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Men & Women’s FavoriteSports in 2000

MOST POPULARRecreational Walking• Men (walked 52+ days):

14,301,000• Women (walked 52+ days):

25,149,000

LEAST POPULAR:Baseball• Men (played 25+ days):

4,942,000Weight Resistance Machines• Women (used 100+ days):

3,644,000

SOURCE: Sporting GoodsManufacturers Assn., April 2001

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N2 Professional Development

N3 Candidate Profiles

N4 USTA

N5 CAS Update

N6 Regional & NationalChampionships

N7 NIRSA Natural High

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Calendar of Events

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NIRSA Membership in CHEMA ApprovedNIRSA recently joined CHEMA (The Coun-cil of Higher Education Management Associa-tions), an informal voluntary assembly of thirtymanagement-oriented higher education asso-ciations in the U.S. and Canada.

“By sharing information, comparing expe-riences, and working collectively on projects ofshared interest, CHEMA members maximizetheir resources and can create substantial ben-

efits for the colleges and universities they rep-resent,” says NIRSA Executive Director KentBlumenthal.

CHEMA originated from a group of asso-ciation executives who attended the NACUBO(National Association of College and Univer-sity Business Officers) annual meeting in thelate 1960s. CHEMA operates from theNACUBO office in Washington, DC.

Tips for Passing ACE Certification ExamsNIRSA has teamed up with the AmericanCouncil on Exercise (ACE) to provide qual-ity training and educational opportunities forits members. This alliance with ACE providesaccess to a variety of certifications at a rock-bottom price. NIRSA members receive a 20percent discount on all ACE certifications.

ACE recommends the following list of ac-tivities to increase your chances of success whentaking your certification exam:

• Rely on hands-on experience. Exam ques-tions require candidates to apply their workingknowledge and experience to situations similarin the field. ACE recommends some quality,hands-on experience before taking the exam.

• Review the exam content outline found inthe appendix of each ACE manual; it has thespecific objectives used to write exam questions.

• Review other industry resources. ACE up-dates its certification exams frequently to reflectthe latest scientific findings and professionalguidelines. It is important to stay up-to-date onthe most current information.

• Attend an Exam Preparation Program. Ifyou want to add an interactive component toyour study, consider attending an ACE-ap-

proved Exam Preparation Program taught byACE-approved educators.

Additional resources for passing ACE certi-fication exams are at www.acefitness.org. To findout how to ACE-certify your fitness staff, con-tact Customer Service at the American Coun-cil on Exercise, (800) 825-3636 to takeadvantage of your NIRSA member discount.

NIRSA members were sent a packet with anofficial membership card for the NIRSA/ACEuniversity program, vouchers for preferred pric-ing on certification exams, and detailed infor-mation about ACE certification, fitnessresources and the host facility program.

To become a member of NIRSA and takeadvantage of these benefits, contact NIRSA at(541) 766-8211.

BluefishJobs.com Available December 1, 2001It’s the career center for the recreational sports and fitness industry. BluefishJobs.com

uses the latest technology to provide personalized services for both job seekers andemployers. Check out BluefishJobs.com and get ready to make a change for the better.

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NIRSA Institutional Member Showcase in San Antonio

Exhibitors: Get Wet in San Antonio

Aquatics Symposium a SuccessAccording to all of the positive evalua-tions, the first-ever NIRSA Aquatics Sym-posium held at Texas A&M in Octoberwas an outstanding success. There were 75attendees at the two-day symposium, and39 who attended the preconferenceAquatic Facility Operator course.

The two presentations given by fea-tured speaker Dr. Tom Griffiths fromPenn State University were well received.One was titled, the “Seven Deadly Sins ofAquatic Facilities,” and the other was “5-minute Scanning Strategy for Lifeguards.”

The Aquatics Roundtable provided aformat for attendees to discuss the sympo-sium, as well as to make recommendationsfor future topics and sites. From this in-formal discussion, the consensus was: thatOctober proved to be a good month for asymposium; it should be offered everyother year; and it might include some typeof certification component.

NIRSA appreciates all of the work thatstaff at Texas A&M University, and theSymposium Committee (Chris Denison-University of Northern Iowa, CharlesLogan, Texas A&M, and Gary Pogharian-University of Tennessee) did to make thisnew symposium a success. It particularlyappreciates the engraved plaque it receivedfrom this committee. The plaque, whichlists every Aquatic Committee Chair since1985 and has room for future updates, willbe proudly displayed at the NNC.

Awards to Recognize Excellence in Marketing Communications

tunity to promote our academics, facilitiesand programs to prospective students, andit worked!” says Rita Mathews, with theCampus Recreation Department at OhioUniversity.

Institutional Member Rate: $575Nonmember Rate: $675

The exhibit fee includes the employerfee for Career Opportunities Center at nocost (up to a $150 in value).

Contact NIRSA Exposition & Adver-tising Manager, Carole Hobrock, for moreinformation: carole@nirsa.org, (541) 766-8211 or fax (541) 766-8284.

How do you feel about splashing yourname all over everything in San Antonio?

For a small investment, you get vis-ibility at the Recreational Sports Expo-sition in San Antonio, April 11-13,2002 by sponsoring an item such asQuick Byte, official conference mate-rials, social activities and more.

Sponsors receive:• Artwork/logo of your choice• Recognition in the NIRSA Con-

ference Program

• Recognition in NIRSA Know• Recognition in Recreational Sports

& Fitness magazine• Recognition on the NIRSA website• Banners/signage

We are open to any suggestions onhow to make your products and ser-vices more visible!

Contact NIRSA Exposition & Ad-vertising Manager, Carole Hobrock, formore information: carole@nirsa.org,(541) 766-8211 or fax (541) 766-8284.

NIRSA institutions now have the oppor-tunity to showcase their programs at theRecreational Sports Exposition in San An-tonio, April 11-13, 2002.

For a minimal investment, you can ex-hibit at the Recreational Sports Expositionwhere you will:

• Generate exposure for your institu-tion, degree programs, recreationalsports programs and facilities.

• Recruit for professional positions.• Recruit top-notch students.• Host alumni gatherings.According to one of last year’s institu-

tional exhibitors: “This was a great oppor-

The field of marketing has become a ma-jor part of NIRSA member institutions’roles on a campus. Marketing is defined asa process that focuses on the customer,with outcomes that provide service to thecustomer. An integral part of that processis marketing communications.

The NIRSA marketing committee de-veloped an awards program designed tofocus on the outstanding marketing/ad-vertising materials published by NIRSAmembers. Additionally, the awards pro-gram will serve as an educational oppor-tunity to the NIRSA membership on thequality of and opportunity for creativemarketing ideas.

The awards program — Creative Ex-cellence Awards — recognizes outstandingmaterials in graphic communications, newmedia, and comprehensive publicationprograms. There is also a student recogni-tion category.

The Creative Excellence Awards are notbased on the creations of the most expen-sive four-color piece or who has the big-gest marketing budget. Each entry will bejudged on the quality, creativeness, anddesign of the information presented, andhow well the marketing communicationmaterials accomplished their goals. Entryforms and information may be found atwww.nirsa.org or by calling the NIRSANational Center at (541) 766-8211.

The Essential Companionfor Recreational SportsProfessionals

The 2002 Recre-ational Sports Di-rectory is on salethis fall to profes-sional and studentmembers for $40($150 for AssociateMembers). Take

the 10 percent discount if you order10 or more copies. Contact theNIRSA National Center for an orderform or order directly from the pub-lications section of the NIRSAwebsite.

professional development

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Robert FoxRobert Fox, CRSS,

a 26-year member ofNIRSA, has been theAssociate Director ofRecreational Sports atthe University of

Michigan, Ann Arbor since 1985.Robert’s other professional experi-ence includes seven years at EastCarolina University, serving six yearsas Assistant Director of IntramuralRecreation, and one year as ActingDirector. He worked four years at theUniversity of Wisconsin-Madison inthe positions of Program Assistant ofIntramurals-Recreation, AssistantDirector of Intramurals-Recreation,and Director of Club Sports, includ-ing one year as the Acting Director.

At the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Robert earned both hisMaster’s in Physical Education withan emphasis in Intramural/Recreationand Administration, as well as aBachelor’s in Physical Education.

Robert has served NIRSA in a va-riety of capacities including:

• Planning Committee member,MIRSA State Workshop, 1991-1999, 2001

• Program Chair, MIRSA StateWorkshop, 1997, 1998, 2001

• Coordinator/Workshop Host,MIRSA State Workshops, 1986,1993, 2001

• Michigan State NIRSA Director,1995-1997

• Coordinator/Presenter NIRSAPre-Conference Workshop,1988

• State Director, North Carolina“NIRSA” from 1980-1985

Candidates for President-Elect

Please review these candidates for election. Vote at the 2002 NIRSA Annual Conference& Recreational Sports Exposition in San Antonio, Texas, April 9-13, 2002.Cast Your Vote!

Sid GonsoulinSid Gonsoulin, CRSS,

32-year member ofNIRSA, attended his firstNational Intramural As-sociation Conference as astudent in 1970. He has

been the Director of Recreational Sportsat The University of Southern Mississippifor the past 17 years. Before that, Sid wasthe Director of Campus Recreation at theUniversity of Nebraska at Omaha (1978-1985); Chair of the Department of Rec-reation, School of Health, PhysicalEducation and Leisure Services; AssistantProfessor, Oklahoma State University(1976-1978); Assistant Director of theColvin Center in the School of Health atOklahoma State University (1973-1976).

His educational background includesa Master’s in College Business Manage-ment from the University of Nebraska,a Master’s in Recreation Administrationfrom Louisiana State University, and adual Bachelor’s in Health, Physical Edu-cation and Leisure Studies and Zoologyfrom Louisiana State University.

Sid currently serves as NIRSA Re-gion II Vice President. In addition, hehas served NIRSA as:

• Board of Directors liaison to NIRSAPlanning Principles of Recreation Fa-cilities Task Force (2000-present)

• NIRSA’s Strategic Marketing Planwork team (2001-present)

• NIRSA’s Facilities work team (2001-present)

• Host of several regional and stateevents including: Nebraska StateWorkshop/Flag Football Tournament(1982-85); Mississippi/Alabama StateNIRSA Workshop (2001); and theNIRSA/MRPA Region II Conven-tion & Trade Show (Biloxi, MS-1997)

• Sid is the recipient of the Region IIAward of Merit (1998) and is twice therecipient of NIRSA’s DistinguishedService Award (1983 & 1989).

see FOX page N7 see GONSOULIN, page N7

Absentee BallotsProcedure

Professional MembersProfessional members of NIRSA

not attending the Annual BusinessMeeting (April 11) and their respec-tive Annual Regional Meeting(April 10) of the 2002 NIRSA An-nual Conference in San Antonio,may request an absentee ballot fromthe NIRSA National Center. Ballotsfor president-elect and regional vicepresidents (regions II, IV, and VI)will be mailed to professional mem-bers who request them beginningFebruary 25, 2002, and to be in-cluded in the final count, must bereturned by mail by April 1, 2002.

Student MembersStudent members not attending

the Annual Student Business Meet-ing (April 10, 2002) in San Anto-nio, may request an absentee ballotfrom the NNC. Ballots for the na-tional student representative andthe six (6) regional representativeswill be mailed to student memberswho request them beginning Febru-ary 25, 2002. Ballots and must bereturned by mail by April 1, 2002.

Requests for absentee ballots mustbe made in writing (mailed, faxed,or emailed) and should be submit-ted to: NIRSA National Center, At-tention: Absentee Ballot, 4185 SWResearch Way, Corvallis, OR97333-1067; fax (541) 766-8284;email: nirsa@nirsa.org

Professional or student memberswho return an absentee ballot andthen attend the Annual BusinessMeeting and/or their respective An-nual Regional Meeting, or the An-nual Student Business Meeting,must notify the Chair of the Nomi-nations & Elections Committee oftheir presence at the meeting(s).

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Candidates for Region II Vice President

Eric NickelEric Nickel, a 17-

year member ofNIRSA, received hisMaster’s of Arts inSports Managementfrom Ohio State Uni-

versity and his Bachelor’s of ScienceBusiness Management from SUNY atPlattsburgh. For the past six years, hehas been the Director of UniversityRecreation at James Madison Univer-sity, where he was responsible for theconstruction and development of theinstitution’ s award-winning recreationcenter. Eric also provides leadership tothe 18 full-time employees, and morethan 200 part-time employees withinthe department, as well as administersthe department’s fiscal resources ofmore than $4 million annually.

Eric’s previous employment in-cludes serving as Director of UniversityRecreation at Ferris State Universityfrom 1988-1995, and Assistant Direc-tor of Campus Recreation at the Uni-versity of North Carolina from1985-1988.

Eric has served NIRSA in a varietyof capacities including the followingcontributions:

• Co-Chair and host of the 1998NIRSA National Facilities Sym-posium

• Faculty member of the 1999,2000, and 2001 School of Recre-ation Sport Management, Chairin 2001

• Chair and consultant for theNIRSA Facilities Committee

• Served on a wide range of NIRSAcommittees including: BasketballOfficiating and Career Opportu-nities; Student Professional De-velopment; and facilities planning

Eric has also presented at numerousstate, regional and national conferencesand student development workshops.

Eugene SessomsEugene Sessoms, a

21-year member ofNIRSA, has served asthe Director of Cam-pus Recreation and anInstructor in the De-

partment of Physical Education andHealth at The College of Charlestonsince 1993. Eugene has been respon-sible for program development, oper-ating budgets, facility management,club sports, and staff training of theuniversity’s Campus Recreation pro-gram. Eugene has served The Collegeof Charleston on a variety of commit-tees including: Presidential Advisory;Academic Planning and Standards; andFacilities.

Eugene’s previous employment in-cludes positions as Director ofIntramurals from 1986-92 at TheCatholic University of America, Aquat-ics Manager for Washington, DC areaswim clubs, and as a graduate assistantin Campus Recreation, in the Depart-ment of Physical Education at the Uni-versity of Maryland.

Eugene received his Master of Sci-ence in Physical Education from theUniversity of Maryland, College Parkin 1986, and a Bachelor of Science insecondary education from The Collegeof Charleston in 1980.

Eugene has participated in NIRSAin a variety of capacities including:

• Participant NC/SC State Work-shop

• Executive Institute• School of Recreational Sports

Management• NIRSA Regional Conference pre-

senter• NIRSA National Conference pre-

senter• Maryland State Director

He has been an active high schoolbasketball official since 1989, and hasbeen an intercollegiate basketball offi-cial in the South Atlantic Conferencesince 1997.

sponsored & endorsed events

2002 USA Team TennisNational CampusChampionshipThe United States TennisAssociation, NIRSA, andIntercollegiate Tennis Asso-ciation will hold thethird annual USA TeamTennis National Cam-pus Championship onApril 5-6, 2002, at the University of Texasat Austin. We extend an invitation to yourSport Club or Intramural Tennis Team tothis co-rec team tennis event. For an infor-mation packet, contact ValerieMcCutchan at NIRSA: valerie@nirsa.org.

Host Communications, NCAAFootball: A Winning TeamIn September, NIRSA obtained a newsponsor for 2001 Regional Flag Footballtournaments. Host Communications, amarketing company, secured benefits andsponsorship from NCAA Football for the2001 NIRSA endorsed Regional Tourna-ments. The following schools hosted a re-gional competition:

• Ohio State University• Arizona State University• University of West Florida• Cornell University• University of North Carolina-

Wilmington• Baylor University• University of MarylandNCAA Football sponsorship dollars went

to the operational expenditures, as bestneeded by tournament hosts. Please visitwww.nirsa.net for results from the regionals.

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Candidates for Region IV Vice President

John CampbellJohn Campbell, a 22-

year member of NIRSA,has been the Director ofCampus Recreation atSouthwest Texas StateUniversity since 1987.

He is actively involved in the managementof the department’s $3.25 million dollarbudget, staff and facility supervision, andthe development and implementation ofthe department’s comprehensive pro-grams. John has also served as the AssistantDirector of Recreational Sports and Co-ordinator of Youth Opportunities Unlim-ited at North Texas State University, andAssistant Director of Recreational Sportsand Lecturer at the University of Maine,Orono Campus.

John earned his Master’s in Educa-tion Administration-Physical Educationfrom the University of Wyoming and aBachelor’s in Physical Education fromCalifornia Polytechnic State University.

John has served NIRSA in many ca-pacities including:

• State Director positions in RegionI and IV

• Committee involvement includ-ing: Elections; Bylaws (chair);William Wasson Student Leader-ship (chair); Ethics; and NationalConference Program

• Host of the first Region IV Stu-dent Lead-on

• Host of Region IV Emerging Minor-ity Leaders Workshop for three years

He is active in the community, cur-rently serving as Chair of the Board ofDirectors for the Boys and Girls Club ofAmerica in San Marcos, Texas, and he isa past member of the Board of Directorsfor the Hayes County Parks AdvisoryBoard.

Lori LynnLori Lynn, CRSS, a

16-year member ofNIRSA, is currently theDirector of RecreationalSports at Southeast Mis-souri State University

where she is responsible for directing acomprehensive recreational sports pro-gram. She has held numerous other po-sitions with the profession including: twoyears as Associate Director of Recre-ational Sports at Purdue University; eightyears at the University of Illinois at Ur-bana-Champaign as Assistant Director;and two years at Wichita State Universityas Special Programs Coordinator.

She received her Master’s in Recre-ation Administration/Higher Educa-tion from Southern Illinois Universityin 1989, and a Bachelor’s in RecreationAdministration from Southeast Mis-souri State University.

Lori has served NIRSA in a varietyof capacities including:

• Region III Vice President 1997-1999• Indiana Recreational Sports Asso-

ciation Conference Program Chair• Member of several NIRSA com-

mittees and task forces such as:the Strategic Planning Implemen-tation Task Force; MembershipRecruiting Committee; AnnualConference Review Task Force;Leadership Development TaskForce; Student Leadership Com-mittee; Certification Committee,and others.

• Kansas and Illinois State Director• Presenting at numerous National,

Regional, and State conferences.

Lori is a three-time NIRSA ServiceAward-winner and is active in a varietyof other community and civic activities.

Attention New NIRSAMembersHave you ever wondered what theCRSS at the end of a NIRSA members’name means? It stands for Certified Rec-reational Sports Specialist. The certifica-tion was developed in 1982 to maintaina high level of professional competencein the field of recreational sports.

“CRSS is a means of identifying in-dividuals who possess the necessaryknowledge and expertise required inthe recreational sports profession,” saysNIRSA Education Program Coordina-tor Eileen Shufelt.

Members study, then take a certifi-cation exam that covers the followingsubjects required in entry-level posi-tions: programming; management andoperations; risk management and legalconcepts; program evaluation; partici-pants’ rights; history and philosophicalfoundations; and professional ethics.

The program promotes the educa-tional standards set forth for recreationalsports professionals and encourages pro-fessional growth and development.Members are urged to become certified,especially student and new members.“Certification develops a positive foun-dation for the profession,” says Shufelt.

Application materials and a list ofpotential testing sites/dates are availablethrough the NIRSA Education Depart-ment and in the Members Only sectionat www.nirsa.org. All registration mate-rials and supporting documents are dueat NIRSA 30 days before the proposedtesting date. Exams are offered at mostNIRSA sponsored events, including theAnnual Conference, state and regionalconferences/workshops, and varioussymposia. Applicants must have servedtwo years of continuous professional orstudent membership in NIRSA imme-diately prior to apply for certification.

CAS Blue Book AvailableAs a member of CAS (the Council for theAdvancement of Standards in HigherEducation), NIRSA members can nowpurchase the 2001 edition of The Book ofProfessional Standards for Higher Educa-tion. The 267-page volume commonly re-ferred to as “The CAS Blue Book,”contains a section on recreational sports,

and is a companion document to the Self-Assessment Guide. The publication in-cludes four new standards and a revision:

1. Campus Information and Visitor Services2. College Health Programs3. Educational Services for Distance Learners4. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Transgender

Programs5. A revision of the Career Services standards.

The Blue Book is available from CAS, One DupontCircle, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20036-1188, [CAS Federal ID No. 52-122-8597] for $35including s/h or $30 each when ordering 10 or more(international addresses are $40 or $35 each for 10or more copies). Institutional purchase orders are notaccepted. American Express, Visa, and MasterCardorders are accepted. Call (202) 835-2272. A CD-ROM version of the 28 CAS Self-Assessment Guideson either PC or Macintosh formats is $125. Hardcopies of individual functional area standards are$15 each. For more details, see www.cas.edu.

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Volleyball Sport ClubChampionships to be HeldApril 2002 in Dallas, TexasThe 18th Annual NIRSA Collegiate Vol-leyball Sport Club Championships willtake place April 17-20, 2002 at the Con-vention Center in Dallas, Texas. While theeligibility rules will remain the same as in2001, there are some minor clarificationchanges. Please view the NIRSA websitefor detailed information for each divisionat www.nirsa.net.

Divisions• Men’s Open Division• Men’s Division I• Men’s Division II• Men’s Division III• Women’s Open Division• Women’s Division I

The men’s teams can enter two teams aslong as their “A” team plays in either themen’s Open, DI or DII, and their “B” teamplays in DIII. The women’s teams can en-ter two teams as long as their “A” team en-ters the Open Division, and their “B” teamenters DI. Tournament entry packets willbe mailed in early December. For furtherinformation, please contact Mary Callenderat NIRSA: mary@nirsa.org.

sport club championships

Mirum Washington-WhiteMirum Washington-

White, CRSS, an 11-year member of NIRSA,earned a Bachelor’s inCriminal Justice fromTexas Christian Univ. in

1987, and has completed course work to-ward a Master’s in Rec. Administration.

Mirum has been on the staff at theUniv. of Arizona since 1990 serving infive positions. Currently the Asst. Dir.-Intramural Sports, Special Programs, andJudicial Affairs, his previous jobs include:Asst. Dir. of Intramural Sports Non-Credit Instruction; Special Programs andJudicial Affairs; Asst. Dir.-IntramuralSports and Sport Clubs; Asst. Dir.-Intra-mural Sports; and Coordinator of Intra-mural Sports. He began his rec career asa graduate assistant in intramural sportsat the University of Maryland.

Mirum has actively participated inNIRSA in a number of ways including:

• Affirmative Action Committee Liaison• Arizona State Workshop Coordinator• From 1993-1999, Chair of the fol-

lowing committees: Emerging RecSports Leaders Conf.; Student Lead-ership and Academic Awards; RegionVI Student Mentor Program; andStudent Professional Development

• Committee member of: NationalRec Sports Week; Co-Rec Sportsand Extramural (2001); Host forthe Collegiate Volleyball SportClub Championships; Nomina-tions and Elections; Annual Conf.Programs (1995)

• Co-coordinator Region VI Conference• Tournament Dir. — Arizona Col-

legiate Invitational Flag FootballChampionships

• From 1996-1998, VP for Region VI• From 1992-1994, State Director

for Arizona• Tournament Director for the Re-

gional Basketball Championshipssince 1997

He is also actively involved in manycampus and community events and haspresented at numerous NIRSA, state,regional, and national functions.

Candidates for Region VI Vice President

2002 NIRSA Honor AwardNomination DeadlineDecember 15, 2001Guidelines are available at www.nirsa.org.in the Members Only section. Log in andgo to “Certifications, Scholarships andAwards,” or contact honor award chair,Larry Preo, at lspreo@purdue.edu.

Golf for a Good CauseOne of the major fund-raisers for theNIRSA Foundation is the golf tournamentat the NIRSA Annual Conference & Rec-reational Sports Exposition. NIRSA re-gional and state organizations can alsohost golf tournaments to benefit the Foun-dation. To discuss setting up a golf tour-nament, contact Dave Koch, FoundationGolf Committee Co-Chair at (213) 740-5127 or email dkoch@usc.edu.

Rhonda PowersRhonda Powers,

CRSS, a 15-year mem-ber of NIRSA, has beenthe Assistant Directorof Campus RecreationServices at Northern

Arizona University since 1997. From1990-1997, she held the position ofAssistant Director of Recreation Pro-grams and Facilities, and she startedthere as the Program Coordinator ofIntramural Sports and Summer Activi-ties from 1987-1990.

Rhonda supervises and participatesin program development, coordinationand growth, and the evaluation of theoverall operation of the departmentthat includes: Fitness/Wellness; Facili-ties Intramural Sports; Outdoor Ad-venture/Challenge Course; andSummer Youth Programs.

She earned her Bachelor’s in Fitnessand Leisure Management from theUniversity of Nebraska at Kearney anda Master’s in Health, Physical Educa-tion and Recreation from NorthernArizona University.

Rhonda has served NIRSA with thefollowing contributions:

• From 1998–2000, NIRSA StateDirector

• From 1998–1999, NIRSA Familyand Youth Programs committeemember

• State Workshop Chair in 1998,1999, and 2001

• NIRSA Marketing Symposiumparticipant

• NIRSA School of RecreationSports Management participant

Other professional membershipsand positions include IDEA (Interna-tional Association for Fitness Profes-sionals); as a Certified ArizonaInterscholastic Sports Official; and aCertified Northern Arizona UniversityChallenge Course Facilitator.

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NIRSA National Center4185 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333-1067tel: (541) 766-8211 email: nirsa@nirsa.orgfax: (541) 766-8284 web: www.nirsa.org

NIRSA Know material is copyrighted by NIRSA.EDITOR SARAH JANE HUBERT

NIRSA National Center Staff email addresses &phone extensionsEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

KENT BLUMENTHAL, kentb@nirsa.org ............... x12CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

PAM WATTS, pam@nirsa.org ............................. x18EDUCATION DIRECTOR

KAREN BACH, karen@nirsa.org ......................... x17NATIONAL SPORT PROGRAMS DIRECTOR

MARY CALLENDER, mary@nirsa.org .................. x14MARKETING DIRECTOR

AARON HILL, aaron@nirsa.org .......................... x13CONTROLLER

MARK A. JACOBSON, mark@nirsa.org ............... x33ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JENNIFER HURD, jenniferh@nirsa.org ............... x11WEBSITE ADMINISTRATOR

TODD COTTON, webmaster@nirsa.org ............... x10MEMBERSHIP SERVICES COORDINATOR

KIM DALEY, kim@nirsa.org ............................... x21GRAPHIC DESIGNER

CORY GRANHOLM, cory@nirsa.org .................... x26EXPOSITION & ADVERTISING MANAGER

CAROLE HOBROCK, carole@nirsa.org ............... x16COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST/EDITOR

SARAH JANE HUBERT, sarah@nirsa.org ............. x20NATURAL HIGH COORDINATOR

MEG KOBE, meg@nirsa.org .............................. x10PROGRAM/EVENT COORDINATOR

VALERIE MCCUTCHAN, valerie@nirsa.org .......... x15EDUCATION COORDINATOR

EILEEN SHUFELT, eileens@nirsa.org .................. x25ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

MELODY BALL, melody@nirsa.org ..................... x25SHIPPING ASSISTANT

MINDY DALCOUR, mindy@nirsa.org .................. x32MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ASSISTANT

DANIELLE HERMAN, danielleh@nirsa.org .......... x22ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

CHARLA LARKIN, charla@nirsa.org .................... x23MEMBERSHIP SERVICES ASSISTANT

MARY MARTIN, marym@nirsa.org ..................... x22RECEPTIONIST

SARAH WILLIAMS, sarahw@nirsa.org ................ x10

NIRSA’S MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of theNational Intramural-Recreational Spor tsAssociation is to provide for the education anddevelopment of professional and studentmembers and to foster quality recreationalprograms, facilities and services for diversepopulations. NIRSA demonstrates itscommitment to excellence by utilizingresources that promote ethical and healthylifestyle choices.

• Active NIRSA Committee membership including Membership, Nominations &Elections, Professional Development, Public Relations, an ad hoc committee tostudy feasibility of State Association Affiliation with NIRSA, Fitness and SportClub

• Participant at both the Executive Institute and School of Recreational Sports Man-agement

Robert has presented at several of state, regional, and national NIRSA conferencesand published a number of NIRSA Journal articles. In addition, from 1972-1997,he was an active official in football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, softball, and trackand field.

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• Co-Chair of NIRSA National Facilities Symposium Program Committee (1998)• Chaired NIRSA Facilities Committee (1983-1988)• Chairperson, NIRSA’s Planning Principles for Recreation Facilities of the Future

Task Force 1998-1999• Chair of the first (1986), and committee member of the second (1996), NIRSA

Outstanding Facilities Award Selection Committee• Editor of the NIRSA Outstanding Sports Facilities, Volume I• NIRSA Executive Institute participant

Among his many achievements, Sid has actively published in a variety of professionaljournals and received the NIRSA Journal Article of the Year Award (1998). His presenta-tions and publications have included such topics as Strategic Marketing, Facility Planning,Programming, Operations and Management, Student Development, Risk Management,the Economic Impact of Recreational Sports, and Safe Sports Surfaces.

In 1999, Delta Tau Delta Fraternity named Sid the National Chapter Advisor of theYear. He has served for 16 years as Chapter Advisor for the Southern Miss Chapter of DeltaTau Delta. In 1997, he was named as the Southern Miss Administrator of the Year. Thatsame year, the Mississippi Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation named him Volun-teer of the Year. In 1992, Sid was the Chair of the Southern Miss United Way Campaign.He currently serves as the Financial Steward of his church.

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World AIDS Day: Dec. 1, 2001According to the U.S. Dept. of Health andHuman Services, a substantial portion of allnew infections occurs under age 25 becausestudents are often involved in at-risk activi-ties such as the misuse of alcohol, unpro-tected sex, multiple sexual partners andintravenous drug use. Those who work withyoung people can make a huge difference bytargeting this age-group with preventioneducation. The most important HIV-relatedskills young people can learn are:• How to make good decisions about

sexual relationships.• How to identify reasons for resisting

pressures for unwanted sex or drugs.• How to recognize, avoid, or leave a situ-

ation that might turn risky or violent.• How to find access to confidential services.• How to discuss protected sex when

ready for sexual relationships.

The Following Ways Can Raise Awareness:• Organize a red-ribbon week.• Distribute fact sheets on lunch trays and

tabletop displays in cafeterias/dining halls.• Use the school newspaper to feature in-

formation on awareness.• Hold an informal workshop on HIV/AIDS

with compelling discussion questions.• Hold a film festival featuring movies

that deal with HIV/AIDS.• Dedicate a bulletin board to AIDS awareness.• Start a peer education program where

students can educate other students.• Distribute informational brochures to

incoming freshman.“We urge all NIRSA members to get in-

volved in the fight against HIV/AIDS ontheir campuses,” says NIRSA Natural HighProgram Coordinator, Meg Kobe. If youhold an event or have an HIV/AIDS aware-ness program in general that she can high-light, contact her at meg@nirsa.org. Formore information on World AIDS Day or-ganization visit www.worldaidsday.org.

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December 15, 20012002 NIRSA Honor Award NominationDeadlineNIRSA National Center

January 2002Region I ConferenceWaterville Valley, New Hampshire

January 24-25, 2002Region II Tennessee State WorkshopNashville, Tennessee

January 25-26, 2002Region III Student Lead-OnRochester, Michigan

February 7-9, 2002Region I Student Lead-OnMillersville, Pennsylvania

February 8-9, 2002Emerging Recreational Sports LeadersDurham, North Carolina

February TBA 2002Region I MD/DC/DE State WorkshopTowson, Maryland

February 2002Region IV Student Lead-OnSan Marcos, Texas

April 5-6, 20022002 USA Team Tennis NationalCampus ChampionshipThe University of Texas-Austin

April 9-13, 2002Board of Directors Annual MeetingSan Antonio, Texas

April 9-13, 2002NIRSA Annual Conference &Recreational Sports ExpositionSan Antonio, Texas

April 17-20, 2002Volleyball ChampionshipsDallas, Texas

June 2002Board of Directors Summer MeetingCorvallis, Oregon

June 10-13, 2002School of Rec. Sports Mgmt. Level IITempe, Arizona

calendar of events

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

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Foundation Board RenamesPublicationAt the October 2001 Foundation Board ofDirectors’ meeting in San Antonio, theboard voted to change the name of theNIRSA Journal, to the Recreational SportsJournal, to broaden the publication’s ap-peal and expand the shared research.

The Recreational Sports Journal (RSJ),published by the Foundation, is a scholarlypublication printed twice a year that coversa wide range of topics in the field of recre-ational sports. Articles in RSJ provide infor-mation in an intellectually stimulating andchallenging way that expands the reader’sknowledge, and motivates him/her to imple-ment the new information and/or encour-age additional research on the subjectmaterial. The RSJ publishes a wide variety ofscholarly subjects—theoretical, practical,technical, historical, philosophical, creative,or controversial. Research is presented fromcollegiate, public recreation, private andmilitary settings. The articles cover a broadspectrum of topics pertinent to recreationalsports, including: sports participation, ad-ministration and management, intramurals,aquatics, fitness, and wellness.

Editor Position is OpenNIRSA Foundation Board of Directorsseeks an editor for the Recreational SportsJournal to serve a three-year term beginningMay 1, 2002, and ending April 30, 2005.

QualificationsApplicant must have been a member of

NIRSA for at least two years includingcurrent membership year. Applicant musthave substantial knowledge and experiencein writing for journals, and be highly fa-miliar with APA guidelines. A willingnessto devote time to a long-term professionaltask is required. Familiarity with comput-ers and a variety of software is required.

Responsibilities• Coordinate two annual issues of RSJ

with the volunteer Editorial Board andthe NIRSA Managing Editor.

• Solicit manuscripts for publication.

• Receive manuscripts and correspondwith prospective authors.

• Write an editor’s page for each issue(600-750 words).

• Oversee manuscript review and selectionprocess, and send manuscripts out forreview by the Editorial Board.

• Compile final edits, ensuring APA for-mat is followed.

• Submit a typed list of authors’ addressesand contact information to NIRSA Man-aging Editor.

• Submit manuscripts as a hard copy, as wellas on disk to NIRSA Managing Editor.

• Submit the priority of manuscripts for eachissue to the NIRSA Managing Editor.

• Advise on layout as requested.• Coordinate the selection of “Award of

Excellence” for the best RSJ article thatappeared in the most recent two-issueRSJ volume for NIRSA.

• Submit periodic progress reports as re-quested by the NIRSA FoundationBoard of Directors.

Length of Appointment and Stipend:The Editor will receive a $1,750 stipend

plus $250 for office expenses each year ofthe appointment. Length of appointmentis three years, reviewed annually, with op-tion for continuation upon approval of theNIRSA Foundation Board.

Closing Date:Applications must be postmarked by Janu-

ary 31, 2002. Send letter of application, vita,and a letter of institutional support from im-mediate supervisor to: NIRSA National Cen-ter, Attention: RSJ Managing Editor, 4185SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97330.

Author Guidelines:A list of potential subjects and Author

Guidelines can be found at www.nirsa.org.

Manuscript Submittal:Send manuscripts to: Dr. Gary Miller,

Editor, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 201 Peabody Drive/170IMPE, Champaign, IL 61820, email:millerg@uiuc.edu.