MIAAA COMMITTEES
Administrative Assistants
The committee is responsible to represent the Administrative Assistants who are members of the MIAAA, including to assist in planning for the Annual Conference and Summer Workshop. A subcommittee is responsible to evaluate and recommend the Administrative Assistant of the Year.​
Chairpersons: Michele Heiney - Ann Arbor Huron and Laurie Adams - Ann Arbor Skyline
Annual Conference
The committee with their spouses are the hosts of the Annual Conference, they work with the hotel and staff, organize the Conference presentation rooms and set up, work with the vendors and plan all the activities for the March gathering.
Chairpersons: Brian Gordon, CAA - Retired
Annual Conference Program
Development of the Annual Conference Conference program, always looking for topics and speakers that are current for our members: contact Nikki Norris at nicole.norris@elps.us
Chairpersons: Nikki Norris, CAA - East Lansing, Shayne Mishler - Montrose, and Karen Leinaar, CAA - Executive Director
Awards
Collects, evaluates, and recommends members for MIAAA designated awards; Athletic Director of the Year, Distinguished Service Award, Dedicated Service Award, and Regional Athletic Director of the Year.
Chairpersons: Aaron Crouse, CMAA - Notre Dame Prep and Michael Quinn, CMAA - Lakewood
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Constitution
Interprets the MIAAA constitution. All changes or revisions to the constitution are reviewed by this committee.
Chairpersons: Jason Hemgesburg - Cheasaning and Brad LaRowe - Lake Fenton
Educational Athletics
Develops, maintains, and promotes educational athletics while acknowledging that all people involved in school sports share in providing effective athletic administration.
Chairpersons: Mike Mohn, CAA - Hastings
Exemplary Athletic Program
Develops and coordinates the MIAAA Exemplary Athletic Program - a voluntary recognition program for Michigan interscholastic athletic programs that includes an application process, self-assessment, panel review, and site visits.
Chairpersons: Lisa Hogan, CMAA - Ann Arbor Greenhills and Betty Wroubel, CAA - Notre Dame Prep
Five State Exchange
Keeps the communication lines open with the sister states in section four; Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin.
Chairpersons: Michael Roy, CMAA - Vicksburg
Historical Records/Commemoration
Responsible for record keeping of all events, happenings, and personnel of the MIAAA since its inception as an organization. These listings include items such as past presidents, all award winners, life members, CAA, current officers and committee chairs.
Chairpersons: Jason Kemler, CAA - Brethren
Middle School/Junior High
Works to address the needs and issues particular to administrators of Middle School and Junior High athletic programs.
Chairpersons: Jolinda Lucas, CAA - Grand Rapids University Prep and Jason Morris - Chelsea
Membership Services
The committee works with the online voting for Recording Secretary, works to meet other needs identified by the membership.
Chairpersons: Mike Fosburg - Chippewa Hills and JT Hogan, CAA - Spring Lake
Mentoring
Chairperson: Jeff Kline, CMAA - Mt. Morris
NIAAA Liaison
The committee works in cooperation with the NIAAA, sharing information and resources to the Michigan membership often through other committees.​
Chairpersons: Mike Evoy, CAA - Detroit Catholic League and Fred Smith, CMAA - Bangor
Position Statements
Coordinates the MIAAA's voice for change and public positions as approved by the Board of Directors and eventually the entire membership.
Chairpersons: Matt Windle, CMAA - Boyne City
Professional Development
Coordinates the National Athletic Director Certification Program and the National Leadership Training Courses (LTC) for Michigan, offers Continuing Education Unit (SCECH'S) credit to members at approved MIAAA conferences and programs, contacts and provides support for new Athletic Directors, and provides other professional development services to members.
Chairpersons: Eric Albright, CMAA - Midland
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LTC Coordinators: Chris Bishop, CAA, Chris Zylstra, and Shane Finney, CMAA - Macomb Dakota
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SCECH Coordinator: Justin Ansel, CMAA - Comstock
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NIAAA Certification: Casey Lombard, CAA - Holly and Ben Sherman, CAA
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Leadership Academy Coordinators: Carlos Calderon, CMAA - St. Catherine and Brandon Malinowski - Mercy
Public Relations
The committee works in conjunction with the Awards committee to provide appropriate recognition to the media for our annual award winners, and communicates recognition to the media about members and their programs.​
Chairperson: Jean LaClair, CMAA - Bronson and Molly Campbell, CAA - Marian
Regional Alignment
Annually updates all schools, their leagues, and the regions they are assigned to.
Chairpersons: Mike Quinn, CMAA - Lakewood and Marty Simmonds, CAA - Notre Dame Prep
Retirees/Life Membership
Tracks life members, determines Life Membership eligibility of retiring MIAAA members, keeps Life Members informed of MIAAA activities and provides assistance at the Mid-Winter Conference.
Chairpersons: Bill Mick - Retired and Deb Vankuiken, CMAA
Scholarship
The committee works to advertise the opportunity for students of our members to apply for one of 13 scholarships that are given annually. They meet to select, award and recognize the winners each spring.
Chairpersons: Aaron Crouse, CMAA - Notre Dame Prep and Jack Nummerdor, CAA - Mona Shores
Sportsmanship
Works in conjunction with the MHSAA to promote sportsmanship and hold the bi-yearly MHSAA Sportsmanship summit.
Chairpersons: Jolinda Lucas, CAA - GR University Prep and Mike Mohn, CAA - Hastings
Strategic Planning
The committee provides the road map for the MIAAA to meet annual goals and work towards maintaining an active and viable organization for the future.
Chairpersons: Allison Sartorius, CAA - Waterford
Summer Workshop
The committee meets with the local hotel to organize and confirm all necessary rooms and meals for this Summer Workshop, including finalizing all speakers and guests.​
Chairpersons: Mike Bakker, CMAA - Fenton and Jean LaClair, CMAA - Bronson
Website
Continuous updating the MIAAA website, providing new information and services to the membership
Chairpersons: Mike Bakker, CMAA - Fenton
More Info
If you are interested in participating on a committee, please fill out the form and a committee chair will contact you. The organization runs with many volunteers and that is what makes us so strong.​
Fill out the Committee survey form below to serve as an active member of the organization that works on volunteers.
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