Members of the 2007-08 Union Student Athlete Advisory Committee:
Back row, left to right, standing: Stephanie Seeman, Ian Dempsey, Ashley Kovack, Matt Wentworth, Ashley Kilstein, Allie Cuozzo, Matt Sheehan, Bridget Duffy, Chris Walkley, Amy Nestlerode, Kyle Tilley, Maria Tobin, Drew Desmarais, Monica Vielkind, Max Jack, Stephanie Gilbert.
Front row, left to right: Mallory Mason, Kelly Owings, Emily Bryson, Keri Messa, Anne Hanson, Nate Seder, Rachel Scott, Veronica Mynders,
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2007-08 SPECIAL EVENT INITIATIVES
Thanks to all who contributed in the food drive. The regional food bank reported that the Union SAAC group's donation was over 100 pounds. Thanks again!
2007-08 MEETING SCHEDULE & AGENDA
All meetings held at the Garnet Room at Achilles Center
Next meeting date: Thurs., April 10, 2008 - 1 p.m.
Union College SAAC Meeting
April 10, 2008
Garnet Room - 1 pm
1) Run, Ribs, and Reggae – Cheryl Rockwood
2) Selin Whitman
3) Food Drive
- Over 100 pounds of food delivered to Regional Food Bank!
- Food collected at hockey games (chuck-a-puck) was substantial
- Next year, notify Sports Information earlier for more advertising (newspapers, handouts, etc)
4) Athletic Center Donation
- Date: May 30, 2008
- Time: 4:30 pm, 5:00 program start
- Location: Inside Fitness Center to the right of the welcome desk
5) National Student Athlete Day, April 6th
- Pick a date and time, not too close to Run, Ribs, & Reggae
- Inviting nearby elementary students to Union to play games (races, parachute, athletic games, etc)
- Other ideas?
6) New Presidents, Allie Cuozzo and Ian Dempsey
Union College SAAC Meeting Review
January 17, 2008
Garnet Room 1pm
PREVIOUS AGENDAS:
January 17, 2008
1. Winter Conference Call – Liberty League SAAC
· Voted on LL SAAC logo
· Discussed sportsmanship Award
· LL SAAC website
· Food Drive for February - each school to do independently
· Nalgene bottles - ordering for the Spring
· NCAA legislation discussed
2. Buddy Team Initiative
· Effort to increase fan attendance
· To be effective immediately
· Trial run for winter and spring sports teams
W Hockey – Baseball
M Hockey – W Lacrosse
W Basketball – M Lacrosse
W Swimming – M Crew
M Basketball – Softball
M Swimming – W Crew
3. Food Drive
· Can be scheduled for anytime in February
· Length of time (1 or 2 weeks?)
· Feb 18th = week 7 of the term
· SAAC reps in the campus center during the week
· Drop off spot at Alumni Gym
· Specific items needed during that time?
4. National Student Athlete Day – April 6th
· Celebrate week 2 of spring term or later for nicer weather?
· Invite students from local elementary school to Union
· Relay races/parachute/athletic games, etc.
AGENDA
October 29, 2007
Garnet Room 1pm
1. Introductions
· SAAC members
· Union SAAC
The mission of the Union College Student Athlete Advisory Committee is to promote communication between the athletic department, the student-athletes and the campus community. The purpose of this committee is to provide student athletes an opportunity to discuss individual team concerns, respond to league and NCAA legislation, encourage involvement in community service, create a sense of camaraderie among athletic teams and generate student athlete representation on other campus committees.
2. Liberty League SAAC
· Intermediate group between conference and NCAA
· Similar goals; communication and cooperation among schools in LL
3. Liberty League SAAC Meeting (October 28th, 2007)
· Sportsmanship Handouts à water bottles with LL SAAC logo and ‘Be Loud, Be Proud, Be Positive’ slogan
· LL SAAC Website à better communication
· Food Drive à to be held in February
· National Student Athlete Day (April) à celebration at school’s discretion
· Sportsmanship Award à criteria needs to be decided; implementation for next year
4. NCAA Legislation
· Division III, Division IV
· Proposals mostly pertaining to administration and recruiting
5. NCAA Leadership Conference
· Reports from Maria Tobin and Kyle Tilley
6. Recap from Last Year
· Food Drive
· Run, Ribs, and Reggae
· National Student Athlete Day
7. Goals for This Year
· Ideas for new activities we would like to do
· Leadership positions available for underclassmen
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The mission of the Union College Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to promote communication between the athletic department, the student-athletes and the campus community. The purpose of this committee is to provide student athletes an opportunity to discuss individual team concerns, respond to league and NCAA legislation, encourage involvement in community service, create a sense of camaraderie among athletic teams and generate student athlete representation on other campus committees.
The committee is made up of representatives from Union’s 25 Varsity sports teams.
2007-08 SAAC MEMBERS
Baseball
Scott Coblyn
Matt Sheehan
Men’s Basketball
Nick Ciresi
Drew Desmarais
Women’s Basketball
Rachel Scott
Maria Tobin
Men's Cross Country
JP Ortmann
Women's Cross Country
Monica Vielkind
Men's Crew
Christopher Walkley
Women's Crew
Stephanie Seeman
Field Hockey
Anne Hanson
Mallory Mason
Football
Joseph Catalano
Anthony Morello
Men’s Ice Hockey
Mike Benyon
Women’s Ice Hockey
Courtney Chais
Stephanie Gilbert
Ashley Kilstein
Men’s Lacrosse
Ian Dempsey
Tom Simmons
Kyle Tilley
Women’s Lacrosse
Emily Bryson
Keri Messa
Men’s Soccer
Kevin Donovan
Matt Wentworth
Women’s Soccer
Caitlin Cuozzo
Bridget Duffy
Softball
Ashley Kovack
Kelly Owings
Men's Swimming & Diving
Nathan Seder
Women's Swimming & Diving
Amy Nestlerode
Men's & Women's Tennis
Jessica Meola
Men's Track & Field
Max Jack
Women's Track & Field
Monica Vielkind
Volleyball
Meg Capostosto
Veronica Mynders
For more information on the Union Student Athlete Advisory Committee, contact Lacey French at (518) 388-6508.
