CONGRATULATIONS GEORGE HEREDIA & MATTHEW JOHNSON CLIFF FLOYD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

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1 Volume 5, Issue 17 September 16, 2015 Nova Southeastern University Sport and Recreation Management Newsletter CONGRATULATIONS GEORGE HEREDIA & MATTHEW JOHNSON CLIFF FLOYD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS Both George and Matthew were recently awarded $3,000 scholarships from the proceeds of the 2015 Cliff Floyd Foundation Charity Bowling Tournament. The students are enrolled in the MBA Program with a concentration in Sport Revenue Generation. Congratulations! ORESTES HERNANDEZ OF THE PGA TOUR SPEAKS AT SENIOR SEMINAR See pages 2 & 3 for information about the 2015 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show. After reviewing the material, contact Professor Olson if you are interested in working the event. INTERNSHIPS AND CREDITS: SPT CREDIT HOURS SPT CREDIT HOURS SPT CREDIT HOURS SPT CREDIT HOURS SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT FACULTY: PETER S. FINLEY, Ph.D. ASSISTANT DEAN FOR UNDERGRADUATE AFFAIRS JEFFREY J. FOUNTAIN, Ph.D. ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR NANCY J. OLSON, M.Ed., M.S. PART-TIME FACULTY NEWSLETTER EDITOR GEORGE STIEREN, M.S. ADJUNCT FACULTY Orestes Hernandez, middle back row, recently visited Senior Seminar class to talk about networking. He used making connections through BNI, Business Networking International, to be successful at the Miami Marlins and now in Business Development for the PGA Tour which hosts the Cadillac Championship each spring at Doral. FOR INFORMATION ABOUT NEWSLETTER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDING PRACTICUMS, INTERNSHIPS AND VOLUNTEERING, CONTACT: PROFESSOR OLSON onancy@nova.edu (954)

2 2015 FT. LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW GUEST SERVICES JOB DESCRIPTIONS Wednesday, November 4th 9 am to Noon ORIENTATION SESSION MANDITORY ATTENDANCE Bahia Mar Center, Ft. Lauderdale - Snacks and lunch will be provided in lieu of salary Thursday, November 5th - Sunday, November 8th Monday, November 9th Show: 10 am 7 pm Daily Show: 10 am 5 pm Salary - $10-13 per hour, average hours total, depending on your assignment. YOU MUST BE LEGALLY ABLE TO WORK IN THE U.S. You must provide the identification required by the government in order to work. This is usually a Driver s License or School Photo ID and your social security card. Checks will be mailed approximately 4-6 weeks after the show. Parking will be provided. You must arrange for your transportation to ensure you arrive on time for your shift each day. Team Members will arrive in advance of show hours, in time to sign in, check out their radio (if assigned), and arrive at their assigned location. Lunch, breaks and cold drinks are provided each day. Official Sponsor T-shirts will be provided. Crew must wear solid color (long) Bermuda type shorts, Pocket Pants/slacks, Capri pants, Khaki s, Cargo pants or shorts. Crew Uniform Skorts are also permitted. Prefer solid color navy, white, tan, beige or khaki shorts or pants. NO plaids, jeans, cutoffs, or short shorts. The GUEST SERVICES crew will assist show visitors, guests, exhibitors, and VIP s; and engage show visitors to answer questions, provide directions and serve as the official greeter ambassadors for the Boat Show. The Guest Services Crew will provide exceptional customer service and assistance to make the Boat Show experience the best it can be. The basic schedule is 9:30 am to 7:00 pm. On Thursday, November 5th, a fireworks display is scheduled for 7:10 pm. We will be staying later that night. On Monday, November 9th, the show closes at 5 pm rather than 7 pm. Your schedule may be adjusted according to your assignment.

3 The GREETER TEAM will be located at high traffic positions at Bahia Mar. The Greeter Crew will attend Orientation on Wednesday and work the show from Thursday through Sunday and assist with the fireworks display on Thursday night. The INFORMATION CENTER TEAM will be located at information booth centers at Bahia Mar, Pier 66 and the Convention Center. The Information Center Crew will attend Orientation on Wednesday and work the full show, Thursday through Monday. Information Center staff may have an adjusted schedule in order to provide customer service one hour after the show closes and to cover the fireworks display on Thursday night. (Fireworks night subject to change) The SUPPORT TEAM will be based at the Bahia Mar Control Center. The Support Team will be responsible for cleaning, and maintaining the Info Center Booths. Additional responsibilities will include stocking the booths with magazines, programs, sponsor information, water and ice. The Support Staff will attend Orientation on Wednesday and work the full show, Thursday through Monday. The DOCK ATTENDANTS TEAM will greet visitors and meet the water taxis, riverboats, and other official transportation watercraft. Dock Attendants will tie up the boat and assist the visitors. Dock Attendants will attend Orientation on Wednesday and will work the Show Thursday through Monday. Boat handling skills required. Attendants may also work high-end client special events in the evenings. The EXHIBITOR GREETER TEAM (EGT s) will work several days before and after the show to assist exhibitors with parking instructions, delivery or other logistics inquiries during the set up and teardown of the Show at the Convention Center and the Bahia Mar Yachting Center. BUS STARTER ASSISTANTS will be assigned and under the direction of TMS the bus company that provides Visitors shuttle service between parking areas and the various show locations. Must be able to work a full schedule and outdoors. Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to handle difficult situations. Team members will be required to attend Orientation to get familiarized with the layout of the entire boat show and the associated activities. DOCKSIDE CORPORATE SERVICES services@docksidecorporateservices.com

4 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

5 Tom Vitucci recently announced that the Office of Campus Recreation has a new name. It s now the office of NSU Recreation and Wellness. Tom is the office s director and shared its new logo with us. He also shared the opportunity below.

6 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY LET PROFESSOR OLSON KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED

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8 Greetings, The United States Olympic Committee is hiring. Below you will find great job opportunities. Please share this information within your network. We highly encourage diverse candidates to apply. Below are the job titles. Please Jason Thompson if you are interested. Associate Director, Major Gifts Prospect Researcher Administrative Assistant Coordinator, International Games Best regards, Jason Thompson United States Olympic Committee

9 SPECIAL OFFER FROM TOMMY BAHAMA ANNUAL SPONSOR OF THE CLIFF FLOYD FOUNDATION CHARITY BOWLING TOURNAMENT DONATE IN SEPTEMBER AND SAVE IN OCTOBER VISIT THEM ON LAS OLAS

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