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Athletic Administration...Is it for you?
National Association of Collegiate Women’s Athletic Administrators plays vital role

2000 Administrators of the Year Awards

2000 Lifetime Achievement Award Winners

2000 Nell Jackson Award

NACWAA HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA. Ever wonder what it would be like to run a college athletic department? Interested in working side by side with coaches and the NCAA? How about specializing in compliance?

The need for more women in college athletics – is greater than ever. While women’s sports are at an all time high across the country, college athletic departments are scrambling to find more women. While women have struggled with the “good old boy” network for years – the future looks bright for women with an interest in athletic administration on the collegiate level.

The most significant organization paving the way for women in college athletic positions is the National Association of Collegiate Women Athletic Administrators (NACWAA). With a mission to support women in sports
related careers, NACWAA provides educational programs, professional and
personal development opportunities, information exchange, support services to enhance college athletics and to promote the growth, leadership, and success of women as athletics administrators, staff, coaches and student-athletes.

As part of the membership based organization, NACWAA presents an annual conference, known as the Fall Forum. The intimate environment provides a wonderful opportunity for women to view the inside of a career in college athletics while learning from the industry’s best. The 3-day professional development event, includes a new member reception,Nike Lifetime Achievement Luncheon, Exhibitors Show, Administrator of the Year Reception, and a variety of informative seminars, speakers and break-out sessions. (See 2000 Fall Forum schedule below).

If you are considering a career in college athletics, or if someone you know is, get to know NACWAA. Find out who is doing the job you’d like to be doing! Don’t miss this opportunity to GET INVOLVED! [For more information on NACWAA or to become a member contact: Maudie Whitehead, Director of Business/Operations, NACWAA, 4701 Wrightsville Ave., Oak Park D-1, Wilmington, NC 28403, Tel: (910) 793-8244, Fax: (910) 793-8298 or email: mwhitehead@nacwaa.org, http://www.nacwaa.org]

The 21^st Annual NACWAA Fall Forum

October 21-24, 2000, Hyatt Regency Denver, CO

Friday, October 20

8:00-5:00 Board of Directors Meeting

Saturday, October 21

10:00-5:00 Registration

1:30-4:30 Seminar “Hiring For Diversity” - Josie Harper, Michelle Meyers and Maureen Harty
1:30-4:30 Seminar “Smart Women Finish First” - Kathleen Kunkler
2:30-4:30 Seminar “An Introduction to the World of Rules Compliance” - Denise O’Grady, Susan Peal and Dawn Turner
5:00-5:30 New Member Reception
5:30-6:30 NACWAA/HERS Alumnae Reception
6:30-9:00 NACWAA Fall Forum Welcome Party

Sunday, October 22

7:00-5:00 Registration
7:30-8:30 Continental Breakfast
7:30-5:00 Exhibitor Show
8:30-9:30 Program: “The Importance of a Healthy Outlook: Perspective, Balance & Energy” - Dr. Peggy Williams
9:45-10:45 Program: “How to Choose Your Battles” - Stephanie Clemons
10:45-12:00 Session: “Prepare for the Future“
12:30-2:00 Nike Lifetime Achievement Luncheon
2:30-3:30 Film: “A Hero For Daisy”(an inspiring story) - Mary Mazzio
3:30-4:30 Program: “Rare & Precious Moments with the Lifetime Achievers”
4:30-6:00 Breakout Sessions

NACWAA/HERS Experiences - Cynthia Secor, Charlotte West, Marilyn Moore & Nona Richardson
Conference Women Meetings
NCAA Meetings
NACWAA Committee Meetings

6:00-8:00 Dinner on Your Own
8:00-9:30 NACWAA Fundraising Event

Monday, October 23

7:00-4:00 Registration
7:30-8:30 Continental Breakfast
7:30-3:30 Exhibitor Show
8:30-10:15 Program “CWA Update and Town Hall Discussions” - Cheryl Levick
10:30-12:00 Program “Value of Athletics: Lessons Learned From Others”
12:00-1:30 Meetings - NACWAA Board of Directors, Committee, Conference and Divisional Meetings
1:30-2:30 Program “Make A Difference-Mentoring and Getting Involved” - Judy Sweet
2:30-3:30 Program “Harrassment in Athletics: The Law, the Reality and Consequences” - Janet Judge
3:45-5:00 Breakout Sessions

“Student Driven Sports Promotions” - Scott Braden and Larry Swanson
“Baby Boomers Get Ready for Retirement” - Elaine Dreidame and Peg Wynkoop
“Title IX Checklist” - Neena Chaudhry
“How Am I Doing? Assessing the Personal & Professional” - Dr. Betsy Alden

6:30-7:00 Administrator of the Year Reception
7:00-9:00 Jostens Administrator of the Year Banquet

Tuesday, October 24

8:30-10:45 Honor Award Breakfast / Keynote Address “Position Yourself for Success”, Robin Roberts
11:00 Networking

Spalding Golf Tournament

Tennis Tournament

Short Golf Tournament

[For more information, contact Maudie Whitehead, Director of Business/Operations, NACWAA
4701 Wrightsville Ave., Oak Park D-1, Wilmington, NC 28403, Tel: (910) 793-8244, Fax: (910) 793-8298, Email: mwhitehead@nacwaa.org, http://www.nacwaa.org]