The financial picture of Ohio North is very solid. In 1999, we operated within budget finishing the year with a positive cash flow. By electing a CPA as Treasurer at last year s AGM, and with the hiring of an excellent office bookkeeper on a part-time basis, we have completed our first independent audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Ohio North is also in compliance with the new IRS 1999 Public Disclosure Regulations applicable to all tax-exempt organizations. The Board teases me that we are killing too many trees, but better communication brings better input, thus better decisions.
Communication is an on-going commitment.
Remember, we always welcome input from our members. In 1999 Ohio North has worked very hard to increase the number of referees. The Amateur and the Youth State Associations control the referees jointly. For the first time, in 1999 the SRC operated from a detailed budget approved by the Amateur President, the Youth President and the State Youth Referee Administrator. The work of this committee has resulted in the first statewide youth referee mentoring program, designed to help young referees learn their craft.