1. Fall Meeting Friday, October 5, 2012

2.  Section 1 Representatives Adam Nodjomian, Niceville Hunter Moorer, Navarre Morgan Thornton, St. Francis Catholic (Gainesville)  Section 2 Representatives Antonio Nunes, Windermere Prep (Orlando) Christina Reynolds Matanzas (Palm Coast) Ashleigh Taylor, Creekside (St. Johns) Section 3 Representatives Alex Horden, Shorecrest Prep (St. Pete) Avery Camp, Pine School (Hobe Sound) CJ Price, Seacrest Country Day School (Naples) Section 4 Representatives Meredith Adams, University School of NSU (Davie) David Goldstein, Ransom Everglades School (Miami) Taylor Konrath, Marathon Robbie Steirn, Cypress Bay HS (Weston)

3.  Sorts and Mingles Sorts ○ “Do you prefer this or that…” Example: -Move to the left side of the room if you prefer the beach, move to the right side of the room if you prefer mountains Mingles ○ Meet your match Example: -Find someone in the room that enjoys your favorite sport

4.  We are the governing body for interscholastic athletics in the state of Florida. We are a not-for-profit corporation that, while not appointed by the Florida Legislature, cooperates with the Legislature and the Florida Department of Education in governing interscholastic athletics.

5. FHSAA Bylaw 1.2FHSAA Bylaw 1.5  Purpose Provides leadership for the development, supervision and promotion of interscholastic athletic programs sponsored by its member schools. Participation in these programs enriches the educational experience of qualified student- athletes by providing them with opportunities to compete in an equitable, sportsmanlike and wholesome manner.  Fundamental Belief Interscholastic athletic programs play a vital role in the education of students who participate in them. Through their participation in interscholastic athletics, students are provided character-building opportunities to demonstrate ○ Honesty ○ Integrity ○ Respect ○ Caring ○ Cooperation ○ Trustworthiness ○ Leadership ○ Tolerance ○ Personal responsibility

6.  Dr. Peggy Jones, Associate Executive Director Structure of the FHSAA ○ Governance Board of Directors (POLICY) Representative Assembly (BYLAWS) Executive Director (ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE) ○ Staff Athletic Services Eligibility and Compliance Communications Finance and Accounting

7. Natalie Strappy, Director of Compliance Student-Athlete Transfers and Eligibility What makes a student ineligible? Appeals Concerning Eligibility What is the process? Athletic Recruiting Justin Harrison, Associate Executive Director for Athletic Services Contest Officials Sportsmanship

8. “We work to represent the best interests of all student- athletes by presenting their concerns to the FHSAA, thereby developing initiatives for future improvement. Our goal is to promote the advancement of sportsmanship and integrity by fostering an ethical, safe, competitive environment on and off the field.”

9.  What have you faced as a student athlete that has caused concern?  What are some areas in which you can be proactive, and how?

10.  Think of areas you KNOW you are able to address and initiate change. Give concrete examples to base initiatives Student based and student run How can I implement change in my school?

11. Here are some of YOUR ideas

12.  Website www.fhsaa.org, “For Students” tab www.fhsaa.org  FHSAA Social Media Facebook, Twitter, YouTube Videos  State Finals Events PA Announcements, Table Space, Flyers  Commercials with Bright House Sports Network Script writing, participation in video

13. Thank you so much for coming! Please be safe in your travels home! Quinten Ershock