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MIAAA 2015 | 1 | Winter Newsletter

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M.I.A.A.A. PublicationVo. 56, No. 2 Winter 2015

2015 MIAAA Annual Conference IssueMarch 20-24, 2015 – Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

“The Best State AD Conference In The Country”

Celebrating 56 Years of Athletic AdministrationMIAAA Annual Conference Information

“Great Topics, Great Speakers, Great Conference”


2014-2015 Executive Board Members

2014-2015 Board of Directors

Regional RepresentativesRegion Representatives Alternate

Reg I Fred Bryant, CAA – Newberry Sean Jacques, CAA – Calumet

Reg II Rich Giddens – Cadillac Mark Mattson – Traverse City Central

Reg III Carl Arkema – Ravenna Ken Overla – Muskegon Orchard View

Reg IV Dave Chrinsinke, CAA – Thornapple-Kellogg Jerry Haggerty, CAA – Hamilton

Reg V Michael Roy, CMAA – Vicksburg Kevin Guzzo, CAA – St. Joseph

Reg VI Steve Babbitt, CMAA – Blissfield John Roberts – Adrian

Reg VII Tom Hunt – East Lansing Jason Porter, RAA – Parma Western

Reg VIII Mike Thayer, CMAA – Bay City Western Jon Studley, CAA – Caro

Reg IX Dave Derocher, CMAA – Reese Jeff Kline, CAA – Mt. Morris

Reg X Sean Zaborowski, CMAA – Lakeview Jeff Cook, CAA – St. Clair

Reg XI Tom Flynn – Birmingham Groves Greg Michaels – White Lake Lakeland

Reg XII Scott Wiemer, CAA – Dearborn Annapolis Dave Pinkowski, CAA – Southgate Anderson

Reg XIII Sal Malek, CAA – Academy of the Sacred Heart Mike Evoy, CAA – CHSL

Reg XIV Jolinda Lucas – Grand Rapids University Prep Brad Amey, CAA – White Pine MS

President Meg Seng, CMAA

Ann Arbor Greenhills

1st Vice President Mike Bakker, CMAA

Fenton

2nd Vice PresidentGreg Lattig, CMAA

Mason

Recording Secretary Mike Quinn, CMAAGibraltar Carlson

Past PresidentMarc Throop, CMAA,Richland Gull Lake

Executive DirectorGeorge Lovich

Retired

Assistant To Executive DirectorKaren Leinaar, CAA

Bear Lake

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MIAAA Regional Representatives& Leagues & Conferences

Independent schools are usually in the closest to their school

REgion 1 – FRED BRYAnTRep: Fred Bryant, Newberry – [email protected] Rep: Sean Jacques, Calumet – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesCentral Upper Peninsula Eastern UP Athletic Northern Lights Strait Area Eastern UP Athletic Copper Country Skyline West PACMid-Peninsula Athletic Great Northern UP Porcupine Mountain

REgion 2 – Rich giDDEnS Rep: Rich Giddens, Cadillac – [email protected] Rep: Mark Mattson, Traverse City Central

Leagues and ConferencesBig North Cherryland Lake Michigan Ski Valley North Star Northern Lakes Northwest

REgion 3 – cARl ARkEmARep: Carl Arkema, Ravenna – [email protected] Rep: Ken Overla, Muskegon Orchard View – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesHighland Lakes 8 Activities River ValleyWestern Michigan Western Michigan D

REgion 4 – DAVE chRiSinSkERep: Dave Chrisinske, Middleville Thornapple Kellogg – [email protected] Rep: Jerry Haggerty, Hamilton – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesOK (Black Div) OK (Gold Div) OK (Red Div)OK (White Div) OK (Blue Div) OK (Green Div)OK (Silver Div) OK (Bronze Div) Alliance

REgion 5 – mikE RoYRep: Mike Roy, Vicksburg – [email protected] Rep: Kevin Guzzo, St. Joseph – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesCornerstone Kalamazoo Valley Lakeland Athletic Red ArrowSouthwestern Athletic Southwestern MI Ath. St. Joseph Wolverine


REgion 6 – STEVE BABBiTRep: Steve Babbit, Blissfield – [email protected] Rep: John Roberts, Adrian – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesBig “8” Cascade Lenawee County Mid-SouthSoutheastern Southern Central Athletic Tri-County

REgion 7 – Tom hunTRep: Tom Hunt, E. Lansing – [email protected] Rep: Jason Porter, Parma Western – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesCapital Area Activities Central MI Activities Central State ActivitiesMid-State Activities

REgion 8 – mikE ThAYERRep: Mike Thayer, Bay City Western – [email protected] Rep: Jon Studley, Caro – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesInner State Jack Pine North East MichiganSaginaw Valley HS Assoc. Tri Valley Huron Shores

REgion 9 – DAVE DERochERRep: Dave Derocher, Reese – [email protected] Rep: Jeff Kline, Mt. Morris – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesBlue Water Flint Metro Genesee AreaGreater Thumb North Central Thumb

REgion 10 – SEAn zABoRowSkiRep: Sean Zaborowski, Lakeview – [email protected] Rep: Jeff Cook, St. Clair – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesMacomb Area




REgion 11 – Tom FlYnnRep: Tom Flynn, Birmingham Groves – [email protected] Rep: Greg Michaels, Lakeland – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesKensington Lakes Oakland Activities

REgion 12 – ScoTT wiEmERRep: Dave Pinkowski, CAA, Southgate Anderson – [email protected] Rep: Zac Stevenson, CMAA, Woodhaven – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesDetroit Public Huron Western WayneCharter School Downriver Southeastern

REgion 13 – SAl mAlEkRep: Sal Malek, Academy of the Sacred Heart – [email protected] Rep: Mike Evoy, CHSL – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesCatholic HS League MI Independent Athletic

REgion 14 – jolinDA lucASRep: Jolinda Lucas, Grand Rapids University Prep – [email protected] Rep: Brad Amey, White Pine Middle School – [email protected]

Leagues and ConferencesAll Middle Schools in Michigan




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2015 M.I.A.A.A. Annual Conference“The Best State AD Conference In The Country” • March 20-24

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa – Grand Traverse Village, MichiganSCECHs have been approved for the Conference

Registration: Pre-Registration: $150.00 Spouse $70.00 On Site: $175.00 Spouse $80.00 Retirees: No charge for registration but pay for banquet Banquet Only: $60.00 Secretaries: Pre-Registration: $95.00 Spouse $10.00 On site: $105.00 Spouse $10.00

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Room Rates: Hotel Single/Double $104.00 Hotel Suite $104.00 Tower Single/Double $129.00 Large Tower Suite $149.00 Studio Condo $119.00 One Bed Condo in Valleyview $123.00 Two Bedroom Condo $173.00 Three Bedroom Condo $219.00 Leelanau Suite – Valleyview $399.00 includes 2 bedrooms Old Mission Suite – Valleyview $459.00 includes 2 bedrooms

Registration Includes: Administrators – Continental Breakfast on Monday Conference Banquet on Sunday and Banquet Memento Hospitality Night and Socials – Coffee Breaks All Handouts and Conference Memento Saturday Ice Cream Social Spouses Saturday: Spouse Gathering, Welcome and Hospitality Night Sunday: Sunday Night Banquet & Memento & All Other Scheduled Spouse Activities Secretaries – Memento – Saturday Luncheon & Hospitality Night – Coffee Breaks – Service Awards

SWAP TABLE – Region 11 Rotate numerically each year among regions Tom Flynn – Birmingham Groves Greg Michaels, CAA – White Lake Lakeland Business Cards – Marty Gottesman


F R i DAY, m A R c h 20, 2015

10:00 am – 11:00 am Convention Committee meet with Resort Staff Director’s Room

Leadership Training Institute – Special Registration Required Mail to: Mike Garvey, Hackett Catholic Prep, 1000 W. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 Office: 269.381.2646 | Fax: 269.381.3919 | [email protected]

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm NIAAA LTC 501 (Special Registration Required) Tower A Topic: Philosophy, Leadership, Organization & Professional Development Presenter: NIAAA LTC 504 (Special Registration Required) Peninsula B Topic: Risk Management Presenters: NIAAA LTC 508 (Special Registration Required) Mackinac A Topic: Hazing, ADA & Employment Law Presenters: NIAAA LTC 625 (Special Registration Required) Tower C Topic: Management Strategies of Game and Event Announcing Presenters: NIAAA LTC 709 (Special Registration Required) Mackinac A Topic: Communications, Methods and Applications for Athletic Administrators Presenters: NIAAA LTC 724 (Special Registration Required) Topic: STRESS: Causes, Effects and Strategies Presenters:

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Executive Board Meeting MIAAA Suite 1456

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm Packet stuffing Governors Prefunction

5:00 pm – 9:00 pm NIAAA LTC 502 (Special Registration Required) Tower A Topic: Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies & Methods Presenters: NIAAA LTC 506 (Special Registration Required) Mackinac B Topic: Title IX & Sexual Harassment Presenters: NIAAA LTC 608 (Special Registration Required) Tower B Topic: Management Strategies & Organizational Techniques Presenters: NIAAA LTC 627 (Special Registration Required) Tower C Topic: Administration of Interscholastic Sports Strength and Conditioning Programs Presenters: NIAAA LTC 630 (Special Registration Required) Tower B Topic: Interscholastic Contest Management – Planning, Preparation and Methods Presenters: NIAAA LTC 714 (Special Registration Required) Peninsula B Topic: Dealing with Challenging Personalities Presenters:

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm REGISTRATION Athletic Directors Governors Prefunction


S AT u R DAY, m A R c h 21, 2015

8:00 am – 9:00 am Coffee/Juice/Danish/Muffins Michigan Prefunction

8:00 am – 4:00 pm REGISTRATION Athletic Directors Governors Prefunction 8:15 am – 8:45 am Athletic Secretaries / Welcome to the Conference Michigan C-D Topic: Secretary Conference Kick-off Presider: Speakers: Brenda Greear – Gibraltar Carlson

7:00 am – 10:00 am Exhibitor Setup – Coffee Rolls Michigan C-D

8:00 am – 8:45 am Athletic Secretaries / Special Pre-Session Governor’s E Topic: New AD/First Time Attendee Orientation Presider: Greg Lattig, CMAA 2nd VP – Mason Speakers: Gary Oyster, Conv. Info & Life Members – Lapeer Meg Seng, CMAA Pres. MIAAA – Greenhills Mike Garvey, CMAA Prof. Development/NIAAA Kalamazoo Hackett

MHSAA Coaches Advancement Program - Special Registration Required: [Contact: Kathy Westdorp, MHSAA, 1661 Ramblewood Dr., East Lansing, MI 48823; Phone 517-332-5046 fax 517-332-4071]

9:00 am – 4:00 pm MHSAA CAP 1-5 Mackinac A, B

9:00 am – 10:15 am SESSION 1 Session 1-A Governor’s E Topic: Branding – Protecting Your School Logo Presider: Aaron Crouse, RAA – Notre Dame Prep Speakers: Maureen Radulski – Notre Dame Prep Betty Wroubel, CAA – Notre Dame Prep Josie Artymovich – EA Graphics Rich Artymovich – EA Graphics Session 1-B Tower B Topic: Building Your Athletic Program: 5 Years of Persistence Presider: Don Holston, CAA – Armada Speakers: Jason Porter, CAA – Parma Western Session 1-C Tower A Topic: A Student Athlete Perspective: The Impact of an Athletic Leadership Council Presider: Dallas Lintner, CMAA - Owosso Speakers: Autumn Mattson, CAA – Cedar Springs Student Leadership Council – Cedar Springs Session 1-D Tower C Topic: Promoting Your Athletic Program Presider: Jon Scharf, RAA – Monroe Jefferson Speakers: Chris Ceresa – Milford Greg Michaels, CAA – White Lake Lakeland Session 1-E Peninsula A Topic: Google Docs – How To Make Use of Them


Presider: Mitch Cumings – Berrien Springs Speakers: Jeff Kamaloski – Bear Lake

10:00 am – 11:00 am Sportsmanship Committee MIAAA Suite 1456

11:00 am – 4:00 pm EXHIBITS OPEN Governor’s A-B-C-D-F 1st Door Prize Drawing 12:00 pm

10:30 am – 11:45 am SESSION 2 Session 2-A Governor’s E Topic: Working Through Pre-Season Eligibility Presider: Nikki Norris, CAA - Corunna Speakers: Aaron Setlack – Warren Cousino Sonya Latz – Ovid Elsie Session 2-B Tower A Topic: Office Management & Organization Strategies Presider: Rob Phillips, CAA – Garden City Speaker: Ken Mohney, CMAA - Mattawan Session 2-C Tower B Topic: Creating a Hall of Fame Presider: Mark Torsch - Hamady Speakers: Steve Babbitt, CMAA – Blissfield Eric McCalla – Grass Lake Session 2-D Peninsula A Topic: ArbiterGame – What’s New & What’s Working Presider: Nicholas Zoroya – Canton Prep Speakers: ArbiterGame Staff Tony Bihn – MHSAA Tricia Wieferich – MHSAA Session 2-E Tower C Topic: Middle School Revenues (Survival & Increases) Presider: Josh Thayer – Oakland Christian Speaker: Brad Amey, CAA – White Pine Pete Ryan, CAA – Saginaw Heritage

11:30 am – 1:00 pm CASH SANDWICH AND SALAD LUNCH Exhibit Area

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Region XIV – Middle School/Junior High Meeting Tower C

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm Past President’s Council Meeting/Luncheon Council Room

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Position Statement Committee MIAAA Suite 1456

VISIT EXHIBITS Governor’s A-B-C-D-F 2nd Door Prize Drawing 1:15 pm

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm SESSION 3 Session 3-A Governor’s E Topic: Legal Issues Concerning Social Media and Secondary Schools Presider: Paul Gaudard, CAA – Kearsley Speaker: Al Bush, Attorney – Traverse City


Session 3-B Tower A Topic: Easy Do It Yourself Coaches Clinic Presider: Justin Ansel, CMAA – Comstock Speakers: Mike Garvey, CMAA – Hackett Catholic Prep Mike Roy, CMAA - Vicksburg Session 3-C Tower B Topic: Using Surveys with Students & Parents Presider: Alan Alsbro, CAA – Berrien Springs Speaker: Sean Zaborowski, CAA – St. Clair Shores James Meek, CAA – Lakeview St. Clair Shores Session 3-D Peninsula A Topic: ArbiterGame – Arbiter Pay Presider: Mike Fosburg - Hesperia Speakers: ArbiterGame Staff Session 3-E Tower C Topic: Middle School – MHSAA Updates Q & A Presider: Duska Brumm – Lakewood Speaker: Cody Inglis, Assistant Director MHSAA – East Lansing

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm SATURDAY SPOUSE GATHERING Directors Room Topic: Dip and Sip – hors` devours, refreshments Presider: Mary Ann Lovich – Canton Sue Nurek – Avondale Invocation: Sylvia Ceresa – Milford Speaker: Shelly Morey – Traverse City Lindsay Loznak – Traverse City

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm VISIT EXHIBITS Governor’s A-B-C-D-F ICE CREAM BREAK – Sponsored by ArbiterSports 3rd Door Prize Drawing 3:45 pm

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ArbiterGame – Drop In Session Peninsula A Open to Secretaries & ADs – Individual Assistance

4:15 pm – 6:00 pm SESSION 4 Topic: Regional Caucus Meetings/Round Tables Presiders: Regional Representatives Speakers: You Members are Heard Discussion of Position Statements Election of Regional Reps in Odd Number Regions Other Topics Region 1-2 Suite 1559 Region 3 Tower B Region 4 Leelanau Suite Region 5 Governor’s E Region 6 Hotel 626 Region 7 Suite 1256 Region 8 Hotel 242 Region 9 Tower C


Region 10 Suite 1259 Region 11 Hotel 218 Region 12 Tower A Region 13 – Non Public Michigan E

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Life Member Get Together MIAAA Suite 1456

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm CAA Test Review Tower A Presider/Speaker: Fred Smith, CMAA – Buchanan

6:00 pm – 8:30 pm DINNER ON YOUR OWN

8:30 pm – 11:30 pm MIAAA Hospitality Night Governor’s E Sponsored Jointly by the MIAAA and the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Big Ten Basketball on Big Screen Sponsored by Daktronics Refreshments – Networking – Relaxation 4th Door Prize Drawing 10:30 pm

S u n DAY, m AR c h 22, 2015

8:30 am – 9:30 am Corporate Sponsor Appreciation Breakfast Mackinac A

8:30 am – 10:00 am FCA Breakfast Council Room Presider: Bernie Larson – Battle Creek Pennfield Speaker: Tracey Hansen – Former LPGA Tour Player

9:00 am – 11:00 am ArbiterGame – Drop In Session Peninsula A Schedule Star – Drop In Session Peninsula B Open to Secretaries & ADs – Hands on Experience

9:15 am – 10:00 am VNN Breakfast – pick up a ticket at the VNN booth on Saturday Tower C

9:30 am – 11:00 am Public Relations Committee MIAAA Suite 1456

9:30 am – 11:00 am Exemplary Athletic Program Committee Club Room 17th Floor

9:30 am – 1:30 pm REGISTRATION Governor’s Prefunction

10:00 am – 12:00 noon CAA Exam Director’s Room

10:00 am – 1:00 pm EXHIBITS OPEN Governor’s A-B-C-D-F 5th Door Prize Drawing 10:45 am LAST DAY TO VISIT EXHIBITS

11:00 am – 12:00 noon SESSION 5 Session 5-A Governors E Topic: KLAA Innovations & Initiatives That Work Presider: Eric Albright, CAA – Midland Speaker: Brian Gordon, CAA – Novi


Marc Hage, CMAA – Churchill Dan Hutcheson – Howell Bryan Masi – Northville Session 5-B Mackinac B Topic: MHSAA Handbook – Describing & Defending the Rules Presider: Barry Hobrla, CAA – Pewamo-Westphalia Speaker: Tom Rashid Associate Director MHSAA – East Lansing Session 5-C Tower B Topic: Top 10 Ideas That Work Presider: Chad VanSickle - Addison Speakers: Kevin Guzzo, CAA – St. Joseph Chris Riker, CAA – Portage Northern Session 5-D Mackinac A Topic: Battle of the Fans – How to Help Students Promote Your School Presider: Mike Thayer, CMAA – Bay City Western Speakers: Andy Frushour, Assistant Director MHSAA – East Lansing Session 5-E Tower C Topic: Middle School – The Importance of a Middle School Handbook Presider: Kathy Bondsteel – Jonesville Speaker: Jolinda Lucas – University Preparatory Academy 11:00 am – 12:00 noon Life Member Committee Club Room 17th Floor

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Awards Committee Council Room

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Cash Sandwich and Salad Lunch Exhibit Area 6th Door Prize Drawing 12:30 pm LAST CHANCE TO VISIT EXHIBITS Governor’s A-B-C-D-F Vendor Awards/Presentation/Drawings 12:45 pm

12:00 noon – 1:15 pm Strategic Planning Committee Tower A

1:15 pm – 2:45 pm SESSION 6 Governor’s E Session 6-A Topic: MHSAA Staff Presentation – Question & Answers Presider: Meg Seng, CMAA, MIAAA President – Greenhills Speakers: Jack Roberts – Exec. Dir. MHSAA and Staff

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm SESSION 7 Session 7-A Governor’s E Topic: The Impact of Trust Presider: Jeff Danssance, CAA – Eaton Rapids Speakers: Rob Miller – Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference Session 7-B Tower A Topic: Streamlining the Job of the Athletic Director Presider: Sean Jacques, CAA – Calumet Speaker: Mike Fusco, CAA – Macomb Dakota Session 7-C Tower B Topic: Women Athletic Director’s Forum Presider: Lisa Hogan, CAA - Greenhills Speakers: Meg Seng, CMAA – Greenhills


Deb VanKuiken, CMAA - Holly Session 7-D Mackinac A Topic: Battle of the Fans – How to Help Students Promote Your School Presider: Tim Zeeman – Lapeer Speakers: Andy Frushour – Assistant Director MHSAA – East Lansing Session 7-E Tower C Topic: 6th Grade Student Athletes – Options Now & In The Future Presider: Anthony Warkoczeski – Ferndale Speaker: Cody Inglis – Assistant Director MHSAA – East Lansing

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm MHSAA League/Conference Meeting Peninsula AB Special invitations will be sent from MHSAA

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Pre-Banquet Cocktail Hour Governor’s Prefunction Cash Bar – Music Steve Stargardt Trio

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm AWARDS BANQUET Presider: Tom Rashid, CAA – MHSAA Invocation: Sonya Latz – Ovid Elsie MIAAA Service Awards: Dave Feldman, CAA – Bloomfield Hills Marian Bernie Larson, CAA – Battle Creek Pennfield Regional ADs of the Year: Tom Rashid, CAA – MHSAA Dennis Kiley President’s Award: Meg Seng, CMAA – Ann Arbor Greenhills President’s Ring: Mike Bakker, CMAA – Fenton Special Recognition Award: Jocelyn Leonard – Fennville George Lovich State Award of Merit:John Thompson, CMAA - Brighton Jack Johnson MIAAA Distinguished Service Award: Lori Hyman, CMAA – Livonia Stevenson MIAAA Athletic Director of the Year: Deb VanKuiken, CMAA – Holly

8:00 pm – Until ??? On Your Own – Enjoy the Resort and the Grand Traverse Area

8:00 pm – 11:30 pm Reception MIAAA Suite 1456 All Award Winners and Families AD of the Year/Distinguished Service Award/State Award of Merit Regional Ads of the Year/MIAAA Board of Directors/Past Presidents Life Members

m o n DAY, m A R c h 23, 2015

8:00 am – 9:30 pm Continental Breakfast Governor’s Prefunction Coffee | Danish | Muffins | Juice Sponsored by Maxwell Medals & Awards – Traverse City, Michigan

8:30 am – 9:45 am SESSION 8 Session 8-A Governor’s E Topic: Social Media – Hands On - Promotions Presider: Mark Throop, CMAA – Gull Lake Speakers: Andi Osters – Assistant Director MHSAA – East Lansing Session 8-B Tower A


Topic: Creating & Utilizing the Optimal Coaching Evaluation Tool Presider: Brian Gordon, RAA - Novi Speaker: Don Watchowski, CAA – Ortonville Brandon Mike Bakker, CMAA – Fenton Session 8-C Tower B Topic: Organizing a League or School Coaches Clinic Presider: Jean LaClair, CMAA – Bronson Speakers: Brian Swinehart, CAA – Walled Lake Schools Session 8-D Tower C Topic: MHSAA Jr/MS Topics & Information Presider: Dan Haggert, RAA – Clare Speaker: Cody Inglis – Assistant Director MHSAA – East Lansing Session 8-E Peninsula A Topic: How Youth Sports is Affecting Educational Athletics Presider: Denise Kerrigan, CAA – Whitmore Lake Speaker: Kevin Guzzo, CAA – St. Joseph

10:00 am – 11:00 am SESSION 9 Session 9-A Governor’s E Topic: KLAA Innovations & Initiatives That Work Presider: Carl Arkema, CAA - Ravenna Speaker: Greg Ambrose – Wayne Memorial Brian Gordon, CAA – Novi Kyle Meteyer – Plymouth Brian Swinehart, CAA – Walled Lake Session 9-B Tower A Topic: Budgeting Concepts & Strategies Presider: Jon Studley, CAA - Caro Speaker: Ken Mohney, CMAA - Mattawan Session 9-C Tower B Topic: Why You Need the MIAAA Presider: James Hogan - Allendale Speakers: Jeff Kline, CAA – Mt. Morris Session 9-D Tower C Topic: NCAA Athlete Certification – New Rules Again Presider: Terry Evanish, CMAA – Flint International Academy Speaker: Erica Kral – Assistant Director of Student Athletes Services Session 9 Peninsula A Topic: Small School Issues – Facilitator Presider: Fred Bryant, CAA – Newberry Speakers: The AD’s From Small Schools

11:00 am – 12:30 pm LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

11:00 am – 12:30 pm SESSION 10: Musical Chairs Mini-Sessions – Choose 3 of 6 – Half Hour Each Mini-Sessions Session 10-A Tower A Topic: The Role of the Parents in Athletics Presider: John Kearney – Central Montcalm Speaker: Rod Miller – Proactive Coaching & Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference


Session 10-B Tower B Topic: Q & A for New Athletic Directors Presider: Michael Mohn – Delton Kellogg Speakers: Chris Ervin, CMAA – St. Johns Greg Lattig, CMAA – Mason Session 10-C Tower C Topic: Financial Practices in the Athletic Office Presider: Tony Lopez, RAA - Oscoda Speaker: Pete Ryan, CAA – Saginaw Heritage Session 10-D Mackinac A Topic: Officials – Recruiting & Retaining the Next Generation Presider: Mike Messner, CAA - Constantine Speaker: Mark Uyl – Assistant Director MHSAA – East Lansing Session 10-E Mackinac B Topic: Corporate Sponsorships – Generating Funds Presider: Chris Ming, CAA – Marine City Speaker: Rich Giddens - Cadillac Session 10-F Peninsula A Topic: CMAA Projects – You Can Do This Presider: Scott Robertson, CMAA – Grand Haven Speakers: Mike Garvey, CMAA – Hackett Catholic Prep Mike Quinn, CMAA – Gibraltar Carlson

2:15 pm – 4:00 pm SESSION 11 Governor’s E Annual MIAAA Business Meeting Presider: Meg Seng, CMAA – Pres. MIAAA – Greenhill Agenda: Election of Officers Results of Regional Rep Elections Treasurer’s Report Membership Report Committee Report President’s Message Resolutions/Proposals/Position Statements Old Business New Business/Announcements

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T u E S DAY, m A R c h 24, 2015

9:00 am MIAAA Board of Director’s Meeting Director’s Room


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MIAAA Committee & Member Meeting Tentative Schedule

Programs for Registered Spouses

Special Spouse Programs

Also Included in their Registration

T H E M I A A A S P O U S E S D E S E R V E T O B E S P O I L E D !

Please check with the Committee Chair for any changes to this schedule and sites

Athletic Directors! Treat your spouse to a special weekend at the Mid-Winter Conference in Traverse City.Register your spouse and enjoy the following: All this for $70.00 on a pre-registration!

Friday, March 20 10:00-11:00am Conference Committee & Resort Staff Director’s Room

Friday, March 20 1:00-3:00pm MIAAA Executive Board MIAAA Suite 1456

Friday, March 20 2:00-3:30pm Packet Stuffing Governors Prefunction

Saturday, March 21 10:00-11:00am Sportsmanship Committee MIAAA Suite 1456

Saturday, March 21 12:00-1:00pm Middle School Jr. High Committee Club Room 17th Floor

Saturday, March 21 4:00-5:30pm Life Members/Retirees Hospitality MIAAA Suite 1456

Saturday, March 21 6:00-7:00pm MIAAA Board/Committee Chairs/Life Member Pizza Council Room

Sunday, March 22 9:30-11:00am Public Relations Committee MIAAA Suite 1456

Sunday, March 22 9:30-11:00am Exemplary Athletic Program Committee Club Room 17th Floor

Sunday, March 22 11:00-12:00pm Life Member Committee Club Room 17th Floor

Sunday, March 22 11:00-12:00pm Position Statement Committee MIAAA Suite 1456

Sunday, March 22 12:00-1:00pm Strategic Planning Committee Tower A

Monday, March 23 11:00-12:30pm Awards Committee Club Room 17th Floor

Monday, March 23 2:15-4:00pm MIAAA Business Meeting Governor’s E

Tuesday, March 24 9:00-???am MIAAA Board of Directors Meeting Director’s Room

Saturday, March 21 2:30-3:30pm Spouse Gathering Director’s Room

Saturday & Sunday Exhibit Hall Admission Saturday – Monday Attend any Session


Now is a great time to be thinking about the MIAAA An-nual Conference which takes place in March 2015. The Conference runs from Friday, March 20 through Monday, March 23. The Banquet has been changed to Sunday night in the hope of increased attendance. We still have a full schedule of sessions on Monday. The hotel rates are going to remain the same; however, the Grand Traverse will be doing tower renovations so there will be some room shuffling this year.

Keep in mind, even though there are over 70 excellent sessions aimed at ADs, Secretaries, MS/JH, Spouses, and Retirees, that anyone who is registered for the conference may attend any or all of the sessions as well as have complete access to the vendor area.

For those interested in professional development, there will be a number of LTC classes offered on Friday, March 20. This is of great value to those ADs working on their RAA, CAA, and CMAA. SCECHs will also be available for attendance at all sessions.

Don’t forget to bring your spouse. There are a few oppor-tunities for them to get together, starting with a Spouse Gathering on Saturday which is an informal chance to re-new old friendships and make new ones along with an en-tertaining activity of painting wine glasses. If any spouse has an idea for a program that she/he would like to sug-gest, know that all ideas are welcomed by the committee. Just send an email to Sue at [email protected]. Spouses are encouraged to join us at the Conference!

Whatever your goals are, I guarantee you won’t be disap-pointed while attending the 2015 MIAAA Annual Confer-ence. The networking alone is invaluable as you discuss problems and gain ideas from ADs in other parts of the state. All things aside, this is a great opportunity to im-prove your skills and knowledge as an athletic administra-tor. Along with that, you should be able to have an enjoy-able time, accomplish some great networking, eat well, and probably even learn a little along the way at the 2015 MIAAA Annual Conference.

FYI The gift this year is a golf umbrella. Hope to see you there.

2015 MIAAA Annual ConferenceBy Chuck Nurek


5:00 pm – 8:00 pm EARLY REGISTRATION – Secretaries Michigan Ballroom Prefunction

7:30 am – 9:30 am Secretary Registration Michigan Ballroom Prefunction

8:00 am – 9:00 am Coffee | Juice | Danish | Muffins Michigan Prefunction

8:15 am – 8:45 am Athletic Secretaries/Welcome to the Conference Michigan C-D Topic: Secretary Conference Kick-off Presider: Speakers: Brenda Greear, Gibraltar Carlson

9:00 am – 10:15 am Athletic Secretaries Session 1 Session 1-A Michigan C-D Topic: Life & Times of Athletic Administrative Assistants Presider: Brenda Greear – Gibraltar Carlson Speaker: Brenda Greear – Gibraltar Carlson

10:30 am – 11:45 am Athletics Secretary Session 2 Session 2-A Michigan C-D Topic: Google Doc’s – How To Make Use of Them Presider: Brenda Greear – Gibraltar Carlson Speaker: Jeff Kamaloski – Bear Lake Session 2-B Peninsula A Topic: ArbiterGame – What’s New & What’s Working Presider: Nicholas Zoroya – Canton Prep Speakers: ArbiterGame Staff Tony Bihn – MHSAA Tricia Wieferich – MHSAA

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Athletics Secretary Luncheon/Dedicated Service Awards 17th Floor Presiders: Brenda Greear – Gibraltar Carlson

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Athletics Secretary Session 3 Session 3-A Michigan C-D Topic: MHSAA Questions & Answers Presider: Brenda Greear – Gibraltar Carlson Speaker: Tom Rashid – Associate Director – MHSAA

2015 M.I.A.A.A. Annual Conference“Secretaries” • March 21-22

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa – Grand Traverse Village, Michigan

F R i DAY, m A R c h 20, 2015

S AT u R DAY, m A R c h 21, 2015


Session 3-B Peninsula A Topic: ArbiterGame – Arbiter Pay Presider: Mike Fosburg – Hesperia Speakers: ArbiterGame Staff

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Athletics Secretary Session 4 (Musical Chairs – Choose 2 of 4) Secretary Session 4-A Michigan C-D Topic: What’s Going On To Get You In Trouble Presider: Holly Marshall – Monroe Speaker: Al Bush, Attorney – Traverse City Secretary Session 4-B Michigan A Topic: Office Organization At Your Fingerprints Presider: Brenda Greear – Gibraltar Carlson Speaker: Zac Stevenson, CMAA – Lebanon, NH Secretary Session 4-C Michigan H Topic: Google Doc’s Q & A Presider: Anna Devitt – Hartland Speaker: Jeff Kamaloski – Bear Lake Secretary Session 4-D Michigan G Topic: ArbiterGame – ArbiterPay Presider: Sandy Alaska – Milford Speaker: Nate Evans – Sandy, Utah

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm ArbiterGame – Drop In Session Peninsula A Open to Secretaries & ADs – Individual Assistance

4:15 pm – 4:30 pm Athletics Secretary Door Prizes Michigan C-D 8:30 pm – 11:30 pm MIAAA Hospitality Night Governor’s E Sponsored Jointly by the MIAAA and the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa Big Ten Basketball on Big Screen Sponsored by Daktronics Refreshments – Networking – Relaxation

9:00 am – 10:30 am ArbiterGame & Schedule Star – Drop In Session Peninsula A Open to Secretaries & ADs – Hands on Experience Peninsula B

10:00 am – 11:00 am Athletics Secretary Session 5 Michigan C-D Topic: MHSAA.com –Technology Presider: Speakers: Andy Frushour, Staff – MHSAA Andi Osters, Staff - MHSAA

11:00 am – 12:00 noon Athletics Secretary Session 6 Session 6-A Michigan C-D Topic: Social Media – Hands On Presider: Speaker: Andi Osters – MHSAA

S u n DAY, m A R c h 22, 2015


The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association salutes the followingathletic directors at the 2015 MIAAA Annual Conference, March 20-24, 2015 in Traverse City.

Join all of the Michigan Athletic Directors in March and celebrate “56 years”of athletic administration in Michigan.

Plan to attend the MIAAA Banquet on Sunday, March 22, 2015.

Several 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 year awardswill be presented also to the athletic

directors who have turned in their forms.If you qualify for a dedicatedservice

award, contact your regionalrepresentative for a form today.

Dedicated Service Awards

Group Photos will be in the May Issue ofThe Michigan Athletic Director

MIAAA “Jack Johnson”Distinguished Service Award

Lori Hyman, CMAA – Livonia Stevenson

MIAAA “George Lovich”State Award of Merit

John Thompson, CMAA – Brighton

MIAAA “Special Recognition” AwardJoclyn Leonard – Heart Team

Mother of Wes Leonard

michigan’s 2015 StateAthletic Director of the Year

Deb VanKuiken, CMAAHolly

Region 1Jeff Markham

Baraga

Region 2Ron Stremlow

Forest Area

Region 3Cavin Mohrhardt, CAA

Spring Lake

Region 4Tim RitsemaZeeland East

Region 5Kevin Guzzo, CAA

St. Joseph

Region 6Mark Turnbull

Onsted

Region 7Jeff Dassance, CAA

Eaton Rapids

Region 8Jim Fish, CAANorth Branch

Region 9Maureen Klocke

Yale

Region 10Kari Drogosh, RAAChippewa Valley

Region 11Greg Michaels

White Lake-Lakeland

Region 12Robert Picano

Edsel Ford

Region 13Hally Yonko, CAA

Fr. Gabriel Richard

Region 14Dan Covey

C.A. Frost Academy

2015 miAAARegional Athletic

Directors of the Year


Registrationswill BE DonE online FoR ThE 2015 AnnuAl conFEREncE

All members and administrative assistants (secretaries) need to use the link on the web site

(select “Conferences” on the left menu, then “2015 Annual Conferences Registration Form”)

to begin the registration procedure.

Each attendee must complete the form – answer all questions asdirected, print off the form at the end and send it with a check

to George Lovich, 44142 Parkside, Canton, MI 48187


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MIAAA Annual ConferenceHotel Registration

Organization: MIAAA | Conference Dates: March 20-24, 2015

Accomodations RequestedAll reservations must be received by 2-12-14. Reservation requests after 2-13-14 will be taken on a space available basis.

Requests after room block is filled will be placed in the next available accommodations type with the rate changing accordingly.

All reservations must be received by February 20, 2015 to secure your reservationsIf you are paying with a school district check please remember to bring school districts tax ID # form

This form should be sent to the Grand Traverse Resort & SpaFor On-line Reservations go to www.grandtraverseresort.com

Hotel Registration – Conference Date: March 20-24, 2015 March 2015Click on reservations and use group code “MIAAA15”

In addition to the rates set forth above, there will be a Daily Resort Fee of $8.00 per room, per night, which includes unlimited use of resort fitness center including car-diovascular and strength training equipment, whirlpools, saunas, and indoor pools and, seasonal access to outdoor pools and beachfront facilities, preferred guest pricing for golf and tennis facilities, in-room coffee, high speed internet access in hotel and Tower guest rooms, on property shuttle to airport and Turtle Creek Casino, unlimited toll-free and credit card access phone calls, voice mail message service, daily newspaper upon request, use of safety deposit box, preferred car rental pricing through Enterprise in Traverse City, golf bag storage, and parking.

Resort Fee:

Amex/Visa/MC/Diner Club/Discover (Please Circle One)

Card Number __________________________________ Expiration Date __________________________

Card Holder Name ______________________________ Signature ______________________________


miAAA offering leadership Training coursesMIAAA Annual Conference – March 14, 2014

• Twelve(12)LeadershipTrainingClassesbeingoffered: LTC 501, LTC 502, LTC 504, LTC 506, LTC 508, LTC 608, LTC 625, LTC 627, LTC 630, LTC 709, LTC 714, LTC 724

• CoursehoursapplytowardconferenceCEU’s

• $125.00percourse/$200fortwocourses;LateRegistrationFee:Additional$50.00after2/14/14

• LTC 501 and LTC 502 are required courses for Registered Athletic Administrator certification; LTC 501, LTC 502, LTC 504 and LTC 506 is required to qualify for the Certified Athletic Administrator exam. LTC 501, LTC 502, LTC 504, LTC 506 and LTC 508 courses required for Certified Master Athletic Administrator.

LTC 501: Philosophy, Leadership, Organizations & Professional Development Friday, March 14th 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

LTC 504: Legal Issues I: Risk Management Friday, March 14th 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

LTC 508: Legal Issues III: Hazing, ADA & Employment Law Friday, March 14th 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

LTC 625: Athletic Administration: Management Strategies of Game and Event Announcing Friday, March 14th 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

LTC 709: Athletic Administration: Communications, Methods and Applications for Athletic Administrators Friday, March 14th 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

LTC 724: Athletic Administration: STRESS: Causes, Effects and Strategies Friday, March 14th 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m.

LTC 502: Athletic Administration: Principles, Strategies & Methods Friday, March 14th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LTC 506: Legal Issues II: Title IX & Sexual Harrassment Friday, March 14th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LTC 608: Athletic Administration: Management Strategies and Organization Techniques Friday, March 14th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LTC 627: Athletic Administration: Administration of Interscholastic Sports Strength & Conditioning Programs Friday, March 14th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LTC 630: Athletic Administration: Contest Management – Planning, Preparation & Methods Friday, March 14th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

LTC 714: Athletic Administration: Dealing with Challenging Personalities Friday, March 14th 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Schedule of lTc coursesAll LTC Enrollees Must be Registered for the Conference

Course Descriptions: http://www.niaaa.org/Leadership_Training/LTP_Course_Descriptions.asp


Name _______________________________ School _______________________________

Address ___________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________ State ________ Zip _________________

Phone _____________________________ Email _________________________________

Please check the courses you are registering for (Limit one per session):

Session i | Friday, march 14 – 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm

LTC 501 ________ LTC 504 ________ LTC 508 ________

LTC 625 ________ LTC 709 ________ LTC 724 ________

Session ii | Friday, march 14 – 5:00 - 9:00 pm

LTC 502 ________ LTC 506 ________ LTC 608 ________

LTC 627 ________ LTC 630 ________ LTC 714 ________

____ $125 (one course)

____ $200 (two courses)

$50 late fee after 2/20/15

Please make checks payable to “MIAAA-LTP”

Mail To: Mike Garvey, Hackett Catholic Prep, 1000 W. Kilgore, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Office: 269.381.2646 | Fax: 269.381.3919 | [email protected]

O F F I C E U S E O N LY :

Date Pd. ___________ Amount Pd. ___________

Check No. ___________ Confirmation Sent ___________

All LTC Enrollees Must be Registered for the Conference

leadership Training RegistrationDeadline: February 20, 2015 – No Refunds after March 1, 2015


Architectural Systems Group 1Goddard Coatings 2Sports Imports 3Astro Turf 4Foster Specialty Floors 5Big Game Promotions 8Alternative Photography 9The Motz Corporation 10US Specialty Coatings 11Beckett & Raeder 12VS Athletics 13Professional Educational Systems Group, LLC. (PESG) 14Spec Athletic / Kevin Cassidy 15Kieffer USA 16Stadium Trophy 17Spirit Shop Inc, 18Brax Fundraising 19Team Fitz Graphics 20Qualite Sports Lighting 21Game Face Graphics 22Zephyr Headwear 23Student Assurance Services Inc. 24Amercan Athletix 25General Scoreboard 26Direct Fitness Solutions 27Star School Flooring 30Turf Services, Inc. 31Schedule Star 32Source One (Silver Corporate Sponsor) 33Maxwell Medals & Awards (Bronze Sponsor) 34Kuhn Specialty Flooring 35Lids Team Sports 36Reynolds & Sons Sporting Goods 37The Neff Company 38Pioneer Athletics 39Fitness Things 40Bryco, Inc. 46Pro Grass 47Detroit Popcorn 48Interkal, LLC 49Tri Turf 50Team Sports Inc. 51Snider & Associates / Jennings of MI 52Porta Phones Co. 53Visual News Network 54 & 55Johnny Ma’s Sporting Goods 56Inter-State Studio & Publishing Co. 57Floor Care Concept & Supply 58Clell Wade Coaches Directory( Bronze Corp. Spon) 59Sterilaser, LLC 60Grand Rapids Popcorn 61Schelde North America 62Rae Crowther Co. 63PCMI (Silver Corporate Sponsor) 64Hubbell Lighting 67

Gilman Gear 68Forsite Design 71Shoreline Medical 72Current Surfaces, Inc. 75McDonald Track Painting 76Dimmer - Warren, Inc. 77Musco Sports Lighting (Silver Corporate Sponsor) 78Arbiter Sports 81First Agency 82Paul’s Golf Accessories 83ESCO 84The Goodies Factory 85EBCO CO. 86Davey Sport Turf 87Visual Sports Network 88Keeper Goals 89Sports Graphics 90ROTC ( Silver Corporate Sponsor) 91Blue Star Sportswear 92Varsity Sign Co. 93Side Effects, Inc. (Bronze Corporate Sponsor) 94Bay Supply and Marketing, Inc. 95Southern Bleachers 96Sports Turf Management 97Riddell 98Xceleration Sports 99Aventric / Heart AED 100AGS Sports Services LLC. 101Aluminum Athletics 102Redman’s Awards 103Recognition, Inc. 104Great Lakes Golf Cars 105Champion Cheerleading 106ForSports 107Field Turf 108EZ Flex Mats 111Top Cat Sales 112BSN Sports 113Nevco 114Athletic Quest 115All Pro Exercise 109&110EA Graphics (Gold Corp Sponsor) 69 & 70Rogers Athletic 28 & 295 Star Sports (Gold Corporate Sponsor) 41 & 42Trophy House & Jones Sports (Gold Corp. Sponsor) 43,44,45Lifetouch Sports 6 & 7Daktronics (Silver Corp. Sponsor) 65 & 66Royal Publishing (Silver Corp. Sponsor) 73 & 74GearBoss by Wenger Corp. 79 & 80Michigan Fellowship of Christian Athletes T-1Michigan Athletic Trainers Society (MATS) T-2MITCA T-3Weest Ottawa Rugby T-4Win Publishing T-5 & 6ASI Wall Creations T-7 & 8

miAAA mid-winter conference ExhibitorsAthletic Directors should take the time to visit the exhibit hall and support the 120+ conference exhibitors

attending the Mid-Winter Conference. Also, attend the door prize sessions in the exhibit hall.

Company Booth# Company Booth#


December 14, 2014

Meg Seng, CMAA

Michigan IAAA

On behalf of the NIAAA officers and Board of Directors, please allow me to commend your state for achieving

recognition for the NIAAA membership state commendation program for the 2013-14 year.

The Board of Directors offers special recognition to those states in which NIAAA membership has reached at

least one of the following two criteria. Commendations are presented when NIAAA membership within a state

has reached at least seventy percent of the number of high schools that belong to their respective state athletic/

activity association. Also, commendations are awarded for increasing NIAAA membership by a minimum of 10

percent over the previous year.

You are among thirty-four associations being recognized for meeting one, or both, of these commendation criteria.

This past year Michigan increased NIAAA membership by 17%.

We hope that you will post your NIAAA electronic membership banner, sent to your earlier, on the state association

website. Thank you for your support and the efforts of those in your state.

Congratulations.

Sincerely,

Andy Chiles, CMAA

NIAAA President

National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association

9100 Keystone Crossing, Suite 650 | Indianapolis, IN 46240 | 317.587.1451 office | 317.587.1451 fax | www.niaaa.org


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The Michigan Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association hasestablished a scholarship program for Michigan High School Student-Athletes. The MIAAA believes in rewarding students who flourish in academic and athletic excellence, and commits to service to his/her local communities.

Each school year the MIAAA will award four $1,000 scholarships honoring top high school male and female student-athletes. Only student-athletes graduating during the current school year will be eligible for the scholarships.

Criteria for Selection

• Each high school in Michigan may select one male and one female student-athlete. The school’s Athletic Director must be a member of the MIAAA in order to nominate student-athletes and to be considered for the scholarships.

• Student-athletes must meet the following criteria to be nominated:

o A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50 on a 4.0 scaleo One Letter of Support from a school staff membero Must have earned a Varsity Letter in at least two

different sports during their high school careero Complete application with approval signatures from

Athletic Director and Principalo Application must be typed

Application Deadline

• Applications will be available via the October and January issues of “The Michigan Athletic Director”, and the MIAAA website.

• Deadline for applications is February 1st.

• Notification of selection will be made in late February.Scholarship winners will need to provide a wallet size photograph suitable for reproduction.

• Applications for nominated student-athletes must be mailed/emailed by the MIAAA Athletic Director to:

Greg Lattig, MIAAA Scholarship Co-ChairpersonMason High School, 1001 S. Barnes St.,Mason, MI [email protected]

Scholarship Recognition

• Presentation of scholarships will be made locally by MIAAA Representatives.

• Scholarship winners will be publicized in the May edition of “The Michigan Athletic Director”.

• MIAAA Athletic Directors may utilize the certificate of recognition found on the MIAAA website to honor those student-athletes who were nominated but not selected for the scholarships.

*Scholarship money will be paid directly to the students for their first year of course work in college.

The MIAAA is a state professional organization administered by and for athletic directors for the purpose of promoting professional growth and image of interscholastic athletic administrators.

MIAAA SCHOLARSHIP FORM

NAME_______________________________________________ DATE ___________________________________________________________

HIGH SCHOOL _______________________________________ AD OF YOUR SCHOOL ___________________________________________

SCHOOL ADDRESS __________________________________ CITY _____________________________________ ZIP _________________

HOME ADDRESS _____________________________________ CITY _____________________________________ ZIP _________________

HOME PHONE _______________________________________ HIGH SCHOOL GPA (4.0 SCALE) ______________ ACT___________

COLLEGE STUDENT PLANS TO ATTEND __________________________________________ MAJOR _______________________________

School Sports (and years) Sports Awards/Recognition School Activities (and years) School Awards/Recognition

*Complete page #2 on back side of application*

MIAAA SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINESRevised 3/15/2013


Please complete the following short answer questions:

1) What have you done during high school that has demonstrated student leadership and how has it positively impacted your school?

2) How has a coach affected your life?

Please list all community service activities and hours you have participated in during your high school career. You may also attach a separate list if desired.

Description of Activity Hours Description of Activity Hours

VERIFICATION BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

We, the administrators of the above named high school, verify the eligibility of this student for consideration for the MIAAA Scholarship, based on the criteria and requirements listed in the rules and regulations. We recommend this student based on the character and attributes the student has shown at the high school and in the community.

Are you a member of the MIAAA? Circle: YES NO Athletic Director Signature

Principal Signature


Mail Form to: NIAAA Certification Committee PO Box 690 Indianapolis, IN 46206 Phone: 317-587-1450 Fax: 317-587-1451

Planning To Take The cAA Exam?Sunday, March 22, 2015 – Annual Conference

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National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators AssociationCertified Athletic Administrator – (CAA) – Application

(Please Type in Legible Print – All Entries)

Candidates will receive the Personal Data Form and the Study Guide upon receipt of this application.

Remember to sign the Code of Ethics on the back of this form.

Circle One: Dr. Ms. Mr. Other ______ Name: _____________________________________________

Present Position: __________________________________________________________________

Name of School: __________________________________________________________________

Office Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Home Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Office Telephone _____________ Fax Telephone: _____________ Home Telephone _____________

Birth Date: _________________________ Social Security Number: __________________________

Experience (i.e. Number of years as an athletic administrator): _________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Current NIAAA Membership No.: _______________________________________________________

A non-refundable application fee of $10.00 (payable to the NIAAA) MUST accompany this form.

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________

(No Purchase Orders Accepted)

Check One: _________ Check Enclosed: _________ Visa Card: _________ Master Card: __________

Credit Card Number: _______________________________________ Exp. Date ________________

___________________________________ _________________ _________________________

Last First Middle Initial

(Street) (City, State) (Zip Code)

(Street) (City, State) (Zip Code)

(Signature of Cardholder) (Date) (Preferred Exam Site)

join the long list of michigan AthleticAdministrators who have Become cAA’s

Also Consider Becoming a RAA and CMAANext Michigan CAA Test Date

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miAAA life membership ApplicationQualifications

•Mustberetiringfromortakinganotherpositionoutofthefieldofathleticadministration•MusthavebeenapaidupmemberoftheM.I.A.A.A.for10ormoreyears•MustbeapprovedbytheM.I.A.A.A.BoardofDirectors

Benefits of Life MembershipNo Membership Dues; All Registration Fees Waived (except meal functions);

Life Membership Plaque; M.I.A.A.A. Publication 3 times a yearl opportunities to continue to serve the M.I.A.A.A.

Name: __________________________________ School: _________________________Home Address: ______________________________Home Phone: ___________________City: ______________________________ State: _____________ Zip: _______________

Send Application to: Bill Mick, 1614 Poseyville, Midland, MI 48640Gary Oyster, 1721 Kingswood Lane, Lapeer, MI 48446

We are excited to see everyoneat the conference this March 20-24!

See you soon!


YEAR SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

2000 Gull Lake High School Marc Throop, CMAA2000 Port Huron High School Ken Semelsberger, CMAA2000 Greenville High School Brian Zdanowski, CMAA2000 Okemos High School Keith Froelich, CAA2000 Schoolcraft High School Ted Manning, CAA2000 Swartz Creek High School Tim Bearden, CAA2001 Shelby High School Steve Guy, CAA2001 Troy High School Jim Johnson, CAA2002 H.H. Dow High School Dan McShannock, CMAA2002 Troy Athens High School Bob Dowd, CAA2003 Grosse Pointe North Chris Clark, CAA2003 Saginaw Heritage High School Pete Ryan, CMAA/Jim Noble, CMAA2004 Grosse Pointe South High School Matt Outlaw2005 Leslie High School Scott Farley2005 Mattawan High School Ken Mohney, CMAA2006 Midland High School Bob Scurfield, CAA2007 Novi High School Curt Ellis, CAA2008 Fruitport High School Ken Erny, CAA2009 Notre Dame Prep High School Betty Wroubel, CAA2011 Constantine High School Mike Messner, CAA2012 Grand Haven High School Robin Bye

MIAAA Committee MembersCo-Chair: Betty Wroubel, CAA, Director of Athletics, Pontiac Notre Dame PrepCo-Chair: Meg Seng, CMAA, Director of Athletics, Ann Arbor Greenhills School Jim Feldkamp, CAA, Director of Athletics, L’Anse Creuse Public Schools Blake Hagman, CAA, Retired Keith Froelich, CAA, Retired Ken Erny, CAA, Director of Athletics, Fruitport High School Randy Allen, Commissioner Capitol Area Activities Association Sean Jacques, Director of Athletics, Calumet High School Marc Throop, CMAA, Director of Athletics, Gull Lake High School Cody Inglis, CAA, Michigan High School Athletic Association

MIAAA | MHSAA“Exemplary Athletic Award”

In 2000, behind the leadership of Dave Price, then the Athletic Director at Rockford High School, the MIAAA initiated the MIAAA Exemplary Athletic Program Award to athletic programs throughout the state of Michigan who have displayed an overall quality in their athletic programs. Each school experienced rigorous screening including an application process, written documentation of the program’s strengths and a two-day visit by an MIAAA evaluation team comprised of veteran athletic administrators. This award is presented each year at the annual MIAAA Mid-Winter Conference in conjunction with the Michigan High School Athletic Association. To date, the following schools have completed the process and been recognized by the MIAAA as Exemplary Athletic Award recipients.


M.I.A.A.A

Official Awards Application Form

1) Download & input, 2) type OR 3) print neatly in black ink

Check the appropriate award, then complete the designated sections

Dedicated Service Award, Athletic Director*..................Complete Sections 1,2,3 Due Feb. 1

Dedicated Service Award, Secretary*..............................Complete Sections 1,2,3 Due Feb. 1

Jack Johnson Distinguished Service Award**...............Complete Sections 1,2,4 Due Oct. 1

George Lovich State Award of Merit, Athletic Director**..Complete Sections 1,2,4 Due Oct. 1

Athletic Director of the Year, Regional** / State**........Complete Sections 1,2,4 Due Oct. 1

*Make certain you have signatures, plus sections #1 & #2 completed before forwarding to your Regional representative.

**Attach 2 or 3 letters of recommendation relating to one or both criteria; include an up-to-date colored photo .

**If award requires Section 4 include page 2. "PLEASE do not make your nominee acquire the letters of recommendation.”

Section 1: Address Information (Type as it should be on the Award )Name

RAA: CAA:

MSRAA : CMAA: N/A: Region #

Home Street Address

Home City/Zip

Email Current NIAAA Membership #_____________________

Not a NIAAA Member _

School

Check High School

One MS/JH School

School Street Address

School City/Zip

Home Phone

Work Phone

Date

Number of years I have served in the capacity

of Athletic Director (or Athletic Secretary) is: Number of years I have been a registered

and Current MIAAA member is:

Section 2: Brief Career SummaryGive a brief career summary including positions, locations & length of service

Section 3: Verification

1. Signature of Applicant 2. Signature of Principal/Superintendent

3. Signature of Nominating Person 4. Signature of Regional Representative

Nomination Process (Does not apply to Dedicated Service Awards)

1. Persons may be nominated by anyone within the community or organization

2. Application form and letters of recommendation, plus recent photo are sent to the Regional Representative to verify

information on nominee. Nominating Person is responsible for obtaining ALL required information.

3. Please mail your completed form (with any appropriate attachments) to your Regional Representative, who will forward

the form to the Awards Chairperson.

4. Awards Committee meets to recommend award winners to Executive Committee.


Page 2

. Dedicated Service Forms due February 1; all other award forms are due Oct. 1.

Section 4: Background1. Educational background (High School & College, undergraduate & graduate)

2. Media Release Information: List contact name, phone and e-mail,

3. Name, title and address of immediate supervisor

4. Professional affiliations & activities (e.g. membership in professional organizations, offices held, etc.)

5. Honors & awards received

6. Services to the community

7. Significant achievements in the field of your profession and also contributions to local, state & national organizations

8. Any personal information you may wish to include

REVISED 11./ 5 / 13

Revised 6/5/06


Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame ApplicationHall of Fame ApplicationHall of Fame ApplicationHall of Fame Application

Criteria for application: Only persons who have coached and/or directed a secondary school athletic program for 25 years or more and actively coached in Michigan for a minimum of 10 years are eligible for the Hall of Fame. The Applicant must have been a member of the association (MHSCA), in good standing, and an active member of the association two years prior to induction into the Hall of Fame. This form must be completed. You may submit additional information regarding your career. Also please forward two letters of support. Name of Candidate:__________________________________ Birth Date: ____________ Title: __________________ Home Address: ______________________________________ City___________________ State____ Zip________ phone______________________ School Address:______________________________________ City___________________ State____ Zip________ Phone______________________

Coaching and/or Athletic Director Record School Sport Years Won Lost __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ Number of years as a Coach _______ Number of years as an Athletic Director _______ Total number of years of service in secondary school athletics as a coach and/or athletic director ____________ SERVICE TO COMMUNITY: (Service Clubs, Church Organizations, etc.) _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ SERVICE TO STATE: (Coaches Associations or Athletic Associations, i.e. MHSAA, etc.) _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ COACHING HONORS: (please include any other Hall of Fame memberships) ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: Please forward two letters of support and photo with the application form: (Please check) Superintendent _____ Principal _____ Athletic Director _____ Church _____ Mayor _____ Other _________ Nominator's name, address, phone _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Please return to: Kim Spalsbury 427 Morley St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ph.# 517-627-2034 Current Membership Card No. ________

Michigan High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame ApplicationHall of Fame ApplicationHall of Fame ApplicationHall of Fame Application

Criteria for application: Only persons who have coached and/or directed a secondary school athletic program for 25 years or more and actively coached in Michigan for a minimum of 10 years are eligible for the Hall of Fame. The Applicant must have been a member of the association (MHSCA), in good standing, and an active member of the association two years prior to induction into the Hall of Fame. This form must be completed. You may submit additional information regarding your career. Also please forward two letters of support. Name of Candidate:__________________________________ Birth Date: ____________ Title: __________________ Home Address: ______________________________________ City___________________ State____ Zip________ phone______________________ School Address:______________________________________ City___________________ State____ Zip________ Phone______________________

Coaching and/or Athletic Director Record School Sport Years Won Lost __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ __________________________________________ ____________________________ 19___ - ______ ______ ______ Number of years as a Coach _______ Number of years as an Athletic Director _______ Total number of years of service in secondary school athletics as a coach and/or athletic director ____________ SERVICE TO COMMUNITY: (Service Clubs, Church Organizations, etc.) _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ SERVICE TO STATE: (Coaches Associations or Athletic Associations, i.e. MHSAA, etc.) _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ COACHING HONORS: (please include any other Hall of Fame memberships) ___________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATIONS: Please forward two letters of support and photo with the application form: (Please check) Superintendent _____ Principal _____ Athletic Director _____ Church _____ Mayor _____ Other _________ Nominator's name, address, phone _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Please return to: Kim Spalsbury 427 Morley St., Grand Ledge, MI 48837 ph.# 517-627-2034 Current Membership Card No. ________


MIAAA Important DeadlinesThe MIAAA has many important deadlines throughout the year for its members to keep track of.

Below is a list of many such dates. Please keep a copy of this for future reference.

miAAA Awards committeeDedicated Service Award – 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, etc. see newsletter for application ..........................February 1Athletic Director of the Year (also considered for Regional AD of the Year) ........................................... September 10Distinguished Service Award – Inside or Outside the field of athletics ................................................ September 10Special Recognition Award – Inside or Outside the field of athletics ................................................... September 10

The above awards should be turned into your Regional RepresentativeMIAAA members should look for deserving athletic administrators around the state and

write letters of recommendation and support for the following awardsissued by the Michigan High School Athletic Association:

Scholarship committee

Publications committee

miAAA life membership - life members committee

miAAA Elections

Award Issued By DeadlineCharles E. Forsythe Award .......................................... MHSAA ............................................................... October 15Allen Bush Award ........................................................ MHSAA ...................................................................... April 1Women In Sports Leadership ...................................... MHSAA ............................................................... October 15Vern Norris Award (for officials only) ........................... MHSAA ..............................................................February 15

MIAAA Scholarship (members HS seniors only) To: Greg Lattig – Mason February 1

Fall Issue of MIAAA Newsletter To Megan Thayer - Bishop Foley Catholic HS, Madison Heights, MI August 1Winter Issue of MIAAA Newsletter To Megan Thayer - Bishop Foley Catholic HS, Madison Heights, MI November 1Spring Issue of MIAAA Newsletter To Megan Thayer - Bishop Foley Catholic HS, Madison Heights, MI April 1

Life Membership Application To Bill Mick or Gary Oyster Throughout Year

Regional Representative To MIAAA President December 1 Even Regions in March EVEN Years Odd Regions in March ODD Years

MIAAA Scholarship Applications – February 1, 2015Michigan Exemplary Program Application – February 1, 2015

MIAAA Annual Conference Early Registration – February 20, 2015Date: March 20-24, 2015 – Grand Traverse Resort & Spa – Traverse City

MIAAA Summer Workshop – June 23-25, 2015 – Mt. Pleasant, MIMIAAA Leadership Academy – August 5-6, 2015


miAAA corporate Sponsors

Plantium Level Five Star Sports – Fayetteville, Arkansas

MHSAA – East Lansing, Michigan

Gold LevelTrophy House and Jones Sports – Muskegon, Michigan

Varsity News Network – Grand Rapids, MichiganArbiter Sports – Sandy, Utah

Silver LevelDaktronics – Brookings, South Dakota

PCMI - Professional Contract Management, Inc – Marine City/Portland, MichiganRoyal Publishing – Peoria, Illinois

Schelde SportsSource One Digital, EA Graphics, US Army ROTC

US Army – ROTC

Bronze LevelClell Wade Coaches Directory – Cassville, Missouri Grand Traverse Resort and Spa – Acme, Michigan

Maxwell Medals and Awards – Traverse City, MichiganHUMANeX VENTURES

PatronsComfort Inn – Mt. Pleasant, MichiganFirst Agency – Kalamazoo, Michigan

Jostens of MichiganLa-Z-Boy, Inc. – Monroe, Michigan

Visual Sports Network – Southfield, Michigan

Please show your support of these Corporate Sponsors and Patrons whenmaking your Athletic Department purchases in the coming year!

For Information contact:George Lovich 734-455-5056 | Karen Leinaar 231-218-6983

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