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Important Due Dates!

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  1. Crew schedules are due by September 1st. Crews with more than 5 should inform those who will not be on the 5-person post-season crew to send an individual form. Coordinate with your crew chief. The crew schedule form can is available at: https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/Documents/Officials/fboffcrew.pdf
  2. CREW CHIEFS! – Review the MHSAA website ASAP to make sure members of your crew are part of an approved association. Email us at metrodetroitathleticofficials@gmail.com if you believe they should be a member of the MDAO and they’re aren’t listed as a MIGS.
  3. An individual Varsity football schedule is due by September 1st. It is okay to send in an individual schedule even if your name is on a crew schedule. The fillable form can be accessed at: https://www.mhsaa.com/Officials/schedulesfortournamentconsideration
  4. The 2019-20 football exam for post-season consideration is due by the end of the day Thursday September 12. It is available for viewing as a pdf at: https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/documents/officials/fb%20exam.pdf but it must be completed online at your MyMHSAA > Official Services > Exams. We will be going over this exam at our meeting on September 10th.
  5. If you have not yet completed the 2019-20 football RULES meeting, it is also due by the end of the day Thursday September 12.
  6. If you are a crew chief looking to get connected with new officials or are a new official looking to get connected with a crew, please contact the MDAO Recruiting and Mentoring Coordinator Shane Bies at 248-766-4083 or shanebies@hotmail.com
  7. If you are a member of the MDAO and don’t have access to Hudl, email Bob Foss at bob@detroit2auto.com
  8. Ask coaches and the AD to share game video via one-way exchange to Mifootball Training
Our next football meeting is scheduled for:
TUESDAY September 10 at 6:30pm
Birmingham Groves High School
(We’ll be in the little theater. Enter on the west side of the school.)
If you have conflicts attending at least two meetings in the sport(s) you officiate, please email us at: metrodetroitathleticofficials@gmail.com
Thanks for all your hard work and we look forward to working with everyone this upcoming year.

Rosalyn Talerico, wife of Frank Talerico

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Below is information on the death of the Rosalyn Talerico, the beloved wife of Frank Talerico. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Rosalyn Talerico, born March 1, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, passed away on August 22, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan at the age of 70.
Rosalyn was the former owner of the Clairpointe Restaurant in the Village of Grosse Pointe.
Loving wife of Frank, dear mother of Frank (Sharon) and Kim Talerico and dear grandmother of Frankie and Vincent. Dear sister of Grace (the late Tom) Gardella. Dear sister-in-law of Cheryl (Leonard) Dunford, Steve (Pauline) Talerico, Mark (the late Kay) Talerico, Beverly (Chuck Reiter) Talerico, Connie (Rick) Mackey and Rich (Michelle)Talerico. Rosalyn was also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and other family members.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.wasikfuneralhome.com
Visitation
Monday, August 26, 2019
2:00pm – 8:00pm (Rosary at 7:00pm)
Instate & Funeral Mass
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
9:30am – 10:00am
Thank you
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials

Sad News Sanders Brothers

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Below is information on the deaths of the brothers of Abasi Sanders. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.
Abasi Sanders’s brothers Jerome “Buck” & Arthur “Sonny” Sanders, passed away recently. There will be two separate viewings and one shared funeral. Details are below.
Public Viewings
Jerome “Buck” Sanders
Friday, August 23, 2019
10:00am – 9:00pm
Cole Funeral Home, Northwest Chapel
Arthur “Sonny” Sanders
Friday, August 23, 2019
3:00pm – 8:00pm
Barksdale Funeral Home, Northeast Chapel
Combined Going Home Service
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Family Hour: 10:00am
Service: 11:00am
Thank you

Sad News

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Below is some information for two recent deaths. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
Kamaria Douglas oldest brother Marcel Douglas, passed away from a tragic motorcycle accident on Sunday, August 4, 2019 in Las Vegas Nevada.
Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, August 17,2019 at Christ Community Church (227 N. Capitol, Lansing, MI 48933) at 11:00 a.m.
View Obituary for Marcel Douglas:
Donations can be made via this link to the GoFundMe account set up for him:
Antone Day passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019
Public viewing will be Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Ellis Funeral Home from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Funeral Service will be Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Ellis Funeral Home at 11:00am
More information is available at: www.ellisfuneralhomeinc.com

Annual Football Kickoff Training Reminder

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Our free annual Metro Detroit Athletic Officials Football Training is Saturday 8/3/2019!
Saturday August 3rd at 9:00am
(Arrive early to register with us and visit the vendors before the rules presentation)
Birmingham Groves High School
Big Auditorium closest to Evergreen Rd.
Rules presentation for coaches and officials by Nate Hampton
Nate will begin promptly at 9:00am!
Big Ten and MAC official Gaylon Williams will provide a keynote address
Classroom break out sessions by position
Come early to register with us and purchase officiating gear available from:
Light refreshments will be provided.
Look forward to seeing you there!
More information including association registration forms at:
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials