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Please see the following attachment from Mark Lundvick, on behalf of The American Diabetes Association

WMOA and Diabetes

Jim Augustyn, a member of the WMOA since it’s inception, accepts his place in the Grand Rapids Sports Hall of Fame at Van Andel Arena on Thursday, October 20, 2016.

more:   Class of 2016 welcomed into GR HOF

Dr Patrick Droste, MS MD and Dr. Brooke Geddie, DO presented a plaque recognizing the 10 years of service and financial support by the WMOA to the VI Sports Day through Officials for Kids and the Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.

Please consider making a contribution to the American Diabetes Association with your registration.  One of our members, Mark Lundvick, has been named Father of the Year.  Mark’s family is particularly impacted by this disease. Several members of his family are dealing with diabetes, including his son, Brad, and his son-in- law, Ryan who both have Type 1 diabetes.  In order to help honor Mark and advance the American Diabetes Association mission, your support would be greatly appreciated.

Please congratulate the crew that will be representing the WMOA this year in working the D1 State Final game on Saturday at 1:00 pm.
Romeo (12-1) vs. Detroit Cass Tech (11-2)

R- Dave VanSurksum
HL – Lynn Van Sickle
FJ – Jason Nikkle
SJ – Darric Roesler
BJ – Joe Broussard

Football Tournament Recommendation Forms

now available for the 2015 MHSAA Tournament

Forms are due no later than August 22  (no exceptions)

MHSAA Tournament Recommendation Form
MHSAA Tournament Crew Recommendation Form

The tentative dates for upcoming basketball season meetings:
Nov. 9
Nov. 23
Dec. 14
Jan. 4
Jan. 25
Feb. 15

As most of you are aware, John Bieniewicz, a soccer official from Southeast Michigan, was tragically killed while officiating a Amateur Men’s soccer game last year.

In response to his attack, along with the hard work of many of our officiating family, the Michigan State Senate has proposed legislation (2015 MI-SB 0031 & 0032) that will change the penalty for assault on a sports official from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill also includes Coaches and Assistant Coaches under ...

The WMOA has recommended the following changes to the organization by laws.  To be voted on by the active membership.

Proposed Change to Article III, Paragraph Two (2).

ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP shall be open to currently registered football and basketball MHSAA officials.  Members shall have the opportunity to attain Member In Good Standing (MIGS) status by (1) attending a minimum of 50% of regularly scheduled WMOA , rules /mechanics meetings for each of their sport of choice in the year preceding such designated ...

Michigan Senator Introduces Assault Bill