A large group of members - more than 40 active members - participated in the May General Membership Meeting in Laurel at which an order of business was the annual election to fill Board of Director positions.

Chris Dietz was re-elected President of the organization.

"Thank you for your support," said Dietz afterwards. He pointed out that our members provide outstanding service to our clients.

Josh Weikers and Greg Mumma faced off for Vice President of Management, with Weikers winning the vote.

Dan McKenzie, formerly Director of Training and Evaluation, faced off against Tim Fitzgerald for the Vice President of Operations seat formerly held by Keith Raygor. McKenzie won successful in his bid.

Trish Foote was re-elected Treasurer by acclimation, as was Bob Oliver as Secretary.

Josh Wesley joins the Board as Director Evaluation and Training, by acclimation, while Director of Information Technology Mark Canter retained that position by acclimation.

Director of Scheduling Operations Michael Yates and Director of Standards Kurt Klausner retained their positions by acclimation.

President Dietz thanked all who participated in the elections, either by running for a seat or by voting, for their dedication to SHOA. He also thanked outgoing Board member Keith Raygor for his work on the Board.

The newly elected Board begins its term June 1.

Greetings SHOA Officials,

I have the distinct honor and privilege of notifying our membership that the winner of the
annual Joe DiPaolo Award is none other than Dan McKenzie.

The Joe DiPaolo Award, emblematic as the SHOA “Official of the Year", is
presented annually to a SHOA member to recognize extraordinary contributions
to our wonderful association and is selected by vote of the membership.

Joe DiPaolo died unexpectedly and tragically while officiating a hockey game
on October 20, 1990. SHOA named this award after Joe to memorialize and
recognize his contributions to the hockey community, and to this organization
specifically.

Past recipients of the award include Hector Rosario, Colin Gates,
Jack Nolan, Keith Raygor, Trish Foote, Rich Robichaud, Jeff Greenstein, Bill Robinson,
Nick Zaglifa, Bob Morin, Curt Peterson, Marcus Currie, John Torre, Phil Dake,
Perry Jones, Gerard Boarman, Scott Pomento, Jeff Nygaard, John Miceli,
Doug Sheeran, Robert Payne, Norm Williams and Rob Cottingham.

A plaque is on display at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel displaying the names of
past winners of the award.

Thank you, SHOA membership, for taking part in this important activity.

Bob Oliver
Secretary

SHOA's annual meeting, the May General Membership Meeting, will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel. This is the meeting when Board of Director voting will occur.

The April General Membership Meeting is slated to face off at 7:15 p.m. at Reston Skatequest on Wednesday night April 18. Join officials in discussing hockey and SHOA business.

Reminder that there is a General Member Meeting tonight (Thursday March 29) at Laurel’s Gardens Ice House beginning at 730 p.m. This is the Meeting for March that was postponed due to inclimate weather.

The March General Membership Meeting scheduled for tonight at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel has been postponed due to the stormy weather. We hope to have a reschedule date later today. Stay warm and safe.

The March General Membership Meeting is slated for Wednesday, March 21, at the Gardens Ice House in Laurel, Maryland. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m.