May 5, 2008

WHAT IS CEFMA?

Cleveland, Ohio -- The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) has announced the formation of the Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA), effective immediately.

"NACDA is pleased to add the Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association to our umbrella of associations," stated NACDA President Kevin White, director of athletics at the University of Notre Dame. "To be sure, the addition of CEFMA reiterates the basic component of NACDA's mission by providing educational opportunities and serving as a vehicle for networking, the exchange of information and advocacy on behalf of the profession."

CEFMA is the first professional collegiate association solely dedicated to the needs of collegiate level event and facility professionals and the challenges that exist within the scope of their responsibilities. CEFMA will seek to promote the growth, leadership, integrity and success of administrators and professional staff in collegiate athletics. Services provided by NACDA are membership functions including member solicitation and dues payments, meeting planning and general administrative duties.

"Collegiate facility and event managers have never had one common place for educational programs, professional development, networking and best practices," said NACDA Executive Director Mike Cleary. "We are glad that NACDA can fill a void in our industry and provide opportunities to these professionals."

"I am very excited about the future of our organization. The demands and expectations on today's event and facility managers have continued to expand over the years," stated CEFMA President Steve Adams, assistant athletics director - internal operations at Wake Forest University. "With the guidance and support of NACDA, we are committed to providing a national platform for collegiate event and facility managers to develop professionally, share ideas and network. Our goal is to promote the growth and leadership of the many professionals within the event and facility management community and surpass these expectations."

Joining Adams as officers for 2008-09 are Bridget Belgiovine, director of athletics/chair physical education and recreation, Wellesley College, 1st vice president; Andrea Williams, associate commissioner, Big Ten Conference, 2nd vice president; and Mike Bujol, associate athletics director, University of New Orleans, 3rd vice president.

Serving on the board of directors are Jeanne Boyd, managing director of the Division I men's basketball championship, NCAA; Donyale Canada, director of sport services, Conference USA; Brett Hickman, assistant athletics director - event management & facilities, Wake Forest University; Michael Kelly, associate commissioner, Atlantic Coast Conference; Tim O'Connell, senior associate athletics director, University of Dayton; Lisa Sweany, senior associate athletics director, Grand Valley State University; and John David Wicker, associate athletics director - event & facility operations, Washington State University.

This is the 11th association NACDA administers. The others are the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA), the National Association of Athletic Development Directors (NAADD), the International Collegiate Licensing Association (ICLA), the National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC), the Division I Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association, the Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association, the Division II Athletics Directors Association, the National Alliance of Two Year College Athletic Administrators (NATYCAA), the College Athletic Business Management Association (CABMA) and the Minority Opportunities Athletic Association (MOAA).

WHAT IS CEFMA??

Mission Statement

The Collegiate Event and Facility Management Association (CEFMA) is dedicated to providing educational programs, professional development, networking opportunities and best practices to enhance event and facility management.

CEFMA, in conjunction with NACDA, seeks to promote the growth, leadership, integrity and success of administrators and professional staff involved in collegiate athletics.

Annual Membership Rates

Students -- $25
Individual -- $50
Institution or Conference Office (max 5 individuals) -- $150
Additional Institution/Conference Employees above 5 -- $50 per employee

What is CEFMA ?

• CEFMA is a professional organization for collegiate event and facility managers. This group will be dedicated to the needs of collegiate level event and facility management professionals and the challenges that exist within the scope of their responsibilities.
• CEFMA seeks to identify professional education opportunities as well as event and facility issues from a national perspective to individuals representing NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA and other collegiate entities.
• Event management and security is becoming more of an emphasis for schools at all levels. CEFMA will provide a platform for professionals across all levels, to share ideas and best practices relative to event and facility management.
• CEFMA will offer opportunities for Homeland Security, the Spectator Sports Security Management Group, and other federal and state agencies to share expertise through programs sponsored at the annual meeting and other continuing education opportunities.
• CEFMA will provide opportunities for networking among this diverse group of professionals.
• CEFMA members and NACDA's other affiliate associations will serve as mutually beneficial resources for each other.
• CEFMA will conduct an annual conference in conjunction with the NACDA Convention to support educational and networking opportunities for its members.
• Annual Memberships will run from August 1-July 31. Look for the initial dues invoice in July, 2008.