From
The
Scorekeeper Chair
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Sue Wainio-Oato
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Sue Wainio-Oato
3605 Turbridge Drive
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Phone:301-890-7229
Fax:301-890-6583
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Well, we made it through another challenging
season—changes to the scoresheets, new tests, THE LIBERO! Wow! Thanks to
all the scorekeepers who did such a great job of keeping our games running
smoothly.
News
After several seasons of talking about it,
I am actually planning on moving away later this summer. The position of
Scorekeeper Chair will be vacant after August 2001. I am doing the recruiting
for my replacement. The job description is shown below. If you are interested,
please contact me, and I will be happy to discuss the job with you. I will
screen candidates and make my recommendation to our Commissioner, Anne
Hughes, who will recommend the final candidate to the Board of Directors
for approval.
Scorekeeper Chair — Job Description
Coordinate/Execute New Scorekeeper
Certification and Training
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Coordinate/schedule clinicians for all Fall scorekeeper clinics
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Prepare handout materials and tests for new candidates during Fall clinics
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Facilitate getting materials to all clinicians
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Teach and/or monitor scorekeeper training sessions
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Recommend raters to Fellowship Committee Chair
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Record clinic attendance and personal information in database
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Grade tests and monitor scoring process; send tests back for completion
as needed
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Process paperwork and issue cards to new scorekeeper candidates
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Mail reminder letters to new candidates in scorekeeping process as needed
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Monitor ratings
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Issue cards for new candidates completing the certification and training
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Transmit list of certified candidates to Referee and Communications Chairs
for posting in Digs and/or website
Coordinate Recertification/Upgrade Certification
and Training
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Designate recertification assistant(s) to handle relevant issues
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Prepare handout materials and tests for upgrading/recertifying candidates
during Fall clinics
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Facilitate getting materials to all clinicians/recertification assistant(s)
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Teach and/or monitor scorekeeper recertification training sessions
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Record clinic attendance and personal information in database
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Process paperwork on clinic attendance by upgrading/recertifying candidates
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Follow up to make sure cards are issued for candidates completing requirements
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Transmit list of certified candidates to Referee and Communications Chairs
for posting in Digs and/or website
General Duties
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Designate Assistant Scorekeeper Chair for Juniors Programs and other assistants
as needed
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Submit quarterly reports to Board of Directors on status of Scorekeeper
programs
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Attend annual RVA meeting at Open site and report findings to Board (transportation
to and from meeting and one night’s hotel accommodation is paid for by
the Region)
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Submit DIGS articles or information for website to communicate program
details; submit by deadline—to include in-good-standing requirements, information
on Nationals, how to upgrade to National level, and any other relevant
items
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Solicit volunteer scorekeepers for Regionals (through designated assistant)
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Set-up annual Scoresheet Review Committee and issue instructions on information
to be gathered; use this information to modify clinic format or any other
information presented
Ideally, our successful candidate will be a National
Scorekeeper; however, if you are not currently a National Scorekeeper,
and you are interested, do not worry. Next year, you can attend the Open
Championships and earn your National rating there. Please contact me as
soon as possible so we can be sure to consider everyone who is interested!
The Scorekeeper List
I know it has been a while since we have been
able to generate a list of certified scorekeepers and their expiration
dates. I still do not know for sure that it can be done automatically;
BUT, by the time you get this there SHOULD BE a list posted on the
Officials webpage—www.vball-life.org/officials.
This will be THE definitive list of ALL Provisional, Regional, and
National Scorekeepers in the Chesapeake Region. Please check to see if
your name and certification information is correct. If it is NOT correct,
or not there, and you think it should be, you need to notify me via email
by NO LATER THAN AUGUST 15, 2001. I recognize that there may be
issues given the problems we experienced in recent years with ratings and
recertification information. I have files that will help me unravel individual
mysteries, and I may be able to help some of you avoid starting all over
again as candidates. Once the appeals period is over, and I turn the files
over to the new Scorekeeper Chair, NO exceptions will be made.
Everyone who was certified or re-certified in the 2000-2001 season
DID receive a certification card. KEEP THIS CARD! It is your proof of certification!
National News
Scorekeepers interested in joining the ranks
of the National Scorekeepers should make their intentions known to the
Scorekeeper Chair, in writing, between now and January 2001. Be prepared
to volunteer in the Region for at least two seasons before being considered.
We need to see a continuous commitment to helping the program improve and
grow before sending candidates on to Nationals. Also, if you are a referee
looking to use this position as a stepping-stone to advancement as a referee,
bear in mind that “scorekeeper-only” candidates will be given first priority
when candidate selection time comes around. The reason is the Scorekeeper
Program
desperately needs the help that dedicated scorekeepers can provide
AFTER they come back to the Region as National Scorekeepers.
Regional Scorekeepers need to have participated
in at least two of the following areas for two seasons before being considered
for National Scorekeeper candidacy:
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Assist with certification/testing process
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Help with candidate registration at Fall clinics
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Teach recertification clinics
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Assist at new scorekeeper clinics
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Assist the Fellowship Committee with scheduling candidates for ratings
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Rate candidates at Fellowships
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Serve on Scoresheet Review Committee
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Volunteer to keep score at Regionals
In order to remain “in good standing,” National
Scorekeepers in the Chesapeake Region must assist the program by actively
participating in at least two of the following each year (strong emphasis
is placed on teaching the clinics, we REALLY need our most experienced
scorekeepers sharing their experience with our candidates and regional
upgrades):
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Teach recertification clinics (mid-day weekend or evening sessions in October/November)
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Teach new scorekeeper clinics (1/2 day sessions on weekends in October)
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Assist with certification/testing process
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Assist the Fellowship Committee with scheduling candidates for ratings
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Rate candidates at Fellowships
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Serve on Scoresheet Review Committee
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Volunteer to keep score at Regionals
I ask each National Scorekeeper to contact me
by September 1, 2001 with information on how you will assist our Regional
program.
As you can see, there is plenty to do, whether
one is aspiring to be a National Scorekeeper or not! We need volunteers!
We need people to help lighten the workload on each of us. Please contact
me via email, fax, mail, or phone to lend a hand. And, thanks again to
those who have helped in the past.
Final Words
As always, IF YOU ARE MOVING THIS SUMMER,
OR IF YOU HAVE MOVED IN THE LAST TWO YEARS, please make sure you forward
your updated address to me ASAP and hopefully no later than September 1,
2001.
Thanks! |
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