End of season party

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Terrapins Fan

Does your association have an end of the season party?

Our Association has a large EOY party in April that is well attended - several hundred. In past years our guest speaker has been a prominent college official. I wouldn't profess to know the details or the finances, so I can't help you there. Usually, officials are free and our guests pay for their meals. Good time!

That being said, our Rec League Officials had our usual get together at a local watering hole today afer our championship games. Ironically, the losing team from my championship game was ALSO having their party their (sports bar with pool tables, etc.). Coaches came up and talked to us. Good guys. Great way to end the season.

[bainsey]

We have a business meeting the Saturday morning after the state finals, each year. It's a required meeting (about two hours), for your ratings.

We have awards for lengthy participation: 10 years, 15, 20, etc. (Our assigner got a 45-year plaque.) Beyond that, it's pretty much Robert's rules, reports from the state commisioner, president, interpreter, secretary/treasurer, assigner, et al, with sandwiches, chips, and soda served at the end.

It may be a little dry at times, but it certainly gives an air of professionalism.

[BillyMac]

Originally Posted by grunewar

Rec League Officials had our usual get together at a local watering hole today after our championship games ...

Our Catholic middle school assigner comes up to Connecticut, from his retirement home in Florida, during the holidays. He will host, and pay for, a pizza party (pizza, and beer) at a local pizza joint. He picks a slow basketball weeknight just before, or just after, Christmas. Those that don't have games show up on time, those that do show up late. There are about forty-five of us in his assignment pool, and most show up. It's informal, it's a lot of fun, and his generosity is greatly appreciated.

[Multiple Sports]

One of the hs boards I belong to has their meeting at a Golden Corral......

A bunch of referees sitting around and getting fat !!!!! Only reason guys show up is to get their check !!!!

It is actually sad !!!!!