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Aging Exercisers

Baby boomers (age 36-54)and seniors (55+) make upan increasing proportion offitness enthusiasts.In 1987, people 35+comprised 39 percent of allhealth club members; in1999, they accounted for56 percent of all members.

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Hazel Smith Varner may have retired in 1997, but her influ-

ence is still felt at Keene State College in New Hampshire, and it

is certainly still felt in NIRSA. Because of Varner and others, NIRSA

has more equality for its members and there is an adherence to Title

IX in the field of intramurals and recreational sports.

Hazel Varner: NIRSA’s 2001Honor Award Recipient

She graduated from the University of Ten-nessee, Knoxville with a bachelor’s and in 1952a master’s degree in education, majoring inhealth, physical education, and recreation.Hazel married Kenneth Varner, a universityregistrar at Ohio State, then later at the Univer-sity of Rochester, New York; he died in 1975.

For the next 10 years, Varner taught highschool PE and coached girl’s intramural sports,

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NIRSA and ACE Form Partnership

NIRSA recently teamed up with the AmericanCouncil on Exercise (ACE). Deemed the“workout watchdog” by the Wall Street Journal,ACE sets the standard for certification of fit-ness professionals.

“It is our pledge to protect the publicagainst unsafe and ineffective fitness productsand instruction,” says Ken Germano, ACEExecutive Director. “Since 1985, more than164,000 people have taken the ACE exam.Today, there are approximately 45,000 activeACE-certified Fitness Professionals in the U.S.and 77 other countries and we’re the only cer-tification organization recognized by the Col-lege Credit Recommendation Service.”

As anyone who provide fitness trainingknows, two things need to happen when youwork with clients. The training must be from

an expert and theprocedures have tobe safe. Clients, pa-trons, students mustall feel assured theyare receiving theproper method of exercise and that they will notbe injured.

“Because the ACE examinations are valid,reliable, and unbiased, risk managers can feelconfident they can demonstrate that all of theirstaff has a high level of competency in its train-ing and their staff certifications are legally defen-sible should a need arise,” says Germano.

“Having ACE-certified Group Fitness In-structors and Personal Trainers in the recreationcenter demonstrates competence in providingsafe and effective exercise instruction for studentmembers,” says Tony Ordas, ACE director ofcertification. continued, page N3

However, as in any fight for social change,it didn’t come easy or without pain.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee in 1929,Hazel Smith was “hooked on sports” since shewas in the fifth grade.

“We were living in the country and our maleteacher started up teams for girls in softball andbasketball. We played neighboring schools in thecity. At our first game, we played three-court bas-ketball. I was hooked from there on. I alwayswanted to be what I became,” says Varner.

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then served as a PE and Health instructor atThe Ohio State University until she leftupon the birth of her son. In 1970, she re-turned full-time as Director of Women’sIntramurals and head Coach of the Women’sIntercollegiate Volleyball team at the Univer-sity of Rochester. In 1983, she moved on toserve as Director of Recreational Sports atKeene State College until she retired.

Varner says her first love was alwaysintramural sports. “I played semi-pro soft-ball and had my own team in independentgirls basketball. There were no high schoolor college sports for girls or women. Thiswas one reason that it was so important tome that I help make it possible for themto play.”

Although it was a sign of the times inthe ‘60s and early ‘70s, Varner says “it wasdifficult then for women to get jobs incollege intramurals and recreational sportsand there was no opportunity for women’sideas to be heard.”

But as Bob Dylan sang, “the times theyare a changing.” With the June Cleaver eraof the 1950s past, women found new lib-erations and new freedoms. Kathy Bayless,a 20-year member of NIRSA summed itup in 1992, “NIRSA was a microcosm ofsociety, and we could expect to have ourshare of leaders who wanted women asequal members.”

The “women’s movement” was every-where across the country, includingwomen in sports who wanted change inthe male-dominated world of varsity, in-tramural, and recreational sports.

Varner was one of the women whostepped forward.

“The time was right. I have always beenconcerned with a sense of justice and fair-ness. After the civil rights movement,(early 1960s) women realized that theytoo, were being treated as second-class citi-zens. It was morally wrong for women notto have equality with men. I thought Icould help make things right.”

It would be at the University of Roch-ester where Varner made decisions for re-form that made changes in recreationalsports on that campus.

“Women’s sports were just emerging onthe University of Rochester campus. Therehad not been an intramural sport programfor women until I was hired in 1970.Women’s varsity sports were struggling

due to a lack of money, staff, facilities,equipment, and training support. I per-sonally worked very hard to educate theadministrators. I supplied them with cop-ies of Title IX* and other materials andasked for meetings to discuss our needs.We were brushed off. We learned that oursalaries were far below men’s salaries andwere told that ‘it is a tradition at Roches-ter to pay women less.’ Representatives ofthe Labor Department and Health Educa-tion and Welfare came to our campus tospeak to women regarding salary inequi-ties. Women in my department discussedfiling a complaint but I said that I couldn’tbecause my husband was the Registrar. Inthe final analysis, as conditions did notimprove, I agreed to sign a campuswidecomplaint with the Labor Department,

followed by a complaint to HEW. Follow-ing these complaints, my husband wasfired as the University Registrar.”

Varner remembers this as the most dif-ficult experience of her career.

Together she and her husband filed,and finally won in 1979, a lawsuit in theNew York State Supreme Court for hiswrongful firing, and discriminationagainst her, which also included the ineq-uities in sport for women students.

“The most important result was thatwe won a principle. The University ofRochester was forced to begin to complywith Title IX for women’s sports andwomen were paid salaries that were moreequitable. Also a message was sent to othercolleges in similar situations.”

Her fight for equality was not limitedto her university campus. She wantedequality for women in NIRSA as well.

In NIRSA’s history, of the 11 foundingmembers from Historically Black Univer-sities, only a few women were at the firstmeeting in 1950 and “by 1954-59, femaleattendance at the annual conference wasvoluntarily abated,” according to NIRSAhistorian Roy Yarbrough. At its midyearmeeting in 1959, the executive committeerevised the original constitution, eliminat-ing women as members.

“The general feeling of, ‘we have doneokay without you and don’t need you’

mindset was in place. The Association hadbecome a fraternity,” according toYarbrough. (NIRSA Journal, Vol. 23,Number 1, April 1999).

According to a historical article“Women in NIRSA” in the fall 1992 is-sue of the NIRSA Journal, Varner wrotethat the numerous men she interviewedfelt that “women were excluded ‘becauseit was a typical male organization of thetimes’ or ‘it was a restricted fraternity.’”

Those who did support women as NIRSAmembers, voted in 1971 to again admit them.The first NIRSA conference that women wereallowed to attend was in 1972.

Admittance was one thing; acceptancewas another.

“When women were finally allowed tobecome members, it was as if they didn’trealize that we were there and didn’t knowwhat to do with us. Certainly, we were notwelcomed by those who wanted to keepthe ‘fraternity’ as it was. We were still con-fronted with sexist attitudes and program-ming,” says Varner.

She set about to get more women in-volved. The first “women’s network” inNIRSA was a result of a questionnaire onwomen’s issues she sent to the 45 womenmembers. In 1975, she was invited by theNIRSA president to speak before the ex-ecutive committee. She presented a 10-point program that included morewomen’s participation on programs andcommittees; an affirmative action plan; astudy of the field comparing salaries ofmen and women for comparable posi-tions; and placement of a woman on theexecutive committee.

“This was a turning point for women.It was the first time there was an attemptby the executive committee to make theorganization more relevant for women.

“The week in New Orleans was veryfrustrating and difficult as we negotiatedthe list,” she continues. Affirmative Actionwas approved, but a field study of salariesdid not become a reality until 1986. Ne-gotiation to appoint a woman to the Ex-ecutive Committee failed.

“President Schelsky said that the boardwould be willing to appoint a woman,however, while the men’s expenses wouldbe paid to the midyear meeting, a womanwould have to pay her own expenses,”Varner reports. To Varner, it was not amatter of money but of principle. Sheturned down the offer saying the appoint-

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“I always wanted to bewhat I became.”

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ment would need to require equal treat-ment for men and women.

It was also at the 1975 conference thatan open discussion of Title IX during theOpening General Session “created a rum-bling and discontent in the audience.”When the speaker from HEW canceled, aco-ed panel that included Carol Hardingand Hazel Varner explained Title IX. Whileboth Varner and Harding were aware of thelaw, “Apparently, this was very new infor-mation to many in the audience. Somemen felt threatened, and young women intheir first jobs also became scared. This in-formation created a great deal of tensionbetween men and women, and also be-tween some women and other women.”

The next decade brought stressfultimes in NIRSA, as well as at all levels ofsport for women. It was a time of turmoilon campuses; men’s and women’s physicaleducation programs were merging,women’s athletics had emerged andwomen were asking for their fair share ofthe resources. Gradually the atmosphere inthe profession, and in NIRSA, changed asmore women stepped forward, and as af-firmative action became more acceptableby both men and women.

“Certainly Mary Daniel’s election tothe presidency was a milestone in 1987.”

Daniels presidency was followed byJudith Bryant (1990), Janet Gong (1993),Patricia Besner (1996), Juliette Moore(1998), and Patti Bostic (2001). JanetGong received the Honor Award in 1997.

“NIRSA has become a truly profes-sional organization with world promi-nence and is truly significant,” she feels.

Although Varner has never served onthe board (she ran unsuccessfully for Re-gion I Vice President in 1990), she hasworked on many NIRSA committees in-cluding editor (and author) of the Journalfor three years, and on the editorial boardfor the Conference Proceedings Commit-tee. In 1997, when the Association cel-ebrated 25 years of continuousmembership of women, she was recog-nized for her leadership and service in sup-port of women in NIRSA.

Today, Hazel’s activities are spent withher immediate family—granddaughtersElizabeth (6) and Jessica (3) Varner, andher passions are in national politics work-ing in presidential campaigns.

“You know, when you live in New Hamp-shire, the politicians come to your house!”

Varner, who has been both an inspirationand a mentor to many, says that her ownmentors have been both at her work and inNIRSA. “There are too many in NIRSA tolist. They know I appreciate them.”

Her own hero? “Susan B. Anthony,who cashed in her life insurance moneyand donated it to the University of Roch-ester so that women could be admitted.”

Her idol? “Mildred Babe Didrickson—the greatest female athlete of all time.”

Her biggest accomplishment in NIRSA?“To win the Honor Award in 2001.”

Biggest regrets? I have no regrets regard-ing NIRSA. I have so many great friendsacross the country and that is the most thatI could hope for. I came to love NIRSA andfeel that it is my “extended family.”

The biggest accomplishment in yourfield? “The most important thing to me isto believe that I have ‘made a difference’ to

students and perhaps to some colleagues.”Varner admits that her struggle for so-

cial change did not come easily for thewomen in sports nor in NIRSA.

“Fortunately, we were strong profes-sionals; we were sure of ourselves and ofour goals. We know that we played a rolein making NIRSA a better organization.We also know that the experience waspainful. Anyone who is involved in realsocial change does not expect, and doesnot get, the rewards of that change.”

Not until now, Hazel Varner. NIRSAproudly honors you as the 2001 HonorAward Recipient.

Note: You may reach Hazel at 103Highwood Drive, Franklin, MA 02038, [email protected].* Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 is thelandmark legislation that bans sex discrimination in allschools that receive federal funding whether it is in aca-demics or athletics.

“It is important that NIRSA align it-self with credible certification instruc-tors … ones that are willing to meet theminimum test standards of validity,”says Nora Hudson, assistant director ofFitness and Wellness at the Universityof Southern Mississippi.

“I think ACE has demonstrated thatthey are willing to upgrade, evaluateand adjust to the growing demands ofthe fitness industry,” she adds.

ACE offers both 3-day and 5-daytraining options in subjects from exer-cise physiology, human anatomy, bio-mechanics, nutrition, health screening,flexibility, emergency procedures, andnumerous other aspects of professionalfitness training.

ACE’s extensive range of fitness andeffective teaching topics cover everythingfrom practical instruction and certifica-tion exam preparation, to business exper-tise for professional fitness trainers.

Those certifications include: PersonalTraining; Group Fitness Instructor;Clinical Exercise Specialist; and Lifestyleand Weight Management Consultant.Each class has its own set of study mate-rials, tailored to the individual criterianecessary to turn a certification candi-date into an effective fitness professional.All candidates must be at least 18 yearsold and hold a CPR certification. The

average veteran fitness professional willneed about one to three months to suc-cessfully prepare for a certification exam,while a novice should spend six to twelvemonths preparing.

“It is really great to work with anotherorganization that shares our mission ofadvocating healthy active lifestyles for allsegments of society,” says KentBlumenthal, NIRSA executive director.

The alliance with ACE will giveNIRSA members access to its certifica-tions at a rock-bottom price. NIRSAmembers will receive a 20 percent dis-count on certifications.

Members will also receive the benefitsof being listed in ACE’s ProfessionalRegistry and receive subscriptions to itsbimonthly consumer fitness magazineand a trade magazine. They can access tomore than 3,000 in-house educationalcourses, access to the ACE Pro Site thatprovides information and job opportu-nities, liability insurance, access to ACE’sresource library for assistance whenstudying for an exam or researchingclient’s questions.

Find out how to get your fitness staffACE certified: contact Customer Serviceat the American Council on Exercise, 1-800-825-3636 or www.acefitness.org. Ifyou are a NIRSA member, don’t forgetto mention it to take advantage of thesavings.

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professional development

Outdoor RecreationSymposiume July 8-11, 2001, New River Gorge, WV

Join us for the 2001 Outdoor RecreationSymposium designed to bring profession-als and students together for learning, net-working and sharing. The program formatincludes educational sessions and hands-on activities that will enhance your out-door recreation program. Take advantageof this seasonal opportunity to expandyour skills in a variety of areas.

Who should attend?If you work in the area of Outdoor

Recreation, or are responsible for the staffthat do, this symposium is vital for you.

About the locationThe New River Gorge is located in the

heart of the Appalachian MountainRange. The New River is ironically one ofthe oldest rivers in the world, the “New”cuts its bed from the rugged West Virginiahills, winding through the 1,000-footgorge known as “The Grand Canyon ofthe East”—a breathtaking sight in thesummer. Base camp will be at the site ofNorth American River Runners, an adven-

Registration Fees Received: Before After6/8/01 6/8/01

Professional/Student Member from Institutional Member $360 $410

Additional Member from the same institution $335 $385

Professional/Student Member $430 $480

Non-Member $535 $585

Registration Fees Received: Before9/11/01

Professional/Student Member from Institutional Member $265

Additional Member from the same institution $240

Professional/Student Member $315

Non-Member $415

PRE-CONFERENCE AFO COURSE

NIRSA professional/student members $180

Non-members $200

Aquatics Symposiume October 11-13, 2001, College Station, TX

Make plans now to attend the first NIRSAAquatics Symposium, October 11-13,2001 in College Station, Texas. Experiencemore than two days of professional presen-tations, preceded by a 2-day pre-confer-ence Aquatic Facility Operators course.

Topics to include• Changes to American Red Cross

Certifications• Lifeguard Pay And Retention• In-Service Trainings• AED and Oxygen Training• Facility Maintenance• Risk ManagementPresentation proposals were due June 1

to Chris Denison, symposium coordina-tor at the University of Northern Iowa. Ifyou are interested in presenting, pleasecontact him as soon as possible.

The price includes AFO materials andlunch both days.

For more information or to register on-line visit www.nirsa.org or contact Mary

Callender at the NIRSA National Centerby calling (541) 766-8211 x14 or [email protected]

Quality Suites in College Station, TX$76 + tax/single or doubleContinental Breakfast is provided and

every suite has a small refrigerator and mi-crowave. The hotel can provide limitedshuttle service to and from the TexasA&M campus. Call (979) 695-9500 bySeptember 19, 2001 to receive the NIRSAdiscounted rate.

Schedule

Wed & Thurs, October 10-11Pre-conference AFO Certification.

Thursday, October 11Symposium Registration and Opening

Session

Friday, October 12Educational Sessions

Saturday, October 13Educational Sessions and Closing Ban-

quet

ture and travel guide service that has ac-cess to both the New and Gauley Riversnear Hico, West Virginia. NARR has beenoperating for more than 24 years in thisarea and its mission is to entertain, exciteand educate in a professional, fun and safeenvironment.

Schedule

July 7-8Pre-conference Activity: ACA River

Safety & Swift Water Rescue Workshop

Sunday, July 8Registration 5-7pm Dinner*Opening Keynote speaker 7:30pm

Bonfire

Monday, July 9Breakfast*Presentation/lecturesLunch*

Half-day activity*Dinner*Evening program

Tuesday, July 10Breakfast*Presentation/lecturesLunch*Half-day activity*Dinner*Evening Program

Wednesday, July 11Breakfast*Post-Conference Activity (half-day

morning activity) includes lunch.*Included in registration price.Registration materials and presentation

proposal forms are available from theNIRSA National Center, (514) 766-8211or www.nirsa.org.

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As summer nears and we look forward tofun in the sun, I ask you to ponder theabove quote. My first four weeks as Na-tional Student Representative were veryenjoyable and educational. I have heardnumerous complaints about issues withinNIRSA concerning students. It is my goalto see that the Regional Student Represen-tatives and myself work toward meetingyour needs. However, while we have be-gun working for you, we must ask that youalso work for yourself.

While it was a wonderful sight to see479 students attend the 2001 NIRSAAnnual Conference & Recreational SportsExposition in Reno, it was a disappoint-ment to see only 38 attend the studentroundtable. With a student representationof 10 percent at the roundtable, we are alot closer to silence than protest. For us toimprove NIRSA and the student position,we must all become more involved. We arecurrently at an all time high with studentmembership at 911. This gives us a won-derful opportunity to have a strong voice.

One goal I stated during my campaign

Do you have a question about our Association?If you have a question, email me at [email protected]. I will re-search your questions and answer them. I will periodically post responsesto all questions on the NIRSA Website and print them in the President’sMessage of NIRSA Know.

Don’t be afraid to ask hard questions; all submissions will be confi-dential. This proactive approach will enable us to share and learn as wetravel the NIRSA road to the future. I look forward to hearing from you!

Sincerely,

Patti Bostic,NIRSA President

is to increase student involvement and Istand firm on this issue. To exercise ourvoice, we must become involved. In col-lege, as in life, those who get involved arethe ones who advance and make a differ-ence. We must be prepared to make thatdifference. Dr. William Wasson wanted tomake a difference when he started theNIA. The 11 founding members ofNIRSA started with a small voice that ex-panded into a powerful one within therecreational sports profession as well ascolleges and universities. Without theirvoices, NIRSA would not be where it istoday, and without our voice, NIRSA willnot get to where it needs to be in the fu-ture. Stand with us and make a difference.

While the student membership contin-ues to grow, likewise we continuously havestudents gaining full-time positions withinNIRSA and elsewhere and thus movingon. I would like to take a minute to thankthem for their involvement as studentmembers and hope that they take thatdedication to the next level. Our represen-tatives and many other students from the

previous year made a huge impact on thestudent situation within NIRSA and weshould be thankful.

Since the spring semester ended andmy National Student Representative termhas now begun, I look forward to achiev-ing as successful a term as my predecessors.The foundation has been set, now wemust begin to build upward.

It is going to be an honor to serve inthis office and on the Board of Directors.As students of NIRSA, you have entrustedme as your leader. I thank you all for thishonor. As a team, the RSR’s and myselfwill serve you well. Before the summer getsinto full swing, I have one last request.Take a minute to check the NIRSAWebsite and mark your calendars. Thecoming year is full of conferences and stu-dent lead-ons. As students, let’s make ev-ery effort to attend these, and asprofessionals, let’s get our students there.

Have a wonderful summer. I hope tohear from all of you.

Contact Warren Isenhour, National Student Represen-

tative, by writing me at 150 West Thompson Lane, Apt

C-202 or at Middle Tennessee State University, Cam-

pus Recreation, PO Box 556, Murfreesboro, TN

37132; calling (615) 898-2104; faxing (615) 898-

5568; emailing [email protected]

Involve yourself,evolve the AssociationWarren Isenhour, National Student Representative, Middle Tennessee State University

national student representative’s message

“To sin by silence when we should protest makes cowards out of men!”

~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox

2001 Career Opportunities CenterHelps Employers fill 500 positionsThe 2001 NIRSA Annual Conference & Recre-ational Sports Exposition hosted the NIRSA Ca-reer Opportunities Center — the largest to date.Nearly 300 candidates and 500 position listingswere registered with the 2001 COC. The 2001Career Opportunities Committee and COC vol-unteers did an outstanding job, especially TroyVaughn, Ball State University and Yvette Kell,University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, who con-tributed countless hours to this year’s COC. Theirhard work and excellent attitude made all the dif-ference in the success of this program.

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The 17th Annual NIRSA Collegiate Vol-leyball Sport Club Championship sur-passed all expectations at the 2001tournament at the Bartle Hall ConventionCenter in Kansas City, Missouri in April.A record number of 188 teams partici-pated. NIRSA member volunteers tire-lessly dedicated their time and energy tothis event and it was a success because oftheir hard work. Those hard-working vol-unteers included:

• Gary Colberg, University ofCalifornia-Davis

• Katie Ekstam, Oregon StateUniversity

• Bill Sells, Ohio University• Marti Cysewski, Western Oregon

University• David Dunham, University of

California-Davis• Travis Beetley, Sinclair Community

College• B.J. Larson, Hardin-Simmons

University

regional and national championships

Men’s Division III National Champion: University ofCalifornia-Davis “B”

2001 Target 5-on-5 Basketball Regional ChampionsA record number of teams played this year in the 5-on-5 Basketball Regional championships and the winners traveled to Or-lando, Florida in April to compete for the National Championship at the Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World.The sponsors were: Target, Nestle Crunch, Schick and Edge. Watch for full results, photos and details from the NationalChampionships in the August issue of NIRSA Know. Congratulations to all the Regional winners:

Site Men WomenUniversity of Wisconsin-LaCrosse University of Northern Iowa “Total Domination” University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire “Superstars”University of Southern Mississippi Georgia Tech “Georgia Tech” Georgia College & State “GCS”University of North Texas Texas A & M –Commerce “NFL” Baylor University “Lady Bears”Wichita State University University of Kansas “Kansas” University of Kansas “Jayhawks”Ohio University Eastern Michigan University “Dynasty” University of Louisville “Louisville”Boston University University of Connecticut “Few Good Men” St. Peter’s College “SPC Select”University of Arizona Northern Arizona University “Squeegees” California State University-Northridge “CSUN”University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill Macon State College “Run n’ Guns” North Carolina State “Pack Pride”

Men’s Division I National Champion – Utah ValleyState College

Men’s Open Division National Champion: ParkUniversity

Women’s Division I National Champion: University ofOregon

Men’s Division II National Champion: ProvidenceCollege (CAN)

Volleyball Sport Club Champions

• Scott Jones, Ohio University• Patty McConnell, University of

Colorado• Susan Limestall, Truman State

University• Mary Chappell, University of

Kansas• Tena Wurdeman, Southeast

Missouri State• Jason Krone, University of Kansas• Billy Mathew, University of Kansas• Rick Rosenstengle, University of

Kansas• Marcia Haradon, Penn State

University• Mary O’Mahoney, University of

ArizonaCongratulations to the winners. Please

view www.nirsa.org for complete results.Plan now to attend the 2002 NIRSA

Volleyball Championships, April 17-20,2002 at the Dallas, Texas ConventionCenter.

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Team Work 2001 USA Tennis on College Campus Program—NIRSA Regional Representatives

Second Annual USA Team Tennis National CampusChampionship is a great success

University of North Carolina-Chapel HillDefeats University of Texas-AustinThe second annual USA Team TennisNational Campus Championship, hostedby the University of Texas-Austin was arematch of last year’s final. University ofNorth Carolina-Chapel Hill stood firm,defending its title by again and defeatingUT-Austin to capture first place.

University of North Carolina advancedto the final round by ousting Texas A&MUniversity (No. 2) and Texas A&M Uni-versity (No. 1) in its first two rounds ofGold Division play without losing a singlematch. Likewise, UT-Austin was flawlessin its first two rounds defeating WesternWashington University and Illinois in itspath to the final round. Although the fi-nal score doesn’t show it, UT-Austin andUNC-Chapel Hill played three very in-tense, well conducted, and down-to-the-wire tennis matches.

At the Saturday evening awards ban-quet, UNC-Chapel Hill and UT-Austinwere presented with the Championshipand Runner-Up awards, while JamesMadison University was recognized for itsgreat sportsmanship by receiving the

event’s first ever Team SportsmanshipAward. Keynote speaker Randy Snow,Vice Chair, USTA National WheelchairTennis Committee and 10-time Wheel-chair U.S. Open Champion, gave a veryinformative and inspirational speech titled“Compete…Don’t Compare.”

The UT-Austin Recreational Sportsstaff and all of the teams that participateddid an outstanding job of making this asuccess.

NIRSA is pleased to announce the fol-lowing Regional representatives for theUSA Tennis on College Campus Pro-gram. Please contact the representativein your region to get information aboutUSA Tennis programs and the variousincentives available. You can play ten-nis on your campus and earn moneydoing so.

• Region I: Laura Sutter, Universityof Maryland, (301) 226-4401,ls220@umail. umd.edu

• Region II: Jean Ostrander, U. ofNorth Carolina-Wilmington, (910)962-7393, [email protected]

• Region III: Alison Gilbert, Ohio Uni-versity, (740) 593-9406, [email protected]

• Region IV: Janda Ibbetson, TexasTech University, (806) 742-3351,

[email protected]• Region V: Patty McConnell, Uni-

versity of Colorado, (303) 492-7206,[email protected]

• Region VI: Kim Clark, Universityof Arizona, (520) 621-8709, [email protected]

sponsored/endorsed events

NIRSA Regional Tennis Volunteers: Kim Clark,Alison Gilbert, Laura Sutter, Jean Ostrander,Patty McConnell, Janda Ibbetson

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It was a great five days at the NIRSA 2001Annual Conference & Recreational SportsExposition held this year in Reno, Nevada.The exuberance of the attendees managedto even outshine all of the flashy lights andsounds in the hotel’s lobby. as NIRSAmembers and exhibitors met once againshare information, collaborate on ideas,and time to see old friends.

Although pre-workshops started Tues-day morning, the official opening of theconference was that night when NIRSApresident William T. Sells of Ohio Univer-sity, welcomed the 1,759 pre-registered at-tendees at the Opening General Session tohear keynote speaker Dr. Terry Paulson, ofPaulson & Associates, Inc., share his viewson managing change and expanding ex-pectations.

Educational opportunities were heavilyattended, both during the day and nightas NIRSA members attended more than120 educational presentations led by morethan 300 instructors.

On Thursday, past president John

Meyer cut the ribbon to openthe 2001 Recreational SportsExposition where 115 leading rec-reation industry suppliers exhibitedevery recreation-related item imaginablefrom basketball hoops to architects whodesign state-of-the-art facilities.

A popular new feature this year was theabundance of food served during in theExhibits.

The Honor Award Banquet is thevenue to present NIRSA’s most prestigiousaward. Attendees enjoyed one of the fin-est (according to members’ rave reviews)banquet meals ever served at a NIRSAconference. The focus of the eveningevent was the presentation of awards.

For the second consecutive year,NIRSA members contributed toysand games at the conference for“Make a Child Smile,” NIRSA’sConference Service Project. Thesetoys were delivered to children at theWashoe Medical Center by AssociationPresident William Sells, NIRSA Executive

Director Kent Blumenthal, Past PresidentSam Hirt, and NIRSA volunteers ArtTuveson and Jim Fitzsimmons.

Die-hard runners faithfully attended the earlymorning Fun Run.

2001 Recreational Sports Exposition hosted 115quality exhibitors.

The coveted quilt made by Paula Opal from TexasA&M University was purchased for $800, thenpresented to Art Tuveson by his staff at theUniversity of Rhode Island.

Wind Spirit Dancers performed at the OpeningGeneral Session

More than 300 NIRSA members showed up to bowlin the hotel’s alley Thursday night.

“Make a Child Smile” Donations at the WashoeMedical Center.

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2001 National Service AwardsThe following were selected for excep-tional leadership and service to the Asso-ciation:

Jacqueline Hamilton, University ofTexas (Austin), for her dedicated work asthe Chair of the Facilities Committee.Hamilton coordinated the October 2000Facilities Symposium, which had a record-breaking attendance.

Diane Belz, University of Colorado(Boulder), for her dedicated work as thelead person to initiate continuing educa-tion credentialing through the Interna-tional Association for ContinuingEducation and Training (IACET).

Jeff Kearney, University of Maryland(College Park) for his dedicated work incompleting the NIRSA soccer officiatingvideo, Between the Lines.

Roy Yarbrough, California University ofPennsylvania, for his dedicated work in pre-serving and promoting NIRSA’s heritage.

Regional Awards of MeritRegion I: Silvia Chan, University of ConnecticutRegion II: David Scott, University of WestFloridaRegion III: Kathryn Bayless, Indiana University(Bloomington)Region IV: Joe MacLean, Texas Tech UniversityRegion V: Diane Belz, University of Colorado(Boulder)Region VI: Gary Leonard, University ofWashington

Horace Moody Award WinnersRegion I: Steve Young, Temple UniversityRegion II: Steve Rey, The University of SouthernMississippiRegion III: J. Michael Dunn, The Ohio StateUniversityRegion IV: Jacob Tingle, Trinity UniversityRegion V: Vicki Highstreet, University ofNebraska (Lincoln)Region VI: Mirum Washington-White, Universityof Arizona

Student National Service Award WinnersSikirat Kazeem and Jeff Schmitt, both from TheOhio State University

Awards of ExcellenceNIRSA Journal Volume 24, Number 1:“Assessment of Programs and Services” byGary L. Miller, Cheryl Davis Bullock, Jesse A.Clements and Mindy Miron BasiNIRSA Journal Volume 24, Number 2:“Recreational Sports Trends for the 21stCentury: Results of a Delphi Study” by Sarah J.Young and Craig M. Ross

2001 William N. Wasson Student Leadership and Academic Award

Region I

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSGabrielle Lynee Beltran, Cabrini CollegeColleen Marie Kelly, University of Maryland (CollegePark)Erica Lynn Sayler, Towson UniversityJennifer Windrum, University of Rhode Island

GRADUATE STUDENTSJane Carroll, University of Rhode IslandCorey T. Shannon, Temple University

Region II

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSNathaniel Anderson Jr., University of SouthernMississippiSara Brie Ehlers, East Carolina UniversityAmy Denise Smith, Georgia Southern UniversityElizabeth Webb, Jacksonville State University

GRADUATE STUDENTSAngela Hagstrom, University of Southern MississippiBill Myers, University of Mississippi

Region V

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSJarrod P. Crouse, University of Nebraska-LincolnJessica Dworak, University of Nebraska-LincolnJeremy A. Glasser, University of Nebraska-LincolnKimberly Sallans, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

GRADUATE STUDENTSOluseun O. Lawal, University of Nebraska-LincolnRobin R. Whisman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Region VI

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSRyan Park, Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoJay Parmelee, Pepperdine UniversityAlison Rush, Cal Poly, San Luis ObispoJoseph Gotelli, University of California (SantaBarbara)

GRADUATE STUDENTSDanielle Lewis, Oregon State UniversityJoana Ziuraitis, Arizona State University

Region III

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSNic Been, University of Wisconsin (River Falls)Krista Irgens, Ohio UniversityLuAnn Smith, University of Wisconsin (River Falls)

GRADUATE STUDENTSErin V. LeBlanc, The Ohio State UniversityKristie L. Moses, Indiana University (Bloomington)

Region IV

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTSAmanda Arnold, Hardin-Simmons UniversityRobert Borden, Southwestern UniversityMatt Muramoto, Hardin-Simmons UniversityCourtney Stevens, Southeast Missouri StateUniversity

GRADUATE STUDENTSAaron Craig, Southeast Missouri State UniversityKevin Reedy, Hardin-Simmons University

Congratulations to the 36 outstanding students who were rec-ognized for this year’s award. Committee Chair, Stephen Rey,University of Southern Mississippi, reports that 96 students were

nominated for this year’s award, more than at any other pointin the history of the award.

Jim Miller, Pepsi Bottling Group, forhis dedicated efforts as the Chair of theMarketing Committee, which resulted inthe first-ever NIRSA Marketing Sympo-sium in December 2000.

Paul Wilson, University of Oklahoma,for serving as a role model and a valuedprofessional for NIRSA. He has givenNIRSA a better understanding of its mi-nority membership by changing the Asso-ciation from within.

The deadline for submitting presentationproposals for the 2002 NIRSA AnnualConference & Recreational Sports Expo-sition: August 15, 2001.

To download a form, go to www.nirsa.org or call the NNC at 541-766-8211 toreceive a faxed copy. The deadline for submitting 2002 pre-conference work-shop proposals: July 1, 2001

National Service Awards: Jacqueline Hamilton,Diane Belz, Jeff Kearney, Roy Yarbrough, KristinHanks (for Jim Miller), and Paul Wilson.

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nirsa foundation

Anonymous Donor Scores Big AgainFor the second consecutive year, thanks to the generosityof attendees, an anonymous donor doubled the contribu-tions made to the NIRSA Foundation during the confer-ence. Although the donations were far from the needed $10,000, thanks to the passionof many members, the final amount was collected moments before the deadline. Ourgenerous anonymous benefactor matched the $10,000 — resulting in $20,000 that willgo to the endowment of the NIRSA Foundation. The NIRSA Foundation providedfinancial support for general sessions and professional presentations at the 2001 NIRSAAnnual Conference & Recreational Sports Exposition, which impacts the profession.

2001-2002 NIRSA TaskForce ChairsAll terms end 2002

Accreditation & Quality AssuranceChair: Kathryn Bayless, IndianaUniversity (Bloomington)[email protected]

Consultant ServicesChair: Stan Campbell, University ofNebraska (Lincoln)[email protected]

Historically Black Colleges &Universities (HBCU)Chair: Damon Brown, CentralMichigan [email protected]

NIRSA Natural HighChair: Laura Walling, MississippiState [email protected]

Private SectorChair: Michele Smith, DavidPosnack Jewish Community [email protected]

Professional CertificationChair: TBD

Recreational Sports & FitnessMagazine AdvisoryChair: Jeff Sessine, DePaul [email protected]

Social ProgrammingThis task force was formerly known asthe Alternative Task Force.Chair: Melissa Toretch, OhioUniversity (Athens)[email protected]

Strategic PlanningChair: Jeff Vessely, Indiana University- Purdue University (Indianapolis)[email protected]

Video TrainingChair: Dr. James Peterson, HealthyLearning Videos(408) 372-6631

Note: The following task forces have been discon-tinued: Committee Structure, Continuing Educa-tion, Educational Needs Review, Leadership &Development, Recruitment Video, Planning Prin-ciples for Recreational Facilities on College Cam-puses, Power of One, and Sport Club FutureDirections.

A new feature at this year’s An-nual Conference was the NIRSAStore located in the ExpostionHall. NIRSA staff sold a recordnumber of NIRSA publications,training videos, banners, postersand even T-shirts.

One of the best sellers wasthe new NIRSA AquaticDirector’s Handbook, edited byPaul Fawcett from Ball StateUniversity. This practical note-book is a hands-on, “how-to”manual, that is perfect not onlyfor the experienced aquatics director, butit will be an excellent training tool for youraquatics staff.

This publication is from the membersof the NIRSA Aquatic’s Committee,which reports that safety was the primaryfocus of the publication. The authors ofthe eight chapters have a combined totalof 120 years of experience. Chapters are:Aquatic Staff Management by PaulFawcett; Staff by Lee Yarger; Administra-tion of Aquatics by Nicole Distel; Liabil-ity and Risk Management by Mike Miller;Programming by Terri Elder; Workingwith Groups and Organizations by ChrisDenison; Sports Clubs by Gary Pogharian;and Swimming Pool Chemistry by Dr.Ralph Johnson.

In Dr. Johnson’s chapter, he providesboth a comprehensive overview of the im-portance of water safety, but also a clear,easy-to-understand explanation of whateach necessary chemical does to maintaina healthy pool. The author of more than 80textbooks, research studies and professionalarticles in a variety of aquatic areas, his ex-

New Aquatics Director’s Handbook Big Seller at NIRSA Store

The NIRSA Store was a big hit at the Annual Conference

pertise encompasses aquatic liability, life-guard training, swimming pool operation,hazard identification and risk control, scubadiving, drowning and diving accidents.

Johnson, a professor and chairman ofthe sport management department atNorth Greenville College in South Caro-lina, retired from the Pennsylvania StateSystem of Higher Education in 1997 af-ter serving 25 years as Director of AquaticFacilities and Programs and Coordinatorof Graduate Studies in Sport Science atIndiana University of Pennsylvania.

An internationally-known consultantfor the YMCA, American Red Cross, De-partment of the Navy, the PennsylvaniaDepartments of Health, Agriculture andConservation and Natural Resources, Dr.Johnson also provides expert services toboth plaintiff and defense attorneys in theUnited States and Canada.

You can order the NIRSA AquaticDirector’s Handbook at the NIRSAwww.nirsa.org for $55 (Institutional Mem-bers) or $70 (retail) or contact the NIRSANational Center.

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NIRSA National Center Staff email addresses &phone extensionsEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KENT BLUMENTHAL, [email protected] ............... x12CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

PAM WATTS, [email protected] ............................. x18EDUCATION DIRECTOR

KAREN BACH, [email protected] ......................... x17NATIONAL SPORT PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

MARY CALLENDER, [email protected] .................. x14MARKETING DIRECTOR

AARON HILL, [email protected] .......................... x13ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JENNIFER HURD, [email protected] ............... x11WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR

TODD COTTON, [email protected] ............... x10MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR

KIM DALEY, [email protected] ............................... x21EXPOSITION & ADVERTISING MANAGER

CAROLE HOBROCK, [email protected] ............... x16COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST/EDITOR

SARAH JANE HUBERT, [email protected] ............. x20STAFF ACCOUNTANT

KAY MASSEY, [email protected] ............................. x19PROGRAM/EVENT COORDINATOR

VALERIE MCCUTCHAN, [email protected] .......... x15EDUCATION COORDINATOR

EILEEN SHUFELT, [email protected] .................. x25EXECUTIVE OFFICE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MELODY BALL, [email protected] ..................... x25GRAPHIC DESIGNER

CORY GRANHOLM, [email protected] .................... x26ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

PEGGY HARMAN, [email protected] .................... x23ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

CHARLA LARKIN, [email protected] .................... x23MEMBERSHIP ASSISTANT

MARY MARTIN, [email protected] ..................... x22MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ASSISTANT

DANIELLE HERMAN, [email protected] .......... x22RECEPTIONIST

SARAH WILLIAMS, [email protected] ................ x10

NIRSA’s Mission StatementThe mission of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports As-sociation is to provide for the education and development of pro-fessional and student members and to foster quality recreationalprograms, facilities and services for diverse populations. NIRSAdemonstrates its commitment to excellence by utilizing resourcesthat promote ethical and healthy lifestyle choices.

2001-2002 NIRSA Board ofDirectors

President (’00-’03)Patti Bostic, University of Connecticut

President-Elect (’01-’04)Brian Carswell, University of Arizona

Past President (’99-’02)William T. Sells, The Ohio University

Past Presidents’ Rep (’01-’02)Patricia R. Besner, University of Toledo

Region I Vice President (’01-’03)Jeffrey S. Kearney, University of Mary-land, College Park

Region II Vice President (’00-’02)Sid Gonsoulin, University of SouthernMississippi

Region III Vice President (’01-’03)Jan Wells, University of Michigan

Region IV Vice President (’00-’02)Dr. Warren (Spider) Simpson, Hardin-Simmons University

Region V Vice President (’01-’03)Ron Seibring, Saint Cloud State University

Region VI Vice President (’00-’02)Kathleen Hatch, Washington State Uni-versity

National Student Rep (’01-’02)Warren Isenhour, Middle Tennessee StateUniversity

Certified Recreational SportsSpecialistsCongratulations to the following newCertified Recreational Sports Specialists.We applaud their success and competence!

Susie FidlerChristine GearyScott HainesJonathan HartJennifer JohnsonChris MeisterJoseph MuscarellaJoanne OrrangeJean OstranderHeath PowellDan SimmonsAndrew ShellGuilford StandridgeStacey Hall-YannessaAnne Zielenski

Sport Club SymposiumJune 21-23, 2001, Albuquerque, NM

There’s still time to register for theSport Club Symposium to be heldJune 21-23, 2001 in Albuquerque,New Mexico.

Visit the NIRSA Website atwww.nirsa.org.

CPI-Related Dues IncreaseAt the October 2000 Midyear Meeting,the NIRSA board of directors approved aFinance Committee recommendation toincrease member dues based on the cumu-lative Consumer Price Index (CPI) forPortland, Oregon, as of January 1, 2001,as allowed by the NIRSA Bylaws.

The cumulative CPI increase from July1, 1998 (the date of the first increase) to

January 1, 2001, is 8 percent. The newdues schedule will go into effect on July 1,2001. Calculated increases were roundeddown to the nearest whole dollar. At an 8percent increase, Institutional Memberdues will now range from $243 to $756, upfrom $225 to $700. Institutional Memberdues are determined by the size of commu-nity served.

Current Cumulative Dues w/ IncreaseDues Increase (%) Cum. Increase ($)

Professional (previous increase: July 1, 1998)From Institutional Member $75 8.0% $81 $6From Institutional Non-Member $95 8.0% $102 $7

Student (previous increase: July 1, 1998)From Institutional Member $30 8.0% $32 $2From Institutional Non-Member $40 8.0% $43 $3

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NIRSA Staff PromotionsMelody Ball, our cheerful receptionist

for the past 21⁄2 years, has been promotedto Executive Office Administrative Assis-tant. Melody comes to this position witha wealth of NIRSA knowledge and expe-rience.

Sarah Williams has become our newreceptionist.

Danielle Herman has been promotedto Membership Services Assistant.Danielle’s great customer service and com-puter skills will be an asset in the Mem-bership department. Congratulations toboth Danielle, Melody and Sarah.

New Email AddressA new email account has been created

for our Career Opportunities Services.Email messages pertaining to this serviceshould be sent to [email protected]. Questions,comments, or concerns should be directedto Kim Daley, Membership Services Co-ordinator.

Minutes OnlineThe 2001 NIRSA Year-End Board

Meeting highlights and the New BoardMeeting minutes of April 1, 2001, areavailable on the NIRSA Website. Visitwww.nirsa.org and go to the members onlysection. From there, click on “meetingminutes,” then click on “Board of Direc-tors 2001 Year-End Meeting Highlights.”

CongratulationsCongratulations to the following pro-

fessional members, institutional members,and the managing editor of NIRSA’s Rec-reational Sports & Fitness magazine, forbeing quoted in an article by Leo Reisbergin the Chronicle of Higher Education inFebruary. This article presented the ben-efits derived from new state-of-the-art fa-cilities and recreational sports, fitness andwellness centers being built or expandedon collegiate campuses.

• Washington State University in Pull-man: Kathleen E. Hatch, Interim Associ-ate Director of University Recreation,NIRSA Region VI VP and Board Mem-ber

• University of Northern Iowa in Ce-

dar Falls, Iowa: Christopher R. Edginton,Director of The School of Health, PE/Leisure Services, Timothy H. Klatt, Asso-ciate Director of Recreation Program-ming, Jeanette J. Marsh, Instructor ofPersonal Wellness,

• Loyola College in Maryland: DonBriggs, rock climbing instructor

• Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute inTroy, New York

• Recreational Sports & Fitness: PaulRagusa, Managing Director

Deadline for Nominations for NIRSALeaders September 3, 2001

The Nominations and Elections Com-mittee is now accepting nominations forcandidates for office. The offices will be-gin in April 2002 and include:

• President-Elect• Region II Vice President• Region IV Vice President• Region VI Vice PresidentNIRSA members interested in nomi-

nating Professional Members should fol-low these guidelines:

• An individual must have been an ac-tive Professional Member for at least two(2) years;

• Regional VP candidates may benominated only by Professional Membersfrom their respective region and mustmeet residency requirements.

• Any Professional Member may nomi-nate President-Elect candidates.

• Any person may self-nominate forany office for which she/he is eligible.

Submit nominations in writing to theChair of the Nominations and ElectionsCommittee on or before September 3,2001. The committee will contact thosecandidates eligible for consideration andrequest them to submit the following can-didate materials: NIRSA NominationForm, resumé, and letter of support.

All candidate materials should be sentto the Chair of the Nominations and Elec-tions Committee on or before September17, 2001. If selected as a finalist, a recentphoto (3"x 5" or larger) must be submit-ted no later than October 5, 2001. Note:Digital photos cannot be accepted.

Brian Carswell, Chair of Nominationsand Elections Committee

The University of ArizonaDepartment of Campus Recreation1400 East 6th Street, PO Box 210117Tucson, AZ 85721-0117Phone: (520) 621-8708Fax: (520) 621-9973Email: [email protected]

A copy of the qualifications and respon-sibilities for these positions is available onthe NIRSA Website or from the NNC.

NOTE: Nominations for candidates for student office

positions are due to the NNC by November 12, 2001.

June 11-13, 2001Summer Board Meeting, Corvallis, OR

June 21-23, 2001Sport Club Symposium, Albuquerque, NM

July 8-11, 2001Outdoor Recreation Symposium, NewRiver Gorge, WV

October 4-5, 2001Illinois State Workshop, Chicago, IL

October 11-13, 2001Aquatics Symposium, College Station, TX

October 14-16, 2001Region V Conference, Omaha, NE

October 18-20, 2001Board of Directors’ Midyear Meeting, SanAntonio, TX

October 24-26, 2001The Big 12 and Friends and Region IVConference, College Station, TX

October 25-26, 2001Ohio Recreational Sports AssociationWorkshop, Oxford, OH

October 27-28, 2001Region I Conference, Ithaca, NY

November 1-3, 2001Region VI Conference & Lead-On, Boise,ID

November 1-2, 2001Michigan State Workshop, Ann Arbor, MI

November 1-3Wisconsin State Workshop, Menomonie,WI

calendar of events

Deadlines for submitting classified ad text for position listings on the NIRSA Website are the 10th and 25th of each month.

November 1-4, 2001Region II Conference, Roanoke, VA

November 14-17, 20018th Annual NIRSA Collegiate SoccerSport Club Championships, University ofAlabama, Tuscaloosa

February 8-9, 2002ERSL Conference, North Carolina CentralUniversity

April 9-13, 20022002 NIRSA Annual Conference &Recreational Sports Exposition, SanAntonio, TX

April 17-20, 200218th Annual NIRSA Collegiate VolleyballSport Club Championships, Dallas, TX

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