2003
SPORTS
OFFICIATING
was held in
Portland, Oregon
on June 21-23 2003
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Leadership for Local Associations

The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA), the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO) presented a one-day association leadership program on Saturday, June 21, at the Portland Downtown Marriott Hotel. Many high school officiating associations in Oregon and Washington were represented at this event.


Leadership Officiating

Keynote address by Barry Mano, publisher of Referee magazine and president of NASO. Mano has spoken to thousands of officials over the years and served as a spokesperson on behalf of the profession worldwide. The media, governing bodies and leadership organizations seek his insight and vision for the industry.
Barry
Mano
  

Legal Issues Confronting Local Associations

Alan Goldberger is an attorney and sports official. Goldberger addressed numerous legal issues affecting local association management and provided tips on handling everything from insurance concerns to bylaws management.
Alan
Goldberger		  

What You Can Do to Recruit and Retain Officials

With more than 20 years experience in the sports association public relations field, NASO Communications and Development Manager Bob Still understands the problems local associations have recruiting and retaining members. This session provided methods of improving your image and numbers and do it in a fun way!
Bob
Still		  

Sportsmanship Begins Right Here! Right Now!

While enjoying a complimentary lunch from OSAA, WIAA and NASO, attendees listened to NFL Officiating Consultant, Jerry Seeman, addressed the importance of officials enforcing the rules no matter what level.
Jerry
Seeman		  

Let’s Be Careful Out There

Nora Stransky, president of Special Markets Insurance Consultants, Inc., broke down the barrier of insurance language and explained not only what you need to know, but why you need to know it.

Nora
Stransky

 

State Review: What’s Important

Tom Welter and Mike Colbrese discussed timely matters relating to communication between the state office and local associations.
Tom
Welter_		 Mike
Colbrese		  

It’s All About Assigning

Reid Evans, president of Advanced Business Technology, provided insight into the complicated and challenging issues impacting the world of local assigners. Participants learned about benefits and applications utilized in assigning programs.
Reid
Evans