We are very sad to report that Gus Hughes passed away today. Gus was a long time official of many sports and involved in many efforts to give back to the community through officiating including the Officials for Kids program.
He was a good man and was always a joy to be around. We will miss him.
Please keep Gus and his family in your thought and prayers.
Be Safe Thank you
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials
Please keep Delonda and her entire family uplifted in thought and prayer as her Father, Irvin Little, passed away last Sunday, March 22nd. Delonda is the oldest of 7 children and her Father is loved by many so there will be a few services between Cleveland & Cincinnati, OH.
If you’re interested in sending flowers, you can send directly to the funeral homes (information below).
Cards can be sent to Delonda’s home address:
730 Clairpointe Woods Drive Detroit, MI 48215
Anyone wishing to make donation for food for the family can be sent via CashApp to: $DelondaLittle
IRVIN LITTLE
HOMEGOING SERVICES
1st Service: Friday, April 3rd – Viewing: 2:00p-8:00p
**visitors may come and go**
Saturday, April 4th – Funeral: 3:30p
**limited to 50 people**
Calhoun Funeral Home
2300 Rockside Road Bedford Heights, OH 44146
2nd Service:Saturday, April 11th – Wake: 10:00am, Funeral: 11:00am**limited to 50 people**
Thompson Hall & Jordan Funeral Home
11400 Winton Road Cincinnati, OH 45240
Thank you
Metro Detroit Athletic Officialswww.metrodetroitathleticofficials.com
Under direction from the MHSAA, all MHSAA-connected, in-person meetings are postponed until at least April 6, 2020, effective immediately. This includes officials trainings, camps/clinics and Local Approved Association meetings. We will work on electronic means for sharing training materials during this time period. Please stay tuned for updates as it relates to individual members’ MIGS status. We will keep you up to date on future meeting opportunities.
Thank you
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials
In light of recent events our first softball/baseball meeting on March 16 is cancelled.
We will keep you up to date on future meeting opportunities.
Please ensure you are a Member In Good Standing (MIGS) by being part of an approved association. If you have not had an opportunity to turn in your dues, you may do so by completing a paper form http://metrodetroitathleticofficials.com/?page_id=40 and mailing it with your dues to:
11204 Hickory Grove Ct.South Lyon MI 48178
Thank you
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials
Monday March 16
Softball @ 6:30pm
Baseball @ 7:30pm
Birmingham Groves High School
20500 W 13 Mile Rd Beverly Hills MI 48025
We will be in the cafeteria on the west side of the school off of 13 Mile
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 Officialswww.metrodetroitathleticofficials.com
This opportunity is for baseball from the TCEOA. Softball will be held on March 14th at Armada high school. Info coming soon.
TCEOA Baseball Clinic
Date: March 7, 2020
Location: Bethany Christian School (Behind First Baptist of Troy).
Big Beaver and John R.
Check In: 8:30am
Fee: $60: Clinic Shirt, Lunch, and Association dues included.
Pre pay: TCEOA 34385 Tom Dr New Baltimore, MI 48047
Agenda:
9:00: Introduction (15 minutes) Trainers and background
9:15: Pre Game (with partner and with teams)
9:30: Session 1 Break Out Position Trainer Plate Paul McBride “A” Rod Lackey “B” Kevin Cleveland
10:30: Session 2 Break Out (umpires rotate to next station) Position Trainer Plate Paul McBride “A” Rod Lackey “B” Kevin Cleveland
11:30: Session 3 Break Out (umpires rotate to next station) Position Trainer Plate Paul McBride “A” Rod Lackey “B” Kevin Cleveland
12:00: Lunch and Rules Review
12:30 to 1:30: Individual Evaluation Review (Paul McBride)*Each umpire will have an evaluation sheet that will be brought to each session. The trainers will comment on the sheets and Paul McBride will review with the individual umpires.
Below is information for an umpire camp opportunity from All-Star Officials Association.
March 22
Eaton Rapids High School
800 State Street, Eaton Rapids, MI, 48827
Please contact Eric Frohriep at:
517-899-4302
A great winter football training opportunity is available from the Saginaw Valley League. The SVL HS Football Workshop will be conducted on February 8th. A number of local associations will be assisting with this training, and this is a time when officials can polish up on their skills, get recognized or learn a new sport. Check out the webpage to see what this MHSAA Recognized Camp/Clinic may offer you.
SVL HS Football Workshop
February 8
https://www.assignphillong.info/svl-clinic/
Brent Rice
Assistant Director, MHSAA
“Make the Right Call…Officiate School Sports!”
Southeast Michigan Umpire Camp
15th Year!
February 14th-16th, 2020
Instructed by veteran MHSAA umpires alongside current and former NCAA and professional umpires!
Exposure to Assignors for all conferences in SE Michigan as well as the United Shores Professional Baseball League! (USPBL)
The 15th Annual SEMUC will begin on Friday, February 14th with check-in and a meet and greet session followed by “The Inside Pitch” featuring MHSAA Asst. Director Brent Rice as well as MLB Call-Up Umpire #59 Nic Lentz! All events on Friday will be held at the Livonia Marriott from 6-9 PM. (“The Inside Pitch” is optional for an additional $25; food and beverages provided)
Check in on Saturday will open at 8:00 AM followed by coffee and donuts. Instruction will commence at 9:00 AM SHARP and run through Sunday afternoon—approx. 4 PM.
The camp includes instruction on 2-man mechanics, cage work with live pitching, video feedback of cage work, classroom session for rule changes and interpretations as well as game management skills and much much MORE!
SEMUC will be held at Livonia Stevenson High School.
33500 Six Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48152
Registration
Late Registration (Jan. 1 – Feb. 9): $125 High School Student / $220 Adult.
Lodging
Lodging is available at the Livonia Marriott for $94-$104/night with the SEMUC Room Block.
For more information, and to sign up now, visit www.semuc.com or contact:
Matt Cowan: mwhcowan@gmail.com
OR
Scott Walendowski: (586) 634-9012
Metro Detroit Athletic Officials
www.metrodetroitathleticofficials.com
Joseph Macksoud passed away on January 9, 2020 at the age of 67.
Joe began his career in law enforcement on September 24, 1973 as a proud member of the Detroit Police Department. Throughout the next 26 years, he worked various details until his retirement as a Lieutenant on July 7, 1999. In 2001, Joe decided that retirement wasn’t for him, and started his own investigative and security firm called J-Mack Agency.
Joe enjoyed many activities in his lifetime. He began jogging in 1974 and ran four marathons in the 1970s to the early 1980s. That wasn’t enough for Joe. In the mid 1980s, he began to lift weights to stay in shape, but started to steer himself towards bodybuilding. In the late 1980s to the early 1990s, he competed in numerous bodybuilding competitions.
Although he kept himself extremely busy, nothing gave Joe more pleasure than coaching and refereeing. He was an MHSAA official for over 40 years. As an outstanding basketball and football referee who had the chance to officiate many state finals, he was inducted into the Detroit Catholic League Coaches Hall of Fame as an official in 2004.
Joe’s coaching career began in 1970 and ended in the fall of 1993. In that span, he coached the St. Clare of Montefalco girls’ basketball team (1978-810), Dominican High School girls’ track team (1981-83) and countless basketball teams through the Detroit Police Athletic League. But by far, his proudest coaching accomplishments came while coaching football and basketball at Detroit St. Matthew from 1991-1993. In recent years, he has come out of retirement to serve as a “Special Assistant/Superfan” for the Grosse Pointe South High School boys’ lacrosse team and has motivated and inspired an entirely new generation of young men to give 100% at all times like he did.
Although he was extremely active and completely devoted to anything he was involved in, his true passion revolved around spending time with his large and extremely loving family. Nothing made him happier than being surrounded by the ones he loved while laughing, joking, and enjoying a good meal.
Beloved husband of Deborah. Proud father of Justin. Dear brother of Agnes White (Hershel), Gloria Ladd, Sadi Edge, Aiai Perl (Uwe), Cathy Bruci, and Raymund Macksoud (Roseanne). Brother in-law of Rebecca Brown. Survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
Visitation
Thursday January 16 from 2:00-9:00 pm
A.H. Peters Funeral Home
20705 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
Scripture Service 7 pm. Instate Friday January 17 from 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm
Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, 438 St. Antoine, Detroit 48226
Memorial contributions may be made to the Pope Francis Center, 438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226.
To send flowers to the family of Joseph Michael Macksoud, please visit Tribute Store at:
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