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Basketball Tip Off Meeting in Two Weeks

Two Weeks from Today!

Metro Detroit Athletic Officials Basketball Tip Off Meeting
Monday November 11th at 6:30pm
Birmingham Groves High School
In the little theater on the West side of the high school.
Rules presentation for both coaches and officials by Nate Hampton
Officiating gear available for purchase from Purchase Officials and Correct Call
KV Sports of South Lyon will also be there to take orders for MDAO gear:
Please remember that one of the requirements to be tournament eligible is be a member in good standing with a local approved association. If you did not get a chance to register with us, you can register at the meeting on 11/11/19 or print a copy for mailing with your dues by clicking the following link:
As a reminder, we’ve been advised by MHSAA to clear out our members in good standing for each sport every year. To be considered a member in good standing with the MDAO for a sport, remember to:
1) pay your dues for the year,
2) submit an updated registration form (even if your information has not changed) and
3) attend at least two meetings in each sport you officiate.
If you have conflicts attending at least two meetings in the sport(s) you officiate, please email us at: metrodetroitathleticofficials@gmail.com
Look forward to seeing you there!
More information including association registration forms at:
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials

Sad News Carmen Morris, Jack Morris’s Mother

Below is information on the death of Carmen Morris, the beloved mother of Jack Morris. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

Carmen Clelia Morris, 92, of Port Huron, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2019.
She was born August 7, 1927 in Port Huron to the late Frank and Rampilia Sari. She married William J. Morris on April 20, 1946 in Port Huron. He died on February 11, 1993.
Carmen was employed with the Grand Trunk Western Railroad for 42 years. She was a long-time member of Griswold Street Baptist Church. Carmen enjoyed golfing, listening to music, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by two sons, William J. (Irina) Morris II and Ronald M. (Frances) Morris; one daughter, Dorian “Dori” Leigh Morris; 6 grandchildren, Anthony (Hillary) Morris, Rachel (Jeremy) VanHorn, Nathan (Amanda) Morris, Dominique (Andrew) Stone, Austin Morris, and Calli Morris; 7 great grandchildren, Bella and Tyler Morris, Quinn, Tobias, and Simon VanHorn, and Carmen and Christian Stone; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Merle, Gilbert, Frank, Victor, and Ivan Sari; and three sisters, Norena Barber, Margaret Maxim, and Mamie Whittaker.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund at Griswold Street Baptist Church. To send condolences, visit www.pollockrandall.com
Thank you

FREE Local Preseason Basketball Scrimmages/Clinics

Below are three excellent opportunities to get ready for the upcoming basketball season.
Saturday, November 16, 2019
Program: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Sign In: 7:30a.m – 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Program: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Northville High School 45700 Six Mile Rd, Northville, MI 48168
Registration: Contact Wallace Whitfield whitfield4204@comcast.net or (248)981-7887
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Program: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Detroit Country Day 22305 W 13 Mile Rd, Beverly Hills, MI 48025
Registration: Contact Bob Czech robertczech@comcast.net
Our first basketball tip off meeting is scheduled for:
MONDAY November 11 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.

Football Meeting Next Tuesday

Our next football meeting is scheduled a week from today:
TUESDAY October 8 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.
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials