REGION II CONFERENCE
Greenville, SC Nov. 9-11, 2015
GREENVILLE WELCOME
LETTER
CONTENTS
Greenville Welcome Letter
Keynote Address
Region II Leadership Team
Host Committee & Schools
Schedule At-A-Glance
Detailed Schedule
Greenville Hyatt Map
Vendor Expo Map
Sponsors
Things to Do in Greenville
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Welcome to the City of Greenville!
As Mayor of this beautiful city and on behalf of the members of City
Council, we are pleased you chose the city of Greenville, SC as the meeting place for your event.
In Greenville you can explore our revitalized downtown district; it’s the
place to be -- day or evening. You can take a stroll down Main Street,
enjoy a variety of international cuisines, visit our art galleries, and browse
in many unique shops along the way. Main Street has more than 85 shops
and 90 restaurants.
Downtown Greenville’s greatest treasures are Falls Park, a multi-million
dollar public park, and the Liberty Bridge, a magnificent pedestrian
bridge over the 60’ Reedy River waterfall. Located in the historic West
End arts district on South Main Street, the park and bridge were dedicated in September 2004.
We also claim our share of distinguished citizens --- “Shoeless Joe” Jackson, legendary baseball player; Joel Roberts Poinsett, American statesman
who brought the poinsettia plant to America from Mexico in 1826; and
Charles Townes, 1964 Nobel Prize winner for his discovery of the laser.
Please consider this letter as a formal invitation to see and experience all
that Greenville has to offer. We hope you will enjoy your stay!
Sincerely,
Knox H. White, Mayor
City of Greenville, South Carolina
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS
REGION II
LEADERSHIP TEAM
James P. Clements, President, Clemson University
James P. Clements became Clemson University’s 15th president on December 31, 2013. He is
also a Professor in the School of Computing, College of Engineering and Science at Clemson.
Under his leadership, Clemson has reached several milestones — the largest campus development
initiative in university history, a record number of student applications with the strongest academic
profile ever; and a record-breaking year in fundraising, with nearly $200 million raised in private
gifts since Clements joined the University.
Clements is a nationally recognized leader in higher education who currently serves as Chair of
the Board of Directors for the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, North America’s
oldest higher education association. Annually, APLU’s 235 member institutions enroll 4.7 million
undergraduates and 1.3 million graduate students, award 1.1 million degrees and conduct $41
billion in university-based research. He also serves on the American Council on Education (ACE)
board and serves on the executive committee of the APLU’s Commission on Innovation, Competitiveness and Economic Prosperity.
Clements is also Chair of the ACE Commission on Leadership; co-chairs the U.S. Department of
Commerce’s National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE); serves on the
executive committee of the Business Higher Education Forum, and serves on the Council on Competitiveness. He previously served on the U.S. Commerce Department’s Innovation Advisory Board,
where he was the only university president in the country to serve in that role.
He holds a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Operations Analysis from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, as well as an M.S. in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins
University. He has published and/or presented more than 75 papers in the fields of computer
science, higher education, information technology, project management and strategic planning. He
also served as principal investigator or co-PI on more than $15 million in research grants. Before
he came to Clemson, Clements served as the president of West Virginia University for nearly five
years.
Prior to his service at WVU, Clements served as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Vice President for Economic and Community Outreach, and the Robert W. Deutsch Distinguished
Professor of Information Technology at Towson University, the second largest university in the
University System of Maryland, where he was a four-time winner of the Faculty Member of the
Year Award, given by Towson students. He also led the Center for Applied Information Technology,
which was a strategic, entrepreneurial initiative for the university, chaired Towson’s Department of
Computer and Information Sciences, and was a consultant to numerous private-sector companies.
His Successful Project Management book is now in its 6th edition and is published in multiple
languages and used in numerous countries.
Clements and his wife, Beth, have four children — Ty, Hannah, Maggie and Grace – and a son-inlaw, Tanner Coombs.
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David Peters (FL) — Region II Representative
Jenny Rodgers (SC) — Region II Student Representative
Professionals
Students
Jonathan Adams
Chris Cox
Jennifer Hazelrigs
Keith Hernstrom
Timber Hines
Shane Land
Debbie Norris
Sean Sherwood
Marti Tomlin
Jamie Zeller
Will Boucher
Jessica Doughtie
Andrew Funari
Shelli Henry
Maggie Lajza
Lydia McCall
Lizzie Milkas
April Pavelka
Doug Ream
Jason Thornton
NIRSA Mission
NIRSA is a leader in higher education and the advocate for the advancement of recreation, sport, and wellness by providing educational and
developmental opportunities, generating and sharing knowledge, and
promoting networking and growth for our members.
NIRSA Vision
NIRSA is the premier association of leaders in higher education who
transform livs and inspire the development of healthy communities worldwide.
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HOST COMMITTEE &
SCHOOLS
Chris Cox (Conference Chair)
Clemson University
Kelly Ator (Host Committee Chair)
Haley Cox (Marketing and Sponsorship Committee Chair)
Mila Padgett (Program Committee Chair)
Jenny Rodgers (Student Lead On Chair)
Robert Taylor (Socials Committee Chair)
Clemson University
Clemson University
Daniel Adams
Brooke Cochran
Jessica Doughtie
Cameron Edwards
Patricia Figueroa
Megan Fowler
Matt Gilstrap
Shelby Gunter
Carleen Hunt
Freddie Lipata
Lauren Martini Olson
Owen McFadden
Jamie McLean
Heather Newman
Donna Owen
Ross Philbeck
Victoria Roberts
Emily Theys
Emily Turke
Micah Walters
Tara Weber
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USC Aiken
Clemson University
Clemson University
Presbyterian College
University of Kentucky
Clemson University
USC Upstate
Clemson University
Clemson University
Lander University
University of Florida
Armstrong Atlantic University
College of Charleston
University of South Carolina
Furman University
Clemson University
Furman University
Clemson University
USC Aiken
Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University
USF St. Petersburg
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SCHEDULE AT-A-GLANCE
Sunday, November 8
Sunday, November 8
Registration Host Table
5:00­p.m.—10:00 p.m.
Monday, November 9
Registration Host Table
Pre-Conference
Events
Student Lead-On
Opening Session
Monday, November 9
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Informal Socia
Following Opening Session
Tuesday, November 10
7:00 a.m.—7:00
8:00 a.m.—3:00
9:00 a.m—4:00
5:30 p.m.—7:00
Registration Host Table
Early Morning
Workout
Breakfast Round Table
Discussions
Vendor Expo
Hall
Student Lounge
Educational Sessions
Regional Member
Network
Connection
& State Meetings
Lunch
Dessert and Raffle in Vendor Expo Hall
Educational Sessions
Informal State/School
Socials
All-Conference
Dinner & Social
Runway Show
Live Auction
Wednesday, November 11
Registration Host Table
Workout
Early Morning
Mark & Mark Fun Run/Walk
Breakfast Discussions
Round Table
Student Lounge
Educational Sessions
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Tuesday, November 10
6:30 a.m.—7:00 p.m.
6:30 a.m.—7:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
9:10 a.m.—11:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.—12:15 p.m.
& State Meetings
12:15 p.m.—1:45 p.m.
1:45 p.m.—2:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m.—5:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.—11:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.­—10:00 p.m.
Wednesday, November 11
6:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.
6:30­a.m.—7:15 a.m.
6:30 a.m.—7:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m.—9:00 a.m.
8:00a.m.—9:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
9:10 a.m.—12:10 p.m
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Sunday, November 8
Monday, November 9
DETAILED SCHEDULE
DETAILED SCHEDULE
Registration Host Table sponsored by Cannon Design
5:00-10:00 p.m., Hotel Lobby, near Regency A-C-E
Stop by the Registration Host Table to pick up your welcome bag, conference T-shirt and name badge. The Registration
Host Table is available to answer questions and provide information.
- Any live auction donated item may be dropped off at the
registration table
Registration Host Table sponsored by Cannon Design
6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Hotel Lobby, near Regency A-C-E
Stop by the Registration Host Table to pick up your welcome bag, conference T-shirt and name badge. The Registration
Host Table is available to answer questions and provide information.
Pre-Conference Golf Tournament
8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Furman University Golf Course
An early morning golf tournament at the beautiful Furman Univer
sity golf course. Tournament begins at 8:00 a.m. (please arrive
earlier if you need to warm up, prepare, etc.) Lunch is included
but please plan on securing your own transportation.
Pre-Conference Community Service Project
8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Paris Mountain State Park
Volunteers will participate in a trail cleanup project at Paris
Mountain State Park. Also included will be a brief “leave
no trace” clinic for volunteers. Transportation and lunch are in-
cluded. Meet at the front of the hotel.
Pre-Conference Group Facility Tours
8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Clemson University and Furman University
Participants will tour recreational facilities at The Greenville Drive
baseball complex, Furman University, and Clemson University.
Transportation and lunch are included. Meet at the front of the
hotel.
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Monday, November 9
Tuesday, November 10
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Furman University
This year, students attending the Lead-On will get a unique
experience by engaging in their NIRSA community through team
building activities and giving back to the Greenville communi
ty through various service projects. Students will spend their time
on Furman University’s campus for the various activities and
educational sessions. Transportation will be provided from the
Hyatt and lunch will be included. Meet at the front of the hotel.
DETAILED SCHEDULE
Student Lead-On
Opening Session
5:30-7:00 p.m., Regency A-C-E
Attend the opening session to meet your conference hosts and
regional/national representatives, gain additional conference in
formation and enjoy a keynote speech from James Clements,
President of Clemson University.
Informal Social sponsored by Precor
Following Opening Session, Carolina Ale House, 113 S. Main St.
Carolina Ale House has steadily grown into a regional concept without losing the feel of a neighborhood gathering place. They
are a family-friendly sports-themed restaurant best known for
food, sports and fun.
*Please remember to wear your conference name badge in order
to enter.
Registration Host Table
6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hotel Lobby, near Regency A-C-E
Stop by the Registration Host Table to pick up your welcome packets, conference T-shirt and name badge. The Registration
Host Table is available to answer questions and provide information.
Body Weight Boot Camp
6:30-7:15 a.m., NOMA Square Courtyard (right outside of the hotel)
Join us for a 45-minute, action-packed workout that is sure to
energize your day. The class will consist of various heart-happy,
strength- and cardio-based exercises in a high intensity format
including tabatas, circuits, and lots of fun! We’ll be using the
best equipment of all – your own body – so just bring yourself, a
towel, and some water for this full-body workout
Breakfast
7:00-9:00 a.m., Regency Ballroom
Marketing Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency A-C
Aquatics Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency F
Outdoor Recreation Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency G
Health and Well-Being Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency H
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Tuesday, November 10
Intramurals Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency D-E
Directors Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Redbud
Vendor Expo
8:00 a.m-5:00 p.m., Prefunction Area
Please visit with our various conference sponsors.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Are You In It, or Are You INTO IT?! How to Stand Out While Networking in Campus Recreation
9:10-10:10 a.m., Redbud
Valerie Wexler, University Central Florida
Brandon Miller, Appalachian State University
Description: You are face-to-face with a potential employer. What
do you do? What do you say? Learn how to professionally and
confidently navigate through these first impressions and appear
better than just “good”.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn how to confidently articulate who they are, and how to deliver a memorable “elevator speech.”
2. Participants will learn how to navigate through different situa
tions as a professional using a personal mission statement.
3. Participants will learn how to open and close a networking
opportunity.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
Putting Technology To Work For You
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency H
Chris Topping, University of Maryland
Description: Often times after implementing a new software, pro
gram or device, someone always asks “Isn’t this supposed to
make it easier?” Technology can make your life easier – but it
can also make it more difficult. Learn how to put technology to
work for you – and start using forms, spreadsheets, automated
emails and other features to help make your communications and
operations more efficient. A little time invested on the front end
of a project can save loads of time the rest of the semester!
Core Competencies: Facility Management, Planning and Design
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify areas in your department that can be enhanced
through technology.
2. Develop a plan of action – to include goals, a timeframe of
implementation, and any potential issues that may arise.
3. Learn how to introduce new procedures in gradual steps toward
an eventual goal – and gather feedback from your staff through
out the process.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
Is the Outdoors for Everyone? Addressing Class Barriers in Outdoor
Recreation
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency G
Kellie Gerbers. University of Georgia
Nathan Williams, North Carolina State University
Description: Collegiate and municipal outdoor recreation pro
grams continually stress that the outdoors is for everyone, but as
a profession, we recognize limited diversity within our participant
population.
Core Competencies: Human Resource Management, Professional
and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to define classism and privilege in the
context of outdoor recreation.
2. Participants will be able to identify situations in which institu
tional classism creates barriers to participation.
3. Participants will be able to generate three strategies that out
door programs can use to overcome these barriers to participation.
*Approved for CEU credit
Tuesday, November 10
How to Develop a Strength and Conditioning Program for Club
Sports
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency D-E
Daniela Serna, UNC Chapel Hill
Liz Walz, UNC Chapel Hill
Description: Learn how to implement a strength and conditioning
program for sport clubs teams through a partnership with fitness
and sport club departments. The program provides student
trainers with valuable real-life experience working with a sports
team and helps the teams decrease their risk of injury.
Core Competencies: Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the role and significance of strength and conditioning
for sports players.
2. Identify the ways in which the partnership would improve
student professional development, employee morale, and expand
program offerings.
3. Learn how to begin developing a strength and conditioning pro
gram in your facility.
*Approved for CEU credit
ADA Compliance: It’s More Than Just a Lower Sink
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency F
Jennifer Pecoraro, Georgia Institute of Technology
Description: Equity and inclusion are at the forefront of campus
recreation initiatives. Learn how being ADA compliant surpasses
just facility amenities to best offer a complete equal and inclu
sive campus recreation experience for all patrons.
Core Competencies: Facility Management, Planning and Design,
Philosophy and Theory, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to cam
pus recreation and what duty we have as professionals to promote
equity and inclusion.
2. Identify five programs and services currently offered by your
campus recreation department and adapt them to become ADA
compliant as defined by the duty of campus recreation.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
Sustainable Cleaning Without Chemicals 2.0
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency A-C
Jack Adelman, SouthEast LINK
Allen Wilbanks, Georgia State University
Description: Generic session explaining the traditional methods of
cleaning and disinfecting with chemicals versus current trends in
cleaning and disinfecting with electroactivated (engineered) water.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Facility Management,
Planning and Design, Legal Liabilities and Risk Management,
Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Reviewing traditional cleaning and disinfecting procedures in
comparison to chemical free cleaning
2. Improving indoor air quality, improving custodial productivity,
and creating a safer , healthier environment
3. Why/How ECA water technology has evolved
The In Motion Project
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency F
Catherine Cramp, University of Florida
Dylan Miller, University of Florida
Gerard Dorve-Lewis, University of Florida
Description: The In Motion Project, a work-site wellness program,
is designed to encourage all RecSports staff to live out the mis
sion, vision, and values in their everyday life. The program’s goal
is to help motivate and inspire a life-long active and healthy
lifestyle. Come and learn about the failures and successes in the
start of this program.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will obtain three tips on how to develop a work
site wellness program.
2. Participants will be able to leave with a minimum of three
potential software applications to best start their work-site well
ness program.
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Tuesday, November 10
Ensuring a Sport Management Degree is “Worth It”: Collegiate
Recreation
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency G
Craig Schmitt, Elon University
Cara McFadden, Elon University
Description: Sport management can be defined as “the study and
practice of all people, activities, businesses, or organizations
involved in producing, facilitating, promoting, or organizing any
sport-related business or product” (Pitts & Stotlar, 2007, p. 4).
Even in the early days of the discipline, researchers noted that
due to diverse settings in which the sport manager works, a single
curriculum track struggles to address the unique competencies
needed to succeed (e.g., DeSensi et al., 1987). Thus, the
purpose of this study was to identify desirable competencies for
recent college graduates in a distinct subdiscipline of sport man
agement (i.e., collegiate recreation). The conceptual framework,
preliminary results, and next steps of this study will be shared.
Core Competencies: Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Explain the history of sport management academic programs
and the importance of ensuring that a sport management degree
is “worth it.”
2. Articulate competencies professionals in the collegiate recre
ation subdiscipline of sport management believe are important for
recent college graduates to possess to be a competitive candidate
for an entry-level position in campus recreation.
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Tuesday, November 10
No Marketing Department? No Problem.
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency D-E
Kristi Faber, University of Kentucky
Description: How to use a free design website to make all of your
Campus Recreation advertisements. The user-friendly program
provides tools, examples and character to turn any marketing con
cept in to a reality. Create designs effortlessly and stream them
to social media outlets, presentations, posters and more! Canva
helps a creative novice become a marketing pro.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Facility Management,
Planning and Design
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will understand the importance of marketing in
Campus Recreation
2. Participants will discover Canva as an additional marketing
resource while learning how to use the free program through a
tutorial at end of the session
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Tuesday, November 10
Smart Trust: The Defining Skill that Transforms Managers into
Leaders
10:15-11:05 a.m., Redbud
Megan Feasel, Armstrong State University
Description: Smart Trust is written by Stephen Covey and Greg
Link. Find out why trusted people are more likely to get hired or
promoted, get the best projects and bigger budgets, and are last
to be laid off. The Smart Trust book will forever shift your per
spective as it reveals and validates, once and for all, the trans
formational power of trust. Smart Trust will increase your proba
bility of thriving in this increasingly unpredictable marketplace.
The more unpredictable it becomes, the more your and your dep
artment’s sound judgment and ability to trust in this low-trust
world will give you a tremendous competitive advantage.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Trust is a critical component for any organization looking to
improve productivity and accelerate growth. Learn the paradox
and the promise of trust and how to understand Blind Trust or
Distrust.
2. “Learn the 5 Actions of Smart Trust:
1) Choose to Believe in Trust
2) Start with Self
3) Declare your Intent and Assume Positive Intent in
Others
4) Do what you say and you’re going to do
5) Lead Out in Extending Trust”
3. Learn the essential ingredients for better teamwork and build
ing relationships. This is a life skill that few have mastered and
is the key to optimizing relationships for increasing success and
fulfillment.
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Tuesday, November 10
Ambassadors Assemble! Creating a Member Engagement Team
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency H
Jennifer Pecoraro, Georgia Institute of Technology
Walter Kolis, Georgia Institute of Technology
Alex Willis, Georgia Institute of Technology
Description: Campus Recreation is all about building relation
ships. Whether between your student staff or with members,
engaging relationships lead to higher levels of organizational sat
isfaction. Learn about the role that a student ambassador team
plays in campus recreation and how to create a team focused on
engaging members and visitors to the facility.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will individually be able to describe the role of
a student ambassador and 3 qualities that they would seek in a
student ambassador team member.
2. Participants will be able to create an outline for recruiting,
selecting, training and evaluating a student ambassador team.
3. Participants will individually identify 3 benefits of creating an
ambassador team on their campus.
Regional Member Network Connection
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m, Regency Ballroom
Receive Region II/NIRSA updates and hear from next year’s con
ference planning committee.
Tuesday, November 10
Dessert and Raffle
1:45-2:15 p.m., Vendor Expo Hall
Visit with vendors, enjoy dessert and win raffle prizes.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Bringing LIFE Into Your Rec - Building a Unified Employment and
Participation Program
2:15-3:15 p.m., Regency A-C
Victoria Roberts, Clemson University Campus Recreation
Haley Cox, Clemson University Campus Recreation
Description: Learn how to provide students with disabilities a well
rounded recreational experience in all areas from employment to
participation.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Human Resource
Management, Professional and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify resources to begin and implement an adaptive employ
ment and participation program at your college or university.
2. Learn at least 3 benefits that an adaptive program has on stu
dents, employees, and participants.
3. Gain a greater understanding for the importance and impact of
an adaptive employment and participation program.
*Approved for CEU credit
State Meetings
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m, Regency Ballroom
Lunch
12:15-1:45 p.m.
We encourage you to use your prepaid gift card to enjoy the lunch
of your choice in Greenville.
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Tuesday, November 10
Open Until Filled: Mentoring Student Staff and GA’s When Their
Supervisor Takes A New Job
2:15-3:15 p.m., Regency F
Shannon Tumelty, James Madison University
Steve Bobbitt, James Madison University
Amanda Saccone, James Madison University
Description: Campus Recreation is a dynamic and exciting profes
sion that experiences many changes, which means that transi
tions occur frequently. The transitions that are made by rec
reation professionals are not uncommon and affect a great num
ber of student employees. The goal of this presentation is to
suggest how to equip professionals and their student staffs with
the tools to ensure that their program or department does not fal
ter after their departure. It will help students understand what to
do when they find themselves without a supervisor, and it will
help professionals understand how to mentor their students
through this transition.
Core Competencies: Human Resource Management, Professional
and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to identify three resources or three key
tools they can use to ensure continued success when their super
visor leaves.
2. Attendees will be able to reiterate the professional develop
ment benefits of a student stepping in for their supervisor.
3. Attendees will be able to identify three different ways for a
professional to prepare their staff for the future before his/her
departure.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Roundtable
2:15-3:15 p.m., Regency D-E
Charles Judkins, Jackson State University, Centers, LLC
Chapin Payne, Jackson State University, Centers, LLC
Description: This roundtable will discuss campus recreation
issues and trends that occur at HBCU’s. Students and profession
als will have the opportunity to meet and exchange information
with other HBCU professionals to foster a professional network.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Facility Management,
Planning and Design, Human Resource Management, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify resources on campus and off campus to assist in pro
gramming and revenue generation.
2. Identify existing data sources that professionals can use to
demonstrate value to their campus and campus leaders.
3. Learn how to maximize your budget while providing you and
your staff with options for programming that will generate interest
in your participants.
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Tuesday, November 10
How to Recruit and Retain Intramural Sports Officials
2:15-3:15 p.m., Redbud
Trenton Graham, University of Dayton
Description: Every year, campus recreation programs across the
nation must establish a team of Intramural Sports Officials. The
task might be the same; however, the best approaches to re
cruiting and retaining IM Officials are not. Learn tips, best
practices, and suggestions that programs are using to make the
process seamless yet productive as possible. This includes ad
dressing the need of having minority and underclassmen and both
men and women students in the official pool of candidates.
Core Competencies: Human Resource Management, Professional
and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn about different strategies to recruit IM Officials from
schools across the nation.
2. Understand the importance of having a diverse staff of officials
along with practices that attract minority students on campuses.
3. Discover ways to increase IM Official retention numbers from
year to year.
*Approved for CEU credit
Tuesday, November 10
Inclusion Training for Campus Rec Staff... Connecting with Students of Diverse Populations
2:15-3:15 p.m., Regency H
Cheryl Eddins, Appalachian State University
Description: Learn team building resources useful for training
campus rec staff about inclusion, diversity, and social justice
topics.This workshop will take a close look at how to make these
topics sustainable and an integral part of your regular staff agen
da or training.
Core Competencies: Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Learn two ways to encourage a healthy dialogue from your staff
when engaging with other staff and recreational users at your
facility.
2. Identify two new (on and off campus) resources where you can
go to develop a program of activities, videos, definitions, and
other information on the subject of diversity, inclusion, and social
justice.
3. Learn how to prepare campus recreation staff in competencies
needed to be inclusive of a diverse staff or student population.
*Approved for CEU credit
Lifeguarding: Going the Extra Lap
2:15-3:15 p.m., Regency G
Shelli Henry, The University of Southern Mississippi
Bria McKinney, The University of Southern Mississippi
Description: Building a team that works well together is important
in any rec facility. We will discuss over-coming obstacles and
building camaraderie while ensuring the professional develop
ment of student staff.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. You will learn to address internal conflicts and break through
those barriers.
2. You will gain ideas for inspiring employees to give it their all.
3. You will gain ideas for professional development within your
staff.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
Adventure on the Georgia/Florida Line
3:20-4:00 p.m., Regency H
Meghan Belanger, Valdosta State U/CORE Outdoors
Jess Hubler, Valdosta State U/CORE Outdoors
WT Taylor, Valdosta State/CORE Outdoors
Description: We will focus on three rivers and one island within
easy driving distance to the Region II contingent. The short drive
and warm weather provides those in attendance with an adven
ture that can be visited even in cold months. Special attention
will be paid to the Suwannee River (FL), the Okefenokee Swamp
(GA), the Wakulla River (FL) and Cumberland Island (GA). The
presenters will share experiences at each as well as how to orga
nize and carry out a successful outing to these locations. A power
point, video, and handout will allow the audience to connect the
dots.
Core Competencies: Legal Liabilities and Risk Management, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Develop a risk management plan for a coastal backpacking trip
2. Assess the steps and procedures needed to plan outdoor water
oriented adventures to this region/plus C.Island Backpacking.
3. Learn leadership tips in taking students to this area from
CORE Outdoors staff
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Tuesday, November 10
Ashtanga Yoga in Campus Recreation: Modifying Traditional Practice for Everyone
3:20-4:00 p.m., Regency D-E
Madison Wilson, University of Central Florida
Description: Ashtanga yoga is the ancient foundation for all mod
ern yoga today. See how we can get back to roots and bring this
traditional practice into a campus recreation setting in a safe and
effective way!
Core Competencies: Philosophy and Theory, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will understand the history and value of the tradition
of Ashtanga Yoga and all that it will bring a student population.
2. Attendees will learn the foundations of the Primary series of
Ashtanga Yoga and how we can modify this practice for any student.
3. Attendees will gain experience and resources to bring this
group exercise format into any facility.
#mixitupnirsa How Technology Improves Programming
3:20-4:00 p.m., Regency G
Cathy Stedman, University of South Florida
Crystal Bissada, University of South Florida
Description: Meet NIRSA professionals and students while learn
ing how to integrate technology, specifically social media, into
programming to increase engagement among millennials and ulti
mately retention. This presentation will examine a traditional mix
er event where social media was used to facilitate interactions
with and between students. Learn the technology that was used
to showcase, track, and analyze interactions that happened online
and in real life.
Core Competencies: Programming, Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will actively engage in teambuilding to experience
social media and event integration.
2. Participants will learn how to use software to integrate social
media with events including assessment.
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Tuesday, November 10
Is There a Perfect Fit?
3:20-4:00 p.m., Regency F
Erica Estes, University of Southern Mississippi
Jenny Rodgers, Clemson University Campus Recreation
Description: Learn to navigate the graduate assistant application
process to discover what a “perfect” fit truly resembles. Interact
with peers to understand various challenges as well as to uncover
and apply proactive solutions.
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will identify a list of logistical questions for refer
ence as they seek a graduate assistant position.
2. Participants will be able to articulate key items with regard to
navigating graduate assistant interviews
Working on Your WOW Factor!
3:20-4:00 p.m., Regency A-C
Sarah Goodwin, University of Georgia
April Pavelka, University of Georgia
Description: In any professional industry, you must be able to
stand out from competitors and other professionals in the field.
Having that one WOW! Factor can make all the difference from
being unknown and unsuccessful to the most sought after expert
your respective field. This session will give attendees knowledge
on strategies to implement an effective personal brand that will
WOW! an audience. These strategies are applicable to any indi
viduals in any career.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Philosophy and Theo
ry, Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants who attend this session will learn strategies to
highlight their unique personal characteristics.
2. Participants who attend this session will learn the benefits to
both personal and team oriented goals by utilizing these tech
niques and strategies.
3. Participants who attend this session will be exposed to real
world examples they can apply to their daily lives.
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Tuesday, November 10
40 Ways to Propel Your Department and Yourself Forward
3:20-4:00 p.m., Redbud
Dylan Volpintesta, Valdosta State University
Jenny Larson, University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Taylor Poth, Coastal Carolina University
Description: Departments of campus recreation are always looking
for ways to grow and develop. Through the past experiences and
program implementation of the presenters, this presentation will
discuss forty ways to help build a positive work environment
within campus recreation. One way for departments to move their
programs forward is by collaborating and connecting with their
colleagues from other institutions.This presentation brings ideas
from two different institutions, and will show various ways to
build community within staff and programs.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will leave the presentation with a handful of con
cepts to help build or refresh their personal and or professional
toolbox.
2. Attendees will identify new techniques to help build a positive
atmosphere within a campus recreation department and how the
presenters utilize these ideas.
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Tuesday, November 10
“The Success Pit”
4:15-5:15 p.m., Regency D-E
Jody Davis, Coastal Carolina University
Description: How do we continue to improve and grow when what
we have is pretty good? The biggest detriment to tomorrow’s suc
cess is today’s success. How do we maintain our focus when our
success is derailed or negatively impacted by circumstances that
will inevitably occur? This presentation will address specific be
haviors and myths that can lead someone into “The Success Pit”!
Core Competencies: Philosophy and Theory
Learning Objectives:
1. This presentation will address 5 behaviors that negatively im
pact a persons performance. Each participant will partner with
someone in the room to share some of their pitfalls and identify
behaviors that they have observed or demonstrated that landed
them in the “Success Pit”.
2. The audience will be presented 3 learning outcomes that will
direct them to get back on track to achieve their desired level of
success.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
WSSU Student Recreation Complex: A Case Study
4:15-5:15 p.m., Regency H
Kurt Ludwick, Woolpert
David Welling, Woolpert
Description: “The Donald Julian Reaves Student Activities Center
was designed and constructed in response to the continued
growth and campus enhancement efforts of Winston-Salem State
University. The university challenged the design team to create
a signature building, a place to “see and be seen in”. Woolp
ert programmed and designed the new 95,781 s.f. LEED Gold
certified facility.
In attempting to capture the goals of the university, Woolpert faced challenges throughout the design and construction of the
facility. This presentation will review the project from project
initiation through ribbon cutting, and address programmatic, de
sign, and schedule challenges, and review “lessons learned”,
success stories, materials, and support systems.”
Core Competencies: Facility Management, Planning and Design,
Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. We will present the programmatic, contextual, design, and
schedule challenges of the new Winston Salem State University
Student Recreation Center.
2. From project initiation through ribbon cutting, we will review
“lessons learned”, success stories, materials, design, and support
systems.
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Putting Your Professional Foot Forward: The Importance of Mentorships, Resumes, and Professionalism in Campus Recreation
4:15-5:15 p.m., Regency A-C
Caroline Dotts, Georgia State University
Timber Hines, Emory University
Description: Professional development and mentorship go hand in
hand, but creating significant, professional relationships can be
challenging in any work environment. Learn how to successfully
build your professional portfolio and establish meaningful mentor
ships at any level in your professional career. Professional attire is
encouraged for the opportunity to have a professional head shot
taken at the end of the session.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities, Program
ming, Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify at least two key strategies for developing a strong
mentor/mentee relationship.
2. Recognize at least one barrier to creating meaningful mentor
ships and discuss ways to overcome acknowledged barriers.
3. Create a professional portfolio checklist and take a profession
al head shot.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
NIRSA Leadership Commission Origins & the Release of NDSL:
Leadership Development through Recreation and Athletics
4:15-5:15 p.m., Regency G
Cara McFadden, Elon University
Mila Padgett, University of South Carolina - Aiken
Dr. Julie Wallace Carr, James Madison University
Description: Collegiate recreation professionals as well as our
higher education partners must engage in using frameworks that s
upport intentionality and quality assessment of college student
leadership development. The Commission’s work from the past
two years provides perspectives that are practical in nature and
can be applied to the collegiate recreation environment. This ses
sion will provide an overview of the new publication of a New Directions in Student Leadership volume focused on student
leadership in collegiate recreation and athletics. The facilitators
will highlight leadership development models and recent research
reports linking recreation programming. Authors in attendance
will discuss their content and how leadership development is
contextualized in recreation and athletics.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities, Research
and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to articulate the origins of the NIRSA
Leadership Commission.
2. Participants will be able to explain the leadership models used
in the New Directions for Student Leadership volume.
3. Participants will be able to become familiar with the contents
of the New Directions in Student Leadership series and volume
on student leadership development in recreation and athletics.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Tuesday, November 10
Accent the Positive, Lead the Way to Success
4:15-5:15 p.m., Regency F
Ryan Bradshaw, George Mason University Recreation
Willie Ehling, George Mason University Recreation
Description: “Well-being” has become a buzz word at George
Mason University in the last two years. The president has created
an initiative to make us a well-being university and our division
has made well-being one of our strategic goals. The institution
has also partnered with Gallup on a new StrengthsFinder initia
tive to help students and employees identify their top 5 strengths.
Mason Recreation has taken this initiative as an opportunity to
explore how individual strengths shape our department and relate
to the relationships/partnerships our department can have with
other departments on campus. This presentation will introduce
the StrengthFinder program and investigate partnerships available
on your campus to better serve your students.
Core Competencies: Human Resource Management, Professional
and Personal Qualities, Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify groups on campus your department is challenged in
working with and how identifying their strengths can be beneficial
to overcoming the challenge.
2. Explore the advantages of building upon individual well-being
and the strengths of your department’s staff.
3. Identify opportunities and partnerships for your department to
pursue on your campus.
*Approved for CEU credit
Tuesday, November 10
Adjusting the Scope: Focusing on the Game
4:15-5:15 p.m., Redbud
Frances Thomas, Armstrong State University
Sean Willett, Armstrong State University
Description: Every intramural game presents presents a unique
challenge, and understanding all aspects of the game can be
overwhelming. This session is designed to help you focus on
strengthening your program by zeroing in on what’s important.
Everything you need to know about the game is in right front of
you; you just have to look through the right lens.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn how to use past experiences and knowl
edge to shape their perception of the game.
2. Participants will learn how to focus on and identify the key
factors of a game for a more complete understanding of the field
of play.
3. Participants will use past experiences and forethought to
better their organizations comprehension and actions in future
intramural games.
*Approved for CEU credit
All-Conference Dinner & Social sponsored by LifeFitness/Hammer
Strength
7:30-11:00 p.m., Zen
Enjoy dinner of South Carolina favorites including barbeque,
oysters and shrimp and grits, then stay for karaoke later in
the night. Transportation will be provided — shuttle pick up and
drop off located at the Hyatt Regency lobby.
*Please remember to wear your conference name badge in order
to enter.
Live Auction Runway Show
9:00-10:00 p.m., Zen
Bid on items to support student scholarships with Region II.
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Wednesday, November 11
Special Events Roundtable
DETAILED SCHEDULE
Registration Host Table
6:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Hotel Lobby, near Regency A-C-E
Stop by the Registration Host Table to pick up your welcome packets, conference T-shirt and name badge. The Registration
Host Table is available to answer questions and provide information.
PulsePointe Barre
6:30-7:30 a.m., Magnolia Room
PulsePointe barre is an innovative and challenging barre experi
ence that seamlessly weaves together traditional muscle-sculpting
barre choreography with exhilarating cardio segments to define
and challenge the body in a whole new way. This class will com
bine creative barre sequences with classical Pilates exercises for
a high intensity low impact workout that will strengthen your body
from head to toe!
Mark and Mark Fun Run/Walk
6:30-7:30 a.m.
Downtown Greenville (meet at the front of the hotel)
Participants will enjoy a scenic route through downtown Green
ville that will include both a 1 mile and a 5k course. Named
in honor of Mark Fletcher and Mark Leonida. The proceeds sup
port Foundation research and scholarship opportunities.
Breakfast
7:00-9:00 a.m., Regency Ballroom
Club Sports Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency F
Business Operations Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency G
Facility Management Rountable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency H
Fitness Roundtable
8:00-9:00 a.m., Redbud
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS
Set the Example, Don’t BE an Example
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency G
Shomari Kee, Florida Gulf Coast University
Jeremy Hans, George Mason University
Description: Professionalism is a broad term that encompasses
several areas in the workplace from attire, behavior, communi
cation and interpersonal relationships. These tenets are magnified
when attending NIRSA events and extramural tournaments.
Discover tips and strategies to develop your own philosophy as
it relates to your professional brand and how you use that to
guide your decisions. In this session find out via anonymous
surveys how your peers and colleagues view those who have both
set an example and been an example at NIRSA events.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will identify qualities and attributes of professionalism
2. Participants will develop a professional philosophy to guide
their thoughts and actions in the workplace
3. Participants will discover strategies to best represent them
selves at NIRSA events and extramural tournaments
*Approved for CEU credit
8:00-9:00 a.m., Regency D-E
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Wednesday, November 11
Graduate Assistantships: Managing the Expectation Gap
9:10-10:10 a.m., Redbud
Mike Chase, Florida Atlantic University
Kyle LeDuc, Florida Atlantic University
Description: Are you a Graduate Assistant? Do you supervise one?
This presentation will help both parties understand the impor-
tance of setting clear expectations and goals of the assistantship.
We will discuss specific tools to develop graduate assistants in
their first or second year academically, professionally, and personally.
Core Competencies: Human Resource Management, Professional
and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to understand the importance of agree
ing upon expectations and goals for the assistantship from both
the supervisor and graduate assistant point of views.
2. All parties will be able to recognize the difference in the roles
of a first year and second year GA and their professional growth.
3. After attending this presentation attendees will be able to
create tools to document agreed upon goals, objectives, and strat
egies to obtain learning objectives of the assistantship.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Wednesday, November 11
Fostering Student Leadership Through Recreation
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency D-E
Perez Willie, Mason Recreation - George Mason University
Samantha Proctor. Mason Recreation - George Mason University
Ahmed Cherkaoui, Mason Recreation - George Mason University
Description: Fostering an environment of leadership in staff is
crucial to an organization’s success. Recreation programs can
benefit from offering students leadership opportunities. Students
in leadership positions are more attached to their organizations,
which allow them to flourish in the execution of tasks, enforce
ment of policies, and cultivation of their personal professional
ism. This can lead to the identification of their individual talents.
This presentation will discuss the identification of techniques for
developing leadership, discovering how to develop personal and
professional qualities, and how to communicate leadership oppor
tunities to create an environment of success in recreation.
Core Competencies: Philosophy and Theory, Professional and Per
sonal Qualities, Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify three key techniques to developing leadership quali-
ties in student staff
2. Discover resources available to develop personal and profes
sional qualities in student staff through leadership opportunities
3. Identify existing leadership opportunities that exist within your
organization to develop a plan to communicate these opportuni
ties to current students
*Approved for CEU credit
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Wednesday, November 11
Go Outside and Play! How to Breath New Life into Your Outdoor
Facilities
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency H
Robert A. Fatovic, CannonDesign
Description: Outdoor physical activity and leisure space is a key
component to creating a well-rounded recreation center. This
presentation will focus on the basic steps and design tips for
developing a complete outdoor experience.
Core Competencies: Facility Management, Planning and Design
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will gain insight into the design and programming of
outdoor recreation space.
2. Attendees will learn how to increase their outdoor program-
ming use by introducing new physical activities.
3. Attendees will discover how creative design solutions can en
hanced outdated venues and bring new life to outdoor pursuits.
*Approved for CEU credit
Wednesday, November 11
Ten Skills in Developing a Student Leader
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency H
Ty Verdin, Georgia State University
Description: This presentation is a ranking of ten skills that
assisted me most in my student development. As a professional I
have used these lifelong learning skills in the mentoring and
supervising of students. The presentation can be useful to stu
dents and/or professionals in thinking of the skills that have as
sisted them most in their student and/or professional development.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify lifelong learning skills for student leaders
2. Explain the development process of the identified skills
3. How to utilize the skills to assist in your personal, professional
and/or student development
Case Study Analysis of an Adventured Based Leadership Experience
9:10-10:10 a.m., Regency F
Abigail Dalton, Elon Univerrsity
Cara McFadden, Elon University
Description: With the expansion of first-year student programming
across college campuses, many campus initiatives are intention
ally using outdoor education practices in the development of
programs. Presenters will share initial findings from a research
study’s exploration of an outdoor leadership program at a small
private university.
Core Competencies: Programming, Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Understand the experience had by incoming first-year students
who participated in a summer outdoor leadership program.
2. Define methods used to identify significant experiences had by
students in a summer outdoor leadership program.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Wednesday, November 11
Create on a Quarter: Giving your Fitness Program a “Face-Lift”
When You Can’t Afford a Doctor!
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency F
Nicole Swank, Winthrop University
Chelsea Joyner, University of Mississippi
Description: Create on a Quarter focuses on innovative and
affordable approaches to take your fitness program to the next
level when money is an object. By combining cost-saving ideas,
clever and effective “re-design” suggestions, and simple logic,
the presenters will provide insight to attendees on how to make
the most of their fitness budget dollars. This presentation will be
especially powerful to those listeners at smaller universities with
limited budgets or whose fitness programs are in their infancy.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Knowing your goals and achieving them; you will gain insight
into techniques to achieve your goals with an emphasis on rec
ognizing what to keep, what to change, and what to cut in your
current program.
2. Knowing your resources and utilizing them; all universities
offer diverse resources both within recreational fitness and out
side its boundaries. You will gain insight into creative ways to
identify and tap those resources.
3. Knowing your audience; effective university fitness programs
must reflect the needs/wants of their students. You will gain
insight into identifying your campus “psychology(ies)” and how to
ensure that your program reaches those diverse groups.
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Wednesday, November 11
Graduate Assistant: Student to Professional
10:15-11:05 a.m., Redbud
Elizabeth Milkas, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Malcolm Lunceford, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Description: This presentation is designed to give students in
terested in pursuing a career in Campus Recreation a better idea
of how to begin. We will discuss looking for a graduate assistant
ship, being a graduate assistant, and becoming a professional in
campus recreation.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities, Research
and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Discussing different avenues to find out about graduate assis
tantship, when to start looking and how to prepare for your interview.
2. Learning how to transition from a student employee to a gradu
ate assistant and the new expected professional attitude.
3. From “GA” to professional: how to prepare yourself to officially
join the campus recreation community.
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Wednesday, November 11
Who’s the Boss?
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency D-E
Alyssa O’Keefe, University of West Georgia
John Stephens, University of West Georgia
Description: Navigating the relationship of a newly hired profes
sional and second year GA can be tricky. You’re inheriting all of
their habits, good and bad, when you didn’t choose to hire them!
This session will explore the ups and downs of the GA/profession
al relationship from both the GA and professional’s point of view
while identifying key techniques to keep productivity and morale
high for everyone involved.
Core Competencies: Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify four key components of a successful, developmental
GA/professional relationship.
2. Articulate strategies to overcome the potential pitfalls of inher
iting second year GA or newly hired professional.
3. Apply techniques to keep productivity and morale high in the
midst of a staffing change at any institution.
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Wednesday, November 11
“It’s Not You, It’s Me”: A Guide to Personal Accountability
10:15-11:05 a.m., Regency G
Maggie Lajza, James Madison University
Hannah Houston, James Madison University
Description: Imagine a workplace that eliminates blame, victim
thinking, procrastination & complaining. Sounds impossible,
right? It all starts with “me”! Dive into “Question Behind the
Question” by John G Miller to learn how personal accountability
creates leaders at every level.
Core Competencies: Human Resource Management, Professional
and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Articulate the differences between QBQs (Question behind the
Questions) and IQs (Incorrect Questions) and how to apply in the
workplace.
2. Identify personal behaviors that will enhance the development
of servant leadership qualities.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of QBQs and how to role model
to others.
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Wednesday, November 11
U-Turn Physical Inactivity
11:10
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Suzanne Fenech, UTHSC
J. Lee Taylor, UTHSC
Description: Research shows that Sedentary Lifestyles are the
fourth leading risk factor for death. Learn how to U-Turn Physical
Inactivity in students, faculty, and staff.
Core Competencies: Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will be able to articulate at least two research
based evidence facts of the risks of Physical Inactivity.
2. Participants will be able to develop a program to meet the
unique needs of their individual campus and initiate activities to
combat physical inactivity.
3. Participants will learn techniques and methods to interject
physical activity into a daily sedentary lifestyle for students, faculty, and staff.
*Approved for CEU credit
Wednesday, November 11
Thinking Outside the Box: Development of Student & Professional
Staff
11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m., Redbud
Lynn Nester, East Tennessee State University
Description: An essential component of our role as Campus Rec
reation professional staff is developing student staff, as well as
ourselves. Have you run out fresh, engaging topics for staff
development? Are you looking to enhance or invigorate your
staff training sessions, retreats, or workshops? This session will
get you thinking outside of the box with ways to take your staff
development to the next level. Discover great development ideas
regarding learning and leadership development/styles, Apprecia
tive Inquiry, Emotional Intelligence, and personality assessments.
Attendees will have an opportunity to share staff development
ideas that have and have not been successful.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Human Resource
Management, Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Articulate at least three benefits of development sessions for
student or professional staff.
2. Identify and explain at least two new staff development session
topics.
3. Identity at least three campus resources or partners to assist
with development.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Wednesday, November 11
Out with the Old, In with the New: Steps on Implementing New
Intramural Sports and Special Events on your Campus
11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m., Regency H
Shannon Tumelty, James Madison University
Dan Payne, James Madison University
Samantha Johnson, James Madison University
Description: Are you providing your student body the Intramural
Sports that they want? Are you interested in taking your program
to the next level? This presentation will cover the importance of
assessing the programs your students want and how they can be
implemented effectively.
Core Competencies: Programming, Research and Evaluation
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to identify the benefits from assessing
their program offerings.
2. Attendees will be able to identify different programming opportunities.
3. Attendees will be able to describe the implementation steps
for introducing a new Intramural Sport or Special Event.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Wednesday, November 11
How to Get the Most Out of Your Employees! An In-Depth Look at
Employee Recognition and Feedback Programs
11:10
a.m.-12:10 p.m., Regency A-C
Andy Rampe, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Antonio Gonzalez, Florida State University
Description: Are you looking to motivate your employees? Join
us for an in-depth discussion on how you can motivate your
employees to get the most out of them. We will discuss what
works with colleges and universities across the nation, as well as
how many successful business motivate their employees. We will
discuss ways to properly evaluate your student staff, along with
effective recognition programs already being utilized. Join us to
see how you can embrace a happy and more motivated staff.
Core Competencies: Human Resource Management, Philosophy
and Theory, Professional and Personal Qualities
Learning Objectives:
1. Attendees will be able to identify multiple ways on how to
increase employee task accomplishment through effective feedback programming.
2. Attendees will understand what affects their employees’ happiness and how that affects productivity.
3. Attendees will learn at least two different approaches to giving
feedback and recognizing your student employees and how this
can create a happier and more productive work environment.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Wednesday, November 11
Emerging “Non-Rec” Positions in Professional Collegiate Recreation Departments: Directions to Consider
11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m., Regency F
Kellie Gerbers, University of Georgia
Alex Nichols, University of Georgia
Description: In recent years, the “typical” profile of a collegiate
recreation department has changed dramatically. What was once
a field traditionally comprised of programmers and facility man
agers has evolved to include marketing representatives, devel
opment officers, IT professionals, and many other “non-rec
specific” positions. For departments looking to expand their
professional staff, how should they prioritize what position to
add? This presentation/discussion will examine the current pro
fessional landscape of collegiate recreation and facilitate a
dialogue in which presentation attendees can evaluate which
emerging positions may provide the biggest overall benefit to the
department.
Core Competencies: Business Management, Human Resource
Management
Learning Objectives:
1. Identify internal and external influences (financial, political,
philosophical) that can impact a collegiate recreation depart
ment’s decision to develop a new position.
2. Give examples of colleges and universities that have utilized
“emerging” positions to provide sustainable benefits to their rec
reation departments.
3. Compare benefits and costs of prioritizing specific types of
positions in a long term strategic plan.
*Approved for CEU credit
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Wednesday, November 11
Enhance and Advance: One Program Assistant at a Time
11:10 a.m.-12:10 p.m., Regency D-E
Chance Ryon, University of West Florida Recreation
Arden Tatem, University of West Florida
Sarah McDaniel, University of West Florida
Description: A Program Assistant provides the opportunity for Graduate Assistants and Coordinators to delegate tasks while cre
ating a strong leadership position. As a Program Assistant they
have the ability to serve as mentors and aide in the development
of the recreation program. Students can benefit and develop as
leaders while enhancing important skills necessary to be success
ful and advance their career to the next level. Learn how the
University of West Florida has designed and implemented the
Program Assistant Position using student development theories.
Core Competencies: Facility Management, Planning and Design,
Philosophy and Theory, Professional and Personal Qualities, Programming
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will learn how a Program Assistant will benefit and
reshape your program
2. Participants will learn how a Program Assistant will benefit the
development of leadership amongst all employees in your program
3. Participants will learn how to apply Student Development
Theories to successfully implement a Program Assistant position
into your program
*Approved for CEU credit
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SPONSORS
SPONSORS
Booth #22
Stephen Anceravage
[email protected]
Booth #32
Mike Koury
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Booth #29
Chris Wilder
Booth #33
Craig Sowers
[email protected]
Booth #37
Bryan Benzor
[email protected]
[email protected]
Booth #7
Bob Fatovic
Booth #5
John Brey
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Chris Whitcomb
[email protected]
Booth #24
Jacob Edwards
[email protected]
Booth #30
Jason Nichols
Booth #9
Bruce Gehrig
[email protected]
[email protected]
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SPONSORS
Booth #38
Matt Miller
[email protected]
Booth #20
John Pitt
[email protected]
Rob Killen
Booth #34
Chris Kessler
[email protected]
Booth #2
Wayne Hughes
[email protected]
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Jennifer Ronatyne
Booth #3
Jason Boogerd
[email protected]
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Booth #4
James Kalinowski
Booth #14
Keegan Howlett
[email protected]
Booth #19
Caylin Britton
[email protected]
James Braam
[email protected]
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Harrison Kelly
[email protected]
Booth #6
Chris Disanto
[email protected]
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SPONSORS
Booth #15
Todd Penley
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Booth #13
Jeremy Wilson
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Tim Moran
[email protected]
Booth #12
Jeff Hyder
[email protected]
Megan Cox
SPONSORS
Booth #25
Jet Thompson
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Booth #21
Dave Elton
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Booth #10
Marc Loomer
Booth #11
Rebecca Peoples
Booth #23
Chris Sgarzi
[email protected]
David Appel
[email protected]
Booth #16
Andrew Barksdale
Booth #8
Teresa Holloway
[email protected]
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Cassie Cochran
Michelle Hurtienne
[email protected]
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Booth #27
JoAnn Durette
[email protected]
Booth #31
Tyler Storm
Booth #26
Byron Brewer
[email protected]
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Kiersten Gibson
[email protected]
Booth #17
Mark Finkemagel
[email protected]
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GREENVILLE: DOWNTOWN
& NIGHTLIFE
GOOD EATS
Tupelo Honey
Booth #18
Aaron Craig
[email protected]
1 North Main St. Suite-T
(864) 452-6200
Creative southern food that’s good for the sould. Tupelo Honey Cafe offers fresh, creative southern food and spirits. Their’s is flavorful comfort food, so you’ll want to return
for brunch, lunch or dinner.
Booth #35
Jennifer Meus Tulipani
[email protected]
34 S. Main St.
(864) 271-5055
Takosushi comes on strong with inventive but down-to-earth flavors that consistently
wow locals and visitors alike. Rouse your senses with the eclectic vibe and ingredient-driven cuisine rooted in southwestern and Asian traditions.
Sushi Murisaki
Booth #38
Matt Hacker
[email protected]
TakoSushi
2 South Main St.
(864) 271-2452
Offeres authentic Japanese selections with good vibes, great music and a welcoming
environment. Sushi Murisaki frequently hosts guests DJs on the weekends too.
Booth #1
Brad Weber
[email protected]
Grill Marks
209 S. Main St.
(864) 233-5825
Grill Marks is a one-of-a-kind creative burger restaurant, offering the best burgers, the
best buns with the best toppings they could source. To top it all off, the creation of
a gourmet milk shake, adult milk shake menu and an amazing wine list will further
enhance the dining experience at Grill Marks!
Roost
Booth #36
Mike Torrence
[email protected]
Booth #28
Andrew Pack
[email protected]
220 N. Main St.
(864) 298-2424
The Roost menu features local, organic, and seasonal foods of the highest quality. Talented Chefs design and create menu items and present them with skill and confidence
in their show kitchen. The menu is priced to fit every budget and every occasion.
Blue Rige Brewing Co.
217 N. Main St.
(864) 232-4677
Born in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, “Greenville’s Brew-Pub” continues
to pay homage to one simple creed, to provide their customers the very best they can!
They’re as proud of our new Chef Rich Flagg’s House-Made Menu as they are of Dana’s
Freshly Crafted Brews!
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GREENVILLE: DOWNTOWN
& NIGHTLIFE
Carolina Ale House
SOCIAL SPOTS WITH GREAT FOOD & DRINKS
113 S. Main St.
(864) 351-0521
Carolina Ale House has steadily grown into a regional concept without losing the feel
of a neighborhood gathering place. They are a family-friendly sports-themed restaurant
best known for food, sports and fun.
NOSE DIVE Gastropub
116 S. Main St.
(864) 373-7300
NOSE DIVE is a casual Gastro Pub. It’s Greenville’s “food forward” destination where
creative food and modern culinary techniques take center stage. It’s a time for chefs to
create and feature dishes that are both interesting and comfortable.
Chicora Alley
608 S. Main St.
(864) 232-4100
Their quarters provide a cozy setting where you can enjoy a lively blend of Caribbean
Reggae and Southern Jazz to Rock ‘n Roll and Bluegrass. Live entertainment and specials every night of the week. A place where the cuisine is a fusion of exotic island and
good ol’ Southern home cookin’.
The Green Room
116 N. Main St.
(864) 335-8222
The Green Room is defining “Upstate Casual” where the casualness of the Low Country
meets the sophistication of the Upstate. Join us for a great evening out with friends
where you will be treated to fresh house made soups, salads, entrees, breads, and
desserts.
11 Falls Park Dr.
(864) 509-6344
Gringos offers a wide variety of Latin food in a unique atmosphere with one of the best
Tequila Collections in Greenville.
Ford’s Oyster House & Cajun Kitchen
631 S. Main St.
(864) 233-6009
Ford’s Oyster House and Cajun Kitchen brings New Orleans cuisine to Greenville. With
a laid-back atmosphere, the food, flavors and presentation are the focal point. Chef
Damion Norton is eager to welcome guests and have them try his cuisine.
SIP Tasting Room and Rooftop Lounge
DESSERT & COFFEE
103 N. Main St., Suite 400
(864) 552-1916
If you’re ready to enjoy fresh air and views of the twinkling lights on Greenville’s Main
Street with an after-work cocktail or drinks with friends, SIP wine bar may be your kind
of place.
531 S. Main St.
(864) 242-6355
Spill the Beans is a unique and innovative coffee house and creamery that is committed to bringing smooth coffee and delicious ice cream to Greenville. If you’re looking
for a place to sit back and relax while enjoying a great cappuccino, we’re just the place
for you.
NIGHTLIFE
Spill the Beans
Chocolate Moose
120 N. Main St.
(864) 232-2121
Treat yourself to our homeade desserts, fresh muffins, and famous cupcakes in dozens
of delectable flavors! They’re all baked fresh daily in a fun, family atmosphere.
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Gringos Cantina
Reys
20 N. Main St
(864) 326-5712
Reys expertly handles anyone’s desire for a refreshing and extraordinary choice of beer
to balance their worldly dining experience. A separate menu for a batch of martinis
plus over a dozen choices for various red and white wines along with a full bar selection of liquors evens out all your wishful tastes.
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GREENVILLE: DOWNTOWN
& NIGHTLIFE
On the Roxx
734 S. Main St.
(864) 351-0541
This is a cool, trendy place to meet up with friends for happy hour, an after dinner
drink, special events or enjoying live music on the weekends. If you are looking for an
upscale feel minus the attitude and high prices, come check us out.
Barley’s
25 W. Washington St.
(864) 232-3706
Over the last 15 years, Barley’s has been the regular recipient of local “Best of” awards
for its pizza, beer list, poolroom, bar and best place to hang out. The spacious dining
room is always filled with the smell of fresh sourdough pizza that is made in house
everyday, as well as our award-winning calzones, sandwiches, pastas and salads.
The Trappe Door
23 W. Washington St.
(864) 451-7490
Food built from the flavors of the land. Beer that knows no boundaries.
Dark Corner Distillery
241-B N. Main St.
(864) 631-1144
Hand-spirited in the hills, Dark Corner Distillery’s heritage draws from the Glassy
Mountain Township region of Greenville County, where Scots-Irish settlers adapted
their traditional distilling methods to local resources, bringing homemade “moonshine”
whiskey to the people.
Jack and Diane’s
115 N. Brown St.
(864) 509-6414
Our Show is a uniqure form of entertainment consisting of two pianos, each played
by a professional entertainer. The performers use comedy and crowd interaction to
entertain. The show is request based, so the audience gets to dictate where the show
will go next.
Cafe and Then Some
101 College St.
(864) 732-2287
Greenville’s “Dinner and a Show”. You won’t want to miss a great comedy and great
food. Now on stage, “Swamp Rabbit Tales. Shows are Wednesday through Saturday.
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GREENVILLE: OUTDOORS
& RECREATION
Chattooga River
National Wild and Scenic River, classic U.S. whitewater site, guided
rafting trips
Dupont State Forrest
Mountain biking mecca as well as great hiking trails and beautiful waterfalls.
Green River
Closest whitewater river with beginner, intermediate and some of the most
difficult whitewater rapids in the U.S.
Green River Adventures
Offers several rentals to explore the Green River.
Lake Jocassee
Amazing Mountain Lake and waterfalls, great for kayaking and canoeing.
Paris Mountain State Park
Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails.
Reedy Rides
Bike rentals for the Swamp Rabbit Trail.
Swamp Rabbit Trail
Multi-use trail that runs frm Greenville to Travelers Rest.
Table Rock State Park
Beautiful views, hiking and waterfalls.
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NOSE DIVE 116 South Main Street 864.373.7300 www.thenosedive.com 10% off your total bill ( not valid with specially priced menus) RUNWAY CAFE
21 Airport Rd Ext . 864.991.8488
THE LAZY GOAT 170 River Place 864.679.5299 www.thelazygoat.com 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐priced menus) NOSE DIVE 116 South Main Street 864.373.7300 www.thenosedive.com 10% off your total bill ( not valid with specially priced menus) STELLAR RESTAURANT
RUNWAY CAFE
21 Airport Rd Ext . 864.991.8488
& WINE BAR
20 N Main St, Suite B 864.438.4954 www.runwaycafegmu.com
20% off your meal and drinks, good for lunch or
dinner
50% bo�les of wine OR 20% off en�re bill 3pm‐6pm Enjoy $1‐$4 Specials PASSERELLE
601 South Main St. 864.509.0142 when you make reserva�ons 2 Free Toppings on a Fes�val Funnel Cake FORD’S OYSTER HOUSE 631 S. Main St 864.271.8431 SOBY’S ON THE SIDE 22 East Court St. 864.271.8431 Breakfast and Lunch 10% off your total bill (not valid with www.sobysontheside.com Breakfast and Lunch 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐
priced menus) THE GREEN ROOM 2116 N. Main Street 864.335.8222 POPPINGTON’S POPCORN 30 South Main St. 864.349.1331 www.poppingtons.com 10% off your total bill FUNNELDELICIOUS
155 Augusta St. 864.631.1527
www.runnelicious.com
1 Free Topping on a Baby Funnel Cake or 2 Free Toppings on a Fes�val Funnel Cake FORD’S OYSTER HOUSE 631 S. Main St 864.271.8431 SOBY’S ON THE SIDE 22 East Court St. 864.271.8431 Breakfast and Lunch 10% off your total bill (not valid with Breakfast and Lunch 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐
priced menus) THE GREEN ROOM 2116 N. Main Street 864.335.8222 SIP TASTING ROOM & ROOFTOP LOUNGE 103 N. Main Street 864.522.1916 www.highstreethospitality.com/the‐green‐room www.highstreethospitality.com/sip‐roo�op‐lounge 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐priced menus) STROSSNER”S 21 Roper Mountain Rd. 864.233.3996 www.strossners.com Complimentary Sample of the Cake of the Week when you make reserva�ons www.sobysontheside.com 65
3pm‐6pm Enjoy $1‐$4 Specials 10% off of your dinner menu‐please men�on 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐
priced menus) These offers are valid from January 20, 2015 ‐ March 31, 2015 for mee�ngs & conven�ons booked via VisitGreenvilleSC. Advanced reserva‐
�ons may be required and are encouraged for groups over eight people. 50% bo�les of wine OR 20% off en�re bill BACON BROTHERS PUBLIC HOUSE 3620 Pelham Rd. 864.297.6000 www.baconbrotherspublichouse.com www.passerelleinthepark.com www.sobysontheside.com Catering and private dining events may not qualify. Not valid in combina�on with any other offer or promo�on. It is customary to �p on the pre‐discounted amount. Ques‐
�ons? Call VisitGreenvilleSC at 864.421.0000 or 800.351.7180. www.stellarwinebar.com PASSERELLE
601 South Main St. 864.509.0142 www.runnelicious.com
1 Free Topping on a Baby Funnel Cake or 10% off of your dinner menu‐please men�on STROSSNER”S 21 Roper Mountain Rd. 864.233.3996 www.strossners.com Complimentary Sample of the Cake of the Week FUNNELDELICIOUS
155 Augusta St. 864.631.1527
www.passerelleinthepark.com & WINE BAR
20 N Main St, Suite B 864.438.4954 POPPINGTON’S POPCORN 30 South Main St. 864.349.1331 www.poppingtons.com 10% off your total bill STELLAR RESTAURANT
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Inside Hilton Greenville 45 West Orchard Park Dr. 864.232.4747 20% off total meal (excludes alcohol) BACON BROTHERS PUBLIC HOUSE 3620 Pelham Rd. 864.297.6000 www.baconbrotherspublichouse.com BISTRO 45
Inside Hilton Greenville 45 West Orchard Park Dr. 864.232.4747 20% off total meal (excludes alcohol) www.runwaycafegmu.com
20% off your meal and drinks, good for lunch or
dinner
www.stellarwinebar.com THE LAZY GOAT 170 River Place 864.679.5299 www.thelazygoat.com 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐priced menus) www.sobysontheside.com SIP TASTING ROOM & ROOFTOP LOUNGE 103 N. Main Street 864.522.1916 www.highstreethospitality.com/the‐green‐room www.highstreethospitality.com/sip‐roo�op‐lounge 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐
priced menus) 10% off your total bill (not valid with specially‐priced menus) These offers are valid from January 20, 2015 ‐ March 31, 2015 for mee�ngs & conven�ons booked via VisitGreenvilleSC. Advanced reserva‐
�ons may be required and are encouraged for groups over eight people. Catering and private dining events may not qualify. Not valid in combina�on with any other offer or promo�on. It is customary to �p on the pre‐discounted amount. Ques‐
�ons? Call VisitGreenvilleSC at 864.421.0000 or 800.351.7180. 66
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