May 17, 2013
M E M O R A N D U M
TO:The FHSAA Representative at Member Senior High Schools
FROM:Quinten Ershock, Marketing Specialist
RE:FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee nominations
The FHSAA would like to extend the opportunity for student-athletes in member schools to participate as part of the FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee will be to provide a voice for student-athletes within the FHSAA governance structure, in the following areas:
•Current issues facing student-athletes
•Input regarding rules and regulations
•Input on FHSAA special initiatives (e.g., sportsmanship campaign)
•Promotion of a positive image of the student-athlete.
The 12-member statewide committee will meet once or twice annually at the Robert W. Hughes FHSAA Building in Gainesville. A student’s participation would involve a trip to the meeting, accompanied by a chaperone. Expenses (e.g., mileage, lodging, per diem) will be paid by the FHSAA.
Please review the enclosed nomination form and select two student-athletes (one male and one female) in your school who have an interest in serving on the committee. The FHSAA is interested in applicants who possess the following qualities:
•must be an active student-athlete participating in at least one FHSAA-sanctioned sport;
•must be a sophomore (rising junior) or junior (rising senior) in good academic and disciplinary standing;
•must show a commitment toward representing the interests of all student-athletes;
•must display strong character and commitment to sportsmanship and integrity; and
•must demonstrate leadership in your school.
We have slots for 9 more students for the 2013-2014 school year.
Nomination forms are due nolater than 5 p.m. Thursday, August 29, 2013, and may be sent via fax (352.333.2191) or mail to: Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, FHSAA, 1801 NW 80th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606.
If you have any questions, please call us at (352) 372-9551 ext. 190.
FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Nomination Form Instructions
1.Download the file onto your computer.
2.Open the file. It should open in either Microsoft Word or WordPerfect.
3.The form is set up as a series of tables. To enter a table, place your cursor in the first cell and click. You may then type your response to the question asked. To move from cell to cell within a table, simply use the "tab" key to move forward and the "shift tab" key to move backward. Do not type in the cells that are gray-screened. They contain the questions and headers prepared by the FHSAA Office. Once you have completed all the cells in a table, you must then place your cursor over the first cell of the next table and click to enter that table. Do not attempt to move from one table to the next with the "tab" key. It won't work. Instead, it will create new rows in the table you are in.
4.Remember to save the file periodically so that you do not lose your work.
5.Once you have completed the entire form, save it and print out a hard copy. Make sure you keep a copy of the completed form on file!!! After securing all required signatures, please fax the completed nomination form to (352) 333-2191 OR mail the completed nomination form to:
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Florida High School Athletic Association
Robert W. Hughes FHSAA Building
1801 N.W. 80th Boulevard
Gainesville, FL 32606
6.You should follow up the mailing with a phone call to the FHSAA communications department (352) 372-9551 ext. 190 to confirm receipt. SHOULD A SCHOOL NOT CALL TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF MATERIALS, THE FHSAA IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS OR NON-RECEIPT OF THESE MATERIALS.
7.If you have any questions about using this Microsoft Word form, please call the FHSAA communications department at (352) 372-9551 ext. 190.
THE DEADLINE . . .
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Name of Nominee:School Name: / City:
FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
Nomination Form
1) General Information
Student’s Name: / Common Name:Student’s Home Mailing Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Email Address: / Home Phone: / ( )
Student’s Parent(s) or Legal Guardians:
School Name: / School Phone: / ( )
School Mailing Address: / School Fax: / ( )
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Grade: / Gender: / Ethnicity:
2) Athletic Participation
List all sports in which you have participated. Indicate each year you participated in each sport by placing an “X” in the appropriate space.
Check each grade in which you participated
Sport / 9th Grade / 10th Grade / 11th Grade / 12th Grade3) Extra-Curricular Activities
List your most significant participation in extra-curricular activities, including student government, music, drama, school-based clubs and organizations (e.g., Key Club, Future Farmers of America, etc.), and community-based civic clubs and organizations. List only those programs in which you participate on a sustained basis.
Check each grade in which you participated
Extra-Curricular Activities / 9th Grade / 10th Grade / 11th Grade / 12th Grade4) Verification by Principal, Athletic Director
We, the principal and athletic director of the above named high school, certify the eligibility of this student for nomination to the FHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee based on FHSAA eligibility requirements per Article 11 of the FHSAA Bylaws. We further verify that we have reviewed this completed nomination form and that the information provided herein is accurate to the best of our knowledge. We also recommend this student based on the character, sportsmanship and citizenship this student has shown at this high school and in the community.
Name of Principal: ______Name of Athletic Director: ______
______/ ______/ ______
Signature of Principal Date Signature of Athletic Director Date
Name of Nominee:School Name: / City:
5) Short Answer Questions
Please have the student-athlete nominee complete the following short answer questions.
1.)Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee are leaders on their athletic teams. Describe a situation in which you displayed leadership to your teammates.
2.)Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee are leaders at school and in the community. What non-sport activities, such as community service opportunities or work experiences, have allowed you to develop leadership skills and how?
3.)Members of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee serve as the voice of student-athletes across the state of Florida. What issues have you encountered as a student-athlete that you would like to bring to the attention of the FHSAA Board of Directors? And what solution or suggestions would you offer to address your particular concern?
4.)Why do you want to make Florida a better place for student-athletes? Describe how you would like enact positive change for Florida high school athletics through your membership on this committee.