Letter
from Peter B. Davis, President
January 1, 2007
As the MOA begins
its 39th year as a “not-for–profit”, membership organization
existing for the sole purpose of providing sports officials to amateur
sports contests and events, we are entering a period that demands an
immediate introspection of how we will manage and prepare ourselves to
ensure that we will still be a viable and recognized organization 39 years
from today.
Here are several areas that are of personal concern to
me:
Membership - When I joined the MOA in
1995, there were over 125 officials listed on our Membership rolls, today
our membership is in the 80’s. This is an area of concern which must be
addressed and considered as we develop our future strategies.
Camaraderie - We as an organization have
lost our camaraderie. This year’s Annual Banquet had a disappointing
turn-out, with more guests than members in attendance. Again, there are
several factors to consider when analyzing this thought; however, I would
offer that the level of camaraderie can serve as a barometer to the overall
health of an organization such as ours.
Loyalty - Loyalty, or the faithful
adherence to the organization, is tantamount to the future success of the
MOA. I, like you, am aware that we are each independent contractors,
therefore we are free to provide our services as we desire, however, I would
ask that we rededicate ourselves and strive to put the MOA ahead of other
similar competing officials organizations and work toward the common
“Purpose” of our organization as defined in Article II of the Constitution.
As we enter our 39th year, there will be significant changes
within the leadership hierarchy which will demand the full cooperation and
commitment of each of us in order to ensure a smooth transition as the MOA
embarks upon a new era. As your President, one of my goals for 2007 will be
to develop, with your assistance, input and ideas, a strategic plan designed
to chart the “way ahead” for the next 5-7 years; as I see it, the next 5-7
years will be a pivotal and defining period in the history of the MOA, and,
for that, we owe it to those members who have gone before us, and who spent
countless hours, relentless energy and dedication toward the sole purpose of
making the MOA one of the best amateur sports officiating organizations in
the nation.
In closing, I am
truly honored and humbled for the opportunity to represent this great
Association as your President. Have a great 2007 season, and I truly look
forward to the opportunity to work with each of you.
Peter
B. Davis
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