A Hall of Fame for Your School Dr. Steve Amaro,

Overview Creating the Organization Calendar Nomination Procedures Event Format Recognition Final Thoughts Questions

Creating an Organization Gather group members. − Establish Board of Directors. − Establish term limits. − Establish Membership…Coaches, Administrators, Community, Press. − Create recommended responsibilities. Contact District and or/legal representation for incorporation. − District Sponsorship. − Nonprofit.

Calendar Schedule Event Date. Schedule Meeting Dates. Schedule Nomination Deadlines. − Voting Meeting. Schedule Notification Deadlines. − Inductees − School Board − Press/Community Schedule Post Event Review Meeting.

Who to Nominate Who nominates…Public/Coaches/Other Inductees: Athlete/Coach/Team/Other Create forms that gather meaningful information. Criteria for Nominations − Athletic Accomplishments − Years Graduated (5/10 or more) − Jr. High/College Accomplishments Special Recognitions (Contributors, etc.)

Event Format Plan Select Venue − Attendance − Ticket Sale Restrictions? − Table Sizes Select Day and Time best for community. Attendee Requirements. − Dress Code Cost of Tickets.

Event Format Date Order of Speakers (District, Local, etc.). Decide who introduces inductee Time limit for inductee speeches. Decide who speaks for teams. Decide who speaks for deceased.

Recognition Physical recognition (Plaques) Local Government Recognition (Proclamations) School Displays/Assemblies/Tie in Events.

Examples & Informative Links LUHSD Hall of Fame Individual Nomination. LUHSD Hall of Fame Team Nomination. TouchPros Interactive Hall of Fame. Coach AD Magazine Article on HOF.

Final Thoughts Celebrate school history. Sense of community pride. Recognizes athlete contribution. “If I should get selected into the Hall of Fame, I’d be able to say ‘thank you’ to all the legends that are in the Hall of Fame. And also say thank you to my teammates, and also to all the fans. It’s going to be like a dream come true.” – Jerry Rice

Questions & Contacts Questions? Contact Information: Dr. Steve Amaro, CMAA − −