Volume 5 , Issue 22

November 18, 2015

Nova Southeastern University

Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE 2016 SPT NIGHT FEBRUARY 3, 2016 STARTING AT 5:30 PM CLUB ROOM—ARENA DON TAFT UNIVERSITY CENTER WELCOME BACK ALUMNI INTERNSHIPS AND CREDITS: SPT 2950 - 3 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4951– 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4952 – 6 CREDIT HOURS SPT 4950 - 12 CREDIT HOURS

NSU Students recently attended the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame Induction and Banquet at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. Students from BSSA, Business of Sports Student Association, had a chance to network and enjoy a special evening along with being recognized for their attendance. Thanks to Tiffany Kelly, who is the founder and current president of the group, SPT students are participating in several professional events to gain experience, brand the SPT program and have fun too! This was the third year that Professor Olson sponsored a table so that students could attend the event which is hosted by the Broward County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. This year’s inductees were Steven Hutchinson (football), Lisa Zielinski (volleyball), Ryan Shealy (baseball), Marty Hendrick (swimming), Charlie Partridge (football) and Eddie Jones (basketball).

SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT FACULTY: PETER S. FINLEY, Ph.D. ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS; ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S. PART-TIME FACULTY NEWSLETTER EDITOR

GEORGE STIEREN, M.S. ADJUNCT FACULTY FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CONTACT: PROFESSOR OLSON

[email protected] (954) 383-1132

POSITION TITLE: VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR DEPARTMENT: COMMUNITY RELATIONS REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

JOB OPPORTUNITY

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT, FULL-TIME The primary objective of the Volunteer Coordinator (VC) is to coordinate the overall Feeding South Florida (FSF) volunteer program including the recruitment and training of volunteers for all FSF locations, special events, food drives, and other activities. This position will supervise volunteers and work closely with the Sort Coordinator and other team mem-

bers to ensure a positive, meaningful, and fun experience for FSF’s volunteers. The VC is one of the most visible representatives of FSF and therefore must ensure excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is energetic, hard-working, organized, is a master multi-tasker, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. QUALIFICATIONS:

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Bachelor’s Degree

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Positive attitude, energetic, good sense of humor – a “people person”

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Minimum two years of volunteer coordination experience, with customer service/relationship management experi-

ence

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Strong communication skills, with the ability to speak publicly and write well

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Strong computer Skills: Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint and other database proficiency.

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Flexibility and the ability to work as a member of a team on several projects simultaneously.

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Sensitivity to diverse populations with the ability to serve people in a compassionate, patient, friendly, and courte-

ous manner, showing sincere interest in people’s concerns (Bi-lingual preferred)

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Ability to manage time efficiently, while under pressure in a fast-paced environment with multiple responsibilities.

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Ability to work productively without constant supervision.

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Experience and comfort with training and teaching others.

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Attention to detail, accuracy, and deadlines.

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Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, including a demonstrated impartiality to certain organizations,

agencies, groups, or individuals.

Possession of a current and valid Florida’s driver’s license, liability insurance and a clean driving record. If you know of anyone that may be interested in this position, please have them email their resume and salary requirements to [email protected]. If internal staff is interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume to the HR Department with your current position and responsibilities at Feeding South Florida listed on the resume.

Become a Professional Baseball Umpire GET STARTED ON “THE ROAD TO THE SHOW™” AND ENROLL IN THE MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL UMPIRE TRAINING ACADEMY TODAY. Steps To Become a Major League Baseball Umpire:

1. 2. 3. 4.

Attend an umpire school Qualify for the MiLB Advanced Course upon graduation from an umpire school Qualify for a position in professional baseball Work through The Minor Leagues™ Be offered a position in Major League Baseball Let the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy Help You with Step One The 2016 session of the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy will be held at Historic Dodgertown – Vero Beach (Florida) from January 6 – February 3. Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy accepts three types of student registrations:  Room & Meal Training Package - $3,975  Room Only Training Package - $3,100  Commuter Training Package - $2,300

DID YOU KNOW MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL UMPIRES EARN $100,000 - $430,000 A YEAR?

Log on to www.MiLBUmpireAcademy.com for information or to register. You may also contact Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy administrator Andy Shultz at 877-799-UMPS(8677) with any questions.

PLEASE HELP! Please assist the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, which supports members of the United States Military who are currently deployed in the war zone and various countries overseas, by donating any of the listed items needed for “We Care” packages. Please bring your donations to Horvitz Building, Room 252, Undergraduate Academic Advising Center. The collection will have to be completed by December 7, for the troops to receive them in time for the holidays. Let’s fill in the box and bring a piece of home to our men and women in uniform stationed overseas! (Post cards and letters are also welcome). Attached is a list of items for “We Care” Packages. Please feel free to contact Alla Levin at [email protected] if you have any questions.

NEWS FROM GRADUATE STUDENT ANDREW SOMMELLA

SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT RECOGNIZED AT VETERAN’S DAY GOLF TOURNAMENT BENEFITING THE WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT The Davie Golf Course hosted a tournament on Veteran’s Day to support the Wounded Warriors Project. Dave Harris, Director of Marketing and Fun at the course, is a good friend of the NSU Sport and Recreation Management Department. So we sent four volunteers to help check in the golfers, give out goody bags and monitor a course contest. Pictured below are Professor Olson and Albert Panariello checking in the golfers while Hunter O’Mahony and Patrick Lillis take a break from handing out goody bags. Prior to the golfers going out on the course, there was a ceremony to honor our vets including three wounded warriors. It was an inspirational morning for a great cause. Thank you Dave for being a partner with NSU’s Sport and Recreation Management.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 2016 CONINE ALL-STAR GOLF CLASSIC Monday, January 25, 2016 THE DIPLOMAT GOLF AND TENNIS CLUB

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION SHEET Name: Address: City:

State:

Zip:

Cell Phone: ________________________________________________ Other Phone: _____________________________________________ Email address: ______________________________________________ Can you help this year on Jan. 25, 2016? Yes

No

Volunteer Status: Please list area where you have volunteered in previous years. _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Are you familiar with the game of golf? ______ yes

______ no

Do you know anyone else that would enjoy volunteering? (Please include an email or mailing address.)____________________________ __________________________________________________________ Email form to [email protected] or fax to (954) 424-0411 For more information, call Professor Olson at (954) 383-1132

NSU AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

On the left current NSU students Tiffany Kelly and Glenn Goodwin assist guests at the Convention Center Information Booth. At the right is SPT graduate Diana Morales, who is a veteran working for Dockside Management at the Show. Over 100,000 people attend the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The event boosts our local economy and showcases the marine industry which generates 136,000 jobs in South Florida with 110,000 of those jobs in Broward County! According to Phil Purcell, Executive Director of the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, boating is an $11.5 billion dollar industry in the area with $8.8 billion at the epicenter, Broward County! Congratulations to Show Management which produces the show and to all those who help make it a success.

NETWORKING PAYS OFF! When the Broward Convention and Visitor’s Bureau was asked to supply some volunteers for the Florida Sports Hall of Fame Induction, they recommended contacting NSU’s Sport and Recreation Management Department. Pictured to the right are three of our students who helped out with this premier event: Tiffany Kelly, Samantha Rommel and Alex Tabeek helped check in guests for the sold out event at the Hard Rock and presented them with gifts as they left the venue.

The 2015 inductees were:         

Randy Ableman, Diving Coach Bennie Blades, Football Paula Cater, Bowling Jeff Conine, Baseball Joey Cornblit, Jai Alai Tony Dungy, Football Sonny Hirsch, Broadcasting Zach Thomas, Football John Vanbiesbrouck, Hockey