The next SAFL Meeting has been scheduled for the South Hadley Fire Station on Thursday, February 9th, at 6:30pm. 1st Vice Commissioner Kirk Parker is scheduled to run the meeting.

Current agenda items include:

- Discussion on a desire to move the SAFL from being a private entity to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
- An open invitation to discuss any/all issues within the SAFL, and participate in shaping our future.
- An invitation to join SAFL Committees for the coming year, including: a new Rules Committee and a League Alignment / Scheduling Committee.

We know that several towns expressed interest in presenting rule changes for consideration and a future vote. In the interest of scheduling, if you would like time for consideration of a rule change, or to bring any item to the group, please email me at guy.savoie@suburbanfootball.com with a brief subject line of what you would like to present.

Reminder
We currently have openings on the Board for the positions of Treasurer and Vice Commissioner of Players. Don Brodeur, our current and elected Recording Secretary, has expressed an interest in moving to fill the Vice Commissioner of Players position. If that is uncontested, we would then have an opening for Treasurer and Recording Secretary. If you are interested in either position, or know someone that might be, please inquire to guy.savoie@suburbanfootball.com

Thanks!

Guy Savoie
SAFL Vice Commissioner of Coaches
2012 SAFL Commissioner Elect

As the Commissioner Elect for 2012, I would like to extend the most sincere thanks to Mark Du Bois, Esther Bond-Williams, and Marty Tremblay for their years of service in the Suburban Amateur Football League.

As Commissioner, Mark was responsible for many positive initiatives, including the Commissioner's Jamboree, developing a productive relationship with USA Football, and overseeing the first year of SAFL playoffs.

As Treasurer and a valued member of the SAFL Board, Esther provided sound guidance, diligence, and  a wisdom that we will be hard pressed to replace.

As the Vice Commissioner of Player Registration, Marty consistently and successfully managed the huge volume of player registration records, and was always available to address parent needs and concerns.

Please join me in wishing all three the very best in their future endeavors.

Sincerely,

Guy Savoie
SAFL Commissioner Elect

The SAFL BOD would like to welcome it's newest member:

Steve Scagliarini

Steve has accepted the nomination for Commissioner of Coaches for the SAFL.

We welcome him to the board and are sure to see great and wonderful things in the 2012 season.

Good Evening -

The SAFL Board of Directors has a vacancy for the positions of:

Treasurer
Vice Commissioner of Player Registration

If you are interested in applying for this position, please let your League Rep know so they can put forth your nomination.

Consideration and selection information will follow within the next couple of weeks.

Our January Meeting will be on the 17th @ 6:00pm in the South Hadley Fire Station.

It is imperative you have representation at this meeting. Board of Director positions will be addressed as well as the upcoming season.

Please ensure your program is represented.

Thanks

JAMIE DUPUIS
SAFL Corresponding Sec.