Bill Leanues

It is with a heavy heart that we regret to inform you that Bill Leanues has passed away.

Bill had been battling cancer for some months and passed away on Thursday evening (May 15).

For many of us Bill was a friend, mentor and brother in the EMAIFO football officials fraternity.

He started officiating football in 1967 and never stopped.  He was full of energy and always hustling from one game and sport to the next. 

Bill worked football, baseball, soccer and basketball.

He rose through the ranks and became the assigning commissioner for the Old Colony,
Atlantic Coast, Patriot, South Shore, Mayflower and Cape Leagues. 

In that role he flourished and many of us owe him for his faith and trust in our ability to deliver outstanding officiating in a game we all love.

We respectfully request you refrain from contacting Susan Leanues until the family has completed the arrangements.

 When more information becomes available, it will be posted.

Proposed By-Law Change

To Be voted on at the Business meeting November 8 at 7:00.

By-Laws

13.        All members of the EMAIFO shall receive and complete an annual pre-season examination on rules and technique.  The Examination shall be prepared under the direction of the Board of Directors and shall consist of a question section and an answer section.  The answer section shall be returned to the Secretary a date established by the Board of Directors.  The Board of Directors shall schedule some time during the meeting schedule for review of the examination.  Members of this Association who are also members of the EAIFO are excused from the provisions of this By-Law.  Members who fail to fulfill this requirement shall be suspended immediately until such time as they are in compliance with this By-Law.   (Amended 11/4/1993)

President Scott Murdoch’s Message for the 2012 Season

June 21, 2012

Brother Officials

I am excited as we approach and begin to prepare for another football season, in this the 35th year anniversary of the EMAIFO. I have been reflecting on our organization, and how the organization has been perceived. I have always felt that we are an excellent football officiating association. But excellence comes from hard work, dedication and being prepared by all of our members.

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