Convention is here! The 2007 NCAA Convention officially begins today and I am thrilled. I will spend the majority of my time helping to facilitate the Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee meetings, but will also spend time interviewing delegates and providing content for the Double-A Zone. The Convention is one of my favorite times of the year, as I find it truly exciting to be in the know as policies are decided in front of your very eyes. There are nearly 3,000 delegates at this year’s Convention and it’s a lot of fun to get to know new people every year. We will bring you as much of the action as we can each day.
Vermont’s softball team gives back. The Vermont softball team recently took part in a community service event at the King Street Youth Center. The Catamounts volunteered with the after school program and helped with homework, games and Christmas tree decorations. If the picture serves as any indication, it looks like this was a rewarding day for all parties involved.
Mercy College SAAC conducts holiday drive. During the holidays, the Mercy Student-Athlete Advisory Committee conducted a community service effort in partnership with the Mercy Center (located in the Bronx). The SAAC collected more than 200 personal items, school supplies, children’s books, snacks, groceries and administrative supplies for those who are in need. The student-athletes also received donations totaling $350 during the drive.
A peaceful mascot bites the dust. Meredith College announced that it’s looking for a new mascot. Meredith adopted the Angel as its mascot in 1980, but the all-women’s college has decided to toughen up and go in a new direction. If I’ve learned anything during my time at the NCAA, it’s that mascots are important to their communities. If Meredith wants a more ferocious mascot, so be it. But I think Angels has a nice ring to it.
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