Baseball/Softball Dues Reminder

Reminder that your Baseball and Softball dues are due on or before January 1, 2012. Any payment after that date is subject to a $20.00 late fee. If you have done any other sports for this fiscal year 2011/2012 and have paid your association dues you will only have to pay the baseball and/or softball dues which are $15.00 each. If you have not paid the annual association dues you will also owe $15.00 for those. If you are unsure if you have paid your association dues and/or baseball and softball dues please contact Tom Priebe for verification.

VanSlyke Award Fundraising Thank You

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

The Association would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the following members who worked the May 26 Loons Concession Stand. With this effort, we were able to raise $525.00 toward the VanSlyke Scholarship fund.

Thank you to Jim Wood, Dave Zyrowski, Terry Deland, Don Rose, Sr., Johnathan Rose, Jim Clement, Joan Clement, Alex Werner, Mike Williams, Jeff Zalucha, Denny Wiltse, and Bruce Moore.

-Bay Metro Board of Directors

Bay Metro Officials Association Recognizes Bay City Western High School Awards $1,000 in Academic Scholarship

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Bay Metro Officials Association has selected Bay City Western High School as the recipient of its Kenny VanSlyke Award.  Prior winners of the award include Bay City All Saints, Frankenmuth High School, and Pinconning High School. Read More… 

Annual Meeting Results

Wednesday, 30 March 2011

Thank you to the 60 members of BMOA who attended the Spring Meeting last night. 

Here are the results:

Treasurer:  Tom Priebe

At Large:  Steve Kelley, Jim Clement

Baseball:  John Day

Softball:  Mike MacDonald

The amendment to change Article 4 of the constitution passed.

Results of the Van Slyke Award will be announced once the school is notified. 

Condolences

Tuesday, 22 February 2011

On behalf of the Bay Metro Board of Directors and our entire membership, I'd like to extend our heartfelt condolences to Manny Sapien whose wife recently passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with Manny and his family.

Boys Lacrosse Officials Clinic information

Friday,17 Decemeber 2010

MHSAA is offering a Boys Lacrosse Officiating Clinic. The dates and locations are January 29^th in East Lansing, and February 26^th. The registration form can be here.

Save the Date for 2011 Annual Meeting

Monday, 28 February 2011

The Spring Meeting for Bay Metro's Annual Meeting is Tuesday, March 29. Highlights of the agenda include the election of the following Board of Directors positions:  Treasurer, (2) Member at Large positions, Baseball Assignor, Softball Assignor.  We will also vote for the recipient of the Van Slyke Award, have sign-up sheets for the Loon's Concession stand fundraiser, vote on a proposed change to the constitution, discuss the summer banquet along with other association business.  A reminder that a copy of our constitution can be found here.

If you are interested in any of the open board of director positions, please contact one this year's election committee members:

The 2010 Spring meeting had one of the highest member turnouts in many years.   All of our elections are important, and this is your opportunity to participate in the process.

Please plan on attending.

Location: Delta College Planetarium, Explorers Hall
Date and Time: Tuesday March 29, 2011. 6:00PM.

BMOA in need of a Great Lakes Loons Coordinator

Monday, 22 November 2010

The association is in need of a new coordinator to handle all of the Great Lakes Loons Responsibilites. Tim Walters held the position last year and has decided to step-down. The position requires filling the open positions to work each of the 4-5 games that the association recieves. All proceeds go to the Kenny VanSlyke award. Please contact Bruce Moore if you are interested in the position.

MHSAA Assistant Director Mark Uyl Speaks to BMOA Basketball Officials

Monday, 15 November 2010

Bay Metro Officials attending the November 15th 23rd Basketball meeting will have a guest speaker. Mark Uyl has agreed to come and speak to the members. All members are encouraged to come and listen. For time and location for this meeting, and all other basketball meetings can be found here.

Nominations open for Karl D. Newingham Award

Wednesday, 23 June 2010

All nominations for the Karl D. Newingham award should be discussed in detail with Gary Libka. Contact information and details about the award can be read here.

Long Time Member of Bay Metro Passes Away

Tuesday, 25 May 2010

Mr. Skrzypczak passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010 at the Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center. Age 84 years. He was born March 27, 1926 in Bay City for many years. Dan was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic and the League of Catholic Women and Men, he was a retired plasterer and a member of the BMP International Union. He was inducted in the Bay County Sports Hall of Fame, a member the Michigan High School Athletics Association, the Saginaw YMCA, Saginaw Area Handball Association, Bay Metro Officials Association and was a local sports figure. He was a decorated U.S. Marine veteran, serving in the Pacific Theater during WWII and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze star on Iwo Jima.

Bay Metro in the news for Kenny VanSlyke Award

Sunday, 23 May 2010

Pinconning Area High School senior David Paulik is described as an unsung hero on the athletic field and in the classroom. But area school and athletic officials were singing his praises last week in announcing that Paulik, 18, is the recipient of the 2010 Bay Metro Officials Association $500 scholarship. Read More (external)

Bay Metro receives praise for Kenny VanSlyke Award

Wednesday, 19 May 2010

I just wanted to thank you again for attending our assembly last night and for choosing our school for this scholarship. It is a great honor for us and I know that David was very surprised. We have the plaque displayed in the main office windows... Read More

BMOA Banquet Date/Location Decided

Thursday, 6 May 2010

Derek Eager has picked the date of the 2010 BMOA Banquet. The banquet will be at Bay Valley Resort on Friday, July 30. Look for more details regarding cost and time along with activities and speakers shortly.

Years of Service Recognition

Monday, 3 May 2010

On behalf of the BMOA Board of Directors and our entire membership, I would like to congratulate the follow Bay Metro Officiating Association members... Read More

Pinconning Selected for Kenny VanSlyke Award

Tusday, 11 May 2010

Pinconning High School was selected as the 2010 winner of the Kenny VanSlyke Award. The school has chosen David Paulik as the recipient for the scholarship. Congratulations to Pinconning High School and David.

New Web Site Design Launched

Thursday, 1 April 2010

New Site Launched, It is still under some major constuction, but will be completed shortly.

Board Member Election Results

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Bruce Moore will be the new president assuming the responsibilities of past president Mike Luptowski. The move for Bruce leaves an opening at the "Member-at-Large" postion which will be filled by the Board. Lee Morgan, Cindy Titof, and Bill Heintskill remain in their position after winning their respective elections. Congratulations to all!

BMOA Constitution Ratification Passes

Tuesday, 30 March 2010

Membership Dues are now due earlier. Fall Sports are due May 1^st