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October 2, 2000

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 name in nomination.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY WAS A SUCCESS!
Thank you for your participation.

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. Applications, criteria and more information will be coming soon.  

2001 ALABAMA GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY (A.G.S) ESSAY/CALENDAR CONTEST:
Alagasco and A.G.S. have developed a very worthwhile intergenerational project where 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students write an essay about their FAVORITE OLDER ADULT, who is 60 years of age or older. Everyone involved in the past 14 years has been a benefactor in some way. If your are interested in this project, call the AISA office. AISA has winners in this contest yearly. Forms are available in the AISA office. Entries must be post marked no later than Wednesday, October 4.

ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATORS FOR DISTRICT COMPETITION:
Districts 1 and 7 have not reported.

ORATORICAL CONTESTS:
District Contests are scheduled for November 2, and the State contest will be held on November 9. This year's topic is: "The Impact of TECHNOLOGY on The American Family." We anticipate great participation.

2000-2001 REVISED ACCREDITATION VISITING TEAM SCHEDULE. SEE OUR ACCREDITATION WEBPAGE:
Evangel Christian Academy's visit will be April 10, 2000.

IMPORTANT DATES:
OCTOBER

ATTENDANCE REPORTS - Due monthly!

Professional Personnel Reports are due in the AISA office ASAP.

SGA FALL WORKSHOP WAS SUCCESSFUL:
Approximately 375 young leaders from AISA SGA's from 41 schools gathered at Huntingdon College on Tuesday, September 19, for the annual SGA Fall Workshop. This time to share ideas and to plan for 2000-2001 was very beneficial to all participating SGA's. John Lindsey, State President from Abbeville Christian, and all officers and District Representatives did a great job in leading discussions and sharing sessions that will ensure successful projects this year. A great state-wide "Can-a-thon" is being planned by the young people for the Holiday Season. Lease support and encourage the SGA at your school as they serve and lead.

ATTENTION HEADMASTERS AND ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
Please discuss with your student body. Derogatory and/or profane statements used on the AISA By The Spy link (Forum) will not be tolerated. If such improper behavior continues to be used, the link will be discontinued on our AISA Web site. By The Spy has provided us a valuable communication tool and we want to continue to support The Spy and his effort to promote AISA athletic events. Let's support AISA schools in a fun manner.

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.

ALABAMA READING ASSOCIATION ALABAMA READING ASSOCIATION:
The Alabama Reading Association will host its 32nd Annual Fall Conference on October 12-13, 2000. The Von Braun Center and the Hilton Hotel in Huntsville will be the sites for the conference this year. In keeping with the conference theme, "Lift Off to Literacy," emphasis will be placed in strands of interest, which will revolve around reading and writing. The primary goal of the Alabama Reading Association is to promote literacy for children and adults in Alabama.

If you have questions you may contact Anne Hamilton at (205) 665-4412 during evening hours, or at (205) 665-6375 during the day. E-mail address is ACHearly@aol.com.

FOOTBALL COACHES:
All teams in the playoffs need to bring with them to the state meeting on October 28, 2000 a team picture, roster, and a picture of their cheerleaders with a list of their names.

ATTENTION:
HELP! Name the Football Championship CONTEST. We need an "eye-catching" name for our Football Championship - Triple-Header to be held at Troy State University on November 17, 2000. Fax or E-mail suggestions to the AISA office by August 25, 2000. The winning entry will receive four (4) tickets to the game.

ATTENTION ATHLETIC DIRECTORS:
RECOGNITION PROGRAM FOR AISA TEAMS AND ATHLETES - American General Life and Accident Insurance Company of Tennessee will recognize and honor the following:

a. Players of the Year in football and basketball (boys and girls)
b. Provide commemorative banners for all AISA championship teams. These banners will be 4' x 6' in school colors and suitable for hanging. The banners are light weight nylon with sewn on letters. These banners will be delivered within 4-6 weeks after the name of a winner gets to their office. The Alabama Sportswriters Association will determine the Player of the Year. Three AISA football players will be recognized at the awards banquet in Birmingham at the Birmingham Sheraton on November 28, 2000. Basketball Awards Banquet will be held on February 26, 2001, at the Birmingham Sheraton.  

ATTENTION ATHLETIC COMMITTEE:
The Athletic Committee is scheduled to meet in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. on October 11, 2000.

ATTENTION WRESTLING COACHES:
All wrestling coaches should plan to attend the scheduling meeting on October 25, 2000 in the AISA office at 10:00 a.m. Be prepared to build your regular season and tournament schedule.

ATTENTION:
Cottage Hill Christian School is looking for Junior Varsity games on October 2, October 23, and any Friday night in October. Please contact Bill Shultz at (334) 634-2427 or (334) 634-2566.

BASKETBALL PRACTICE AND GAMES:
See Rules I-E on page 40 in your Athletic Handbook. Be sure to read Rule I-F on page 40 concerning scheduling games.

OCTOBER 3:
Winter sports practice may begin.

ATTENTION VOLLEYBALL COACHES:
Regional Tournament Play will follow the Athletic Handbook on Page 35, VII A and page 36.

PUBLICITY:
Attention Football 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 AD'S, PLAN AHEAD:
The participation format for the following State Tournaments is as follows:

Final Four Basketball Tournament

February 15 & 16 - Class AAA schools
February 16 & 17 - Class AA schools
February 15 & 17 - Class A schools

West Regionals will be held in Selma on February 9-10.
East Regionals will be held at Faulkner University in Montgomery on February 9-10.

Final Four Baseball Tournament

May 9 & 10 - Class A schools
May 10 & 11 - Class AAA schools
May 11& 12 - Class AA schools