Denver Basketball Officials

Its your last opportunity to get your donations in for the Cancer campaign. We did get some good press coverage this year and a big thank you goes out to all those officials that worked hard or donated their game fees.

Make sure you have your dollars in by this Friday the 12th to Cliff Baker by mailing it to:

Area 8 Officials

PO Box 441614

Aurora, CO 80044-1614

As of last estimated count we were just breaking the $2000 dollar mark… a long way from each official donating half a game fee for a total of $5000!!!  C’mon officials do your part and support this worthy cause!

You should have received in the mail by now your packet for next season.

1. Your Dues need to be paid (postmarked) by March 1st so they aren’t late.  After that date you will be assessed another $20 in late fees!!! You must REGISTER online at www.arbitersports.com account #104526.  You can pay your dues by e-check in Arbiter (Free!), by credit card for a small charge, or mail in a check.

2. Get your reservation in for the State Awards Banquet being held on March 7th.   This is a great time and gives you a chance to meet and socialize with your fellow officials from around the state!  Click here to download the form. Banquet Invitation 2010 RSVP’s are due by March 1st with payment of $30 per person, or $35 per person at the door!

3.   Voting for your Area and Regional Director!  All the platforms were included in the packet for you to make an informed decision.  Be sure and have your vote count!

If you are qualified for post season you should be on the list that was sent out today by CHSAA for online voting.  That link will only be available until this Friday so don’t hesitate to voice your opinion on who should be working and representing Area 8 (and the state) this post-season!!!

To find a printable version of the membership listing for Area 8 OR for the whole state, click on the page on the right under People – Membership Directories.  You should be able to print the Area 8 people on 10 pages (434 members!).

The Mentor Program is up and running again with a committee that includes Sal Marini (co-chair), Rudy Robinson (co-chair), Nathan Trujillo and Jerome Yancey.   The Mentor Committee will work in tandem with the Evaluation Committee, Area and Regional Directors and CHSAA to develop a program that will work in the best interest of both the mentors and mentees.  If you have any questions or concerns about the program please contact one of the committee members.

Sal Marini  smarini48@msn.com

Rudy Robinson  rrobinson@budgettruck.com

Nathan Trujillo  ntrujillo6283@yahoo.com

Jerome Yancey  jyancey23@gmail.com

If you are a 1st-3rd year official we HIGHLY recommend that you get paired up with one of our veteran members to help you through the first couple of years.  It is beneficial to your career and to the organization to help better prepare and encourage our newest members!  Email one of these guys today!