Sunday, April 18, 2004

NBUA Recruiting Efforts Continue

NBUA first year umpire Mike Conrad and veteran Scott Johnson work
the Sandy Koufax tournament April 17 at Marymoor Park.

Photo by Tammie La Zure. © 2004 TLZ Studios

By Rich Connors
Secretary

I was at Marymoor Park yesterday, driving by a crowded parking lot, when I noticed a baseball game going on. Of course, I had to stop and observe. The players were quite young, 14-year-old Sandy Koufax players as it turns out. It was opening day.

Behind the plate was one of NBUA’s rookies, practicing the skills learned at the best umpire training offered in the great northwest. On the bases, was one of our college umpires and trainers, offering his services to make sure our rookie succeeds and our customers are satisfied.

The best keeps getting better. NBUA has the best umpires. NBUA recruits new umpires. The new umpires learn from the best umpires. And it goes on and on.

To keep NBUA getting better, we need to keep recruiting new members. Here’s where every member can help.

1. When you umpire a game, your professionalism shows. Many times before or after a game, someone will approach you with a question about how they can get involved. Invite them to go to our new and improved website and make an inquiry. Explain to them we umpire games from Sandy Koufax all the way up to Husky baseball. They can earn some extra money, stay in shape and be associated with some great committed people.

2. Many of our umpires volunteer to help their local Little League organization, either umpiring or helping to train umpires. Some NBUA umpires volunteer to umpire Little League tournaments. While you are doing this, remember this is a great opportunity to promote NBUA. Many of the umpires you meet while volunteering your time would benefit tremendously from NBUA training and working with our great umpires.

Don’t be shy–let people know how they too can join the best umpiring organization in the northwest. It’s a win/win–you and NBUA benefit.