ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT STAFF MEETING.

September 7, 2004

Members Present: F. Andrews, A. Ball, E. Blumental, E. Burns, R. Clark, J. Cotton, K. Fisher, J. Florio, S. Florio, D. Fox, C. Francies, M. Fruchey, B. Gernon, R. Girardot, R. Granger, K. Hartley, T. Heffron, N. Kieffer, S. Knerr, C. Kuznar, J. Marsh, B. Miller, K. Moore, N. Nelson,

B. Patterson, C. Paul, J. Pechota, P. Phillips, M. Pope, A. Renaker, B. Saalfrank, T. Stefankiewicz, D. Skelton, J. Tillapaugh, R. Yovich

FLSA:

Dena Lyst spoke on the Fair Labor Standard Act and how the new overtime rules apply to IPFW and specifically to Athletics. Employees are being asked to submit a sheet tracking their hours of work to Tim on a weekly basis. Tim will collect them and turn them in on a monthly basis. Many issues and policies need further study and clarification. It seems this issue has generated more questions than answers.

SAS TEAM:

Elliott reported that SAS is interested in getting more people involved in the meetings such as someone from Admissions and perhaps someone involved in Business Management.

Also, study tables and guidelines for the tables are being set up. S A's with a GPA below a 2.5 will be required to attend a certain number of hours at a study table. S A's with a GPA below a 2.0 will be required to expand their study table hours.

Chris mentioned that tutoring is available. To set up advance appointments please call Jane Ehle (16881). It was also noted that there are two lap top computers available for SA's to check out and take on travel trips.

The Academic Recognition will be at halftime of the Sept. 25th WVB game with food at 6:30 pm. Invitations for this event will be mailed soon.

The first SALT meeting is scheduled for Sept. 20th at noon in RDC room.

Abbie reminded coaches that the Compliance Education Meeting will be held next Tues. Sept. 14th at 11 am in the RDC room. Abbie went on to explain that her door may be closed over the next week or so in order for her to work on the NCAA Survey and Certification Requirements. She asked for those needing her help to call or e-mail her with your questions and concerns.

SOCCER SHOWCASE REVIEW:

Terry commended Ron Clark on a job very well done on the 2004 Soccer Showcase. This event ran very smoothly with much of the credit going to Ron. Ron said we have received very positive feed back. The 2005 Soccer Showcase is scheduled for Aug. 19, 20 & 21. Please direct any comments and/or suggestions for next years Showcase to Ron Clark.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL UPDATE:

Kelley reported some 400 people attended the home opener. WVB 's record stands at

2-2. They are home Sept. 24 & 25.

CROSS COUNTRY UPDATE:

Mike Fruchey mentioned that there was some stiff competition at Butler last weekend for the Cross Country teams. IPFW had a good performance. They are at Bowling Green next week.

ROYAL DONS FALL EVENT & AUCTION:

Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 is the date for our Fall Event and Silent Auction. It will be held at the Gates Center this year. The Volleyball and Basketball Teams will be asked to give a ten minute exhibition. See Rick regarding Silent Auction Items and updating the contact list for this event. The amount of marketing dollars required this year is $150,000. Rick is already at $140,000 . Great job Rick and Brian.

FIFTH THIRD BANK STUDENT - ATHLETE P-CARD:

Rick discussed the willingness of Fifth Third to work with us on setting up a P-card for SA's to spend a certain amount of their scholarship money at only restaurants and grocery stores. After considerable discussion, it was noted that without any financial benefits factored in, such a program would only be for the convenience and nutrition of our SA's. Bruce stated that unless there is a financial benefit to the University, this system may not be worth the trouble. See Rick with any ideas and/or suggestions.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH:

Billy - Habitat For Humanity - a roofing project

Terry - Mini Dons Soccer Camp - Sept. - Oct.

Keith - Reading Program

Kelley - Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Brian - Alzheimer Walk at Foster Park this Fall

Mark asked that each coach give details on these projects to Rudy.

OFFICE DRESS CODE AND PROTOCOL:

Kelley is going to lead a committee to address the issue of dress code and protocol. Human Resource's standards will be used regarding this issue and then it will be applied to Athletics appropriately.

CONFERENCE UPDATE:

Mark addressed this issue by saying we are experiencing interesting times. We continue to wait for a decision from the Mid-Con. Mark believes we have done about all we can do for now. He asked that we just continue on as we have been doing. Mark stressed that getting into a conference will happen.

ISSUES / CONCERNS / QUESTIONS / RUMORS / ETC.:

- We have a signed contract with Notre Dame for MBB at ND on Nov. 23rd. Next year ND will play here at the Coliseum sometime before Christmas.

- Sept. 14th is the 40th Birthday Party Celebration for IPFW. A new Mastodon statue will be unveiled on the plaza. See Chris Paul or Ron Clark to volunteer for this event. The Athletic Department needs to make our presence known at this celebration.

- Regarding Perf-One - Paul Zinchenko is the only one here now. We want to continue to nurture our relationship with ONE.

- A big thank you to Arnie for his work on getting letter jackets for our S A's. The jacket specifications are going out to Purchasing. Jackets will soon be available for SA's to try on in order to determine correct size.

- NEW INTRODUCTIONS:

Kim Moore	-	Asst. Golf Coach

Ryan Perrotte	-	Asst. Men's Volleyball

Blain McFerrin-	Asst. Baseball

- Terry congratulated the Ball family on Lloy's fine Olympic performance.

The next staff meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at noon in the RDC Room.