2010, 02:01pm

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.

tjones1 · #10 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 01, 2010, 02:45pm

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!

bainsey · #11 (**permalink**) Sun Aug 01, 2010, 04:27pm

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.

zm1283 · #12 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 02, 2010, 12:33am

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Originally Posted by bainsey

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.

Raymond · #13 (**permalink**) Mon Aug 02, 2010, 08:20am

Ours are due the first week in October.

fullor30 · #14 (**permalink**) Thu Aug 05, 2010, 01:09pm

Going in 8/20 for meniscus scope. It's been torn for a few years but is getting worse. I did alot of ball this summer and would have good and bad days, but overall, it's not very bad, just needs cleaning out according to my doc. I'm thinking I'm just about fully recovered by October. Am I dreaming? It helps I'm in decent shape, thin(6' 170), without any previous knee problems.

That said, I had two stents put in back in March..........like having your oil changed.

SmokeEater · #15 (**permalink**) Wed Aug 04, 2010, 08:49am

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Originally Posted by gtwbam

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.

Had a small tear 6 years ago that Doc decided would not require surgery. It took forever to heal, by forever I don't think the pain has ever gone away. Now I ref with the aid of my good friends Advil and Tylenol and knee support. If you have an option get the surgery you will be back up and on the floor in 3months and probably close to 100% in 6 months depending on severity of tear.