Dear Official:

Here is an update on ECBOA happenings and events:

• The ECBOA roundtable event on May 23rd was well attended

and we had meaningful dialogue around several topics including:

i) the need for higher game fees,

ii) timely payment from the schools,

iii) officials getting to the games on time,

iv) responsibilities of crew chiefs,

v) communication regarding an official’s path to progress

    and the need for honest feedback,

vi) rule books for new officials, and

vii) our expectations of schools (clean/secure locker room,

water, security, access, etc.).  The Board will be discussing these and other items further, and we will also communicate our expectations with the schools.

Thank you to all who attended.

• The ABC Camp at Lynn University in Boca Raton on June 14-17th is quickly approaching.  This is a true teaching camp dedicated to high school officiating.  ECBOA participants will be given an official evaluation at the end of camp.  Please contact Mark DeAtley, John Fouchet or Joe Erwin for more information.

• Michael Francois, Vince Holmes, Joe Erwin, and Mark DeAtley will be attending the FHSAA Leadership Conference in Tampa on June 8-9th.  We will report back on items effecting basketball.  Stay tuned.

• Recruiting and retention remains a key initiative for ECBOA and I’m happy to report that Alec Ceravolo has agreed to take the lead on this.  If you would like to help out please call Alec directly.

Thanks and enjoy the summer.

Joe Erwin, President