National Federation of State High School Associations 97th ANNUAL SUMMER MEETING HOSTED BY: The Peppermill Resort | Reno, Nevada | June 28-July 2, 2016 WELCOME Bob Gardner NFHS Executive Director Tom Welter NFHS President Welcome to Reno – for the 97th Annual NFHS Summer Meeting! The Summer Meeting is geared exclusively for state association staff and board members and provides an outstanding professional development program, exceptional award ceremonies and countless networking opportunities. This first-class conference features professional speakers, as well as the opportunity for attendees to share their experience and expertise on a variety of subjects. The NFHS Board of Directors, the NFHS staff and the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association Host Committee hope all attendees thoroughly enjoy this conference. Take some time to enjoy the sights and sounds that Reno-Tahoe has to offer! NFHS Board of Directors Tom Welter President Oregon Gary Musselman President Elect Kansas Karissa Niehoff Section 1 Connecticut Bernie Dolan Section 2 West Virginia Jerome Singleton Section 3 South Carolina Craig Anderson Section 4 Illinois Ed Sheakley Section 6 Oklahoma Bart Thompson Section 7 Nevada Michael Rubin At Large Massachusetts Kevin Fitzgerald At Large Delaware Anna Battle At Large Arizona Toni Hill At Large Missouri 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Schedule of Events.......................................................................................................4 Hotel and General Information......................................................................................8 Transportation Information .........................................................................................12 Optional Activities Marketing Luncheon & Summit.....................................................................14 Technology Summit .......................................................................................14 NFHSLearn Luncheon & Summit...................................................................15 First-Time Attendees Orientation...................................................................15 Historic Virginia City Tour...............................................................................16 Lake Tahoe Sunset Dinner Cruise..................................................................17 BAGGO Tournament......................................................................................18 Spouse/Guest Activities.................................................................................19 Community Service Event .............................................................................20 Children’s Program ........................................................................................21 NFHS Foundation Events Silent Auction.................................................................................................22 Support NFHS Foundation Events .................................................................23 Golf Tournament ............................................................................................24 Fun Run/Walk.................................................................................................25 Top Ten Things to Do In Reno ....................................................................................26 Instructions for Completing Online Registration.........................................................29 Reno Area Map...........................................................................................................30 HOSTED BY: Peppermill Hotel Maps ...............................................................................................31 SUMMER MEETING CONFERENCE APP ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: Available May 1 “NFHS Summer Meeting 16” www.nfhs.org/resources/conferencesmeetings/summer-meeting 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TUESDAY, JUNE 28 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 NFHS Board of Directors Meeting Marketing Luncheon & Summit NFHSLearn Luncheon & Summit Registration Nevada Host Committee Hospitality & Information Desk Student Services Meeting Officials Advisory Committee Spirit Summit Technology Summit National Records Committee Meeting Finance Directors Summit Small States Meeting First-Time Attendees Orientation Moderator/Speaker Orientation 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. *Bus departs Tuscany Tower lobby at 6:30 a.m. 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Children’s Program Spouse/Guest Breakfast Historic Virginia City Tour *Bus departs Tuscany Tower lobby at 9:45 a.m. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 6:00 p.m. NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament Welcome Dinner – “Reno – More Than You Know” *Families Welcome! NFHS Foundation Silent Auction BAGGO Tournament Registration Nevada Host Committee Hospitality & Information Desk Fun Run/Walk Packet Pick-up NFHS Foundation Silent Auction Sports Information Directors Workshop Children’s Program Opening General Session Student Program – “We Are High School®,” Spirit of Sport and Heart of the Arts Awards Presentations 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. First Workshop Session (General Session) Topic: “The Right Stuff is the Never Give Up Stuff” Speaker: Leland Melvin, Former Virginia High School League Alumnus. First and only NFL draftee to become a NASA Astronaut. ✪ = Recommended Board Member Track 4 ● = Recommended Activities Track THURSDAY, JUNE 30 6:15 a.m. NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk *Depart from Tuscany Tower lobby at 5:45 a.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NFHS Information Desk Nevada Host Committee Hospitality & Information Desk 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Second General Session Board of Directors Report – Tom Welter, President, NFHS NFHS Update – Bob Gardner, Executive Director, NFHS, and NFHS Staff 1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Legal Issues Workshop 2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Third Workshop Session (Roundtables) ✪ 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Board Members Roundtable Executive Directors Roundtable Assistants/Associates Roundtable Finance Roundtable Marketing Roundtable Technology Roundtable 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. FRIDAY, JULY 1 7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. 7:00 a.m. – 7:52 a.m. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Tom Welter BAGGO Tournament Quarterfinals NFHS Network Update/Q&A Bob Gardner 8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Girls Gymnastics Breakfast Banquet Table Reservations NFHS Information Desk Nevada Host Committee Hospitality & Information Desk National Council Meeting 8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Fourth Workshop Session 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Second Workshop Session ✪ 1. 2. 3. 4. ● 5. 6. 7. 8. Board Members: Tree Before the Forest or Tree as Part of the Forest Innovative Marketing 21st Century Operations – Daily Mobility and Accessibility Multi-Sport Athletes Transgender Inclusion Spirit Discussion Forum Golf Discussion Forum Sports Medicine Discussion Forum ✪ 15. ● 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Inclusion Discussion Forum Luncheon 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Tennis Luncheon Presented by: Inclusion Panel: How We’re Making it Work Student Involvement and Leadership: Ideas That Work Collaboration, Cooperation and Partnerships Technology to Increase Productivity Baseball Discussion Forum Lacrosse Discussion Forum Softball Discussion Forum Soccer Discussion Forum 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. ✪ 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. ✪ = Recommended Board Member Track 5 Fifth Workshop Session (Roundtables) Board Members Roundtable Executive Directors Roundtable Assistants/Associates Roundtable Finance Roundtable Marketing Roundtable Technology Roundtable ● = Recommended Activities Track SUMMER MEETING APP Download the Summer Meeting conference app! Available for free download on iTunes and Google Play, the Summer Meeting app allows users to have all the conference information on their mobile devices. Just search for “NFHS Summer Meeting 16” and download to your phone or tablet. Available May 1! The app features a full schedule, with the ability to build your own schedule, speaker profiles, maps, social timeline and general information. 6 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Sixth Workshop Session 29. 30. ✪ 31. 32. ● 33. 34. 35. 36. 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. ✪● 45. 46. 47. Sportsmanship – A Team Approach Data Management for Online Forms and Registrations Competitive Equity vs. School Size Sports Medicine Session – TBA Performing Arts Discussion Forum Track & Field/Cross Country Discussion Forum Officials Discussion Forum Wrestling Discussion Forum 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. Eighth Workshop Session Evolution of Associations & Events Culture Emerging Sports – Ultimate Games Professional Development Ideas for State Associations Technical Debt: Impact and Mitigation Tennis Discussion Forum Volleyball Discussion Forum Ice Hockey Discussion Forum Basketball Discussion Forum 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing General Session 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Summer Meeting Luncheon NFHS Board of Directors Awards Presentations, Citation Presentations 1:45 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Speaker: Murray Banks – Educator and World Champion Athlete Sanctioning Coordinators Meeting Section Meetings 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. BAGGO Tournament Semifinals and Finals 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Community Service Project (as determined by each section) 3:30 p.m. NFHS Hall of Fame Press Conference Tour: Lake Tahoe Sunset Dinner Cruise 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. *Depart Tuscany Tower lobby at 12:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. 8:45 p.m. *Bus departs Tuscany Tower lobby at 4:00 p.m. Children’s Program NFHS Hall of Fame Banquet Post-Banquet NFHS Hall of Fame Autograph Session SATURDAY, JULY 2 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. ✪ 37. 38. ● 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. Seventh Workshop Session Maintaining State Association Relevancy Conflict Resolution Skills Developing Partnerships with State Legislatures Social Media Impact on Public Relations Swimming/Diving/Water Polo Discussion Forum Field Hockey Discussion Forum Bowling Discussion Forum Football Discussion Forum ✪ = Recommended Board Member Track 7 ● = Recommended Activities Track HOTEL AND GENERAL INFORMATION Hotel Information Room Rates Providing the best hotel service and amenities is an art that Peppermill Reno’s hotel has perfected over 40 years. Peppermill’s hotel holds the AAA Four Diamond rating for hospitality industry excellence, and is voted one of Reno’s best resort hotels year after year by leading hospitality and gaming publications. The Peppermill Resort is offering meeting attendees room rates of $145 for single or double occupancy. Room rates are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, which are currently 13 percent, making the per-night total $165.85. Call 800-821-1020 to make your reservations. Specify group code “ASCHL16” to ensure the conference rate. Peppermill Reno Hotel presents a fusion of old-world hotel style, service and aesthetics with contemporary luxury hotel amenities. All hotel rooms and suites feature comfortable accommodations and luxurious bedding with custom-made plush double-pillow-top mattresses and 42” wall-mounted LCD high-def televisions. To book your reservation online, visit www.nfhs.org/resources/conferences-meetings. Hotel information will be listed on the Summer Meeting page, under Travel and Accommodations, which will take you to the appropriate page. Summer Meeting attendees may check-in at the Pepper- www.nfhs.org/resources/conferences-meetings. mill after 3:00 p.m. and must check-out by 11:00 a.m. To ensure that you receive the conference rate, you must Peppermill Resort make your hotel reservations no later than June 6, 2016. 2707 S. Virginia Street The Peppermill Resort does authorize a $50/day charge Reno, NV 87502 for incidentals at the time of check-in to the card provided. 775-826-2121 If nothing is charged to the room, the authorization will be 800-821-1020 (Reservations) lifted at check-out. **Please Note: The Peppermill Resort Fee has been WAIVED for Summer Meeting attendees. Attendees will still receive Resort Fee benefits, including: Complimentary Internet access in public areas, sleeping rooms and Internet Café Health Club and Pool access Valet parking Parking garage and surface parking access Shuttle Service to/from airport Dining Peppermill dining reservations: For parties of four or less, please use the online dining reservations system by visiting https://www.peppermillreno.com/dining/dining-reservations. For parties of five or more, please call each individual restaurant. The hotel’s phone number is 775-826-2121. https://www.peppermillreno.com/dining/dining-reservations. 8 Bimini Steakhouse Savor hardwood grilled steaks, chops and seafood in an unparalleled atmosphere in Peppermill’s gourmet steakhouse. Open for dinner Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday) & 5:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) Oceano Oceano is perfect for everything from a quick, flavorful lunch to a leisurely dinner. You can even enjoy drinks at Oceano’s dazzling aquatic wine and sake bar. Open for lunch and dinner Hours: 11:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday) & 11:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) CHI Savor delicacies of Asia under the guidance of Master Asian Chef Benny Tsang. Experience Peking Duck or delight in seafood from live aquatic tanks. Open for dinner Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Saturday-Tuesday), Closed Wednesday-Thursday & 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (Friday) Café Milano Café Milano is an elegant café where you can enjoy your favorite comfort meals, BBQ and traditional menu specialties in a relaxed atmosphere with district flair. Open 24 hours Biscotti’s Biscotti’s offers unique flavors that will appeal to everyone. The menu spans the globe with its innovative dishes and twists on classic comfort foods. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. (Sunday-Thursday) & 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Friday-Saturday) Island Buffet Peppermill’s buffet offers an abundant selection of hot entrees, carved meats, savory soups, fresh salads, several made-to-order specialties and home-baked desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. In addition to these sit-down restau(Monday-Saturday) & 9:00 rants, there are a number of “Quick Romanza a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 Bite” restaurants and lounges at the An enchanted skydome, Corinthian p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Sunday) Peppermill. For a full listing of these Columns and classical sculptures creand other dining options, visit ate a romantic elegance unmatched in https://www.peppermillreno.com/dining/. Reno. Open for dinner Hours: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. State associations wishing to reserve a suite should contact Megan (Wednesday-Sunday), Closed Costanza, Convention Services Manager, at 775-689-7262 or Monday-Tuesday mcostanza@peppermillreno.com. Suites listed below have limited availability. White Orchid Private Dining Enjoy an upscale dining experience at the White Orchid, available by reservaLuxury Suite tion only. You won’t find more elegant 785 Sq. Ft. Parlor Rate = $239 (midweek), $279 (weekend) dining in Reno than White Orchid, fea*Relaxing Jacuzzi tub with separate shower. Comfortable lounging turing elegant décor, including shimarea. Separate bedroom. mering Swarovski Crystal chandeliers, custom etched glass doors and mirrors, fine linens and china. Penthouse Suite 1,200 Sq. Ft. Parlor Rate = $399 (midweek), $449 (weekend) *Relaxing Jacuzzi tub with separate shower. Full-size dining and entertaining area. One-and-a-half bathrooms, featuring a luxurious bathroom suite. 9 Hotel Recreation and Leisure Spa Meeting Attire The Peppermill’s place to relax and unwind is Spa Toscana. Inspired by Fitness Center With plenty of cardiovascular equip- the glorious baths of Roman times, ment and weights, you can start your Peppermill Reno’s spa combines old world tradition with a modern emphaday with a refreshing workout. sis on health and wellness. For more information and for a spa menu, visit Swimming Pools Soak up the sun and relax at one of www.peppermillreno.com/spa. two gorgeous resort pools. Featuring a stunning waterfall, three spas, ca- Summer Meeting banas and poolside dining in a beautiful Welcome Dinner Tuscan environment, the year-round, geothermally-heated swimming pools The Summer Meeting Welcome Dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesare a delight to all. day, June 28. This year’s Welcome Dinner will be hosted on-site at the Shopping Peppermill offers some of Reno’s Peppermill Resort. The reception is finest designer apparel shopping and once again open to any family memgift shop souvenirs all in the conven- bers/guests in attendance with a paid delegate. ience of the main hotel lobby. To provide some assistance in planning your wardrobe, all functions held during the Summer Meeting are casual, with the exception of the Hall of Fame Banquet, which will be business attire. Meeting Registration Registration Process: Summer Meeting registration is 100% online. Please visit www.nfhs.org/resources/conferences-meetings/summer-meeting to register for the 97th Annual Summer Meeting. We appreciate your registration and payment by Friday, June 3. If you need to register with check payment, please complete the online registration form and follow the payment For more information about the Pepper- The BAGGO Tournament will com- mailing instructions at the bottom of mill’s amenities, visit https://www.pep- mence during the Welcome Dinner at your receipt/invoice. 7:30 p.m. The remainder of the permillreno.com/amenities/. evening will be free for attendees to (Multiple payments are available. For enjoy the sites and attractions of example, if you want to pay part via “Reno – More Than You Know!” check and part via credit card, you may do so. Detailed instructions will be on the payment page.) Registration Gift This year’s conference gift will be an Under Armour backpack. Delegate registration fee is $440, which includes tickets to the Luncheon and Banquet. Additional tickets to the Luncheon and Banquet are $40 and $65, respectively. Conference Information Mark Koski, NFHS Director of Sports, Events and Development/Conference Coordinator 317-822-5716 (office) 317-702-3151 (cell) mkoski@nfhs.org Choice of color based on availability. 10 11 TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION The NFHS is pleased to have Travel Airport Transportation Leaders as its official travel agency. Ginny Bluhm is your designated lead The Reno-Tahoe International Airport agent, and she will be happy to check (RNO) is approximately 12 minutes flights and fares for you. (2.6 miles) from the Peppermill Resort. To make reservations, please contact Travel Leaders at: Complimentary Peppermill Shuttle Phone: 800-525-1570 The Peppermill Resort DOES provide Fax: 317-573-6670 complimentary shuttle service to/from Hours: Monday – Friday, the airport. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST Fee: Complimentary Email: gbluhm@travlead.com Reservations: No reservations needed. Pick-up at airport: Transportation from the airport to the Peppermill runs every 30 minutes on the 15 and 45 of each hour, with the last pick-up at 11:45 p.m. The shuttle pickup is in baggage claim, Door D. 12 Pick-up from the Peppermill: Transportation from the Peppermill to the airport runs every 30 minutes on the hour and half-hour. First pick-up is at 4:00 a.m., and last pick-up is at 11:30 p.m. Shuttle pickup is at the valet drive. Taxi Taxis are readily available at the RenoTahoe International Airport. Cab fare is approximately $10-$15 each way. Taxis are available at the ground transportation area of the airport. Car Rental Enterprise Rent-A-Car Rental Discount Travel Leaders can also make your car rental reservations while booking your flight, or you may check rates by call- Enterprise Rent-A-Car will provide its lowest online pricing ing Enterprise or National car rental agencies. We are and take an additional 5% off for all NFHS Summer Meetpleased to have the Enterprise/National car rental agen- ing attendees. cies offering special discounts to conference attendees. Listed to the right are the daily and weekly rates. National Car Rental Rates To take advantage of these discounts, simply follow these instructions: 1. Call Enterprise (800-593-0505) or National (800-2277368) or visit online at www.enterprise.com or www.nationalcar.com. 2. Provide the customer number XZ08037 (For Enterprise, in addition, use the PIN Code: NAT). Vehicle Class Daily Rates Compact ..........................................................$47.00 Intermediate ....................................................$48.00 Standard ..........................................................$50.00 Full-size............................................................$51.00 Premium ..........................................................$63.00 Minivan ............................................................$68.00 Standard SUV ..................................................$63.00 SUMMER MEETING CONFERENCE APP Available May 1 “NFHS Summer Meeting 16” ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: www.nfhs.org/resources/conferencesmeetings/summer-meeting 13 OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES Marketing Luncheon & Summit Technology Summit Tuesday, June 28 – 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Marketing Luncheon & Summit will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. The interactive session will focus on a variety of marketing issues and initiatives and will feature an Open Forum for attendees to discuss issues and share ideas and relevant experiences. Presenters from outside the high school marketing space will also be present to provide their expertise and perspective. This session will be an in-depth workshop regarding technology. This session is typically geared toward the staff members directly involved in the development and management of the technology infrastructure and Web services within the organization. The final topic list, determined by state association and NFHS staff, will be distributed to the membership in April. The Marketing Summit agenda featured topics include: Selling High School – What We’ve Learned About the High School Market Converting Your Print Championship Programs to Digital Community Marketing and Corporate Partnerships Negotiating Television Contracts Marketing Unified Sports “Finding the End Zone” (Valuation) NFHS Network Best Practices Among State Associations *Please note your interest in attending the Technology Summit during the online registration process. *There is no registration fee for the Marketing Luncheon & Summit; however, for hotel meeting and luncheon management purposes, advance registration is required. Please acknowledge your attendance when completing the online registration process. 14 NFHSLearn Luncheon & Summit First-Time Attendees Orientation Tuesday, June 28 – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 28 – 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The NFHSLearn Luncheon & Summit will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. This session will include an update from NFHS staff and an open forum to share ideas and discuss state association topics. The NFHS is offering an orientation for those attending their first Summer Meeting. This is intended to provide an introduction to the meeting and to introduce you to each NFHS administrator. NFHS staff members will share their knowledge of the conference program and be available to answer questions. The orientation is scheduled from 4:30 *For meal-planning purposes, please acknowledge your p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28. You and your attendance when completing online registration. spouse/guest are invited to attend; this is an important function to get your first Summer Meeting off to a great start. HOSTED BY: *Please note if this is your first conference when completing your online registration. SUMMER MEETING CONFERENCE APP ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: Available May 1 “NFHS Summer Meeting 16” www.nfhs.org/resources/conferencesmeetings/summer-meeting 15 HISTORIC VIRGINIA CITY TOUR Wednesday, June 29 Cost: $48 per person (all ages) (Meet in the Tuscany Tower lobby for departure at 9:45 a.m.) 9:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Established in 1859, Virginia City became the richest mining town in the world. San Francisco was built from the mines of the Comstock and the Civil War was partially financed from the gold and silvers discovered beneath the city. Today’s Virginia City is remarkably the same as it was during its heyday with wooden sidewalks, restored mansions, “Old West” saloons the Piper Opera House and mine tours. Mark Twain began his illustrious writing career at Virginia City’s own “Territorial Enterprise.” Your guests can visit his, as well as numerous other, museums, shops, mansions and churches in this richly historic town during their free time. A sandwich lunch area will be set up in Piper’s Opera House or park area. Guests may want to meander down to Grandma’s Fudge for something to satisfy their sweet tooth before enjoying free time for shopping, sight-seeing or just people-watching before the return trip to Reno. Inclusions: Round-trip transportation Narrated tour Boxed lunch for each guest Piper’s Opera House 16 LAKE TAHOE SUNSET DINNER CRUISE Friday, July 1 Cost: $122 per person (all ages) (Meet in the Tuscany Tower lobby for departure at 4:00 p.m.) 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. This tour begins when we head south on Highway 395 through Washoe Valley, Carson City (Nevada’s state capital) and up Spooner Summit to the shores of beautiful Lake Tahoe, one of Northern America’s largest Alpine Lakes. Guests will arrive at Zephyr Cove where they will board the M.S. Dixie II. Guests will experience a memorable evening as the boat cruises beneath a magnificent Lake Tahoe sunset. Begin the cruise with dinner, followed by cocktails and dancing, and guests will celebrate the Tahoe night, dancing to a live band and taking a stroll on the starlit deck. Experience a delightful evening while enjoying panoramic views of Emerald Bay in the sparkling late afternoon sunlight. The narrated tour complements the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe as you take in dazzling vistas of the Sierras, the dramatic splendor of Emerald Bay, Fannette Island and the unique Vikingsholm Castle. A guide will narrate and point out interesting historical and cultural sites along the way. Upon docking, guests will board the bus and be transported back to the Peppermill, arriving at approximately 11:00 p.m. Inclusions: Round-trip transportation Lake Tahoe three-hour Dinner Cruise Four-course dinner 17 BAGGO TOURNAMENT Tuesday, June 28 – Saturday, July 2 The 2016 Summer Meeting BAGGO Tournament will kick off on June 28 at the Welcome Dinner. Each state association will be represented with one entry in the 51-team BAGGO Tournament bracket. Many states conduct their own “State Games” before arriving at the Summer Meeting; however, for those states that do not, the BAGGO boards will be open for free play from 6:00 p.m. until 7:15 p.m. on June 28 to determine the state representative in the BAGGO Tournament. States will have until 7:15 p.m. to narrow down to one team to participate in the tournament that will begin promptly at 7:30 p.m. Previous Years Winners: 2012 2013 2014 2015 Games will continue throughout the Welcome Dinner to determine the quarterfinals participants – one state from each section. The quarterfinal games will be played at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, June 30. The BAGGO semifinals and finals will be played on Saturday, July 2 immediately following the Closing General Session. Cheering sections and team shirts have made this a fun event and are welcome! State association staff, spouses and board members are all encouraged to participate. The tournament bracket will be disseminated to state associations with official start times prior to the Summer Meeting. The NFHS thanks Dissinger Reed for its continued sponsorship of this fun event. Who will take home the traveling trophy this year? Sponsored by: 18 SPOUSE/GUEST ACTIVITIES The functions below are available for spouse and guest participation at the Summer Meeting Tuesday, June 28 Saturday, July 2 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation Welcome Dinner BAGGO Tournament 6:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament (Registration Required) 6:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. (Registration Required) 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Closing General Session – Murray Banks BAGGO Tournament Semifinals and Finals Community Service Project Children’s Program NFHS Hall of Fame Banquet (Ticket Required) Children’s Program (Registration Required) 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Spouse/Guest Breakfast Spouse/Guest Breakfast (Name Badge Required) Wednesday, June 29 Historic Virginia City Tour (Ticket Required) 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Children’s Program (Registration Required) 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. Opening General Session – “We Are High School®” Student Program Thursday, June 30 6:15 a.m. NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk (Registration Required) 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Second General Session BAGGO Tournament Quarterfinals Friday, July 1 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Summer Meeting Luncheon (Ticket Required) 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The NFHS and the Nevada Host Committee have arranged for a morning of wit and wisdom of “The Wild Humorist of the Pacific Slope,” Mark Twain! This year’s spouse/guest breakfast will feature the “Ghost of Mark Twain” – McAvoy Layne! NFHS Hall of Fame Press Conference Lake Tahoe Sunset Dinner Cruise Join us for the fun from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29. Fee: $50 (Ticket Required) *Please indicate if you would like to attend this breakfast during the delegate online registration process. 19 COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENT Saturday, July 2 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Calling All Volunteers! What: About the project: Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) Volunteers will be working alongside Washoe County Park Rangers to assemble and install several hundred feet of split rail fencing. The fencing has become necessary in order to prevent cars from parking too close to adjacent trees, which results in damaged roots and subsequent tree deTime: cline. Parks staff will use equipment to as12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. sist with much of the digging of fence (Meet in Tuscany Tower lobby at 12:30 p.m. to depart) posts. Volunteers will also be assigned to various park beautification projects including raking, weeding and litter removal. The Where: service project will take place at Hidden Hidden Valley Regional Park – Valley Regional Park, one of Washoe Reno, Nevada County’s largest and most picturesque parks with views overlooking the valley. Who: The park includes amenities such as trails, All Summer Meeting Attendees – State tennis courts, a dog park, a playground, Association Staff, Boards of Directors, horse arena, restrooms, and a covered picSpouses, Guests, Children (all ages!) nic pavilion where the volunteers will start their day. Large coolers of ice water, Why: Community Service Project – Take some gloves, and all tools and supplies needed time to volunteer within the Reno commu- for the projects will be provided. nity! All supplies will be provided. About KTMB: Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that has been dedicated to beautification, advocating for a clean community, cleanups and education in the Truckee Meadows for more than 25 years. KTMB is an affiliate of the national organization Keep America Beautiful. Locally, it works with businesses, municipalities, community groups and individuals to keep open spaces, the Truckee River, business corridors, and neighborhoods beautiful and clean for all to enjoy. For more information, visit www.ktmb.org. *Please indicate if you would like to volunteer for the Community Service Project during the online registration process. 20 CHILDREN’S PROGRAM Time to play. Give your children the opportunity to be a part of the Summer Meeting by signing them up for the Children’s Program. Registered children receive a meeting name badge and can take part in three outstanding programs. The Children’s Program offers fun activities for registered children, ages 6-12. Registration fee is $45 per child. The following events have been planned: Wednesday, June 29 Wednesday, June 29 Saturday, July 2 7:45 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. 2:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (During Spouse/Guest Breakfast) (During Opening General Session) (During the Hall of Fame Banquet) This kickoff event gives the children time to re-acquaint with friends from last year’s conference, as well as meet new friends. The program will start with a great breakfast and features fun games and activities. The afternoon program will pick up right where the morning program ended, with games, activities and free give-a-ways. This program contains an evening of laugh-out-loud fun, food and free give-aways! Your children will also enjoy specially arranged local entertainment and activities. Fee: $45 (NOTE: All children must be picked up by a parent/guardian at the end of the scheduled activity. Your cooperation is appreciated.) *Please register your child/children for the Children’s Program during the online registration process. 21 NFHS FOUNDATION EVENTS NFHS FOUNDATION Growing the NFHS Foundation NFHS Foundation Board of Directors: With the 2016 Summer Meeting, the NFHS will celebrate its 97th year since the states recognized the need to work together on behalf of the young men and women participating in interscholastic athletics and activities. In that same spirit of cooperation, the NFHS is seeking your help in building the NFHS Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is to promote the development of citizenship skills among young student-athletes and participants, as well as to reduce the risks of injury when participating in high school sports. (as of April 16, 2016) During the 2014-15 school year, grants provided to the membership by the NFHS Foundation reached $500,600 since its inception. The majority of these grants came in the form of dollars to state associations to promote student citizenship/leadership. The Foundation has also funded research and education-based information on risk minimization and sports medicine. All of these grants are made possible through the active support of our member state associations. Bob Gardner Treasurer NFHS Show your support for the NFHS Foundation by making a $97 for 97 (or another amount) donation and/or by participating in the Foundation Events at the Summer Meeting. Thank you for your support, NFHS Foundation Board of Directors Dan Ross Chair Ohio Bobby Cox Vice Chair Indiana Davis Whitfield President NFHS Dick Durost Maine Karissa Niehoff Connecticut Don Hinton Mississippi Dave Stead Minnesota Sally Marquez New Mexico Christopher Chun Hawaii Tom Welter Oregon Silent Auction Tuesday, June 28-Wednesday, June 29 The 13th Annual NFHS Foundation Silent Auction will take place in conjunction with the Welcome Dinner at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, and will conclude on the second day of the meeting. The auction features various unique objects from across the country, including many sports memorabilia collectors’ items. Last year’s auction raised more than $7,000! Let’s make the 2016 Silent Auction a greater achievement for the Foundation. Please browse items at your leisure during the Welcome Dinner and throughout the day’s events on June 29 to make your winning bids. 22 SUPPORT NFHS FOUNDATION EVENTS You can support the NFHS Foundation even if you are not a golfer, shopper or a runner. Sponsor a hole at the Golf Tournament, and your state association will be recognized at the event, in the conference program and during the Second General Session. You can donate an item to the Silent Auction to do your part! See the Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship form and Silent Auction donation information below. In order to be recognized in the Summer Meeting Program, your sponsorship confirmation must be received by Friday, May 6. NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament NFHS FOUNDATION NFHS Foundation Silent Auction Wednesday, June 29 – 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Help us reach 100!!!!! Lake Ridge Golf Course Last year we had 80 items, and our goal this year has been set at 100 ITEMS for the 13th Annual NFHS Foundation Silent Auction. To meet that goal, we need your help! Any items are appreciated – sports memorabilia, items specific to your state/local culture, collector’s items and anything in between! Championship Course hole sponsorship benefits the NFHS Foundation | $300 per hole sponsorship Signage on tee boxes Recognition in Summer Meeting Program Recognition at the Second General Session Name: ___________________________________________ State Assoc: ______________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ City, State, Zip: ___________________________________ Phone: ___________________________________________ Email:____________________________________________ If donating in advance, please ship items to the NFHS by June 17. (You may also bring items to the Summer Meeting in Reno.) NFHS Attn: Silent Auction 1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Dr. Indianapolis, IN 46202 Please email, fax or mail this from to: Shane Monaghan, NFHS Development Coordinator Email: smonaghan@nfhs.org Fax: 317-822-5700 Please contact Kelly Russell (317-822-5746 or krussell@nfhs.org) with any questions. You will receive a confirmation of your Foundation Golf Tournament sponsorship upon receipt of payment. We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Silent Auction, the NFHS Foundation and ultimately, the students of our nation! Please make check payable to: NFHS Foundation PO Box 690 Indianapolis, IN 46206 23 NFHS FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT Lake Ridge Golf Course Wednesday, June 29 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. NFHS FOUNDATION The NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Wednesday, June 29 at Lake Ridge Golf Course in Reno, Nevada. Opening in 1969, Lake Ridge has provided great golf, excellent food and terrific service to visitors and locals. The layout offers breathtaking views of Reno and the surrounding mountains. Its signature hole, No. 15, is a world-famous par 3 set high atop a rocky ridge 140 feet above Lake Stanley to an enticing island green for a truly worldclass setting. Lake Ridge Golf Course was designed by famed golf architect, Robert Trent Jones, Sr. Attire: Appropriate golf attire is requested of all guests on the course, practice areas and in the clubhouse. Shorts are permitted but should be of Bermuda length. No t-shirts, tank tops, cutoffs, sweatpants, bathing suits, athletic shorts or denim are permitted. No metal spikes allowed on the course. Entry: Tournament entry must be indicated during online registration. Limited to first 144 players. Fee: $105 (Covers green fees, cart, range balls, continental breakfast, BBQ lunch and transportation to and from the course) Site: Lake Ridge Golf Course Club Rental: $30 Format: Scramble *Please indicate tournament participation and desired clubs during online registration. Foursomes: To form your own group, email Chris Boone (cboone@nfhs.org) with the names of the foursome. Payment for each individual is required of your group. Otherwise, foursomes will be assigned on a firstWhere: come, first-served basis. No entry will be Bus departs Tuscany Tower lobby at 6:30 processed until the individual has paid for a.m. the golf tournament. 24 NFHS FOUNDATION 21ST ANNUAL FUN RUN/WALK Reno, Nevada Thursday, June 30 6:15 a.m. Going for 250 in Reno! NFHS FOUNDATION It was another successful year for the annual NFHS Fun Run/Walk last year in New Orleans as 184 people signed up for either the run or walk. This year, our goal is 250 for the 21st Annual Fun Run/Walk in Reno. If you haven’t participated in the Summer Meeting Fun Run/Walk in the past, this is your year! The 5K (3.1 miles) run/walk is scheduled for beautiful Sparks Marina. Transportation will be available. The NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk is a great way to get some exercise, socialize with state association friends, view the sights of Reno during your walk/run and receive some great prizes. Sign up your spouse, family members and other guests. Remember, all participants are winners in the NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk. State Challenge: Illinois won the state competition last year for the third consecutive year after Missouri won the first two years of team competition. Join the fun this year and challenge a neighboring state to see who can enter the most participants. While running 3.1 miles might not be for everyone, walking that distance is certainly doable. Traveling Trophy: Section 4 claimed the first traveling trophy last year for the section with the most participants. Who will claim the section prize this year? Packet Pickup: Participant packets (including T-shirts) will be available for pick up from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, for all The cost is $30, with the entire amount pre-registrants. going to support the NFHS Foundation. In return, you receive a T-shirt, participant Where: medallion and the opportunity to win some Bus departs Tuscany Tower lobby at 5:45 of the special prizes. This year, prizes will a.m. be presented in six age categories for males and females in the 5K Run. In the 5K Fee: $30.00 Walk, the top three male and top three female finishers will receive awards. In addition, the top overall winners (male and *Please indicate your participation in the female) in the run and walk will receive NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk during onspecial grand prizes. line registration. 25 TOP TEN THINGS TO DO IN RENO 1. Visit Lake Tahoe 3. Visit Virginia City By car, it takes about 45 minutes to get to North Lake Tahoe from downtown Reno. Admittedly, the quiet side of the lake, North Lake is convenient and has great beaches and restaurants, such as the Lone Eagle Grille at the Hyatt and the famous Gar Woods restaurant near Tahoe City, Calif. For anyone who has never seen Lake Tahoe, this is a must-do. The highest-elevation alpine lake in the U.S., Lake Tahoe is known for its mystical clarity, allowing visitors to see clear to the bottom at 70-plus-foot depths. The casino-heavy strip of South Lake Tahoe is usually what people are exposed to when they see images of Lake Tahoe. But the north side offers a more natural setting along the northern coast. Check out the Kings Beach area if you want to get your toes in the sand later in the morning. Sand Harbor, just south of the Hyatt Regency on Highway 28, is one of the most popular beaches on the lake; you’ll want to get there before 9:00 a.m. on most weekends, otherwise you’ll be looking at difficult parking situations and a long walk to the beach. Home of the Comstock Lode, this 19th century mining town is partially responsible for shaping the west as we know it. The first major discovery of silver ore in the U.S. was found in this small mining town, about 40 minutes southeast of Reno. The wooden sidewalks, along with the businesses they line, are still maintained in an Old West fashion, and (fake) gunfights still break out on occasion. Virginia City offers stagecoach rides, mine tours, cemetery tours, and even ghost tours, as well as historical artifacts. The old Virginia Truckee railroad once carried silver to be processed in Carson City. It has been restored and regularly offers tours along the old rail line, where you can get a glimpse into the past. Website: www.visitvirginiacitynv.com 4. Barracuda Championship 2. Nevada Museum of Art The Nevada Museum of Art is the state’s only nationally accredited art museum. Located in downtown Reno, NMA features three floors of modern, contemporary and historical exhibits, including the Emancipation Proclamation, which was brought in from the National Archives to celebrate Nevada’s 150th year of statehood. The museum regularly rotates exhibits, so if even if you’ve been in the past, there’s always something new to explore. Website: www.nevadaart.org The 18th Annual Barracuda Championship runs June 30th – July 3rd at Montrêux Golf & Country Club. This playerfavorite tournament features the Modified Stableford scoring format, encouraging PGA TOUR professionals to “go for it!” Notable players such as Geoff Ogilvy, Padraig Harrington, John Daly, Retief Goosen and two-time winner J.J. Henry have competed in the tournament, which is fun for spectators of all ages. Website: www.barracudachampionship.com 26 5. Reno is Artown 8. All-You-Can-Eat Sushi!? July in Reno means one thing Artown! This arts and culture festival features more than 500 multi-disciplinary events of live music, dance, theater, visual arts, workshops and art walks, the majority of which are free. The National Endowment for the Arts has called Artown one of the most comprehensive arts festivals in the country. Artown runs the entire month of July. Website: www.renoisartown.com Come again? Yes: ALL. YOU. CAN. EAT. SUSHI. Six days a week, fresh fish and seafood are trucked, and flown, in to The Biggest Little City. Reno is a hub for shipping throughout the west, including the Pacific Northwest. The big casinos in Reno serve so much seafood, that other, smaller restaurants around town started to get in on the abundance of fresh seafood coming into the area. Now, more than two dozen restaurants serve All-You-Can-Eat Sushi, lunch and dinner. And it’s not going to kill your bankroll! Lunch typically costs $15 to $24, and dinners can run anywhere from $19 to $30 per person. Your host hotel, Peppermill has great sushi at Oceano; there’s a good one at a nearby hotel, and a handful of great sushi spots within a short drive of the hotel as well. The only thing you’ll regret, is that you ate too much. 6. Biggest Little Wing Fest Wing lovers will gather in downtown Reno to sample outstanding sauces and top-notch wings, July 2nd – 4th. Competitors from award-winning local and regional restaurants will tantalize the palates of festival-goers. It features free live entertainment, a street fair, crafts and memorabilia vendors. Website: www.silverlegacyreno.com 9. & 10. Take a Hike Reno and Tahoe hiking trails incorporate some of the most beautiful scenery in all of Northern Nevada with one of the purest forms of exercise. Find a trail that gets you a view of the entire city, or hike through the pines off of the eastern slopes of the Sierra and discover some hidden waterfalls. Whether you’re looking to take a short hike, mountain bike, horseback ride, or trail run, you can do it all in our beautiful mountain landscape that inspires so many pictures and portraits of this area. Just remember to lather on that sunscreen and bring plenty of water to keep you hydrated. Website: https://www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/camp-rv/hiking-guide 7. Dine at Campo on the Truckee Riverwalk Named one of America’s Best New Restaurants by Esquire Magazine in 2012, Executive Chef Mark Estee continues making a mouthwatering impact along the shores of the Truckee River. Located near 1st and Sierra in downtown Reno, Campo is one of the most popular restaurants in northern Nevada. Dine indoors or out on the patio overlooking the Truckee River, which, based on this year’s snowpack, should provide a relaxing, rolling rhythm for June and July dining. Campo focuses on using fresh, local ingredients, so you can get a true taste of northern Nevada has to offer! Website: www.CampoReno.com Stroll or Bike Along the River. Take a stroll or enjoy a bike ride along the Riverwalk in exciting downtown Reno. There’s plenty to see including unique shops, eateries and bars, music and a whitewater park. The Riverwalk is part of the Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway that follows the Truckee River by foot or by bicycle from Lake Tahoe to Pyramid Lake. Interested in trekking the bikeway? Head east from downtown Reno for some scenic riding and see how far you can make it! Website: http://renoriver.org/ 27 SUMMER MEETING APP Download the Summer Meeting conference app! Available for free download on iTunes and Google Play, the Summer Meeting app allows users to have all the conference information on their mobile devices. Just search for “NFHS Summer Meeting 16” and download to your phone or tablet. Available May 1! The app features a full schedule, with the ability to build your own schedule, speaker profiles, maps, social timeline and general information. 28 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING ONLINE REGISTRATION Please Read Carefully Conference and Hotel Cancellation Procedures For Meeting Registration: 1. Each attendee will be required to register for the Summer Meeting. 2. You must register online at In case of cancellation, all registration fees paid to the NFHS will be refunded, if notice is given by June 17, 2016. www.nfhs.org/resources/conferences-meetings/summer-meeting 3. Each delegate (state association staff member, board member, etc.) must register separately online. 4. In order to provide ample workshop seating, please select one workshop from each session that you plan on attending. 5. Golf Tournament, Fun Run/Walk, Spouse/Guest Breakfast, Children’s Program, Optional Activities, Marketing Summit and Community Service participants must indicate their participation during online registration. If a hotel reservation has been made, you may cancel your reservation at no charge by contacting the hotel at 775-826-2121 or 800-821-1020 – 48 hours prior to your arrival. The hotel will assess a fee if you cancel within 48 hours of your arrival. SUMMER MEETING CONFERENCE APP Available May 1 “NFHS Summer Meeting 16” ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: www.nfhs.org/resources/conferencesmeetings/summer-meeting 29 RENO AREA MAP 30 PEPPERMILL HOTEL MAPS Summer Meeting Registration Area 31 Mark Your Calendar For Future NFHS Summer Meetings! June 28 – July 2, 2017 Providence, Rhode Island June 28 – July 2, 2018 June 28 – July 2, 2019 Chicago, Illinois Indianapolis, Indiana 100th Summer Meeting SUMMER MEETING CONFERENCE APP Available May 1 “NFHS Summer Meeting 16” ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY: www.nfhs.org/resources/conferencesmeetings/summer-meeting NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS PO Box 690 • Indianapolis, Indiana 46206 Phone: 317-972-6900 • Fax: 317.822.5700 www.nfhs.org