officiating contributions, Steve has served on the WOA Executive Board since 1999, including 5 years as the WOA President. Steve’s greatest “give back” to the WOA has been his relentless effort in creating the WOA Scholarship Fund and Summer Golf Classic.

It is definitely an honor for the WOA to recognize individuals who exemplify the best qualities of the WOA and these four inductees are worthy of the honor of being included in the WOA Hall of Fame.

The Class of 2012 will be inducted during the awards luncheon at the WOA Conference, August 4, in Yakima.

The WOA is proud to announce the WOA Hall of Fame - Class of 2012:

Carol Finney (Yakima) - Carol Finney has been involved in high school volleyball since the beginning, either as an official, assigner or tournament manager. Carol also worked 12 years as a basketball official. Carol was instrumental in the creation of both the volleyball and basketball boards in Yakima. Carol has dedicated her life to helping the students of the Yakima Valley.

Pat Terry (Wenatchee) - Pat Terry officiated football and basketball starting in 1966. He even tried his hand at baseball and softball for a few years. One of Pat’s biggest attributes was his mastery of the rules and mechanics. This provided him

the tools to get a feel for the game and use preventative officiating to keep a positive environment around the athletes.

Bob Nelson (Spokane) - Bob Nelson began his officiating career in 1953, while teaching in Colville. His officiating career spanned 55 years and included numerous trips to the State Basketball Tournament. Bob was well respected by his peers, coaches, players and fans. Bob passed away January 1, 2012.

Steve Colby (Anacortes) - Steve Colby officiated basketball for 38 years. During his career, Steve worked 13 State Tournaments, including 5 Championships. Steve continues to participate at the State Tournaments as the Tournament Officials Coordinator. In addition to his

WOA Hall of Fame - Class of 2012

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Special points of interest: • IN 2005, CAROL WAS AWARDED

THE YVIAA DISTINGUISHED

SERVICE AWARD

• PAT WORKED A TOTAL OF 37

DISTRICT AND STATE FOOTBALL

ASSIGNMENTS

• BOB IS AN “HONOARY

LETTERMAN” AT MEDICAL LAKE,

DEER PARK AND REARDAN HIGH

SCHOOLS

• STEVE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE

CHANGE FROM 2 TO 3 PERSON

BASKETBALL MECHANICS

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Inside this issue:

June 2012 Volume 3, Issue 11

W A S H I N G T O N O F F I C I A L S A S S O C I A T I O N

Make the Right Call

Interested in serving on the WOA Executive Board? At the 2012 WOA Conference, Executive Board positions representing the Associations (male sports) in Region 5 and 6, as well as positions representing Boards (female

sports) in Region 1 and 3 will be up for re-election.

WOA Executive Board members are expected to attend three meetings per year (January, May and August). Additional meetings or committees may be

established by the President if deemed necessary.

Please contact your local assigner in order to be nominated for the board. Nominations must be submitted to the WOA no later than July 3.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

A U G U S T 3 - 4 , 2 0 1 2 | Y A K I M A C O N V E N T I O N C E N T E R

SCHEDULE of EVENTSSCHEDULE of EVENTSSCHEDULE of EVENTSSCHEDULE of EVENTS REGISTRATION INFORMATIONREGISTRATION INFORMATIONREGISTRATION INFORMATIONREGISTRATION INFORMATION The registration fee includes Dinner Friday and Lunch Saturday.

• Before July 1 $25

• July 1 - July 27 $50

• On-Site Registration $75

REGISTRATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER JULY 27, 2012. AFTER JULY 27, 2012 - REGISTER

ON-SITE.

SPORTSPORTSPORTSPORT----SPECIFIC MEETINGSSPECIFIC MEETINGSSPECIFIC MEETINGSSPECIFIC MEETINGS The sport specific meetings will be packed with discussion moderated by a

member of the WOA Executive Board.

Sport-Specific meeting agenda might include:

• Local, State, National Issues

• Rules Changes

PROVIDED BY THE RED LION HOTEL—FRIDAY EVENING AFTER DINNER

OFFICIALS SOCIALOFFICIALS SOCIALOFFICIALS SOCIALOFFICIALS SOCIAL

The Red Lion Hotel has given the Washington Officials Association an outstanding room rate of $72 single/double. Please make lodging reservations directly with the hotel at (509) 248-5900. Identify yourself as an attendee of the 2012 WOA Annual Conference to receive the group rate.

HOTEL INFORMATIONHOTEL INFORMATIONHOTEL INFORMATIONHOTEL INFORMATION

THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2012 4:00pm Executive Board Meeting4:00pm Executive Board Meeting4:00pm Executive Board Meeting4:00pm Executive Board Meeting

FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2012

11:00am11:00am11:00am11:00am Golf Tournament SignGolf Tournament SignGolf Tournament SignGolf Tournament Sign----in/Lunchin/Lunchin/Lunchin/Lunch 12:45pm12:45pm12:45pm12:45pm Golf Tournament StartsGolf Tournament StartsGolf Tournament StartsGolf Tournament Starts 5:30pm5:30pm5:30pm5:30pm Conference RegistrationConference RegistrationConference RegistrationConference Registration 7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm7:00pm DINNER DINNER DINNER DINNER

Keynote Speaker:Keynote Speaker:Keynote Speaker:Keynote Speaker: Mike MorganMike MorganMike MorganMike Morgan Colfax High School

9:00pm9:00pm9:00pm9:00pm Officials SocialOfficials SocialOfficials SocialOfficials Social

Red Lion PoolsideRed Lion PoolsideRed Lion PoolsideRed Lion Poolside

SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 7:30am7:30am7:30am7:30am RegistrationRegistrationRegistrationRegistration

8:00am8:00am8:00am8:00am Sport Specific MeetingsSport Specific MeetingsSport Specific MeetingsSport Specific Meetings

9:45am9:45am9:45am9:45am Breakout Session IBreakout Session IBreakout Session IBreakout Session I • PANEL DISCUSSION

11:00am11:00am11:00am11:00am Breakout Session IIBreakout Session IIBreakout Session IIBreakout Session II • ARBITERSPORTS—FOR THE OFFICIAL

• ASSIGNER’S ROUNDTABLE—GOVERNANCE

• WIAA QUESTION AND ANSWER

12:15pm12:15pm12:15pm12:15pm Elections/BreakElections/BreakElections/BreakElections/Break • REGION 5 & 6 ASSOCIATIONS

• REGION 1 & 3 BOARDS

12:30pm12:30pm12:30pm12:30pm Awards LuncheonAwards LuncheonAwards LuncheonAwards Luncheon (Session Topics and Speakers Subject to Change)

Name ________________________________________________Association/Board ________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________City _________________________State ____Zip ______________ Email ______________________________________________________ Sport-Specific discussion I would like to attend (one only) ______________________________________________________________ ���� $25 — Early Bird Registration Fee (before July 1) ���� $94 — Early Bird Registration with Golf Tournament (before July 1). ���� $50 — Registration Fee from July 1 until July 27 ���� $75 — Registration Fee after July 27 ���� $125/$175 — Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship ���� I would like to make a personal contribution to the WOA Student Scholarship fund $_______ Please send check payable to: WOA, 435 Main Ave S, Renton WA 98057 or use the online credit card payment option at: www.woa-officials.ticketleap.com

WOA / ARBITERSPORTS SUMMER GOLF CLASSIC

APPLE TREE GOLF COURSE (YAKIMA) | FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rdAPPLE TREE GOLF COURSE (YAKIMA) | FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rdAPPLE TREE GOLF COURSE (YAKIMA) | FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rdAPPLE TREE GOLF COURSE (YAKIMA) | FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd (All proceeds fund the WOA Student Scholarship Fund)(All proceeds fund the WOA Student Scholarship Fund)(All proceeds fund the WOA Student Scholarship Fund)(All proceeds fund the WOA Student Scholarship Fund)

• Check-in 11:00am - BBQ Lunch Provided • Shotgun Start 12:45pm - Four Person Scramble • $69.00/person • Includes: Green Fees, Power Cart, Range Balls ,

Golf Awards • Must be signed up and paid by July 1st • Tournament committee will provide pairings for

those signing up individually • Prizes will be awarded at the Friday night dinner

for KP’s, Long Drive, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd place teams.

Pay golf registration fees with conference registration to WOA by check or credit card. For further information contact Steve Colby at steve.colby@comcast.net.

HOLE SPONSORSHIPHOLE SPONSORSHIPHOLE SPONSORSHIPHOLE SPONSORSHIP An opportunity to give back by contributing to college scholarships given annually to high school students that are WOA officials or children of WOA officials. If your board or business is interested in sponsoring a hole, please contact:

Steve Colby at steve.colby@comcast.net

(360) 708-8230 Single hole : $125 includes sign prominently displayed at designated hole Single hole with 1 player entry fee: $175

REGISTRATION INFORMATIONREGISTRATION INFORMATIONREGISTRATION INFORMATIONREGISTRATION INFORMATION

435 Main Ave S Renton, WA 98057

Phone: 425-687-8009 Fax: 425-687-9476 E-mail: info@woa-officials.com

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www.gerrydavis.com

1-800-916-9088

safe@gerrydavis.com

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262-632-8855

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Registration is open until July 1 and sign-ups are growing steadily.

If you have not yet signed-up, please take the time to do so now. ALSO REMEMBER THAT IF YOU HAVE SIGNED UP, BUT WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED YOUR ENTRY FEE, YOUR REGISTRATION IS NOT COMPLETE AND YOU MAY NOT BE PLACED INTO THE GROUPING THAT YOU REQUESTED. This will enable the golf committee to finalize all of the necessary tournament details.

The fee is an unbelievably low $69.00 which includes greens fees at Apple Tree Golf Course Resort, hot lunch, range balls, power cart, prizes, selected drinks and

With another school year complete, you deserve an afternoon off to take a few swings in sunny weather at one of our state’s premier destination courses. All this while enjoying the camaraderie of other officials and supporting the WOA scholarship program. We hope that you will join us on Friday, August 3 in Yakima at the Apple Tree Golf Resort for the WOA/ARBITERSPORTS GOLF TOURNAMENT.

The deadline to sign up for the tournament is fast approaching. Register a foursome or sign-up individually for this annual event that supports the WOA Student Scholarship.

more fun than a barrel of monkeys.

Beginning with the 2012 tournament, players and sponsors can make payment to the WOA by credit card. Sign up for the golf tournament and the WOA conference by going to the WOA home page at www. woa-officials.com.

This is a social event, welcoming all participants regardless of skill level and the scramble format makes it fun for all levels of golfers. Also, you do not have to be a member of WOA to participate.

See you at the Apple Tree Golf Resort in August.

Golf Tournament - August 3 - WOA Conference

www.woa-officials.com

Note from the Commissioner:

The Spring State Tournaments have concluded and soon we will be preparing for the start of the 2012-13 school year. Hopefully all of you will find time to relax, spend time with your family and enjoy the summer. It is important to find a little time to get away and recharge your batteries. The fall season will be here sooner than we expect and officials will be back on the field, pitch, and court starting another interscholastic school year. Congratulations to Carol, Pat, Steve and the Nelson family. The Class of 2012 is a great addition to the WOA Hall of Fame. It is not too late to sign up for the 2012 WOA/ArbiterSports Golf Classic. Apple Tree Golf Course provides a great atmosphere for golf and it is a fun time regardless of your skill level. Have a great summer! Todd Stordahl WOA Commissioner

Scott Heim, Evergreen Basketball Photo Courtesy of Dick Eglet