Mar 21, 2007
Workshop Program Schedule

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47th Annual
WORKSHOP

March 26 ý 29, 2007

DAANJ

Borgata
Hotel/Casino and Spa

Welcome to the
Directors of Athletics Association
Of New Jerseyýs
47th Annual Workshop

Workshop Theme:

ýAthletic Administratorsý
UNDERSTAND THE REAL SCOREý

Sunday, March 25, 2007

3:00 ý 7:00pm
Leadership Training Courses
Studio 1 & 2
LTC: #501

LTC: #502

Monday, March 26, 2007

9:00am Golf Outing
Harry Ackerman ý Retired
Sea View Marriott Pines Course

9:00 ý 6:00pm Vendor Registration
Promenade Pre Function

1:00 ý 6:00pm Membership Registration
Promenade Pre Function Area

1:30 ý 5:00pm Visit Exhibitor Area Salon D

3:00 ý 4:00pm Cracker Barrel #1 Studio 1
Topic: Changing Climate in High School Sports
Moderator: Mike Alberque, Ridgefield Park HS
Presenter: Joseph Ascolese, Wayne Hills HS

3:00 ý 4:00pm Cracker Barrel #2 Studio 2
Topic: College Bound Solutions
Moderator: Tim Gillen, West Milford H.S.
Presenter: Tom Price

4:00 ý 4:45pm Executive Committee Meeting Boardroom 1

5:00 ý 6:00pm Meet and Greet the Vendors
Salon D (Cash Bar)

6:00 ý 7:15pm Buffet Salon A/B

7:30 ý 8:30pm General Session #1 Salon C
Welcome: Bill Vacca ý DAANJ
Guest Speaker: Robert Kanaby - NFHS

Tuesday, March 27, 2007

8:00 ý 9:30am Breakfast Salon A/B

8:00 ý 3:00pm Registration
Promenade Pre function Area

9:00 ý 11:00am NIAAA ý CAA Test/Seminar Boardroom 1
Dr. Ted DýAlessio ý Millburn HS
Mr.Ken Mason ý Lawrence H.S.

9:30 ý 10:00am Visit Exhibitor Area Salon D
Door Prize #1

10:15-10:45 GeneralSession#2 Salon C
Welcome/Introduce Executive Committee:
Gregg Ficarra, Perth Amboy H.S., President DAANJ
Workshop Evaluations:
Bill Edelman, Vernon Twp. H.S.
Professional Development Credits:
Dave Albertson, Buena Reg. H.S.
Mentoring Program:
Alan Carr, Haddon Township H.S.
Special Events: Kim DeGraw Cole, Southern Regional H.S.

10:45 ý 12:30pm NJSIAA Update Salon C
Introduction:
Gregg Ficarra, Perth Amboy H.S.
President DAANJ
Speakers:
NJSIAA Staff ý Steve Timko, Carol Parsons, Bob Baly, Don Danser, Jack DuBois and Larry White
Topic: NJSIAA Update

11:30 ý 12:30pm Lunch for Vendors Salon D

12:30 ý 1:30pm Visit Exhibitor Area Salon D
Door Prize #2 Light Refreshments for Membership

12:30 ý 1:30pm Retiree Luncheon Studio 1

1:45 ý 3:15pm Cracker Barrel #3 Studio 2
Topic: Technology ý next Generation
Moderator: Charles Ferrara Jr., Long Branch H.S.
Presenter: Adolf Santorne, Schedule Star

1:45 ý 3:15pm Cracker Barrel #4 Studio 3
Topic: Awards Ceremony/Banquetsý How they impact Public Relations
Moderator: Colleen Moyle, Pompton Lakes H.S.
Presenter: Ken Mullen Morris Knolls H.S.

3:30 ý 5:00pm Cracker Barrel #5 Studio 2
Topic: Technology for the New Athletic Director
Moderator: John Di Colo, Jefferson H.S.
Presenter: David Suitor, Salem H.S.

3:30 ý 5:00pm Cracker Barrel #6 Studio 1
Topic: Leagues and Conferences Roundtable
Moderator: Robin Daplyn, Vineland H.S.

5:00 ý 6:00pm FIELD TURF Social Salon D
Open Bar (Beer & Wine)
Door Prize #3

9:30 ý 11:00pm Comedy Night
with John Pizzi and Andy
Salon C (cash bar)

Wednesday March 28, 2007

7:00am ýJogger Woký Director: Bob Curcio

8:00 ý 9:30am Breakfast Salon A/B

8:00 ý 11:00am Registration Promenade Pre-function Area

9:00 ý 10:00am Cracker Barrel #7 Studio 2
Topic: Mentoring
Moderator: Gregg Ficarra, Perth Amboy H.S.
Panel: Alan Carr ý Bill Vacca

9:00 ý 1:00pm Leadership Training Course Studio 1

LTC : #504

9:30- 10:15am Visit Exhibitor Area Salon D
Vendor Raffle

10:30 ý 11:45am General Session #3 Salon C
Introduction: Bill Edelman, Vernon H.S.
Speaker: Mike Schlappi
Topic: If you canýt stand up, STAND OUT!

12:00 ý 1:15pm Cracker Barrel #8 Studio 2
Topic: A view from the College Coachý
Moderator: Bob Grace, DAANJ
Presenter: Mike Miello, William Paterson University

12:00 ý 1:15pm Cracker Barrel #9 Studio 3
Topic: Parentsýare they part of the problem or the solution
Moderator: Edward Salvi, Midland Park H.S.
Presenter: Kevin Stansberry, Mount Olive H.S.

1:30 pm Door Prize Salon C

1:45ý 3:00pm General Session #4 Salon C
Topic: Steroids AbuseýThe Cure to an American Dilemma
Moderator: Nick Sauter, Passaic Valley H.S.
Presenter: Joe McAuliffe

4:00ý 5:00pm Retirees Reception Studio 1

5:15 ý 7:00pm Annual Awards Dinner Salon A/B
Master of Ceremonies ý Gregg Ficarra, President DAANJ
Introduction of Retirees, Sectional Award of Merit and Athletic Director of the Year
National Anthem ý Erin Marie Schaffner, Haddon Township H.S.
Invocation ý Tony Gedaka, Executive Committee DAANJ
Dinner
Retirees ý Gregg Ficarra, President DAANJ
NIAAA Awards ý Bill Vacca, President ý Elect DAANJ
DAANJ Sectional Awards ý Kim DeGraw-Cole, Secretary DAANJ
North I ý Ken Mullen, Morris Knolls HS North II ý Bruce Essing, Irvington HS
Central ý Gary Bushelli, Hightstown HS South ý Frank Campo Jr., Atlantic City HS
Dave Salberg Sectional Award of Merit Scholarships ý Kim DeGraw Cole, Secretary DAANJ
Director of Athletics of the Year Award - Robert Hopek
Recipient ý Edward Craumer, Tenafly HS
Virgil Sasso Scholarships ý Frank Baldachino, Executive DirectorDAANJ
Door Prizes ý Flo Peragallo
Benediction ý Tony Gedaka
God Bless America ý Erin Marie Schaffner, Haddon Township H.S.

Thursday, March 29, 2007

8:00 ý 9:30am Breakfast Salon A

9:30 ý 10:30am Cracker Barrel #10 Studio 1
Topic: Financial Planning for Athletic Administrators
Moderator: Sharon Hughes, PCTI
Presenter: John DeLiso, Managing Director (Equitable Finance)

9:30 ý 10:30am Cracker Barrel #11 Studio 2
Topic: Retirement System Update
Moderator: Robert Gut, John F. Kennedy HS
Presenter: Mort Reinhardt, President Reinhardt Associates

10:45 ý 11:30am DAANJ Annual Business Meeting Salon C
Moderators: Frank Baldachino and Gregg Ficarra
1. NIAAA Report ý Bob Hopek
2. Old Business
3. New Business / New Officers 2007-2008
4. Recommendations for 2008 Workshop
5. Door Prize #5
6. Drawing for two day stay at Borgata (winner must be present)
7. Return Evaluations
8. Adjournment

Executive Committee Meeting Immediately Following Adjournment

Spouses Program

March 26, 2007

6:00 ý 7:15pm Buffet Salon A/B

March 27, 2007

8:00 ý 9:30am Breakfast Salon A/B

10:00 ý 3:00pm Historic Village of Smithville Bus Trip / Shopping

12:30 ý 1:30pm Light Refreshments Salon D

5:00 ý 6:00pm Social Reception in Exhibitor Area Salon D

March 28, 2007
7:00am Jogger Wok
8:00 ý 9:30am Breakfast Salon A/ B
9:30 ý 11:30am Arts and Crafts Boardroom 1
1:00 ý 2:00pm Wine and Cheese Party Wine Cellar
5:15 ý 7:00pm Awards Banquet Salon A/B

March 29, 2007
8:00 ý 9:30am Breakfast Salon A