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Wisconsin
Athletic Directors Association (WADA) WADA DISTRICT 4 -- SPRING CAUCUS MINUTES:
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31, 2004 Mark’s East Side
Restaurant, Appleton 1. Opening Remarks: The meeting was called to order at 1:15 p.m. by Carl Eggebrecht (Waupaca), WADA District 4 Board Member. Those in attendance introduced themselves.
Two new athletic directors were in attendance: Dan Karius, Chilton, and Jim McClowry, Oshkosh Lourdes. Carl Eggebrecht congratulated and listed all the winter state competitors – team and individual – from District 4. Don Swanson should be notified of any retired AD’s change of address or if any retired AD has passed away. 2. Michael Bates was introduced as the new WADA Information Coordinator. Members were encouraged to submit articles for the WADA newsletter via e-mail to: mbates1@new.rr.com. 3.
District 4 Athletic Director of the Year:
tie = Gene Strusz (Fox Valley
Lutheran), nominated by Brian Matz (Kimberly), and Don Tolkacz (Pulaski), nominated
by Kathy Bates (Xavier). After a
district-wide e-mail vote, Don Tolkacz (Pulaski) was selected this
year’s recipient. Gene Strusz (Fox
Valley Lutheran) will be a nominee at the 2005 district spring caucus. 4. District 4 Distinguished Service Award: Jerry Krueger, nominated by Brad Jodarski (Oshkosh West). Also nominated: Collette Kolstad (Preble) nominated Tom
Gauthier and Dave Steavpack (Ashwaubenon) nominated Don Maslinski.
5.
WADA Reminders: Elections
for District 4 will take place at the fall WADA workshop. Members
were encouraged to consider running for WADA Vice-President. Past-President Don Tolkacz (Pulaski)
explained the benefits and time commitments of the position. Greg Smith (West De Pere) expressed a
possible interest. Members
were also reminded of several items: A. the WADA golf outing in Wisconsin Rapids on July 20, 2004. B. the fall WADA workshop in Appleton on November 7-8-9, 2004. C. Leadership training classes and the CAA exam will be
offered in Wisconsin Rapids the day before the golf outing as well as at the
WADA workshop in the fall. D. the WIAA Annual Meeting will be at Holidome in Stevens
Point on April 21, 2004. 6.
District 4 Vacation Door Prizes: Carl Eggebrecht (Waupaca) suggested
that the different conferences in the district rotate the responsibility of
obtaining the vacation door prizes for the Tuesday WADA luncheon. The Valley 8 Conference procured the
prizes for the 2003 workshop. No
other conference volunteered at this time. 7.
WIAA Issues: A. Girls basketball tournament returns to the Kohl Center in
2005. B. Four consecutive days allowed for summer contact with
football players. Members
requested that the WIAA provide clear guidelines prior to the annual
meeting. The group as a district
supported to deny the issuance of football equipment in the summer, hoping that
the summer contact days would NOT be full contact. C. Five contact days (non-consecutive) approved for soccer and
volleyball, with the expectation for more sports to request the same. 8.
NIAAA News: National
workshop will be held December 10-14, 2004, in New Orleans. 9. New
Business: A. Group was satisfied with the vendors at the fall WADA
workshop. B. Unanimous interest in developing a scholarship to WADA
members’ children. C. Kathy Bates (Xavier) volunteered to serve on a committee to
develop criteria for the scholarship. D. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding cheer and dance
competition. Summary: Gene Strusz (Fox Valley Lutheran) wants the WIAA to recognize and
regulate cheer and dance as sports.
Ed Zepka (Appleton West) reported that 26 states have cheer and dance as
part of their athletic sport offerings.
Currently, the WIAA endorses the regional and state competitions run by
the WACPC. However, the WACPC does
not have the same regulations for their athletes as the WIAA does. Additionally, members thought the
regional and state competition classes should be separated by school size
rather than squad size. Gene Strusz (Fox Valley Lutheran) handed out a proposal
for season regulations for both sports. 10.
Next Spring Caucus: Wed., April 13, 2005, 9:30 a.m. @ Mark’s East Side
Restaurant, 1405 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton.
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