November 7, 2007

Special Thanks!

Bruce Cohen, Director of CPIA

Bruce gave a presentation to the athletes present at the meet November 11, on resume building and utilizing athletics as a solid contributor to a detailed resume. He gave tools to market student-athletes experience at UConn on the resume. Bruce is offering a course for student-athletes in the spring, specifically for juniors and seniors, on similar topics. Thanks again!

Wrap-up of past events

Coat Drive

Did not have as good of a turn out as the past years. Overall we still collected 1,000 coats to keep families warm for the winter.

Food Drives

Thank you to everyone who donated food. We delivered two cars full of the food to St. Mark’s in Willimantic. It was a great experience!

Habitat for Humanity

Was cancelled, however, we are currently looking to reschedule in the spring. The dates will be announced.

Talent Show

The winner of the 2007 talent show goes to the men’s ice hockey team. Their rendition of the “Thong Song” won by a landslide. Congratulations.

Athletes Supporting Athletes

All fall sporting events are finished. Thank you to the teams and individuals who participated. We had great success with every team, good luck in postseason play!

Up-coming Events…

Toy Drive

Friday, November 30^th (Men’s Ice Hockey) Report time: 6:00 at the Ice Rink

Wednesday, December 5^th (Women’s Basketball) Report time: 5:45 HARTFORD CIVIC

Thursday, December 6^th (Men’s Basketball) Report time: 5:45 in the Compliance Office

*Feel free to stay and watch the game after volunteering! Contact Andrew.Dubs@uconn.edu for more information.

Cornerstone Christmas Party

Help deliver the toys collected in the toy drive to children in need. Tentative date, Friday, December 7, 2007. Please contact Andrew.Dubs@Uconn.edu for more details. 

Husky Play Day

This Saturday, December 1^st. Forming together children from Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Ronald McDonald house and various organizations of Hartford Youth, student athletes host children in the Mark R. Shenkman facility for a fun packed day of sports and UConn festivities. Contact Janet.Williams@Uconn.edu for details.

Adopt-a-Family

SAAC has adopted a family for the holidays, we will be purchasing presents a local family in need. The goal is $20 from each UCONN team, due to Emily.Karel@UConn.edu no later than Friday December 7^th.

Social Events

Winter/Spring BBQ/Social

We are throwing this new idea of there, to get some major feedback. We are hoping to plan the above to promote athletic unity and foster UConn pride. Let Leah.Giffin@UConn.edu know what you think!

Athletes Supporting Athletes

Winter sports please contact Sarah.Neuswander@Uconn.edu with your ideal date. The sooner the better!Also earn up to 100 points in HUSKY CUP: sign in at the marketing table during these events.Mark your calendar and tell your teams!!

Contact Heather.Dwyer@Uconn.edu with questions

Navigating a Cocktail Party

Another new idea, this would be primarily aimed for juniors and seniors as they prepare for the real world. A “mock tail” as Bruce Cohen calls it; it allows student athletes to mingle with various representatives of organizations and companies as they work on networking. More details soon!

Dodgeball Tournament

This is an event we are looking to put on in the spring. More details to come after they solidify. Contact Olga.Solovyova@uconn.edu to be on the committee.

Husky Cup Points Update

Right now ROWING is in the lead!!!

**Just a reminder, your team will loose points if you do not e-mail either Olga or Janet letting us know you will not be able to attend the SAAC meetings!!**

Future Meetings:

December 9^th @ Willington Pizza

January 27^th

February 10^th

^{March 2nd}

^April 27^th at Willington Pizza

**All meetings are at 7:00PM in the Natatorium, sandwiches and drinks will be provided. The meetings at Willington Pizza will be at 4:00. Mark your calendars!!!

New Members Always Welcome