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Rich Decker 51 Years!
May 15th, 2025 marked the last regular season game umpiring for officiating and coaching icon Rich Decker.
After 51 years of umpiring service including 43 years of post season games.
Congratulations Rich!
RAOA Umpires at the State Tournament
Jeff (Newt) Newton, MJ Wagenson, and Ron Giles working a state championship game at Jane Sage Cowles Stadium at the University of Minnesota on June 6th, 2025!
Chris Zollner (left) working a state championship game at Target Field on June 15th, 2025!
Meet Luke Decker
St. Charles senior (and RAOA Official) Luke Decker has a "can do" attitude when it comes to participation in high school activities.
His high school journey has been filled with athletics, student leadership, education-based clubs and working as a community-minded spirit in the midst of the city's fiscal challenges.
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Read the full article on the MSHSL web site here.
NASO group membership is available for RAOA members. MSHSL insurance is provided in your dues paid to MSHSL. NASO is more than the additional insurance coverage. A link to NASO’s website is provided for you to learn more.
If you do have an interest, the group rate is $91 for the year and can be paid via the Pay My Dues link
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NASO website https://www.naso.org/member-benefits/
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BENEFITS of Membership:
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Liability insurance up to $6,000,000
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Covers ALL sports for a full 12 months - not just when you're working MSHSL play but also summer games
Discounts:
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Marriott Hotel Discounts
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10% off at Ump-attire.com
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Auto Rentals from Avis
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20 percent discounts on publications from NASO and Referee
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Other Benefits:
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FREE Referee Magazine (full year) as part of your membership
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The full amount of this fee is tax deductible (see tax advisor)
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Click the flyer to the left for more information