2. Introductions - Members in Attendance: Please see attached listing

3. Approval of June 11, 2001 Annual Meeting Minutes

MOTION: Gary Cunningham (UC-Santa Barbara)
Seconded: Curt Blake (Rider)
ALL IN FAVOR

Financial Statement Attached (For the period January 1 - April 30, 2002)

Cash on Hand of $22,058.68

Currently have 63 out of 86 Institutions and 5 of 8 Commissioners as Paid Members

This is a GREAT START given our goal for the first year was 50 Paid Members

Question arose regarding whether or not we should freeze dues given our high balance?

Given that we have yet to be assessed our annual fee ($7500-$10,000) from NACDA for administrative support and are still solidifying our organization, it was decided to maintain the annual dues at $375.

Introduced Chuck Smrt of The Compliance Group (TCG), Kansas City, MO

The Executive Committee has proposed to contract TCG's services on a one-year trial basis. They would serve as a liaison to our Association and provide regular updates on issues that would affect I-AAA institutions. TCG would also become a resource on who to contact at the NCAA (Chuck Smrt previously oversaw the NCAA Enforcement Staff).

Purpose for utilizing TCG:
1) to become a player in the Governance Structure most feel disenfranchised from
2) instill a perception that other segments of the NCAA matter and that legislation just does not impact I-A institutions

TCG proposes to narrow the scope for our Association's members with phone and e-mail access, as well as Monthly Updates. For instance, to generate a consensus on which candidates for the new NCAA Executive Director position might suit our interests best.

Developing alliances with I-AA institutions is another avenue TCG could explore for us. It is believed that this has significant value given the fact that the Governance Structure is currently being reviewed and we could possibly take a collective stand on certain issues such as the modified return to the "One Vote Per Institution" concept.

Discussed recent Management Council meetings where the highlights surrounded:

Academic Proposals to change initial eligibility and satisfactory progress
• it appears that the sliding scale and 40/60/80 modifications are in
• can more adversely impact "at risk" student-athletes; student-athlete welfare issue
• eligibility certification twice a year is appearing more likely
• encouraged our I-AAA Assn. to use the current comment period and send in our comments and feedback regarding the proposed academic reforms
• MOTION made by Mike Moore (IUPUI);
  Seconded by Mike Carter (Oral Roberts)
  to SUPPORT the Initial Eligibility Proposals
  to OPPOSE the Continuing Eligibility Proposals
  ALL IN FAVOR
Amateurism Status
• monitoring of international students is going to be significantly challenging
• severe eligibility concerns for Tier I foreign players as the eight game penalty moratorium is over and a "one for one" penalty is now restored.
Men's Basketball Exempted Event legislation
• still no answer as it remains in Court as a settlement wasn't reached on the lawsuit brought forth by the various exempted event organizers.
• concerns exist about NCAA losing another anti-trust case versus those worried about the power conferences securing all the desirable exempted tourney slots.
  I-AAA Association consensus was to SUPPORT limiting restrictions on the events given the proliferation of new tournaments (some providing "4 for 1" exemptions) and the critical opportunities these games provide to upset power conference foes on neutral floors.
MOTION made by Don DiJulia (St. Joseph's), Seconded by Stan Williamson (Campbell) to enter into an agreement with The Compliance Group on a one-year trial basis for $250 per month ($3000 annually). ALL IN FAVOR

Discussions involved whether or not to change our Bylaws to allow for an invitation to any or all of the 34 I-AA institutions that have minimal athletic financial aid offerings in football to join our Association .

After healthy debate, it was decided to charge the Executive Committee to explore affiliate association membership possibilities for these I-AA institutions and to return with a recommendation for a potential vote at a future meeting. Regardless, the value of strengthening our affiliation with all of I-AA, and the lesser funded football schools in particular, was affirmed as an important tool to enhance our collective power base.

Legislative Review Committee: would consist of six (6) members to filter through the legislative matters relevant to inform the I-AAA Association membership and to solicit support for "block voting" on these key issues. Positions would be filled, whenever possible, by current or former Management Council (MANCO) Representatives. An Officer or Executive Committee Member currently serving on the MANCO would Chair the Committee.

Mike Bobinski (Xavier-Atlantic 10), Cheryl Levick (Santa Clara,-West Coast), Mike Moore (IUPUI-Mid Continent) and Tom O'Connor (George Mason-Colonial) are current MANCO Representatives on our Executive Committee. Mike Moore has agreed to chair.

Scholar-Athlete Team Committee: would consist of eight (8) members who would originally develop criteria for selection, establish deadlines for nominations and oversee the distribution of awards and publicity. This body would be chaired by an Executive Committee member and display geographic distribution amongst its members.

Ken Kavanagh (Bradley-Missouri Valley) has agreed to chair.

MOTION: Curt Blake (Rider); Seconded by Tom George (American) to form the Legislative Review and Scholar-Athlete Team Committees as discussed.
ALL IN FAVOR

Administrative Committee: currently in bylaws. Motion made by Pete Carlon (UT-Arlington); Seconded by Bill Husak (Loyola Marymount) to amend bylaws to have all Officers now comprise this body.
ALL IN FAVOR

• Attempting to increase minority hiring on all levels (coaches and administrators)
• Developing an assessment tool to determine successful traits/core competencies
• Retention also raised as a concern
• Bench-marking eight sports within all three Divisions
• Qualities of the "Best of the Best"
• Gene Marshall (Ramapo, NJ) MOIC & BCA Convention

It was voted: To accept the slate of nominated officers for the 2002-03 academic year.

President: Mike Bobinski (Xavier University)
First Vice-President: Mike Moore (Indiana U. - Purdue U. - Indianapolis)
Second Vice-President: Cheryl Levick (University of Santa Clara)
Third Vice-President: Pete Carlon (University of Texas-Arlington)
Secretary: Pat Meisner-Mcknett (University of Hartford)
Treasurer: Ken Kavanagh (Bradley University)
Past-President: Bill Hogan (University of San Francisco)

Bill Husak (Loyola Marymount) - Moved Motion
Jim Schaus (Wichita State) - Seconded the Motion; ALL IN FAVOR
Bill Hogan was presented a clock in appreciation for his assumption of the Presidential Gavel in the inaugural year of our Association.

It was voted: To accept the slate of nominated trustees for the 2002-03 academic year
Trustees Nominated: See attached listing

Ken Kavanagh (Bradley University) - Moved Motion
Mike Moore (I.U.P.U.I.) - Seconded the Motion
ALL IN FAVOR

11. NEW BUSINESS

Discussion involved the possibility of developing a publication piece that would be printed and distributed on a semi-regular basis (3-4 times per year) to market and promote the image and developments of the Association to our membership.

Motion: Mike Carter (Oral Roberts); Seconded: Gary Cunningham (UCSB) to produce a publication piece on a trial basis to promote the I-AAA Association to its members.
ALL IN FAVOR

Ken Kavanagh (Bradley) will assign to various Executive Committee members those institutions that are not within I-AAA conferences. This is an attempt to enhance communication to all paid members and to encourage those not yet on Board to join our ranks.

Contract Survey - Ken Kavanagh will attempt to develop a Survey that will be sent out to all I-AAA Athletics Directors to try and assess standard compensation packages within our Division (salaries, benefits, length of contracts, etc.). Please contact Ken if you have any suggestions for the questionnaire.

Future NACDA Conventions - Discussion ensued on the possibility of staying away from Father's Day Weekend, utilizing a more attractive locale, and having the NACDA Roundtables moved earlier in the Convention as they are deemed very valuable and not all attendees can stay until Wednesday. Gary Cunningham (UCSB) is on NACDA's Long Range Planning Committee and will carry forward our feedback. Future Conventions are in Orlando (2003 and 2005) and Dallas (2004).

NACDA WEBSITE - Be advised that we have our own I-AAA AD's Association page on this site (www.nacda.com). It currently includes the listing of our Officers, Executive Committee, Constitution & Bylaws, Upcoming Events and Meeting Minutes. Please share any ideas that you might have to improve our page.

TELECONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS are please asked to provide feedback!!!! Unfortunately, we experienced some glitches with our first attempt and we want to see if done properly, is this a useful tool for enough members? Your thoughts are appreciated.