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Loaded with tips and practical information to help you lead your officiating organization, NASO's ONLine e-newsletter is a valuable free monthly publication for everyone involved in all types of sports officiating organizations. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to anyone else who might find it valuable or sign up to get on the e-mail list here.
For more information on how the National Association of Sports Officials-Organizations Network can help your association, visit our website at www.naso-on.org. |
WideNet
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Have you ever expelled members from your association?
(Please choose only one):
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| Be Ready When Members Get in Trouble |
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Mention the word “evaluation” and some folks get a quiver in their voice. But it is important that officials associations provide evaluation options for their members. Here are three evaluation options your association may want to consider:
1. Board evaluations. Members of your association board can evaluate members. Those can be random evaluations, coming when the board members have spare time.
2. Veteran evaluations. If a veteran works with a first- or second-year official, ask the veteran to fill out an evaluation form listing good points and bad, and rate the new official using a sliding scale. It gives your group additional feedback for games that the board cannot cover. Maybe the veterans are picking up some points that are not evident from the stands as well. The veteran should also hold a postgame discussion with the younger official.
3. Coaches’ evaluations. Ask coaches to fill out an evaluation your officials provide them. While you won’t get 100 percent return, it may be good enough to spot trends. You should know to discount coaches who clearly give low marks when their team loses.
No one system is best, but a compassionate one combining all three may provide your board and officials important feedback it can use for postseason assignments and general improvement. |
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NetWorks
• Has your organization found success? Share your experiences with other officiating groups nationwide.
• Had a successful recruitment drive? Tell us about it.
• Successfully defended a lawsuit? Share your story.
• Think you have a pretty good website? Tell us why.
We'll feature your association and spread the word about all the great ways to deal with such issues as leadership, training, evaluations, assigning, technology, communication, meetings, membership, legal issues, discipline measures, group policies, mentoring and more. (Click here to share your experiences) |
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Here are the results from ONLine's 6/10 WideNet Survey question:
Which of the following best describes your group's fundraising efforts?
| We only collect dues from our members for our association. |
81% |
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| In addition to collecting dues, we hold a special event such as a golf tournament, car wash or tournament to raise money for community scholarships/charities. |
19% |
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| In addition to collecting dues, we hold a special event such as a golf tournament, car wash or tournament to raise money for our association only. |
0% |
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| Charity Work Benefits Recipients and Your Association |
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If your association doesn’t do charity work for the community or to benefit individual officials in your association, it is something to consider. Many associations raise money for sportsmanship awards for teams or individual athletes. Other groups give a portion of their checks to cancer research or other causes. Another option is to use any raised funds for an officiating scholarship to pay for a deserving member of your group to go to a camp or clinic. Whatever the cause your group supports, don’t be afraid to publicize your efforts. It will give your group a better name in the community and it will enhance officiating as a whole.
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| Sustain a Strong Association |
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NASO Celebrates 30 Years!
For 30 years NASO has served its members with the most comprehensive insurance, finest educational materials and unique benefits to make officiating safer and more fulfilling, as well as, being a leading advocate on behalf of sports officials at all levels of sports.
As a member of the National Association of Sports Official (NASO), we ask that you participate in the celebration by *nominating an official within your local association. Nominate an official that demonstrates commitment in improving skills, further education and is dedicated to being the best official possible. The *nominee can be a young official you are currently mentoring or a more experienced official who is looking to advance to the next level — or just to give back to officiating. The key is that you believe that official strives for a personal best — that he or she more than most will benefit from being part of NASO.
With your nomination, we will send to each prospective NASO member an NASO Invitation Kit and include you as a reference. The Kit presents complete information about the benefits and services of NASO membership. NOMINATE NOW.
| And when your *nominee joins, we’ll send you a very special gift: a $30 certificate celebrating NASO’s 30 years as the officiating industry’s leader. You can redeem your $30 dollar gift certificate on any product or publication published by NASO or Referee offered at http://www.pubservice.com/RIStore/. |
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We look forward to receiving your nomination. Thank you for helping us celebrate NASO’s 30th anniversary. NOMINATE NOW.
| *Nominee cannot be a current NASO member. |
**Conditions
- Gift certificates must be redeemed by calling 800-733-6100 ext. 125.
- Gift certificates are valid only toward the purchase of products listed on www.pubservice.com/RIStore.
- Promotion code must be provided to the representative before placing your order.
- NASO Gift certificates are not redeemable for cash and cannot be returned for a cash refund.
- Any unused balance will be placed in the recipient's gift certificate account.
- If your order exceeds the amount of your gift certificate, you must pay for the balance with a credit card.
- Gift certificates are non-transferable.
- NASO reserves the right to change these terms and conditions from time to time at its discretion.
- Gift certificates and unused portions of gift certificates expire at the end of business on December 31, 2010.
- Sorry, we cannot replace and are not responsible for lost or stolen gift certificates. If you have any questions,
send an e-mail to naso@naso.org.
- U.S. only
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| Create Your Own Summit Story |
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The 28th Annual Sports Officiating Summit will be the most enlightening 2-1/2 days you can spend this summer. It is also your chance to spend quality time with some of the most quality individuals in the industry.
From the very first night, at the Opening Ceremony and Gala Reception, you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with old friends and past colleagues. You’re also guaranteed to meet other officials and leaders who share your passion for officiating. Other events such as the Officiating Industry Luncheon, Mississippi River Cruise and the Gold Whistle Award Celebration will give you ample occasion to form new and lasting friendships with fellow attendees.
The Summit’s downtown Minneapolis location, at the beautiful Marriott City Center, is easily accessible and centrally located to make your time as enjoyable as possible.
Yes, coming to share your experiences and learn from industry luminaries is the heart and soul of what the Summit is all about, but it is also about relationships and fostering a greater sense of community. Officiating is stronger when you and those like you, collaborate to find solutions to the common issues all are facing.
If you haven’t made the decision to attend the Summit, you are not too late. Visit the informational site, discover the great sessions and fantastic speakers, and make the choice to come create your own stories and spend 2-1/2 days with your peers at the industry event of the year.
For more information or to register, click here.
E-mail: questions@naso.org
Call: 262/632-5448
Fax: 262/632-5460
Mail: NASO, 2017 Lathrop Ave., Racine, WI 53405
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Membership in NASO-ON provides a helping hand to officials associations, no matter how big or how small, in accomplishing everyday association management tasks. Just as NASO is an educational association for individual sports officials, NASO-ON effectively provides educational resources and management tools to leaders.
To date, more than 900 officials associations are active members of NASO-ON. Several states — including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, Ohio, South Dakota and Washington — provide NASO-ON membership to all recognized local officials associations.
Here are just a few of the articles NASO-ON members will read in the 8/10 issue of ONBoard:
• Start ’em Off on the Right Foot: Find Success Through an Effective Mentor Program
• If You Wouldn’t Say It in Person, Don’t Say It Online
• MICP Q&A: How to Deal With a Criminal Complaint |
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