About SAAC
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee is a board made up of student athletes
who are committed to generating a voice for the student-athlete within the
NCAA. One of the main purposes for SAAC is to make other student-athletes
aware of proposed NCAA legislation and to recommend legislation to the NCAA
regarding certain situations. SAAC is dedicated to promoting a positive
student-athlete image within the athletic programs and creating the executive
leaders of tomorrow.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the NCAA and Adelphi University's SAAC is to enhance the
total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete
welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
Committee Goals:
- Become a mediator between student-athlete and coaches
- Create a strong bond and promote communication between student-athletes
and the university
- Build a sense of community within each athletic team
- Develop true student-athlete leaders and improve his or her involvement
within the community.
During the 2006-2007 school year, SAAC has been very active. They have participated in and coordinated the following events:
- Cans for Cancer-
SAAC and the Athletic Department continue to support and run the Cans for Cancer recycling program on campus. The proceeds that are collected are donated to children with cancer within the Winthrop Cancer Center for Kids and cancer research.
- Operation Dear Santa-
Student-athletes helped make Christmas wishes come true for families in need as part of the United Postal Service and Operation Dear Santa. This marks the second year SAAC has participated in the program. SAAC members went to the Garden City post office to collect letters addressed to Santa. Then they try and fulfill the wishes of families in need. Items requested range from food, clothes and socks to toys, sneakers and winter coats.
- Winthrop University Hospital-
SAAC continues to work diligently with Winthrop during the holidays. Several SAAC members all pitched in to make personal Christmas cards for children with cancer who are unable to make it home during the holidays...The cards were received by the children who expressed their excitement and gratitude for the hand made cards that were made by our student-athletes.
- Make-A-Wish Foundation Bingo Night-
SAAC coordinated and organized a night filled with fun., prizes, food and drinks to help raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Over $100 dollars was donated to the cause.
- Salvation Army-
SAAC members rallied together to lend a helping had to the Salvation Army located in Hempstead. The student-athletes spent all night putting up and organizing chairs, tables, silverware, plates, etc. for 292 adults, 32 seniors, and 162 children to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner.
- The American Heart Walk-
Some of the SAAC members were participants in the American Heart Walk the signature fund-raising event for the American Heart Association, the Heart Walk promotes physical activity and heart-healthy living in a fun family environment.
- The March of Dimes-
Several SAAC members were participants in the March of Dimes Walk...the nation's oldest and best-loved annual walking event. SAAC members went to Eisenhower Park and walked six miles to help raise funds to help stem the growing crisis of premature birth in the United States.
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2007-08 Executive Board
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President:
Gianna Smith (Sr.)
Women's Basketball
Vice President:
Alex Molotsky (Jr.)
Men's Tennis
Secretary:
Nicolas Sanchez-Sousa (Sr.)
Men's Tennis
Promotions Rep:
Matt Pink (Sr.)
SGA Senator:
Julie Schaper (Sr.)
Co-Historian:
Vincent Treglia (Sr.)
Co-Historian:
Tricia Burns (So.)
Women's Tennis
CHAMPS/Lifeskills Liason:
Lauren Flanagan (Sr.)
Advisor:
Georgette Brown
Event Manager
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