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GAT Convention is now one of the approved Clinics for the USA Brevet/National Judges Course.

GAT Convention may be used for only ONE of the two educational events required.

THANKS go to Diane Callison- TxUSAG Chairman for working with the National Office to get this event on the list along with Regional and National Congresses and NAWGJ Symposium as one of the clinics that may be used to meet one of the 2 clinics required for Course attendance.

See the USAG Website for details.
New NAWGJ Uniform Information. NAWGJ has switched to Land's End for our Judging uniforms. Additional information and a link for ordering is on the Uniform page.

Texas NAWGJ supporting judges education-

The 2009 Texas Judges Cup was extremely successful. For this reason TxNAWGJ will be able to help judges with their educational expenses during this turnover year in the following ways:

  1. This year All current active TX NAWGJ members will be awarded 2 general Education Points
  2. This year All Tx NAWGJ members attending the NAWGJ Symposium will be reimbursed the $160 registration fee.
  3. This year all judges volunteering at 2009 Judges Cup had their memberships renewed after 1 session worked. Additional sessions went to education points.

These benefits are for current active Texas NAWGJ members only. (Current meaning on the NAWGJ membership list dated 1/22/10, Active meaning having fulfilled CPE requirements)

Receipts are REQUIRED for any reimbursements. (See "Points for Education" below)

Beginning August 1, 2009, a 3% incresase per current rate will result in the following hourly fees:
  • Brevet
$31.36
  • National
$29.20
  • Level 10
$27.04
  • Level 9
$23.79
  • Level 5/6, 7/8
$19.47
  • Level 7/8
$17.30
  • Level 5/6
$15.14
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JUDGES’ MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT
Judges' Mileage Reimbursement for 2009
Effective January 1, 2010, the rate for mileage reimbursement for judges is $.50/mile to reflect the recent in the IRS standard mileage rate for 2009.

Clarification: deduct 30 miles from round trip to airport.

Checked Luggage- 1st bag paid by meet director, no overweight bags. Receipts required.

Carpoolers- are now entitled to full roundtrip mileage when meeting up with the carpool. No need to deduct 30 miles.

Points for Education

This is our fourth year for the "Points for Education System" for Texas judges. Judges are able to earn "points" that can be used for the purchase of the Optional and/or Compulsory Code or other educational materials from USAG, or any of the many items from the NAWGJ Library, the NAWGJ uniform, judge certification testing fees, Safety Certification fee, NAWGJ membership, USAG membership, USAG Background check, and Sanctioned Clinic fees including registration, airfare, hotel and gas expenses. This general points allowance is for TxNAWGJ Professional members that are active and CPE compliant.

Points are earned in the following way:

  • Each "point" is worth $25.
  • One point earned per session worked at Judges Cup after the first session.
  • One point per session judged at Level 7 All-Star Texas Challenge (minimum of 2 points guaranteed).
  • 1 point per session volunteered at National Judges Cup
  • 1 point for each session volunteered at JO Nationals
  • Every Texas NAWGJ professional member (as of Dec 31) will get 2 points (TxNAWGJ has the right to increase or decrease this amount based on financial situation of TxNAWGJ as determined by TxNAWGJ Board.)

Points earned at Judges Cup will be recorded by assigning officials and forwarded to State Judging Director.

Points will be redeemed by submitting a receipt to the SJD for items purchased as stated above. SJD will then reimburse judge.

The deadline for redeeming points earned will be 10 days after last day of GAT 2010 (Receipts Must be received by September 15, 2010). GAT signifies the end of the "Points" year. Points earned after GAT may be used on expenses for the new year and cannot be used for "last year's" expenses.
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