Fort Worth Basketball Officials Association, P.O. Box 122603, Arlington, TX 76012
UIL
HOME BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMMITTEES OFFICIALS COACHES CONTACT
CLICK HERE FOR SPECIAL FEATURES
Member Login
Links
Pay On-Line
Board of Directors
Committees
Coaches
New Officials
Meetings
Arbiter Sports

National Federation of State High School Associations



Referee







Fort Worth Basketball Officials
COMMITTEES

BOARD of DIRECTORS
Responsible for the leadership of the Chapter.

 President: Kirk Powers  kskr80@aol.com
 Vice President: Vernon Johnson  papav1959@yahoo.com
 Division 1 Representative: David Littleton  lmdtwentyfore@msn.com
 Division 2 Representative: Chris Jimenez  cjimenez@gg-i.com
 Division 3 Representative: Scott Harman  hank92252@aol.com
 Division 5 Representative: Del Carter  Texasref63@yahoo.com
 Administrative Secretary/Treasurer: Woody Mathews  refwoodyfwboa@gmail.com
 Past President: Darrell Opper  dr.opper@tx.rr.com
 UIL Representative: Shannon Hart  shannonceazle@earthlink.net

BUDGET / FINANCE
Responsible for the fical health and financial responsibilities of the Chapter.

 Chairperson: Woody Mathews  refwoodyfwboa@gmail.com
 Ex-officio Member: Kirk Powers  kskr80@aol.com

ASSIGNMENTS / RECOMMENDATIONS
This committee is responsible for the assignment of all games within the jurisdiction of the Fort Worth Chapter. Included in this function is the evaluation of officials at summer training camps, clinics and scrimmages. Acts as liaison between coaches and the board of directors in resolving coaches concerns. It is the responsibility of this committee to respond to member representatives in resolving scheduling concerns of individual members. Coordinates with Administrative Secretary with regards to fines, penalties and standing of individual members.

 Chairperson: Ron Britt  ronbritt@sbcglobal.net
 Member: Chris Warford  fishnref@yahoo.com
 Ex-officio Member: Kirk Powers  kskr80@aol.com

ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY
Maintains an accurate record of all receipts and disbursements of the chapter. Pays chapter bills as approved by the board of directors. Maintains accurate record of members and is responsible for Arbiter updates relative to payment of dues. Coordinates with assignment committee with regards to payment of fines, penalties, and standing of the membership. Provides financial report to the board of directors and membership at each meeting.

 Chairperson: Woody Mathews  refwoodyfwboa@gmail.com

CONSTITUTION / BY-LAWS
Reviews proposed constitutional and by-laws changes with respect to potential impact to status as non-profit entity. Provides input to board of directors as needed.

 Ex-officio Member: Kirk Powers  kskr80@aol.com

OPERATING PROCEDURES
This committee will periodically review the operating procedures and provide information to the board of directors if changes are needed.

 Ex-officio Member: Vernon Johnson  papav1959@yahoo.com

ETHICS / GRIEVANCE
This committee responds to the board of director’s requests to resolve issues not specifically covered by the constitution and by-laws or the chapter operating procedures. This committee will investigate, consult with chapter members and gather pertinent information necessary to resolve the issue. The ethics committee will determine appropriate punishment and will provide such punishment to the board of directors as a recommendation. The board of directors will have the final decision on any punishment.

 Chairperson: Wes Cope  wes.cope@gpisd.org
 Member: Clarence Lyons  clyons@tarrantcounty.com
 Member: Dustin Ray  ray.dustin.m@gmail.com
 Member: Sundra Smith  sundras@tx.rr.com
 Member: Jim Tennison  jim10ison@yahoo.com
 Member: Aaron Boyd  aaron.d.boyd@lmco.com
 Ex-officio Member: Dexter Rhodes  dexter.rhodes76@yahoo.com

LIFE MEMBERSHIP
This committee makes recommendations to the board of directors, the names of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the Fort Worth Chapter. Individual requirements of this designation are outlined in the chapter operating procedures.

 Ex-officio Member: Mike Hudspeth  mikeblindref@sbcglobal.net

MEETINGS
The meetings committee is responsible for scheduling, member notification, room preparation and general conduct of each chapter meeting. This committee assumes the role of acquiring guest speakers, vendor presentations, and timeliness of meeting starting times and divisional breakout topics. Provides an atmosphere that is conducive to all members being involved in the learning process of the workings of the Fort Worth Chapter.

 Chairperson: Kirk Powers  kskr80@aol.com
 Member: Vernon Johnson  papav1959@yahoo.com

NEW OFFICIAL’S TRAINING
This committee is responsible for the training and education of new and lesser experienced officials. In this role, officials are instructed on the rules of the game in a class-type setting and practical application in on-the-floor work. This committee will follow-up with officials through specifically assigned scrimmages and will coordinate with officials throughout the season, responding to questions and concerns that are normal for newer officials. The committee will develop and oversee an ongoing Mentor program for new officials.

 Chairperson: Robert Moreland  robert.e.moreland@lmco.com
 Member: Del Carter  Texasref63@yahoo.com
 Member: Ron Giacoma  rbgiacoma@yahoo.com

PUBLICITY / MARKETING
This committee is responsible for the recruitment of new members. In this role, it may be necessary to post flyers in strategic locations throughout the city and place ads in the local newspaper. Makes recommendations to the board of directors as to specific strategies in attracting new officials.


RULES / MECHANICS
This committee is responsible for investigating rules application for specific situations presented by the membership. Presents new rules and mechanics changes to the general membership. Advises Meeting Committee of potential topics to discuss in divisional breakouts during scheduled chapter meetings.

 Ex-officio Member: Susie Rollin  scrollin@msn.com

SCRIMMAGES
See assignments and recommendations committee.

 Chairperson: Ron Britt  ronbritt@sbcglobal.net
 Member: Chris Warford  fishnref@yahoo.com
 Ex-officio Member: Darrell Opper  dr.opper@tx.rr.com

SOCIAL
This committee has the responsibility for organizing the end of the year social gathering. Responsibilities include securing the site, acquiring a food vendor and notification of the date to the board of directors. Coordinates with the administrative secretary as to budget allocation.


WEBSITE
This committee is responsible for all activity regarding the chapter website. This includes updates to the homepage, links to additional sites and ensuring that all forms are available and current. The committee will also evaluate Webmaster’s timeliness of response to requests and follow through of additions to the website.

 Chairperson: Dexter Rhodes  dexter.rhodes76@yahoo.com
 Database Design: Paul W Roscoe  paul.roscoe@sabre.com

EVALUATIONS / RATINGS
This committee is responsible for observing chapter members and assessing their ability based upon a pre-determined set of criteria. Coordinates closely with the assignment secretary in the transferring of ratings information. Due to the large number of members needed for this committee, the chairperson shall select members from the general membership and submit such list to the chapter President for approval.

 Chairperson: Darvin Altom  dha0514@yahoo.com
 Member: Darrell Foxx  president_ssi@yahoo.com
 Member: Rodney Tatum  rtatum_ref87@yahoo.com
 Member: John Thomas  jlthomas11@sbcglobal.net
 Member: David Littleton  lmdtwentyfore@msn.com
 Ex-officio Member: Vernon Johnson  papav1959@yahoo.com







News

Click here to Login at Arbiter Sports to view assigned scrimmages and games.

Copyright © 2010 Fort Worth Basketball Officials Association