2012 MIAAA SPRING CONFERENCE PROGRAM

March 31 – April 3, 2012

“Excellence is a Journey Not a Destination”

Tan-Tar-A Resort—Osage Beach, Missouri

SATURDAY, March 31, 2012

8:00 – Noon                LTC 504 –Legal Issues I (Risk Management)                          Drawing Room Terrace

This course has in-depth coverage of all aspects of liability for sports injuries and risk management, including the duties imposed on athletic administrators, coaches, athletic trainers, and other athletic personnel, documentation requirements for an effective risk management program, and development of a strategic plan for risk management in the context of an interscholastic athletic program..

9:00 – 11:00 AM        MIAAA Board of Directors and Executive Board Meeting         Crystal Ballroom

1:00 – 5:00 PM          LTC 501 – Philosophy, Leadership Org. & Dev. Programs    Drawing Room Terrace

This flagship course of Leadership Training serves as an overview for the Certified Athletic Administrator examination.  This course introduces the philosophy of educational athletics then focuses on the roles of the NIAAA, the NFHS, the State Athletic/Activity Associations and the State Athletic Administrator's Associations.  The course also previews the NIAAA Certification and the Leadership Training Programs.  It is a prerequisite for all levels of certification and includes study materials for the CAA Certification Examination.

6:00 – 8:00 PM          MIAAA Membership Social (sponsored by: Lifetouch)                   ROOM 328/329

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012

8:00 – Noon                LTC 608 – Management Strategies & Organization Techniques    ROOM 76/77    

This course is designed to inform athletic administrators how to more effectively organize and manage their time, apply time management principles, be more productive and have balance to life. Instruction will focus on 12 key components and strategies, including proven techniques and tips to teach participants how to: Set Goals and Priorities, Plan for Results, Organize for Success, Process Paperwork, Delegate Effectively, Eliminate Time Wasters, Enhance Decision-Making, Make Meetings Productive, Conquer Procrastination, Utilize Technology, Communicate Effectively and Reduce Stress.

9:00 – 10:00 AM        Retired AD Breakfast (sponsored by: Tan-Tar-A)                           ROOM 74/75

11:00 – 12:30 PM      Leadership Luncheon (sponsored by ATG)                                     ROOM 74/75

                                                                        Presiding: Mark Mundell, CAA (Staley)

12:30 – 3:00 PM        CAA Test— Presiding:  Sam Dunlap, CAA (Retired)                         ROOM 76/77

Noon - 4:00 PM         Registration                                                                                    Windgate Exhibit Hall

Noon – 4:00 PM        Exhibits Open                                                                                 Windgate Exhibit Hall

2:30 – 3:30 PM          First Time Attendees Orientation                                                    ROOM 63/64

                                                Presiding:  Sharon Cole, CMAA, MIAAA Past-President (Blue Springs)

3:30 –4:30 PM           MSHSAA Ballot Issue Round Table Discussion                            ROOM 63/64

                                                Presenter:  Dr. Kerwin Urhahn, MSHSAA Executive Director

                                                Presiding:  Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)       

5:00 – 5:30 PM          Award Recipients Reception                                                            ROOM 60/61

                                                Presiding:  Mike McGurk, CMAA (Jeff City)

5:30 PM                      Banquet Doors Open                                                                        Salon B/C

6:00 PM                      First General Session – Awards Banquet

                        Presiding:  Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)

                                    National Anthem: School of the Osage

                                    Invocation:  Jeff Taggart (Northwest Cedar Hill)

Welcome: Toni Hill, MSHSAA Board President (Portageville)

Presentation of Awards: Mike McGurk, CMAA (Jeff City)

Presentation of the Gerald Linnemann Award: Sharon Cole, CMAA (Blue Springs)

                                    Presentation of NIAAA/MIAAA Scholarship Winners: Josh Scott, CAA (Waynesville)

Closing:  Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)

8:00 PM                      Hospitality Room (sponsored by: Lawrence E. Smith)                     Parasol I/II

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012

7:30 AM                     Exhibits Open, Coffee and Pastry (sponsored by: Clell-Wade)      Windgate Exhibit Hall

8:00 – 8:30 AM          Late Registration                                                                             Windgate Exhibit Hall

8:15 – 9:00 AM          Second General Session—Keynote Speaker                                   Salon A                                                           Sponsored by: Ameritime

Introduction: Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)

                                                Keynote Speaker: Rick Horton, President of St. Louis FCA Chapter

                                                Address: Dreams, Visions and Choices

9:00 AM                     Spouse’s Brunch (Sponsored by: Gilman Gear & Stan Kee)            Parasol I

                                                Presider:  Melinda Whitney

9:00 – 9:40 AM          Coffee Break, Exhibits, Door Prize Drawing                                  Windgate Exhibit Hall

                                                (Sponsored by: MIAAA)

9:45 – 10:30 AM        Workshop Session I

A.  Ideas That Work for the New AD (1-3 yrs. Experience)             Salon A

                                                Presenter: MSHSAA, Retired AD’s & Dory Smith, CMAA (Villa)

                                                Presiding: Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)        

                                    B.  Round Table Discussion for the Experienced AD (Classes 1-3)  ROOM 60/61

                                                Presenter:  Dave Meyers (Centralia) & Jeff Southwick (Richmond)

                                                Presiding:  Marlin Hammond, CAA (Retired

                                    C.  Round Table Discussion for the Experienced AD (Classes 4-5)  ROOM 62/63

                                                Presenters: Mike McGurk, CMAA (Jeff City) & Jen Mast, CAA (Rock Bridge)

Presiding:  Mark Linnemann, CAA (Marquette)

D. Round Table Discussion for the Middle School AD                    ROOM 64

Presenters: Tim Young (Raytown Middle) & Lenny O’Neal (Fredricktown)

Presiding: Thaddeus Hamilton, CAA (Jefferson Jr)

10:30 – 11:10 AM      Coffee Break, Exhibits, Door Prize Drawing                                  Windgate Exhibit Hall

11:15 – Noon              Workshop Session II

                                    A.  The Social Media & Its Impact on Your Athletic Department     Salon A

                                                Presenters: Anita Kiehne, M.U.S.I.C. Representative

                                                Presiding: Mark Mundell, CAA (Staley)

                                    B.  OCR/Title IX Compliance & Review                                             ROOM 60/61

                                                Presenters:  Mike Janes (Howell North), Scott Harris, CAA (Howell Central)

& Dave Witter, CMAA (Francis Howell)

                                                Presiding: Mike McGurk, CMAA (Jeff City)

                                    C.  Using Technology to Make Your Job More Efficient                    ROOM 62/63

                                                Presenters: Josh Scott, CAA (Waynesville) & Brian Kessler (Parkway West)

Presiding: Bob Glasgow (Raytown)

Noon                           Exhibits Close

Noon – 12:30 PM      Box Lunch                                                                                      Windgate Exhibit Hall

Noon – 2:00 PM        District Caucus (60 – SW; 61 – NW; 62 – Central; 73 – SE; 64 – SC;

72 – NE; 74/75 – STL; Parasol I - KC)    District Elections: SW—NE—SC—STL 

1:30 – 5:30 PM          LTC 701 – Admin. of Middle School Athletic Programs              ROOM 63  

This course provides strategies for the development of middle school athletic programs and concentrates on the role of the middle school coach and coaching principles. Middle level athletics is an essential part of the total educational process and an excellent opportunity for the home, school and community to work together in order to provide a positive educational experience for middle level children.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3, 2012

8:30 AM                     Coffee and Pastry (sponsored by Astro Turf)                                                Salon A

8:30 – 9:10 AM          Door Prize Drawing                                                                            Salon A

9:15 – 10:00 AM        Workshop Session III

A.  Question & Answers with MSHSAA                                           Salon A

                                                Presenter: Kerwin Urhahn, MSHSAA Executive Director

                                                Presiding:  Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)

                                    B.  Hosting a Tournament & Other Issues in Event Management  ROOM 60/61

                                                Presenters:  Mark Fisher (Springfield) & Phil Dorman (Platte County)

                                                Presiding: Itasha Goodwin (Hickman Mills School District)

C.  Planning For Retirement                                                            ROOM 62/63

                                                Presenter: Ameritime

                                                Presiding: Marty O’Hern, CMAA (Retired)

10:15 – 11:15 AM      Third General Session – MIAAA Business Meeting                      Salon A

                                                Presiding:  Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)

                                                Welcome: Rich Grawer (Ameritime)

1. Approval of 2009 Business Meeting Minutes: J. Scott Brown, CAA (Vianney)
2. Treasurer’s Report:  Mike Gohn, CAA (Parkway Schools)
3. District Caucus Reports/Election Results:  District Representatives
4. Conference Evaluation Report:  Josh Scott, CAA, (Waynesville)
5. NIAAA Liaison Report:  Josh Scott, CAA (Waynesville)
6. MSHSAA Liaison Report:  Mark Mundell, CAA (Staley)
7. LTC Report: Don Rothermich, CAA (Retired) &

Thaddeus Hamilton, CAA (Jefferson Jr. High)

1. Tournament Results: 

Golf: Marlin Hammond, CAA (Retired)

(Sponsored by: Don Boulware—The Graphic Edge)    

Poker: Marlin Hammond, CAA (Retired)

            (Sponsored by: Ray Bulte – Bulte Inc.)

Fishing: Alan Spencer, CAA (Retired)

(Sponsored by:  Crown Trophy)

1. Old Business:  Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)
2. New Business: Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)
3. Announcements and Adjournment

11:30 AM                   Fourth General Session – MIAAA Luncheon                                Salon B    

                                                Presiding:  Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)                                                                                Invocation:  Tim Thompson, CAA (MSHSAA)

1. District Door Prize Drawings:  District Representatives
2. 50/50 Drawing: Del Rinne (Retired)
3. Announcements/Adjournment: 

Jeff Whitney, CAA, MIAAA-President (Camdenton)