Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)

San Jose State University

Division of Intercollegiate Athletics

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Minutes

Tuesday, February 27th, 2001

        
I.           
Introduction

A.      Phil Champlin -Skyhawks Summer Employment [please refer to the handout that was given out at the last meeting]

a.        Provide sports programs for children ages 4-14

b.       Need energetic individuals with aptitudes in different sports.

c.        Camps start from June 18th to August 24th. It is not necessary to work the entire summer. A four week commitment is requested and the hours
run in the morning and then in the afternoon as well.

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pay: $9.00 per hour.

e.        On-site supervisors are also needed for these camps. Pay is more based on experience.

B.       Questions

0.        The sports that are offered are different in the areas.

1.        Please visit the website for an application at www.skyhawks.com

2.        The telephone number is (800) 804-3509

       II.            Open Discussion [questions and concerns]

.         Summer School. See Ron Hannon or Rich Chew with your tentative schedule to see if it is feasible. Summer school is seen as another term, and because of this you are able to go to school full-time. Scholarships for summer school are reviewed on a case by case basis.

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new SAAC website pictures can be seen, as well as the minutes from recent SAAC
meetings. Refer to CHAMPS link on the www.sjsuspartans.com site for more info.

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talked about the recent passing of a great Spartan supporter, Arm Hanzad and
there will be a celebration of his life. This is scheduled for Sunday, March
18th @ 2:30p.m. in Morris Daily Auditorium. Pat has requested that no food be
sent over to the house. Pat would love for all of student athletes to be in
attendance. She has requested there be two current student-athletes to speak
about their time with Arm. In addition, we are looking to have all of the SAAC
members serve as ushers for the celebration of his life. Check out the
www.sjsuspartans.com website as to where cards and the like can be sent. You
can also drop cards off at Ron Hannon's office.

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SAAC Activities

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Senior Center Volunteer Project

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March and April are going to try to combine so that there are
a larger amount of people at the same time.

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The gold team and the black team are going to go on Thursday
at 5:30.

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Issues [Kirsten Foster]

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Discuss Confederate Flag issue [please refer to the orange
handout]

NCAA and the NAACP were discussing moving the Final Four because of the states
that have the confederate flag. This poses a concern and there have been
changes that have been made. If there are suggestions they can be given to
Kirsten in the next two weeks.

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You can go to the WAC website to look at the newsletter.

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Student Athlete Day April 5th [meeting in color groups to finalize plans]

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We are going to gather into our groups to finalize the plans.

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Announcements from Tanika

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Dinner Etiquette-March 20th @ 5:00 is an opportunity for SAAC
members to learn "Good Manners in the Doggy Dog World." This is in
place of our SAAC meeting. It is a dress-up coat and tie affair and it is
necessary that you discuss this with your coaches and present any concerns to
Tanika. Captains and seniors are whom we are trying to bring to this dinner
first and foremost. SAAC members who would like to attend must RSVP to Tanika
by March 13th. To reach Tanika, Ext. 1252 or tanikasjsu@yahoo.com

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are needed for Read Across America on Friday March 2nd. This event is at a
middle school off of Tully Road. You go to the school and read parts of a book
to children and talk about your experiences as a Spartan student-athlete.

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Nominees for NCAA Leadership Conference

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Ryanne Banks-Women's Soccer

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Patrick Battle-Football

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Ana Martinez-Women's Cross Country

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John Witherall-Men's Golf

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Future Meeting

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Tuesday, March 20th is cancelled. The next meeting will be
April 10th

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1st date changed to Tuesday, May 8th

Attendance

In Attendance:

1. Kirsten Foster- Softball

2. Christine Akin-Softball

3. Michelle Conan-Swimming/Diving

4. Rebecka Heinmert- W. Golf

5. Helle Gram- W. Golf

6. Helen Van- Tennis

7. Briana Blair- Volleyball

8. Ryanne Banks- W. Soccer

9. Jackie Ostdick- W. Soccer

10. Jessamyn Grewal- Water Polo

11. Christy Taylor- Water Polo

12. Ana Martinez- W. Cross Country

13. Stacy Martin- Gymnastics

14. Tracy Cheshier- Gymnastics

Not In Attendance:

1. Men's Basketball

2. Baseball

3. Men's Cross Country

4. Football

5. Men's Golf

6. Men's Soccer

7. Women's Basketball