ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF MEETING

July 6, 2004

Members Present: F. Andrews, A. Ball, A. Buck, E. Burns, L. Clark, R. Clark, K. Fisher, D. Fox, M. Fruchey, R. Girardot, R. Granger, T. Heffron, N. Nelson, B. Miller, J. Nicholson, D. Noll, B. Patterson, C. Paul, J. Pechota, P. Phillips, M. Pope, A. Renaker, B. Saalfrank, T. Stefankiewicz, J. Tillapaugh

ACADEMIC COUNSELING UPDATE:

A.	Leslie Clark confirmed the date of August 23 for the Student Athlete Orientation Meeting to be held at the Walb Union Building at 7 PM.

B.	Leslie reminded the coaches that the Student Athlete Soar date is July 21 for those SA's who have not registered yet.

BUDGET:	Tim reported that the 2004-2005 Budget has been finalized. Coaches need to see Tim for information regarding individual budgets.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT:

Mark stated that this new "White Collar" Exemptions Rule may require some salary employees to do time cards. The memo concerning this will be posted in the break room.

MEAL PLAN:

Bruce opened this topic up for discussion and suggestions. Bruce met with

Sharon's Kitchen and he would be happy to put a program together with a possible price break. There was further discussion questioning how this could violate NCAA rules. Abbie will research the NCAA rules regarding any price breaks and Rick will check with Star Financial Bank to see if they can set something up with Sharon's exclusively.

MANDATORY DRUG TESTING:

Dan discussed the National Center for Drug Free Sport and the latest memorandum. It has been approved and recommended to expand the out-of-
competition (year-around) drug-testing program to all Division 1 institutions for all sports. This memorandum will be posted in the break room. Please read it!

Please check with Dan with any questions or concerns.

STUDENT HOUSING AND STUDENT ATHLETES:

Jena Henson joined us to further discuss the particulars of our Student Housing

Project. Coaches need to communicate with Jena regarding SA's who are planning to reside in the new project for the upcoming school year. Jena confirmed that move in dates are Aug. 19, 20 & 21. Early arrivals will be charged a $15.00 a day charge and there is a form on Tim's web site to be filled out. There are approximately 158 units still available out of 568. Housing tours will be available during SOAR. Please contact Jena with any questions.

COMPLIANCE UPDATE:

Recruiting Testing will be done by Elliott Blumenthal on given dates to be scheduled in late July or early August.

Leslie encouraged coaches to e-mail their team rosters to her as soon as possible.

RETREAT:

Mark will e-mail available dates for the Retreat and has asked the staff to respond back in order to finalize a date.

TIME OUT OF OFFICE:

Mark repeated the necessity of notifying either Bev or Rita when you will be out of the office for a period of time.

CONFERENCE UPDATE:

Mark noted that progress is being made in our pursuit to get into a conference.

PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS:

Mark reviewed the new assignments: MBB - Doug, Brian & Rick

Soccer Showcase - Ron

WVB & Camps - Kelley

MVB Program - Arnie

WBB Program - Bruce

Wellness Program - Judy

SUMMERFEST:

Judy encouraged everyone to get involved in Summerfest. It will be a day of fun, food and fellowship. Summerfest will be held on Tuesday, July 13 from 11 until 4.

Check your flyer for a schedule of events.

ISSUES / CONCERNS / QUESTIONS / RUMORS / ANNOUNCEMENTS: NO NOTES

The next staff meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 at noon in the RDC Room.