aboutiaabo105

The Vermont State Board of Approved Basketball Officials is Board No. 105 of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials. Established in 1929, we're 73 years strong. Much has changed in the game of basketball over those 73 years and we are constantly working to remain on the leading edge by developing the best techniques to officiate the game.
	President - Gary Lavin garylavin@charter.net	IAABO Board 105 Officers 2006-2007 President Gary Lavin 2006-2007 Vice President Stanley Blicharz 2006-2007 Secretary Treasurer Mike Boulerice
History of IAABO Board 105
Due to the efforts of Jack Lambert, a Teacher Coach at Greensboro High School, and a member of a Massachusetts Board of Approved Basketball officials in Lowell, a meeting was held at the University of Vermont Gym, on Dec. 15, 1928, for the purpose of organizing a Vermont state Board of Approved Basketball officials. Seventeen men were present, the majority of whom were approved Officials, being members of Boards in other States, and the remainder were men who were attempting to become Approved Basketball Officials. Mr. Lambert explained the purpose of the meeting and read a suggested Constitution and By-Laws for the proposed organization, which were accepted as read. The Officers elected were: John F. Lambert, Pres., Harold I. O'Brien of Rutland, Vice Pres., Hyman B. Levine of Burlington, Sec.-Treas., and an Executive Committee of the Officers plus Harold Johnson of Barre and Maurice Walbridge of Rutland. The Constitution and By-Laws were sent to the National Association of Approved Basketball Officials, and a Charter was granted to our Vermont State Board of Approved Basketball Officials on Jan. 14, 1929. The Board was organized for the purpose of standardizing the playing rules and officiating through interpretation meetings and games. It is interesting to note that in our existence as a Board, we have had just four Secretary-Treasurers, Hyman "Bumps" Levine, who served from 1928 to 1934, Roger Sheridan, who served from 1934 to 1980, Dick MacKenzie, who served continuously from 1980 until current Secretary-Treasurer Mike Boulerice assumed the position. Examinations are given to new applicants every year and although many fail to pass, our Board has grown to more than 300 approved members. Today, the Board is recognized by every College and High School in the State as well as all leagues and clubs. The Board feels it has done remarkable work to standardize the playing and interpretation of the rules and bringing Basketball Officiating to the position it now enjoys.

Past Presidents
2005-2006 Kevin Browne
2004-2005 Ed Clodfelter