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Student Athlete Advisory Committee
SAAC INITIATIVES (by year)
Committee Initiatives of the 2004-2005 academic year include: -- Community Service Events -- “The Giving Tree” fundraiser in the fall of 2004 raised over $12500.00 for families in the local Canton community. All of the 32 sport teams participated in raising funds. -- National Student-Athlete Day This is recognized annually on April 6 th and celebrates the success of student-athletes who excel in their respective sport, excel in the classroom, and take an active and positive role in community service. -- Recognizing National Girls & Women’s in Sports Day- February 9 th, 2005 -- Athletic Department Banquet at the end of the Spring semester & Recognition throughout the academic year -- Attended Workshops/ Speakers on Hazing/ Alcohol Use & Performance/ Gender Respect and Diversity -- Communication of NCAA Legislation Proposals -- League League Issues and conference calls -- Any concerns that are raised on behalf of student-athletes
Committee Initiatives of the 2003-2004 academic year include: -- Community Service Events -- “The Giving Tree” fundraiser in the fall of 2003 raised over $900.00 and many toys for families in the local Canton community. All of the 32 sport teams participated in raising funds. --National Student-Athlete Day This is recognized annually on April 6 th and celebrates the success of student-athletes who excel in their respective sport, excel in the classroom, and take an active and positive role in community service. -- Recognizing National Girls & Women’s in Sports Day- February 4 th, 2004 -- Athletic Department Banquet at the end of the Spring semester & Recognition throughout the academic year -- Attended the Leadership & NCAA Diversity Workshops -- Participated in the “Reclaiming the Game” introspective Study Groups in conjunction with athletic department staff, St. Lawrence University faculty and Senior Staff. -- Communication of NCAA Legislation Proposals -- UCAA League Issues and conference calls -- In both 2003 & 2004 we did fund raisers and benefits for a fellow student athlete undergoing cancer treatments -- Any concerns that are raised on behalf of student-athletes
Former SAAC representative Lindsay Charlebois presents a check, toys, and other gifts to the Giving Tree on behalf of St. Lawrence Student Athletes. The Giving Tree is just one of the annual community service events that SAAC takes part in. |
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