Friday, August 6, 2010

NBUA Board of Directors Election, Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Call for Candidate Submissions

Once again it is time to announce to the 200 plus members of NBUA that elections for seats on the Board of Directors will be coming up soon.  We ask that everyone please read this article in its entirety (it’s really good!) and ask yourself if you have the desire, time, interest, and qualifications to serve as a Director. (Read full story)

Friday, June 4, 2010

Ron Lawrence 1939 - 2010

50 year NBUA member, friend, and colleague Ron Lawrence passed away in his sleep last month. (Read full story)

Sunday, January 24, 2010

It's Time!

It is that time of year again. It is time to begin conditioning our minds and bodies for the 2010 baseball season. For NBUA, the season starts with the General Meeting on Jan. 26 at the Mercer Island community Center. This will be your first opportunity to get together with fellow umpires and learn about what is new and exciting for the 2010 season. Some of the things you will hear about at the meeting include the 2010 Member Service Agreement, association finances, the 2010 training and evaluations programs and other important information. (Read full story)

Friday, October 16, 2009

Message from the President to Members of NBUA

It is with great humility and sense of great responsibility that I accept the office of President of NBUA.  We are a strong, vibrant, and dynamic organization, and I look forward to doing everything I can to help us move into the next season and seasons beyond. (Read full story)

Applications accepted for membership in NBUA standing committees

The newly elected NBUA Board of Directors recently appointed Chairmen of our Standing Committees. (Read full story)

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Brancheau, Carlstedt, Coy  and Philbeck return for 2-year terms

The Northwest Baseball Umpires Association held its Annual Meeting on October 12 at the WIAA Renton headquarters where the results of the Board elections were announced. All six of the 2009 Board candidates were in attendance along with three interested members. Elected to 2-year terms were Mike Brancheau, Kris Carlstedt, Gary Coy and John Philbeck. Charlie Atterbury and Reams Goodloe finished just behind these four in the tally. (Read full story)

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Coy awarded the Eshelman, promotions, other banquet tidbits

The NBUA held its annual banquet and golf tournament on Saturday October 3 at Mill Creek Golf and Country Club.  It was a first class facility and everyone had an incredible evening.  Earlier in the day the eight foursomes had a beautiful day for golf at the Country Club with the team of Scott Guhlke, Kim Stover, Curt McGuire, and Andre Kaluna taking home the trophy (Assignors Cup as they now seem to be calling it).  This year we had a guest speaker, our very own Mike Muchlinski, who spoke to us about passion, commitment, and excellence.  It was an exciting evening with a packed crowd in the banquet room. (Read full story)

Monday, October 5, 2009

Margeson named to BOD

For those of you not able to attend our annual banquet Saturday night, and hear this announcement in person, I am pleased to announce Dayle “Hank” Margeson is joining the NBUA Board of Directors to fill the position on our board vacated with Marc Forsythe’s recent move out of the area. (Read full story)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

The 2009 NBUA Annual Meeting and Board of Directors Election will take place on Monday October 12, 2009.  The meeting will be held at the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) building located at 435 Main Ave. South, Renton.  For those who want to cast a paper ballot that evening, the polls will open at 6 p.m. and will close at 7 p.m. (see below for online voting information).  Election results will be announced that evening.  For those not able to attend, election results will be posted on our web site shortly after the meeting.  (Read full story)

Wednesday September 9, 2009

2009 Board of Directors Election
Call for candidates

By Vern Dahl & Brian Gooch

As we are nearing the end of our 2009 umpiring season, NBUA Board of Director election time is near.  NBUA Directors are elected for a two year term with five directors elected on the even year and four directors elected on the odd year.  This year, the current Board Members whose term will expire include Mike Brancheau, Kris Carlstedt, Gary Coy and John Philbeck.  (Read full story)

Wednesday September 2, 2009
2009 Banquet Details Announced

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 3. The 2009 NBUA Banquet will be held this year at the beautiful Mill Creek Country Club in Mill Creek.  The no-host bar will open at 6 p.m., with the banquet getting into full swing at 7 p.m.  This promises to be a fun evening and a great way to close out yet another wonderful season of baseball here in greater King County. (Read full story)

Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Unique opportunity for "Classic" training
Special Opportunity for two NBUA members to save half on tuition for an upcoming Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring "Classic." Member Paul Baeder recently attended the Florida Classic of the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring and was presented with a certificate that is good for two tuitions to a future “Classic” for the price of one.  He has graciously donated that certificate to NBUA. (Read full story)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
They Ain't Gonna Know How Ta' Spell MarC Down Thar!!!!!
After eighteen years with Northwest Baseball Umpires Association the Taciturn Arbiter, Marc Forsythe,   has broken his silence. With deep sadness he has decided to wish us all a fond farewell. It turns out that Marc is finally revealing that he is in fact a closet SuperSonics fanatic. After enduring a single season of their absence Marc has decided he must follow the team of his heart and is therefore moving to Edmond, Oklahoma on July 29. (Read full story)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009
NBUA Mentor Program for 2009
Brian Gooch and myself have been working to improve the NBUA Mentor Program for 2009. Our goals were to: (Read full story)

Monday, July 13, 2009
Opinion
The Drive By
I was again reminded last night of one of the most imperative reasons we are involved as sports officials. It has nothing to do with game management, mechanics, partner support, positioning, style or even making the correct calls and acting as the impartial representative of the game.

As I was finding parking for myself and my partner on the street behind Garfield High School I noticed a few odds and ends with a photo of a young boy. There were some candles, well loved stuffed animals, other odds and ends and a small, old, used baseball mitt, just lying on the steps up from the fields at the school. Very little was written on the photo attached to the rail other than an empty plea to "Stop Violence". No dates, no description of the reason for the little memorial, little else to express the enormity of the grief and loss from this tragedy. (Read full story)

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Joe Whitefield announces retirement
Many years ago I was sitting around with Jack Miller, George Eshelman, Buddy Brown, Ray Sullivan and we were all talking on the subject of When Is It the Right Time to Retire? There were thoughts of when it isn’t any fun, when you’re in it for the money, or mostly it when it becomes a job. (Read full story)

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Post Season Assignments Announced
NBUA will be well represented around the state this year in the 2009 WIAA Regional Baseball Tournament. In a statement released by the WIAA this week, the following NBUA umpires will be working post-season high school baseball:(Read full story)

Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Eshelman Scholarship Awarded
Congratulations go out to Paul Baeder and Stewart Lowe, 2009 recipients of the George Eshelman Scholarship Award. (Read full story)

Monday, March 9, 2009

Tom Bishop 1943-2009
The NBUA has learned that it has lost another member. Tom Bishop, who has been with NBUA since 1996 and was present at our Business Meeting on Saturday, passed away last night, according to his friend and former NBUA member Richard Munsell. (Read full story)

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Frank Roach 1947-2008
By now, many of you already know that the NBUA recently lost one of their own. Frank Michael Roach, Born September 3, 1947, in Phoenix, Ariz., died October 28, 2008 in Bellevue. (Read full story)

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Neff joins board, Forsythe, Johnson, Gooch & Dahl return for 2-year terms
The Northwest Baseball Umpires Association held its annual meeting on October 6 at the WIAA Renton headquarters where the results of the Board elections were announced. All six of the 2008 Board candidates were in attendance along with seven interested members. (Read full story)

2008 promotions announced
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotion of seventeen umpires. (Read full story)

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Board Candidates Answer Questions (Read full story)

Saturday, September 20, 2008

The 2008 NBUA Annual Meeting and Board of Directors election will take place Monday, October 6, 2008 at the Washington Interscholastic Athletic Association headquarters, 435 Main Ave. South, Renton, WA. The polls will open that evening at 6:15 and close at 7:00 p.m. We are very pleased to announce that our Association has six excellent choices for the five available seats this year. (Click here for Election Guide)

Thursday, August 28, 2008

2008 Board of Directors Election
Considerations for potential BOD candidates
Seventeen things for potential candidates to consider before throwing their hat into the ring.

· Must have the time. (Read full story)

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

2008 Board of Directors Election
Call for Candidates
The 2008 NBUA Elections Committee is soliciting interested members to file for candidacy for the five open positions for your NBUA Board of Directors. (Read full story)

Wednesday, July 9, 2008

Go Frogs!!!
Third Annual NBUA Night at the Aquasox
The Northwest Baseball Umpires have had a very great relationship with the Aquasox baseball team since its inception. In appreciation, the Aquasox is inviting each NBUA member and a guest to the Aug. 3 game vs. Vancouver free of charge. (Read full story)

Monday, May 12, 2008

PSSBL season kicks off at the "Cox"
NBUA umpires Rick Marksbury and Joel Green were privileged to umpire the first PSSBL game held in the newly renovated Mel Olson Stadium at Steve Cox Memorial Park between Sierra League foes the Beavers and the Black Sox. (Read full story)

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Will your game get in? Check the Doppler

by Ted Buehner

The National Weather Service Seattle has just posted a new on-line weather educational training module regarding how to use Doppler weather radar.  The module can be found as a headline at weather.gov/seattle/ (Read full story)

Thursday, February 21, 2008

Jack Miller
1932-2007

On October 18, 2007 NBUA lost a longtime member, president, assignor and many of us lost a good friend.  

Jack Miller joined NBUA in 1973 when this organization was in its infancy.   For many years on the playgrounds and high school fields, in college stadiums and yes, during the 1979 Major League umpire strike in the Kingdome, Jack Miller devoted himself to umpiring and his tremendous passion for the game.

Jack had an intense commitment to the kids. Jack once said "whether you have a good game or not, always remember you are there for the game and you are there for the kids."   (Read full story)

Wednesday, January 9, 2008
Recruiting Incentive Program

A $100 Honigs gift certificate is being offered to the NBUA member who refers the most new members to NBUA in 2008. The recruiting incentive program will run from Sunday January 6 to Sunday January 27. The current NBUA member who refers the most new members will receive the gift certificate. Rules of the incentive program are as follows:

Friday, January 4, 2008
Revised Uniform Regulations

In the constant on going effort to be more contemporary, the Policies / Procedures / Bylaw Committee recommended, and the Board approved revisions to the Uniform Regulations for 2008 (please see Uniform Regulations on the website). (Read full story)

Friday, January 4, 2008
Sunshine Committee alive & well
For years your association has tried to pass along a bit of Sunshine to those who have been injured or perhaps lost a family member. Some years we are very quiet, other years we have plenty to report. We want to raise your awareness of Sunshine. Since we've changed our method of assigning voice contact is at a minimum and we rarely hear of injuries etc. Brian Gooch will be hosting Sunshine for 2008. We understand that some wish to remain private, but we want you to know the NBUA as a whole is concerned about health issues of our membership.  (Read full story)

Friday, January 4, 2008
Apply now for Eshelman Award
Those of you who have gone on to get additional training in preparation for the 2008 season should be aware, the George Eshelman Award is a monetary distribution of $150 each to two persons. If you gave the extra effort for advanced training to help in the furthering of your umpiring career within the NBUA, you are eligible.   (Read full story)

Wednesday, December 12, 2007
New Member Orientation meetings scheduled
Orientation meetings have been scheduled in January and you are encouraged to let anyone you know who might be interested in joining NBUA to attend.   (Read full story)

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
NBUA Represented at Evans Desert Classic

By Dick Harrigill

It was a sunny, hot week on the ball field - about 90 degrees. In November. In
Arizona. Five NBUA umpires were calling outs & safes, balls & strikes, fair &
foul, and interference & obstruction at the Kino Sports Complex in Tucson. They
were students at the Jim Evans' Academy of Professional Umpiring Desert Classic,
a bootcamp for umpires who are serious about doing a good job. The Kino Sports
complex has several fields, and is the spring training facility of the Arizona
Diamondbacks and the Chicago White Sox. (Read full story)

Monday, September 24, 2007
NBUA Promotions Announced
The NBUA announce the promotion of 20 umpires at the Annual Banquet on Saturday September 15 at Maplewood Greens Golf Course in Renton. This is not the end of promotions for 2007. The Evaluations Committee announced that they have not completed their analysis of the 2007 season evaluation scores. If justified, more promotions will be announced when this process is completed. (Read full story)

Thursday, September 20, 2007

Nomination/Election Committee Update
 
Carlstedt added to NBUA ballot

The NBUA Nomination/Election committee has completed its nomination process with the addition of Kris Carlstedt to the NBUA Board of Directors election ballot. He joins John Philbeck, Gary Coy and Mike Brancheau who were previously nominated and qualified. (Read full story)

Thursday, September 20, 2007 – UPDATED

The 2007 NBUA Annual Meeting and Board of Directors election will take place Monday, October 1 at WIAA headquarters, Renton, Wash., with polls opening at 6:30 p.m. and closing promptly at 7:15 p.m. (Go to Voters Guide)

Friday, August 31, 2007
Crews now being formed for 2007 3-Man Fall Ball

Now is the time to submit your name if you are interested in joining a crew for Three Man Volunteer Fall Ball. Instructions and prerequisites will be found in this article. (Read full story)

Thursday, August 16, 2007
NBUA 2007 Board of Directors Election
Call for Candidates

The 2007 NBUA Elections Committee is soliciting interested members to file for candidacy for the 4 open positions for your NBUA Board of Directors. Current Board Members whose term will expire this year include Mike Brancheau, Rich Connors, Gary Coy  and Scott Johnson. The 2007 Election will be held on Monday, October 1, 2007 at the all-member Annual Meeting to be held at WIAA Headquarters in Renton. (Read full story)

Friday, June 15, 2007

From the Assignor's Desk: 2007 at the midway point

Leslie, how is the season going?   The season is going great.   Now that the school season is over, weekdays are easy.   The weekends are tough.   So many of our games are on weekends!

Who are some of your heroes over the last couple of weekends?   So many guys have been wonderful!   Here are some that come to mind: (Read full story)

Monday, June 4, 2007
Behind the Mask: All Hail the "Chief"

In the spring of 1996 Jay Neff was at Kent-Meridian High School to watch his son play in a game that was following the varsity contest. Apparently he assumed incorrectly that the same umpires would be the officials for his son's game and, while in the parking lot trying to negotiate the appropriate bribe, he became enmeshed in an actual conversation with these stout fellows. For some reason he asked about umpiring and they provided the name and phone number of Jack Miller. (Read full story)

Monday, May 14, 2007
NBUA members honored with post-season assignments

Steve Hilgendorf has been named to work the Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) baseball championships to be held at Lower Columbia College in Longview. The tournament will run from May 24 through May 28. The following umpires have been assigned by the WIAA to work the following high school regional assignments on May 19 and the high school finals on May 25 and 26. (Read full story)

Sunday, March 24, 2007

Behind the Mask: It's Baseball Season (Read full poem)

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Opportunities to Participate in the State High School Baseball Championships

This year, the State High School Baseball 3A and 4A Championships will be held at Safeco Field on the Friday and Saturday before Memorial Day, May 25 and 26. Game times will be 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on both days.

The WIAA has opportunities for NBUA umpires to participate in this event as volunteer Team Hosts.    If you have ever wondered what it's like to watch games from the Mariners dugout in Safeco, this is your chance! (Read full story)

Thursday, March 15, 2007

Hilgendorf accepts Eshelman Award

In a fast-paced 90-minute business meeting, NBUA President Rich Johnson led off by presenting the 2006 Eshelman Award to long-time member and former association president, Steve Hilgendorf. After a short but heart-felt acceptance speech, Steve had to leave to umpire a double header at Husky Ballpark. (Read full story)

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Behind the mask: The California Perspective

NBUA was the very fortunate beneficiary of a seasoned Southern California transplant in 2006. Frank Nascimento brought us his eleven years of umpiring experience, his background as a trainer in the Independent Baseball Officials Organization, his eight years of Southern California high school ball through the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) and his year-round involvement in officiating up to the junior college level down south (wouldn't that be a dream come true for many of us) and joined the 2006 NBUA rookie class. (Read full story)

Monday, January 22, 2007

2007 Member Services Agreement (Read full story)

Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Election 2006
Five elected in BOD barnburner (Read full story)

Thursday, October 19, 2006

NBUA promotes 38 umpires (Read full story)

Friday, October 6, 2006
Election 2006
Election Announcement and Voters' Guide (Click for 2006 Voters' Guide)

Thursday, September 28, 2006

Banquet Update: Time to RSVP is running out! (Read full story)

Thursday, August 28, 2006

Behind the Mask: Balks significantly down this year! (Read full story)

Thursday, September 28, 2006

NBUA 2006 Board of Directors Election
Your opportunity to meet the candidates (Read full story)

Sunday, September 17, 2006
State of the Association
Another successful year for NBUA

The 2006 Baseball season is about over and it was another successful year on and off the field. Once again, NBUA made more than 10,000 umpire assignments representing more than $500,000 in game fees. Congratulations to all of our members for their hard work and professionalism. NBUA remains one of the premier amateur umpire associations in the nation.

In addition to our efforts on the field, the organization has achieved numerous accomplishments during 2006. Below is a partial list of those accomplishments: (Read full story)

Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Behind the Mask: Bob Link Update (Read full story)

Tuesday, September 12, 2006
NBUA 2006 Board of Directors Election
Considerations for potential BOD Candidates (Read full story)

Tuesday, September 5, 2006
Givebacks – a new approach to an old problem (Read full story)

Wednesday, August 23, 2006
NBUA 2006 Board of Directors Election
Call for Candidates(Read full story)

Wednesday, August 23, 2006
Behind the Mask: Caspe to marry, contemplates the Mother Country(Read full story)

Monday, August 21, 2006
Crews now being formed for 3-man fall ball (Read full story)

Tuesday, August 15, 2006
NBUA officials shine in inauguaral Mariner Cup games (Read full story)

Monday, August 7, 2006
Behind the Mask (Read full story)

Tuesday, August 1, 2006
NBUA Umpires to Work Inaugural Mariners Cup Games at Safeco Field (Read full story)

Thursday, July 27, 2006
Bob Link Hospitalized (Read full story)

Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Leon, Trauter get the call (Read full story)
NBUA Day at Everett Aquasox (Read full story)

Tuesday, June 6, 2006
Hertzog gets the call (Read fullstory)

Monday, May 22 , 2006
Darrel Mason to work College World Series (Read fullstory)

Wednesday, May 17, 2006
NBUA members honored with post season assignments (Read full story)

Monday, April 24, 2006
Lightning safety between the lines (Read full story)

Monday, April 24, 2006
Reams Goodloe appointed Member Liaison (Read full story)

Thursday, April 8, 2006
New Membership Liaison Position (Read full story)

Thursday, April 8, 2006
NBUA Evaluation Policy Updated (Read full story)

Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Natali is Eshelman Award Winner, Claflin ROY (Read full story)

Wednesday, February 8, 2006
WIAA Baseball Clinics (Read full story)

Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Hertzog Invited to PBUC (Read full story)

Thursday, February 2, 2006
Apply for Eshelman Scholarship(Read full story)

Friday, January 20, 2006
Message from the Prez
It's Time! (Read full story)

Thursday, January 19, 2006
Member Services Agreement Implemented
(Read full story)

Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Recruiting: New Member Orientation Meetings set (Read full story)

Tuesday, November 22, 2005
NBUA promotes 33 umpires (Read full story)

Mentor Program 2006 (Read full story)

Thursday, October 27, 2005
Election 2005
Message from the President (Read full story)

Wednesday, October 26, 2005
Election 2005
Four Elected to Board (Read full story)  

Thursday, October 20, 2005
Election 2005
Online Polls Open (Read full story)

Thursday, October 13, 2005
(Voters' Guide)

Tuesday, October 11, 2005
The State of NBUA (Read full story)

Thursday, September 22, 2005
NBUA 2005 Elections
Candidates Announced (Read full story)

Monday, September 12, 2005
Gooch named to open Board seat  (Read full story)

Friday, September 9, 2005
Kenn Myers, 1921-2005 (Read full story)

Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Crews now being formed for 3-man Fall Ball (Read full story.)

Tuesday, August 23, 2005
NBUA 2005 Elections
Call for Candidates (Read full story.)

Thursday, August 18, 2005
Connors steps down from board (Read full story.)

Tuesday, August 9, 2005
NBUA Board Approves Strategic Planning Process (Read full story.)

Thursday, July 21, 2005
Hilgy resigns, Dahl added to Board (Read full story.)

Thursday, July 14, 2005
Message from the Prez (Read full story.)
Brando retires (Read full story.)

Thursday, June 30, 2005
NBUA announces tier promotions (Read full story.)

Monday, June 13, 2005
NBUA enlists second cap supplier (Read full story.)

Tuesday, May 31, 2005
The Road to Montgomery
Despite heat, Natali gets first games in(Read full story.)

Monday, May 23 , 2005
Natali, Williams, others honored with post season assignments (Read full story.)

Wednesday, April 20, 2005
What to do if injured during a high school game (Read full story.)

Monday, April 18 , 2005
Peer Eval site new and improved (Read full story.)

Tuesday, March 29, 2005
Tier List now in Members Section (Read full story.)

Tuesday, March 29, 2005
NAIL it! - One Man Mechanics (Read full story)

Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Oliver earns job out of PBUC (Read full story)
Brancheau named to vacant Board seat (Read full story)

Monday, March 7, 2005
John Ervin takes home Eshelman Award (Read full story)

Friday, Feb. 18, 2005
New Board Member Selection Process  (Read full story).

Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005
Ken Sack Resigns from BOD (Read full story).

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2005
Danny Oliver selected for PBUC (Read full story).

Thursday, Feb. 3, 2005
Eshelman Scholarship applicants sought (Read full story).

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2005
Board Announces 2-Man JV Ball for 2005(Read full story).

Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004
Former NBUA member receives appointment to prestigious tournament (Read full story).

Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004
Jim Marino 1927-2004 (Read full story).

Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004
Umpire Assessment Slashed (Read full story).

Monday, November 29, 2004
Board of Directors Announce 2005 Tier Promotions (Read full story).

Tuesday, October 26, 2004
Annual Meeting Recap (Read full story).
Whitefield, R. Johnson join Board of Directors (Read full story).

Monday, October 18, 2004
NBUA Election Notice & Voting Method Info(Read full story).

Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Umpire's Son-in-law dies in Iraq (Read full story).

Friday, October 8, 2004
The State of NBUA(Read full story).

Monday, September 27, 2004
Election Special
The NBUA voters guide can be found here.

Friday, September 16, 2004
Board approves changes to bylaws (Read full story).

Wednesday, September 1, 2004
PSSBL field info (Read full story).

Friday, August 20, 2004
Five Positions Open on NBUA Board (Read full story).

Thursday, July 15, 2004
Ask the Assignor (Read full story).

Friday, July 2, 2004
Board approves new uniform regulations (Read full story).

Friday, July 2, 2004
Fall Ball applications are now being accepted (Read full story).

Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Darrel Mason Selected for Super Regional (Read full story).

Thursday, June 3, 2004
Jerry Diskin, Former NBUA President, 1947-2004 (Read full story).

Tuesday, May 25, 2004
NBUA umpires receive playoff assignments (Read full story).

Friday, May 14, 2004
NBUA submits High School playoff nominations (Read full story).

Monday, May 10, 2004
NBUA blue to don stripes of Pac-10 football (Read full story).

Monday, May 3, 2004
2004 Evaluators Updated (Read full story).

Friday, April 23, 2004
NBUA First Person: Tragedy at Rainier Playfield (Read full story).

Friday, April 23, 2004
Obituary: Jan Strunk 1945-2004 (Read full story).

Wednesday, April 21, 2004
Handling the FED Batter’s Box Rule (Read full story).

Sunday, April 18, 2004
Sandy Koufax League Rules: (Read full story).
Tier expectations to aid peer evaluations (Umpire Info)
NBUA Recruiting Efforts Continue (Read full story)

Tuesday, April 13, 2004 UPDATED
Jan Strunk, former NBUA First Lady, passes away (Read full story)

Monday, April 12, 2004
Peer Eval Primer (Read full story)

Sunday, April 11, 2004
Enforce Dugout Restrictions (Read full story)

Tuesday, April 6, 2004
Don't wait to submit Peer Evals (Read full story)

Saturday, March 27, 2004
Follow this procedure if you are injured on the field (Read full story)

Sunday, February 29, 2004
Huge Turnout Cheers Jack Miller as Eshelman Award Winner (Read full story)

Monday, February 16, 2004
NBUA updates cap for black uniform (Read full story)

Sunday , February 15, 2004
Committee Report Says Accounting Changes Necessary (Read full story)
Evaluations Upate (Read full story) UPDATED
A week of training in photos: Feb. 11-14 (Read full story)
Thursday , February 12, 2004
Assigning page goes online (Read full story)

Monday, February 9, 2004
Another Saturday of training completed (Read full story)

Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2004
General Meeting Recap (Read full story)

Sunday, February 1, 2004
Rain, cold meets first Saturday of training (Read full story)

Thursday, January 29, 2004
2004 Assigning System (Read full story)

Thursday, January 29, 2004
List your business on the NBUA Yellow Pages (Read full story)

Sunday, January 25, 2004
Evaluation Program for 2004 and beyond (Read full story) UPDATED

Thursday, January 15, 2004
Dust off the used gear, sell it online at ugear! (Read full story)

Wednesday, January 14, 2004
Mentor Program designed to retain rookies (Read full story)

Saturday, January 10, 2004
Sign up now for NW Evans Clinic (Read full story)

Friday, January 9, 2004
Longtime NBUA umpire Leamer retires (Read full story)
Valley Umpire Association founder passes (Read full story)

Thursday, January 8, 2004
From the President: Time to pull out the gear! (Read full story)

Tuesday, January 6, 2004
Volunteers needed for NBUA Web Site Committee (Read full story)
The Garage: Tips for 1-man mechanics (Read full story)

Friday, January 2, 2004
General Meeting set for Jan. 29. (Read full story)

Tuesday, December 30, 2003
Recruiting: New Member Orientation Meetings Scheduled (Read full story)

Tuesday, December 23, 2003
Tier Promotions Announced (Read full story)