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WADA Workshop ~ OVERVIEW ~
Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association (WADA)
“We’re In It Together”
updated Nov. 11 .
Look at the highlights from the 2005 WADA Workshop via the WRAP-UP index page on this web site. THANKS TO ALL ATTENDEES AND VENDORS !
	Use these shortcuts… to jump below on this page… for the latest & important info, or, scroll up-and-down this page for the info on the 2005 WADA Workshop: Annual Meeting & Agenda = Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 9:00 a.m. Awards Luncheon & Daron Sutton as MC Fall Caucus – District meetings on Sunday, Nov. 6 Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast – Cal Barr / Speaker Hotel – diagram of Paper Valley facility (NEW for 2005) Keynote Speakers = Joel Maturi & Kathleen DeBoer LTC offerings during the Workshop Maps: Appleton area - for the WADA Workshop Schedule - for the 2005 WADA Workshop Spouse-Guest Program Vendor Info Vice President of WADA to be elected during the Workshop Weather - for the WADA Workshop
Latest Updates – 2005 WADA Workshop
Starting Sept. 15, all updates regarding the WADA Workshop will be available, in chronological order by the date posted, on a “new” page on this web site… the Workshop UPDATES page. All updates will also be available below, on this page, in alphabetical order. The “Updates” page just makes it easy for you to see what’s been added, without scrolling up and down this page, as you make plans to attend the annual convention to be held in November, 2005 in Appleton.
Site & Dates – 2005 WADA Workshop
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel & Convention Center,
		333 W. College Ave., Appleton…
		located in downtown Appleton, WI.
Dates for the 39th annual WADA Workshop:
		Saturday-Sunday-Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 5-6-7-8, 2005.
		Events on Saturday are for the Past Presidents & Executive Board.
		The complete schedule is available below.
The Green Bay Packers have a 3:15 pm. home game on Sunday, Nov. 6,
		against the Pittsburg Steelers. The “NFL Monday Night game” is
		Indianapolis at New England.
Vendor Information – for fall, 2005
		Businesses which wish to book exhibit space at the annual WADA convention
		in Appleton, WI are invited to contact Brad Nemec at Somerset High School
		for vendor rates and reservation information for the 2005 event.
		Vendor Display Dates: Sunday & Monday, Nov. 6 & 7, 2005.
		Event Dates: Saturday-Sunday-Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 5-6-7-8, 2005.
		Events on Saturday are for the Past Presidents & Executive Board.
		Site: Paper Valley Hotel… 333 W. College Ave. -- in downtown Appleton.
		Vendors should contact Brad Nemec as soon as possible, as all available space
		is again expected to fill up quickly -- like last year!
		VENDOR INDEX – go to a special area regarding Vendors.
Registration, Housing & other details – 2005 Workshop
Registration materials will NOT be mailed for the 2005 WADA Workshop… but will be handled entirely on the WADA web site. To go to the page with the Registration Packet, please click here. The on-line packet has all of the forms you need to register for the Workshop, arrange housing, and many other important details regarding the 2005 event. More details will be announced here on the WADA web site regarding the event schedule, hotel diagram / layout, vendors, and other pertinent details for this year’s event. Mark the dates on your calendar, and make plans to attend the 39th annual event!
PAC show Nov. 5 – during the Workshop weekend
Yamato: The Drummers of Japan The sound of distant rumbling thunder rolls in from the land of Japan, as Yamato: The Drummers of Japan will perform at the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, located 1 block from the WADA Workshop site. Through the mists of ancient battlefields and exotic perfumes of the imperial court, the taiko drum has been used to inspire fear in enemy armies and celebrate Japan’s rich
cultural heritage. From the delicate tapping of falling rain to the explosion of rhythmic exhilaration, Yamato brings new and youthful vigor to taiko drumming. Experience Japan in the Fox Cities at the PAC, in a 7:30 p.m. show on Friday, Nov. 4. Tickets are $25, and may be available from the PAC via telephone at 1--800--236-4114 or (920) 730-3760. Tickets may also be ordered on-line; click on the green logo below.
			If you go to the show, read the PAC Venue Information. Go to the Fox Cities PAC web site for more info or to order tickets
BELOW, IN ALPHA ORDER, ARE MORE ITEMS FOR THE WADA WORKSHOP:
All Attendees: Registration Packet – 2005 Workshop
ON-LINE PACKET ---- PACK FOR 2005 IS NOW POSTED Registration materials will NOT BE MAILED for the 2005 WADA Workshop… but will be handled entirely on the WADA web site. Be sure to download the form(s) you need… check the due date(s)… and return the form(s) as indicated. The “checklist” is new this year, and may help you with your Registration materials. Included in the on-line REGISTRATION PACKET will be:
		Checklist – things to do… to register for the 2005 Workshop
		Workshop Registration Form – due before Oct. 12 to avoid late fee.
		NIAAA Membership Application Form – due before Oct. 12.
		WADA Membership Benefit Form – due before Sept. 20.
		LTC Class - Registration Form – due before Oct. 18.
		CAA Exam - Registration Form – due ASAP.
		Viterbo College Credit Form – return as indicated on the form.
		Housing: Hotel & Room Registration Info Form – book your room now!
GO TO THE REGISTRATION PACK.
Annual Meeting – held during WADA Workshop
The WADA Annual Meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 9:00 a.m. as part of the 39th annual WADA Workshop, to be held at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel in downtown Appleton. An AGENDA for the Annual Meeting is available on this web site in a pdf format, and it will also be available at the Workshop site.
Awards Luncheon ~ Sutton: Master of Ceremonies
Daron Sutton, the voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, will serve as the Master of Ceremonies for the WADA Awards Luncheon for the 39th annual Workshop. The luncheon will be on Monday, Nov. 7, starting at 1:15 p.m. when the prestigious WADA awards will be presented.				Daron Sutton
The event takes place at the Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton from Nov. 5-8. Included in the awards to be presented: the WADA Years of Service awards, plus several other special awards: - Andy Anderson Award to Geoff Steinbach of Arrowhead, - an NIAAA award to Scott Lindgren of the Kenosha Schools, - the Retired Athletic Director Award of Merit to Gayle Wilfong of Fond du Lac, - an NFHS Citation Nominee honor to Don Dalton of Wautoma, - the NIAAA State Award of Merit Award to Pete Miller of Merrill, - the District Athletic Director of the Year awards, and, - the State Athletic Director of the Year award.  The awards are sponsored by HEALY.
Cell Phones – during the WADA Workshop
PLEASE plan to silence or mute ALL cell phones and pagers throughout the entire WADA Workshop. Be considerate… if you get an important call, please step OUTSIDE of the room into a hallway, to avoid distracting the others attending the Workshop. THANKS!
District Fall Caucus – during WADA Workshop
Each of the seven Districts will hold their Fall Caucus meeting during the WADA Workshop. This year’s meetings will be held on Sunday, Nov. 6, from 4:30 p.m. until 5:15 p.m. at the Paper Valley Hotel. Rooms assigned to each District meeting are in the Schedule, or also appear on the District News page of this web site. Elections will be held in Districts 1-3-5-7, plus a Gender Rep for District 2.
Fellowship Christian Athletes Breakfast
Cal Barr will speak at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Breakfast on Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 a.m. during the 39th annual WADA Workshop at the Paper Valley Hotel in Appleton. His presentation will be “360 Sports.” Cal Barr
Housing / Hotel – 2005 WADA Workshop
See the “Attendee – Workshop Registration Packet” section above for more info about Housing or Hotel information. Everyone must make their own arrangements for housing during the Workshop, and you are encouraged to do this ASAP! A diagram / layout of the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel & Convention Center is available this year; to open that “new” PDF file, click here. NOTE: THIS VERSION WAS UPDATED AND POSTED OCT. 17, AND IT REFLECTS THE CHANGES MADE TO THE HOTEL WITH THEIR RECENT REMODELING. The layout of vendors’ tables in the hotel is now available, via the VENDOR INDEX page on this web site. Details regarding housing / room reservations for the 2005 Workshop are included with the Registration Pack now available on this web site. For a link to the hotel’s web site, scroll down on this page to “Links.”
How to join the WADA
If you would like to join the WADA, you will become a member by sending in the Registration form found with the Registration Pack on this web site. Other details may be found via the MEMBERSHIP page on this web site.
Keynote Speakers
See “Speakers” below -- on this page.
LTC offerings, CAA exam – during 2005 Workshop
Several choices are available during the 2005 Workshop weekend for the Leadership Training Courses that athletic directors may select. The courses are optional. On Sunday, three courses (501, 504 & 514) will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., plus the CAA Exam will be offered at 1:45 p.m. Sunday. On Monday, three other courses (502, 506 & 511) are offered from 4:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Information about the various courses may be found with the on-line Registration Packet on this WADA web site. Be sure to download the form and informational page about the courses from the Registration Pack on this web site… and return the form by the due date of Oct. 18 if you plan to attend any of the LTC courses. Registrations will NOT be accepted after that date. Registration for the CAA exam is due to the NIAAA office by 30 days prior to the exam date – or Oct. 6. For a more a MORE COMPLETE informational page on the LTC courses and the CAA exam to be offered in Appleton this fall, click here. Also, check out the NIAAA Connection page on this web site.
Links – for WADA Workshop
The 2005 WADA Workshop will be held in Appleton, which is located in the heart of the Fox Cities, at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel & Convention Center. There are numerous links to web sites that may be of interest to you, as you plan your involvement for the 2005 event.
		City of Appleton --- web site
		Churches / Worship sites in the Fox Cities area
		Fox Cities Visitors & Convention Bureau --- web site
		Radisson Paper Valley Hotel & Convention Center --- web site
		Radisson Paper Valley – Destination Guide / Info / City Guide --- web site
		MORE LINKS regarding the 2005 Workshop are also now available regarding Appleton and the Fox Cities area.
Maps – for WADA Workshop in Appleton
Use any of these “Yahoo! Maps”-- location, driving directions, etc:
		1 Appleton, WI -- site of 2005 WADA Workshop -- on state map
		2 Appleton area -- the heart of the Fox Cities and the Fox Valley
		3 Downtown area -- Appleton, WI (Paper Valley Hotel is downtown)
Use this interactive map -- from MapQuest:
MapQuest to Radisson Paper Valley Hotel -- Appleton, WI
Middle School / Junior High AD’s
Several sessions during the 2005 Workshop will focus specifically on the needs of Junior High / Middle School athletic directors……. so you’re encouraged to register for the Workshop / join WADA if you’re a middle level AD. To find out how to join the WADA, check out the WADA MEMBERSHIP page on this site. More details regarding those mini-sessions will be available later this fall, when the entire schedule is announced.
Retired AD’s – Volunteers are needed
Any retired athletic director who would like to help out at the 2005 Workshop in Appleton this fall should contact Jim Scandin, the Retired AD Liaison to the WADA Executive Board. Tasks generally needing volunteer help include working on-site at the registration table in the check-in area during the first two days of the event, the 50-50 raffles, and awarding of door prizes. Your help is needed, and greatly appreciated.
Schedule – for 2005 WADA Workshop