AISA LINK

December 4, 2000

WWW.AISAONLINE.ORG

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ATTENTION:
The entire AISA Family is saddened by the sudden death of Colonel Tommy Murfee, Marion Military Institute Athletic Director, coach, teacher, faithful servant and committed AISA supporter.  Let's all give our support and condolences to his family as we keep them in our prayers.  In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Marion Military Athletic Trust Fund.

REMINDER TO DISTRICT SPELLING BEE HOSTS:
Please FAX the name and address of the pronouncer for your district spelling bee to Don Oswald at (334) 263-9195.  We must get the lists into pronouncer's hands before the Holidays.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
Blue Ribbon Criteria - Add to #3 Criteria AISA Complete Battery overall average score is higher than the school's local ability overall average score.  Blue Ribbon testing criteria is based on AISA (Local Norms).  

COOSA VALLEY ACADEMY

Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

Dinner $5.00 per person

Thursday, December 7th at 6:30 p.m. in the CVA GYM

Guest Speaker
Todd Jones
All-Star Pitcher for the Detroit Tigers

Tickets and/or reserved seating available until December 5th (Checks payable to CVA PTA)

For Tickets and additional information:
Ms. Kasie Nimm at Coosa Valley Academy (205) 672-7326
Evenings:  Pam Lovelady (256) 249-1124
Celita Carmichael (256) 268-0274
Email:  Drewmaison@aol.com

DECEMBER

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ADMINISTRATOR NOTES:
Attention! AISA Hall of Fame
The AISA Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony will be held on March 5, 2001 at the Civic Center in Montgomery. Nominees must be into the AISA Office by January 5, 2001. Call the AISA for an official Nomination Form. Let's support this excellent program. Recognize and honor your extraordinary leaders, alumni and/or contributors by placing their names in nomination.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
I. Please list five (5) people who have provided extraordinary leadership and/or effort, which led to the positive development of your school (since its beginning.)

II. Please list at least five (5) of your most prominent alumni and their achievements and/or accomplishments.

The AISA Hall of Fame Committee is requesting this information. If available, please furnish addresses and phone numbers. Please be assured that this information will be kept in total confidence.

HEADMASTER ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Please make and distribute a copy of the Academic Handbook to all faculty members responsible for Academic competitions at your school.

ATTENTION COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Change the date for next meeting:  The January 3 Council Meeting has been changed to January 10.  Please mark your calendar accordingly.

ATTENTION:
AISA MANDATORY TESTING GRADES ARE 2,5,7, AND 9.

TESTING MATERIALS REMINDER:
If you have not received testing registration materials for use in April of 2001, please call Mrs. Rebecca Wicketts at 1-800-228-0752, Ext. 5629, immediately.

IMPORTANT SGA REMINDER:
Don't forget to get involved in the state wide  AISA SGA Can-a-thon!  Please contact, John Lindsey, SGA President, at Abbeville Christian.  For more information call (334) 585-5100.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS: WANTED! - BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS
A Blue Ribbon school exemplifies excellence in teaching, student performance, school life, and school and community interaction. A Blue Ribbon Award will be given by the AISA to schools that meet certain criteria.  Click on Blue Ribbon Schools on our Newsletter page for the Criteria and Application.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS:
Blue Ribbon Criteria - Add to #3 Criteria AISA Complete Battery overall average score is higher than the school's local ability overall average.

2000-2001 REVISED ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAM SCHEDULE. SEE OUR ACCREDITATION WEB PAGE.

ATTENDANCE REPORTS - Due monthly!

ACADEMIC NOTES:

ACADEMIC HANDBOOK:
You may review/copy academic competition rules. Go to Academic page of  AISA web site. Click on Academic Handbook.

STATE DRAMA FESTIVAL:
Drama teachers, please read rules carefully.  There are changes from last year.  (Especially note:  p.12, A-8)  

ATTENTION:  
Art Teachers:  Change in Academic Handbook
p.74-4.  Each district will enter only the  first place winner in the state competition.
p.81-90 Only submit one (1) entry to the State Art Competition.

ATTENTION SPELLING BEE:
District Spelling Bee Host/Contact (January 30,  2001)

ATTENTION DISTRICT SPELLING BEE HOSTS:
Please FAX the name and address of the Pronouncer for District Competition to the AISA office as soon as possible.  The Spelling Bee is earlier this year; therefore, we need to get list to Pronouncers before Christmas Holidays.  The District Contests will be held on January 30, 2001.

STATE SPELLING BEE - February 6, 2001 - Huntingdon College Flowers Chapel

ATTENTION SPELLING BEE SPONSORS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS:
The Hexco "Spelling Sisters" materials, which AISA has used so successfully in recent years, are now available.  The publication cited below is strongly recommended for use in preparation for district and state competition.  Many AISA schools used last year's edition very successfully.  Ordering information follows:

Valerie's Spelling Bee Supplement
Single Copy:  $17.00 each
Classroom Order of 10 or more:  $8.00 each
Order From:

Hexco, Inc.
P.O. Box 199
Hunt, TX 78024-0199
Fax (830) 367-3824
Phone:  1-800-725-2627
www.hexco.com

ATTENTION CHORAL DIRECTORS:
Choral Music Festival Coordinator is needed. Please contact Don Oswald @ AISA Office, 263-9115. If you have questions about coordinator responsibilities, contact David Ayers, Alabama Southern Community College, 334-575-3156 Ext. 296.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR NOTES: 

ALL-STAR HIGHLIGHTS:
The banquet was great with 320 in attendance.  A special feature was the recognition and honoring of a past all-star, Dave Lyon, a Lowndes Academy all-star in 1968 and quarterback for Auburn University.  We are proud of you, your accomplishments, and that you represent the AISA with class.  The All-Star Dance/Drill Teams were excellent.  Thanks to Crenshaw Christian, Meadowview Christian, Morgan, and Springwood for super performances.  The All-Star Color Guard from Marion Military, under the direction of Col. Pullen was super.  The All-Star Cheerleaders were great.  Thanks to East All-Star Cheerleaders Sponsors Karim Oaks, Morgan Academy, and Alyson Smith, Hooper Academy, and to West All-Star Cheerleader Sponsors Lori Minor, Mobile Christian School, and Lisa Williams, Crenshaw Christian School.  The All-Star Game was great;  the competition was keen; and the East won by a 48-14 margin over the West.  The hospitality extended by the City of Selma was exceptional. Thanks to all of the AISA family for their involvement!  Special thanks to Meadowview Christian School for serving as host school and providing the many workers needed to put on this fine event.  A special commendation to Tommy Wasden and staff for a job well done.  Special thanks to Pepsi for serving as co-sponsor for this fine event.  A personal thank your to Pepsi of Selma leader, Cheyenne Bradford.

COACHES OF THE YEAR:
Congratulations to: Scott Rials, South Montgomery County Academy from the Class ranks; Lee Holladay, Jackson Academy from the Class AA ranks; and Mark Freemen, Bessemer Academy from the Class AAA ranks.

PEPSI ALL-STAR FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIPS:
Congratulations to Patrick Skipper, Fort Dale Academy, East Winner, and to Chris Caldwell, Monroe Academy, West Winner on their selection as Winners of the Pepsi All-Star Scholarships.  Thanks, Pepsi and congratulations to Patrick and Chris.  We are proud of you!

MOORE-STEWART FORD ALL-STAR CHEERLEADER SCHOLARSHIPS:
Congratulations to Mary Kathryn Speake, Lakeside School, East Winner, and to Mimi McFarland, Tuscaloosa Academy, on their selection as Winners of the Moore-Stewart Ford/Honda Motor Company of Selma All-Star Scholarships.  Thanks, Moore-Stewart and congratulations Mary Kathryn and Mimi.  We are proud of you!

ATTENTION COACHES! LAST GAME POLICY: 
Schools having student-athletes ejected for conduct violations during their last regular season game, and/or last play-off game in any sport will be fined & $200.00 per ejection.  This policy became effective with the AISA interscholastic winter sports program during the 1998-99 school year.

WRESTLING
WRESTLING GATE PRICES:
Maximum - $3.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Tournaments - $4.00 Adults / $2.00 Students

BASKETBALL
There will be a $25.00 fine if the coordinator is not notified two weeks in advance of a change in your basketball schedule.  This will be paid to the coordinator.  This will take effect on December 4, 2000.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Basketball Coaches - Call your game results into the Montgomery Advertiser at 1-800-488-3579, The Birmingham News at 1-800-283-4024, and/or your local media. Try to get scores on the wire service.

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES:
Ron Ingram of the Birmingham News requests that you call your games in on a regular basis and update him every Monday a.m.  He needs your record, scores, etc. for state ranking and outstanding player purposes.

You may:

Call at 1-800-283-4024
FAX at (205) 325-2425
Email to RIngram@BhamNews.com

Coaches, let's publicize our programs and players.  Thanks!

OFFICIALS' PAY:  
Any six (6) minute quarter game - $22.00 per official 
Any eight (8) minute quarter game - $30.00 per official
Mileage - Twenty-five (25) cents per mile for one car (both ways) will be paid.
NOTE:  Unless a special assignment is being worked, mileage will be held to a maximum of $50.00

BASKETBALL GATE PRICES:
AISA Maximum charges for admission to AISA basketball games are:

Varsity - $4.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Below Varsity - $2.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Varsity Tournaments - $4.00 Adults / $2.00 Students
Jr. High Tournaments - $3.00 Adults / $2.00 Students

ATTENTION BASKETBALL COACHES AND AD'S:
AISA Policy - The following procedure will be followed by all AISA schools when four or more basketball games are scheduled on a game day/night:

Pee Wee play - finish by 3:50 p.m.

Junior High girls - start at 4:00 p.m. - allow 4 minutes only for halftime. If 2nd half starts after the half hour, then limit 3rd and 4th quarters to 5 minutes each.

If starting on the hour is a problem, cut warm-ups to a maximum of eight (8) minutes. Note: Policy applies to regulation play only. If overtime occurs, play it out.

THE OFFICIAL BASKETBALL:
The Spalding 1000 wide channel is the adopted basketball that will be used for the state tournament and the All-Star game. Local schools can determine the use of any basketball for their home games as long as it meets the National Federal Rule.

BASEBALL:
Macon-East Montgomery Academy needs baseball and/or softball games between March 26-30.  Call Glynn Lott 277-6566.

ALABAMA BASEBALL COACHES ASSOCIATION
STATE CONVENTION
will be held at the Radisson Hotel on 
JAN. 12-13, 2001
If you need further information call Terry Adkins at Edgewood Academy

NAME __________________________________________ TITLE ______________________________
              To be used on name tag                                                    (Head Coach, Asst, etc.)

School/Organization _________________________________________________

$25 - ABCA 2001 Membership ......................................................................... $____________

$40 - Convention Registration ..............................................................................$____________

(Must be postmarked On or Before Wed., Jan. 3rd)
$50.00 On-site - Please Do Not mail after the 3rd

TOTAL ENCLOSED:  $_____________

* Only pre-registered convention ABCA members are guaranteed to receive an ABCA notebook.

ATTENTION GOLF COACHES:
The AISA State Golf Championship will be held on April 30 and May 1, 2001, at Arrowhead Country Club in Montgomery.  The AISA office will put motels and phone numbers for reservations later in the Link.  The Arrowhead Pro Shop number is 1-334-272-7188; 272-7180.

The AISA State Golf Tournament will play the next three years on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Courses.

Policy of the AISA:  Spectators will not be allowed to use golf carts at the State Golf Tournament.

November 17, 2000



Dear Coach,

    The Fifteenth Annual Marion Military Institute Independent School Invitational Golf Tournament will be played on Thursday, April 5, 2001.  The tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m.  Each team  is allowed to enter five players with the low four scores counting after twenty-seven holes of medal play.  The team entry fee is $100.00, which includes the price of a noon meal.

    Please fill out this form and return it to the school by December 20, 2000.  The tournament will be limited to the first eighteen teams to enter.

    Additional information will be mailed to the participating teams by March 12, 2001.

Golfingly yours,

Athletic Director

Note:  Return entry form to:
Marion Military Institute
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL  36756

Office Phone:  (334) 683-2359

Fifteenth Annual Marion Military Institute
Independent School Invitational Golf Tournament

April 5, 2001

The ________________________________ (Team) will or will not accept this invitation.

Coach_________________________________________________

Office Phone _______________ Home Phone _________________

School _________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________

Motels
*The Gateway Inn on Marion (334) 683-9166
The Graystone Inn of Selma (334) 874-6681
The Holiday Inn of Selma (334) 872-0461
The Selma Motel (334) 872-3451
Best Western (334) 872-1900

*Marion's new motel.  Please make reservations early.