Just a quick note on the logistics of the IR seminar (I have been having a devil of a time decifering them). They are found on the "notes" section of the WTF web site, a tiny little box at the top of the site. You need to have your application, kkw certificate and a "receipt" for the wire transfer to them by Tuesday. I used (hopefully correctly) the actual WTF address off its web site (it's not in the instructions) for the wire transfer. Presumably USA-T has already sent the application and the kkw certificate in. Once I get the receipt back from the wire transfer, I'll send the whole package back to the WTF on Monday. I've made a hotel reservation at the hotel on my own.
I offer this stuff for two reasons: 1) maybe it can help someone similarly confused; and 2) maybe I have made an egregious error and someone can help me.
If anyone wants to call me, my business phone is 303.383.6650.
Bob McKenna
It is true, I have a twin from Serbia and his name is Predrag Milolijub Tesovic.
All in all, this seminar was a tremendous opportunity for the United States to show why we have the best officials in the world. I don't think anyone can say that those of us who were recommended deserevd to be there and left a lasting impression on referees from other countries, including the IRs who attended the refresher.
I would also like to add that our success would not have been possible without the aid and mentoring of the currently active IRs in our country, most especially the aid of our current Referee Director Master John Holloway.
Now we just need to wait and see if we all get to wear the new blue suits. Has anyone be so bold as to go ahead and order one? Rumor has it if you want it to fit properly, you need to give different lengths for each arm and leg.