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Last Update March 15, 2008
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FIAAA Mission Statement
The mission of the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association is to develop, enhance and preserve the educational values of interscholastic athletics. The FIAAA serves its members by providing resources to develop and enhance leadership skills, developing mentorship programs for new athletic administrators and offering numerous opportunities for professional growth. In conjunction with the Florida High School Athletic Association, the FIAAA promotes the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play in all athletic contests and works to safeguard the physical, mental, social, and moral welfare of all high school students.
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 New Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductee |
FIAAA Past President and Orange County Public Schools Director of Athletics Trish Highland will be inducted into the Florida High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 6th. For the second consecutive year, a board member of the FIAAA will receive this prestigous honor. Trish has been the athletic director for Orange County Public Schools since 1996. She is a member of the Board of Directors for the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association and has served on several FHSAA committees, most recently the Athletic Directors Advisory Committee and the Handbook Revision Task Force. She has been a driving force behind hosting several state championship events in the Orlando area, including football, swimming & diving, bowling, tennis, track & field and boys volleyball. CONGRATULATIONS TRISH!!! |
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| Conference Agenda and Leadership Courses Finalized |
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At the Board of Directors Meeting held January 19-20 the Agenda for the 2008 Annual State Conference and the Leadership Training Courses that will taught at the conference were finalized.
President-Elect Andy Chiles has planned an excellent program for the four day conference with three Leadership Training sessions; two before the opening and one following the closing of the conference, the return of the golf tournament and the Awards Banquet, along with the traditional McBride BBQ, numerous opportunities to visit with vendors, the CAA Exam, the Mandy Stoll Silent Auction, the FIAAA Annual Meeting, and the District Breakfast. The complete agenda can be viewed at: Conferene 2008 Agenda.
The Professional Development Committee also finalized the Leadership Training Courses that will taught at the conference. Six courses will be offered during the conference; four courses on Saturday, May 3 (attendees can take two, one in the morning and one in the afternoon) and two courses on Tuesday, May 6 (attendees can take one). This year each attendee who takes one course can take a second course free and the third course at a discounted cost. Leadership Training Courses LTC 501, 502 and 504 which are required to sit of the CAA Exam will be offered along with LTC 613 which is technology course highlighting the computer applications Excel and Outlook, LTC 705 which is a mentoring course and LTC 790 which is the instructional methods and techniques course required for individuals who would like to teach LTC courses in the future. The Leadership Training Course registration form can be obtained at: LTC Registration Form.
The 30th Annual State Conference will be held May 3 - 6, 2008 at the Orlando Airport Marriott. To register with the hotel just click on the hotel picture below.
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| Proposed Amendments to Constitution |
At the FIAAA Annual Meeting held at the Annual State Conference, delegates will consider 5 proposed amendments to the FIAAA Constitution. One propsal addresses the upcoming re-organization of FIAAA Distircts, two address the addition of the Executive Director, one clarifies the office of Past President, and the last requires the establishment of the a Past Presidents Advisory Committee. The complete proposals are outlined below.
• Amend Article IV; Section I – Board of Directors; Sub-section E – District Directors; Paragraph 1 to read:
E. District Directors
1. The District Directors shall be composed of one representative from each of the sixteen
designated geographic districts.
Rational: This will allow for a lesser or greater number of district as needed to operate administratively without having to change the Constitution each time the number of districts are needed to be changed.
• Amend Article IV; Section I – Board of Directors by adding Sub-section N to read:
N. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Executive Director shall be an ex officio member of the Board of Directors without voting privileges. The Executive Director will serve as advisor, liaison and visionary leader for FIAAA on all matters pertaining to the operation of the Association. The Executive Director will be selected by the Board of Directors and evaluated on an annual basis by the Board of Directors. In addition, if elected or appointed to another Board of Director’s position then the Executive Director would still not have voting privileges.
Rational: The three year pilot program with an Executive Director has been a success and it has be determined by the Board of Directors that such a position is vital to the success of the FIAAA and it is necessary to add the position in the FIAAA Constitution.
• Amend Article IV; Section I – Board of Directors; Sub-section D – Executive Board to read:
D. Executive Board
The Executive Board shall consist of the following officers: President, President-Elect, Past President, Secretary, Treasurer, Chaplain, and Historian. Officers of the Executive Board shall be elected to a one year term. The Executive Director will serve as an ex officio, non-voting member of the Executive Board. The Executive Board shall meet at least once a year at such time and place as designated by the President. The President reserves the right to invite other such members of the Board to attend any meeting of the Executive Board.
Rational: Since the Executive Director is an advisory position it is necessary to add the Executive Director to the Executive Board.
• Amend Article IV; Section I – Board of Directors; Sub-section H – Past President to read:
H. Past President
The Past President shall be the most immediate Past President. The Past President shall assume the duties of the President-Elect in his/her absence or inability to act. He/she They shall be responsible for carrying out all duties of the Past President so listed in the FIAAA Handbook.
Rational: The current Constitution does not specify which of the Past Presidents will be the Past President but it has been implied that it should be the immediate Past President. This will clear that up as well as allow for the position in the event that the immediate Past President cannot serve.
• Amend Article VI; Section I – Committees; Sub-section J – Past Presidents Advisory Committee to read:
J. Past Presidents Advisory Committee
The President may shall appoint a committee of Past Presidents to serve in an advisory capacity for any purpose that may benefit the FIAAA.
Rational: The president would be required to appoint such a committee and a chair person as opposed to having an option. This would allow past presidents the opportunity to still serve the FIAAA after their terms have been fulfilled.
Delegates will also be asked to consider suspending rules in order to address the election of District Directors under the re-organization of Districts if the first proposal above passes. The re-organization of the Districts is needed so that FIAAA Districts mirror the FHSAA Secitions as the FIAAA assumes the responsibilities of the FHSAA Athletic Directors Advisory Committee. Voting on these proposal and the election of Directors will take place at the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
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| 2008 Award Winners and 2008-09 Nominations Announced |
At the Board of Directors meeting held January 19th and 20th the 2008 award winners and 2008-09 slate of officers were announced.
The 2008 Award Winners are:
The 2008-09 slate of officers nominated are:
President – Andy Chiles
Past President – Bill Massey
President-Elect – Dan Comeau
Secretary – Jay Rader
Treasurer – Mike Colby
Historian – Tom Stoll
Chaplain – Russell Wambles
The awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet on Monday, May 5, 2008 while the election of officers will take place on Tuesday, May 6, 2008.
Additional student awards are available and will award during the Awards Banquet on Monday, May 5, 2008. The available awards and links are:
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| Past President Danny Ninestine Honored |
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Linda, Danny and Danny's father
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2007 NFHS Citation Recipients
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At the 38th Annual Conference for High School Directors of Athletics held in Nashville, Past President Danny Ninestine was honored by the NFHS with the presentation of a NFHS Citation. Each year at the culminating event of the conference eight athletic directors from across the country are honored, one per NIAAA Section. This award recognizes athletic administrators from across the nation who have excelled in the profession and have been nominated by the state athletic association. Danny is the Athletic Director at Port St. Lucie High School and served as President of the FIAAA during the 2002-2003 administrative year. Danny is currently the Chair of the Past Presidents Advisory and Awards committees on this years FIAAA Board of Directors. Danny becomes the ninth NFHS Citation award winner following previous recipients Wayne Taylor, Chuck Holland, Paul McLaughlin, Clarence Noe, Ron Balazs, Mike Colby, Dave Horner, and Donna Blumer.
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