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National Federation of State
High School Associations
“Join us at Skyline
at Waterplace on
June 28 for the
Welcome Dinner
and WaterFire
Experience”
98th Annual
Summer Meeting
Rhode Island Convention Center | Providence, Rhode Island | June 28-July 2, 2017
HOSTED BY:
#NFHSinProvidence
#NFHSinProvidence
Welcome to Providence – for the 98th
Annual NFHS Summer Meeting! The
Summer Meeting is geared exclusively
for state association staff and board
members and provides an outstanding
professional development program,
exceptional award ceremonies and
countless networking opportunities. This Bob Gardner Gary Musselman
NFHS Executive NFHS President
first-class conference features professional
Director
speakers, as well as the opportunity for
attendees to share their experience and
Welcome
expertise on a variety of subjects.
The NFHS Board of Directors, the NFHS staff and the Rhode Island Interscholastic
League Host Committee hope all attendees thoroughly enjoy this conference. Take
some time to enjoy the sights and sounds that Providence has to offer!
NFHS Board of Directors
Gary Musselman Jerome Singleton Karissa Niehoff Bernie Dolan Jack Roberts David Jackson
President President Elect Section 1 Section 2 Section 4 Section 6
Kansas South Carolina Connecticut West Virginia Michigan Oklahoma
Bart Thompson Mark Beckman Pam Foegen Kevin Fitzgerald Anna Battle Toni Hill
Section 7 Section 8 At Large At Large At Large At Large
Nevada Montana Wisconsin Delaware Arizona Missouri
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Schedule of Events......................................................................................................... 4
Hotel Information............................................................................................................ 8
General Information..................................................................................................... 10
Transportation Information......................................................................................... 12
Table of Contents
Optional Activities
• Marketing Luncheon & Summit........................................................................... 14
• Technology Summit.............................................................................................. 15
• NFHSLearn Summit.............................................................................................. 15
• First-Time Attendees Orientation......................................................................... 15
• Discover Providence Tour..................................................................................... 16
• Experience Newport Tour..................................................................................... 17
• BAGGO Tournament............................................................................................. 18
• Spouse/Guest Activities........................................................................................ 19
• Community Service Event.................................................................................... 20
• Children’s Program............................................................................................... 21
NFHS Foundation Events
• Silent Auction........................................................................................................ 22
• Support NFHS Foundation Events....................................................................... 23
• Golf Tournament................................................................................................... 24
• Fun Run/Walk......................................................................................................... 25
Top Ten Things to Do in Providence........................................................................... 26
Instructions for Completing Online Registration....................................................... 29
Providence Area Map................................................................................................... 30
Dunkin’ Donuts Center and Rhode Island Convention Center Maps....................... 31
SUMMER MEETING
HOSTED BY:
CONFERENCE APP ONLINE
Available June 1 REGISTRATION ONLY:
“NFHS Summer Meeting 17” https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17
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Wednesday, June 28
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. NFHS Board of Directors Meeting
12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Marketing Luncheon & Summit
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration
1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Rhode Island Host Committee Hospitality
& Information Desk
Schedule of Events
2:00 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Student Services Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Officials Advisory Committee Meeting
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Spirit Summit
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Technology Summit
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Small States Meeting
2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. National Records Committee Meeting
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. NFHSLearn Summit
3:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. Finance Directors Summit
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Moderator/Speaker Orientation
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner/WaterFire Experience
*Families Welcome!
*Wristband (provided at registration) will be
required for dinner
7:00 p.m. – Dinner
8:30 p.m. – WaterFire Ceremony
8:45 p.m. – Dessert
SUMMER MEETING
HOSTED BY:
CONFERENCE APP ONLINE
Available June 1 REGISTRATION ONLY:
“NFHS Summer Meeting 17” https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17
*All Summer Meeting events will take place on the 5th floor of the Rhode Island Convention Center.
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Thursday, June 29 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Second General Session
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NFHS Foundation Golf Board of Directors Report –
Tournament Gary Musselman, President, NFHS
*Bus departs the Rhode Island NFHS Update – Bob Gardner,
Convention Center lobby at 6:00 a.m. Executive Director, NFHS, and
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Spirit of Sport Breakfast NFHS Staff
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Children’s Program
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Rhode Island Host Committee
Hospitality & Information Desk
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. NFHS Foundation Silent Auction Gary Musselman Bob Gardner
10:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Discover Providence Tour
*Bus departs the Rhode Island 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. First Workshop Session
Convention Center lobby at 1. Golf Discussion Forum
10:15 a.m. 2. Football Discussion Forum
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sports Information Directors 3. Spirit Discussion Forum
Workshop 4. Recruiting and Retaining Officials
2:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Children’s Program 5. Improving Sportsmanship, a Different Approach
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony 6. Successful Use of Student Advisory Committees
Student Program – “We Are High 7. How to Effectively Handle Investigations
School®,” Spirit of Sport and and Accusations
Heart of the Arts Awards 8. Technology-Show and Share
Presentations 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Inclusion Discussion
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. First General Session Forum/Luncheon
11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. #MyReasonWhy Campaign
Speaker: Execution Workshop/Luncheon
Mike Smith,
“Professional
Teenager”
1:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Legal Issues Workshop
2:30 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Second Workshop Session
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. BAGGO Tournament (Roundtable #1)
Opening Rounds 9. Board Members Roundtable
10. Executive Directors Roundtable
Friday, June 30 11. Assistants/Associates Roundtable
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Field Hockey Breakfast 12. Finance Roundtable
*Sponsored by 13. Marketing Roundtable
14. Technology Roundtable
3:45 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. NFHS Foundation Silent Auction
7:45 a.m. – 8:45 a.m. Tennis Breakfast Item Pick-up
*Sponsored by 4:00 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. Experience Newport Tour
*Bus departs the Rhode Island
Convention Center lobby at 4:00 p.m.
8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. NFHS Foundation Silent Auction
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. NFHS Information Desk
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Rhode Island Host Committee
Hospitality & Information Desk
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Saturday, July 1 1:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Section Meetings
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Executive Directors Mentoring (as determined by each section)
Breakfast 3:30 p.m. NFHS Hall of Fame
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Girls Gymnastics Breakfast Press Conference
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. NFHS Network, Digital
Ticketing/Q&A Breakfast Sunday, July 2
7:00 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Performing Arts Summit Breakfast 5:45 a.m. NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk
*Depart the Rhode Island Convention
7:00 a.m. – 7:52 a.m. Banquet Table Reservations
Center lobby at 5:45 a.m.
8:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. National Council Meeting
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Sixth Workshop Session
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NFHS Information Desk
36. Bowling Discussion Forum
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Rhode Island Host Committee
37. Field Hockey Discussion Forum
Hospitality & Information Desk
38. Wrestling Discussion Forum
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk
39. State Championships, is it Possible to Increase
Packet Pick-up
Attendance and Decrease Expenses?
8:15 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Third Workshop Session
40. Marketing Valuation
15. Baseball Discussion Forum
41. Following Music Copyright Laws
16. Lacrosse Discussion Forum
42. Understanding Your Students and Why
17. Soccer Discussion Forum
They Participate
18. Softball Discussion Forum
9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. Seventh Workshop Session
19. Sports Medicine Discussion Forum
43. Basketball Discussion Forum
20. Advanced Use and Monetization of Social Media
44. Ice Hockey Discussion Forum
21. Inclusion, it is Not Just a Game
45. Volleyball Discussion Forum
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Fourth Workshop Session
46. Tennis Discussion Forum
(Roundtable #2)
47. Wrestling Weight Management Discussion Forum
22. Board Members Roundtable
48. Verbal Judo-How to Deal with Verbal Conflict and
23. Executive Directors Roundtable
De-escalate a Tense Situation
24. Assistants/Associates Roundtable
49. Methods of Classification for State Association
25. Finance Roundtable
Tournaments
26. Marketing Roundtable
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing General Session
27. Technology Roundtable
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Fifth Workshop Session
28. Officials Discussion Forum Speaker:
Walter Bond,
29. Performing Arts Discussion Forum
Former Professional
30. Swimming & Diving Discussion Forum
Basketball Player
31. Track & Field/Cross Country Discussion Forum
32. NFHS Essentials Initiative
12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. BAGGO Tournament
33. Championship Event Ideas-Fan Experiences, Best
Quarterfinals, Semifinals
Practices and Creating Memories
and Finals
34. “It is My Pleasure to Serve You”– How to Develop
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Community Service Project
this Attitude
*Depart the Rhode Island Convention
35. Going Paperless. . . Eligibility, Meetings and Forms
Center lobby at 12:30 p.m.
“Oh My”
5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Children’s Program
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Summer Meeting Luncheon
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. NFHS Hall of Fame Banquet
NFHS Board of Directors
8:45 p.m. Post-Banquet NFHS Hall of Fame
Awards Presentations, Citation
Autograph Session
Presentations
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SUMMER MEETING APP
Download the Summer Meeting conference app!
Available for free download on iTunes and Google Play, the Summer
Meeting app allows users to have all the conference information on their
mobile device. Just search for “NFHS Summer Meeting 17” and download
to your phone or tablet. Available June 1!
The app features a full schedule, with the ability to build your own
schedule, speaker profiles, maps, and general information.
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**PRIMARY HOTEL**
Omni Providence
1 West Exchange Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
401-598-8000
800-525-9300 (Reservations)
Hotel Information
This landmark hotel in Providence is connected to the Rhode Island Convention
Center, Dunkin’ Donuts Center and the new Providence Place Mall. With this
premier downtown Providence hotel location, you will find yourself within walking
distance of the city’s main college campuses, historic attractions, gourmet
restaurants, upscale shopping, entertainment and more.
Summer Meeting attendees may check-in at the Omni Providence after 3:00 p.m.
and must check-out by 12:00 p.m.
Room Rates
The Omni Providence is offering meeting attendees room rates of $169 for single or
double occupancy. Room rates are quoted exclusive of city and state taxes, which
are currently 13 percent, making the per-night total $190.97. Call 800-525-9300 to
make your reservations. Specify group code “2017 NFHS Summer Meeting” to
ensure the conference rate.
Visit https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/providence/meetings/2017-nfhs-summer-meeting
to book your reservation online. Hotel information will be listed on the Summer
Meeting page, under Travel and Accommodations, which will take you to the
appropriate page.
To ensure that you receive the conference rate, you must make your hotel
reservations no later than Monday, June 5, 2017. The Omni Providence does
require an approved credit card to guarantee a guest room reservation.
Reservations not cancelled within 24 hours prior to the arrival or no shows,
will be billed the first night’s room rate.
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For questions regarding billing once Morsel’s Discover fantastic shopping and
your reservation has been made, Kick start an active day with light fare entertainment at Providence Place Mall
please contact Sarah Boyle, Convention from Morsel’s. Enjoy a hot cup of or enjoy a day out at Roger Williams
Services Manager, at 401-598-8036 or freshly brewed gourmet coffee and Park Zoo, one of the oldest zoos in the
sarah.boyle@omnihotels.com. choose from a delicious selection of Unite States.
quick snacks.
Hotel Parking • Open daily Summer Meeting attendees may check-
The Omni Providence offers valet • Dress code: Casual in at the Hilton Providence after 3:00
parking for registered hotel guests at • Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. p.m. and must check-out by 12:00 p.m.
$30 per day, with unlimited in-and-out (Monday-Saturday), 6:00 a.m. –
privileges. Self-parking is also available 1:00 p.m. (Sunday) Room Rates
at $20 per day. The Hilton Providence is offering
Fitness Center meeting attendees room rates of $169
Dining Whether you want to stay on top of for single or double occupancy. Room
your workout routine in the fitness rates are quoted exclusive of city and
Centro Restaurant center, take advantage of the in-room state taxes, which are currently 13
Whether you’re in search of a quick bite fitness kits or make sure you’re eating percent, making the per-night total
or a decadent four-course meal, the healthy, the Omni Fitness Center can $190.97. Call 800-445-8667 and identify
Centro Restaurant – Providence offer you the personalized service you yourself as being with the “2017 NFHS
has a menu and atmosphere to please require. If you prefer to work out in Summer Meeting.”
all. Featuring central Italian cuisine, privacy, in-room fitness kits are
Centro is a hip, high-end, sophisticated, available at the concierge, and deluxe To book your reservation online, visit
modern restaurant with a cool city vibe, fitness rooms are also available. http://group.hilton.com/2017NFHSSummerMtg
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and enter the group code “NFHS17.”
daily. Pool Hotel information will also be listed
• Open daily for breakfast, lunch The Omni Providence Hotel pool is on the Summer Meeting page, under
and dinner located on the 8th floor as part of the Travel and Accommodations, which
• Dress code: Casual Capital Club Fitness. In addition to an will take you to the appropriate page.
• Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. indoor heated pool, you can relax in the
(Breakfast), 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. whirlpool and sauna. To ensure that you receive the
(Lunch), 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. conference rate, you must make
(Dinner) **SECONDARY HOTEL** your hotel reservations no later than
Hilton Providence Monday, June 5, 2017. The Hilton
Fleming’s Steakhouse 21 Atwells Avenue Providence does require a certified or
Fleming’s Steakhouse is an ongoing Providence, cashier’s check or approved credit card
celebration of exceptional food and Rhode Island 02903 to guarantee a guest room reservation.
wine, featuring the finest in prime 401-831-3900 Reservations not cancelled within 24
steak, market-fresh seafood and Maine hours prior to the arrival or no shows,
lobster. Located in the heart of downtown will be billed the first night’s room rate.
• Open for dinner Providence, Rhode Island, the stylish
• Dress code: Casual Hilton Providence is within walking Hotel Parking
• Hours: 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. distance of Historic Federal Hill, The Hilton Providence offers valet
(Monday-Thursday), 5:00 p.m. Providence Place Mall and Rhode Island parking for registered hotel guests at
– 11:00 p.m. (Friday), 4:30 p.m. – Convention Center. Discover attractions $28 per day with in-and-out privileges.
11:00 p.m. (Saturday), 4:00 p.m. – with ease from this comfortable and Self-parking is also available in the
9:00 p.m. (Sunday) sophisticated Rhode Island hotel. garage at $25 per day.
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Dining Starbucks® Shopping
The hotel coffee shop proudly serves Providence Place is a shopping and
The Vig Starbucks® coffees, lattes, cappuccinos dining destination in an area that offers
A vintage sports parlor serving upscale and pastries. Fuel up before exploring a vibrant mix of cultural and entertain-
American comfort food. the city of Providence. ment attractions. Make the most of your
• Open daily for breakfast, lunch • Open daily for breakfast visit and explore a variety of nearby
and dinner and lunch daily activities and entertainment.
• Dress code: Casual • Dress code: Casual
• Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. • Hours: 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. For more information about the
(Breakfast), 11:30 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Providence Mall amenities, visit
(Lunch and Dinner) Fitness Center and Pool https://www.providenceplace.com.
A fitness center and indoor pool is
available on-site at the Hilton
Providence.
General Information
Rhode Island Convention Center If you need to register with check payment, please complete
All Summer Meeting events will take place on the 5th Floor the online registration form and follow the payment mailing
of the Providence Rhode Island Convention Center. instructions at the bottom of your receipt/invoice.
Dunkin’ Donuts Center (Multiple payments are available. For example, if you want
The Opening Ceremony featuring “We Are High School,” to pay part via check and part via credit card, you may do so.
as well as the First General Session, Second General Detailed instructions will be on the payment page.)
Session and the Closing General Session, will take place
at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. Delegate registration fee is $440, which includes tickets to the
Welcome Dinner, Luncheon and Banquet. Additional tickets
Summer Meeting Welcome Dinner and to the Luncheon and Banquet are $40 and $65, respectively.
WaterFire Experience
The Summer Meeting Welcome Dinner will be held at 7:00 Registration Gift
p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. This year’s Welcome Dinner This year’s conference
will be hosted off-site (walking distance) at Skyline at Water- gift will be a 30-ounce
place. Wristbands provided at registration will be required YETI tumbler.
for the event. The dinner is once again open to any family
members/guests in attendance with a paid delegate.
Meeting Attire
To provide some assistance in planning your wardrobe, all
functions held during the Summer Meeting are casual, with
the exception of the Hall of Fame Banquet, which will be
business attire.
Conference Information
Meeting Registration Mark Koski, NFHS Director of Sports, Events
Registration Process: Summer Meeting registration is 100% and Development/Conference Coordinator
online. Please visit https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17 to 317-822-5716 (office)
register for the 98th Annual Summer Meeting. We appreciate 317-702-3151 (cell)
your registration and payment by Friday, June 2. mkoski@nfhs.org
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SUMMER MEETING APP
Download the Summer Meeting conference app!
Available for free download on iTunes and Google Play, the Summer
Meeting app allows users to have all the conference information on their
mobile device. Just search for “NFHS Summer Meeting 17” and download
to your phone or tablet. Available June 1!
The app features a full schedule, with the ability to build your own
schedule, speaker profiles, maps, and general information.
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The NFHS is pleased to have Travel Leaders as its official travel agency. Ginny
Bluhm is your designated lead agent, and she will be happy to check flights and
fares for you.
To make reservations, please contact Travel Leaders at:
Phone: 800-525-1570
Fax: 317-573-6670
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Email: gbluhm@travlead.com
Transportation Information
Airport Transportation
The T.F. Green Airport (PVD) is approximately 15 minutes (10 miles) from the
Rhode Island Convention Center.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available at the T. F. Green Airport. Cab fare is approximately
$35 each way. Taxis are available at the ground transportation area of the airport.
12Car Rental
Travel Leaders can also make your
car rental reservations while booking
your flight, or you may check rates by Enterprise Rent-A-Car
calling Enterprise or National car rental Rental Discount
agencies. We are pleased to have the Enterprise Rent-A-Car will provide
Enterprise/National car rental agencies its lowest online pricing and take an
offering special discounts to conference additional 5% off for all NFHS Summer
attendees. Listed to the right are the Meeting attendees.
daily and weekly rates.
To take advantage of these discounts,
simply follow these instructions:
1. Call Enterprise (800-593-0505) or
National (800-227-7368) or visit National Car Rental Rates
online at www.enterprise.com or
Vehicle Class.......................... Daily Rates
www.nationalcar.com.
2. Provide the customer number Compact......................................... $47.00
XZ08037 (For Enterprise, in Intermediate................................... $48.00
addition, use the PIN Code: NAT). Standard......................................... $50.00
Full-size........................................... $51.00
Premium......................................... $63.00
Minivan........................................... $68.00
Standard SUV................................ $63.00
*Geographical city surcharges may apply to
base rates listed above.
SUMMER MEETING
CONFERENCE APP ONLINE
Available June 1 REGISTRATION ONLY:
“NFHS Summer Meeting 17” https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17
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Marketing Luncheon & Summit
Wednesday, June 28 – 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The Marketing Luncheon & Summit will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, June 28. The interactive session will focus on a variety of marketing
issues and initiatives and will feature an Open Forum for attendees to discuss
issues and share ideas and relevant experiences. Presenters from outside the
high school marketing space will also be present to provide their expertise and
perspective.
Optional Activities
The Marketing Summit agenda featured topics include:
• Best Practices Among State Associations
• Economic Impact Study
• Exclusive vs. Non-Exclusive Sponsorships
• NFHS Network
• Social Media Overview
*There is no registration fee for the Marketing Luncheon & Summit; however, for
meeting and luncheon management purposes, advance registration is required.
Please acknowledge your attendance when completing the online registration
process.
14Technology Summit First-Time Attendees Orientation
Wednesday, June 28 – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 – 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
This session will be an in-depth workshop regarding The NFHS is offering an orientation for those attending
technology. This session is typically geared toward the their first Summer Meeting. This is intended to provide an
staff members directly involved in the development and introduction to the meeting and to introduce you to each
management of the technology infrastructure and Web NFHS administrator. NFHS staff members will share their
services within the organization. The final topic list, knowledge of the conference program and be available to
determined by state association and NFHS staff, will be answer questions. The orientation is scheduled from 4:30
distributed to the membership in April. p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. You and your
spouse/guest are invited to attend; this is an important
function to get your first Summer Meeting off to a great start.
*Please note your interest in attending the Technology
Summit during the online registration process.
NFHSLearn Summit *Please note if this is your first conference when completing
Wednesday, June 28 – 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. your online registration.
The NFHSLearn Summit will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15
p.m. on Wednesday, June 28. This session will include an
update from NFHS staff and an open forum to share ideas
and discuss state association topics.
SUMMER MEETING
CONFERENCE APP
Available June 1
“NFHS Summer Meeting 17”
ONLINE
REGISTRATION ONLY:
https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17
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Thursday, June 29
10:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $51 per person (all ages)
(Meet in the Rhode Island Convention Center lobby for departure at 10:15 a.m.)
Discover Providence Tour
Explore our capital city in a deeper way with an expert guide! We will take you to
places not seen on any other tour, give you an inside look at some of Providence’s
most beautiful sights, and fill you in on the integral stories and people of
Providence. With stops for pictures and personal exploration, this tour has it all.
This tour is ideal for those who would like to get out and explore, take pictures and
gain a great overall grasp of Providence!
Join us for a fantastic journey through the architecture, culture and story of one
of America’s favorite cities! On this tour you will admire the beauty of colonial
College Hill, gaze at the second largest marble dome on earth, explore the inside
of one of Providence’s most stunning living spaces, relish the beauty and history
of a lovely city park, stroll through the College Green of Brown University and see
beautiful colonial architecture, stroll through the oldest indoor mall in America,
learn the story of the founding of Rhode Island, savor the sights and tastes of Little
Italy at Federal Hill, and so much more. Food, story and scenery, this tour has it
all! You will be able to get out of the bus, walk around and take pictures at many of
these stops. Remember to dress accordingly for the weather, and wear comfortable
walking shoes. We can’t wait to show you Providence!
Inclusions:
• Round-trip transportation
• Step on Guide
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Friday, June 30
4:00 p.m. to 10:15 p.m.
Cost: $64 per person (all ages)
(Meet in the Rhode Island Convention Center lobby for departure at 4:00 p.m.)
Experience Newport Tour
Embark on a journey to Newport, Rhode Island as you explore all the island has
to offer. A knowledgeable step on guide will impress your guests with a full and
informative tour of beautiful Newport, Rhode Island. This guide will highlight all
the major historic points of interest throughout Newport, including Ocean Drive
and Bellevue Avenue. While capturing the city’s charm, take in the panoramic
views and stunning homes along Ocean Drive. On Bellevue Avenue learn about the
“Gilded Age” as you view homes of the rich and famous. With your step on guide
you will enjoy a narrated driving tour of more than 150 points of interest.
Step inside the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages,” The Breakers,
commissioned by Cornelius Vanderbilt II, chairman and president of the New York
Central Railroad. Inspired by the 16th-century palaces of Genoa and Turin, the
70-room Italian Renaissance villa was designed by architect Richard Morris Hunt,
who directed an international team of craftsmen and artisans. Completed in 1895,
the mansion is situated on an 11-acre estate overlooking a spectacular view of the
Atlantic Ocean.
End your tour by being dropped off in downtown Newport where you will have free
time to explore, shop and get a bite to eat at one of the many delicious restaurants
as you will be able to experience dinner on your own. Restaurant reservations are
recommended.
Inclusions:
• Round-trip transportation
• Step on Guide
• Breakers Tickets
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Thursday, June 29 – Sunday, July 2
Thursday, 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
The 2017 Summer Meeting BAGGO Tournament will kick off at 5:15 p.m. Thursday,
June 29 following the First General Session. Each state association will be repre-
sented with one entry in the 51-team BAGGO Tournament bracket.
BAGGO Tournament
Sponsored by: The quarterfinals, semifinals and final games will be played on Sunday, July 2,
immediately following the Closing General Session at 12:15 p.m.
Cheering sections and team shirts have made this a fun event and are welcome!
State association staff, spouses and board members are all encouraged to
participate. The tournament bracket will be disseminated to state associations with
official start times prior to the Summer Meeting. The NFHS thanks Dissinger Reed
for its continued sponsorship of this fun event. Who will take home the traveling
trophy this year?
Previous Years’ Winners:
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
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The functions below are available for spouse and guest participation at the
Summer Meeting. Registration is required.
Spouse/Guest Activities
Wednesday, June 28 Sunday, July 2
4:30 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. First-Time Attendees Orientation 5:45 a.m. NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Welcome Dinner / WaterFire (Registration Required)
Experience (Wristband Required) 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Closing General Session –
Walter Bond
Thursday, June 29 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. BAGGO Tournament Quarterfinals,
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament Semifinals and Finals
(Registration Required) 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Community Service Project
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Children’s Program (Registration Required)
(Registration Required) 5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Children’s Program
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Spouse/Guest Breakfast (Registration Required)
(Name Badge Required) 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. NFHS Hall of Fame Banquet
10:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Discover Providence Tour (Ticket Required)
(Ticket Required)
2:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Children’s Program
(Registration Required) Spouse/Guest Breakfast
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony – “We Are High Thursday, June 29
School®” Student Program 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. First General Session – Mike Smith,
Professional Teenager
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. BAGGO Tournament
Friday, June 30
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Second General Session
4:00 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. Experience Newport Tour
(Ticket Required) This year’s spouse/guest breakfast will feature a nationally
recognized “The Voice” performer.
Saturday, July 1
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Summer Meeting Luncheon Fee: $50
(Ticket Required)
3:30 p.m. NFHS Hall of Fame Press *Please indicate if you would like to attend this breakfast
Conference during the delegate online registration process.
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Sunday, July 2
12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Calling All Volunteers!
Community Service Event
What: About the project: All tools and gloves are provided by
Franklin Farm Community Garden Franklin Farm Community Garden the Franklin Farm Association. Franklin
grows farm fresh vegetables for the Farms looks forward to welcoming you
Time: Rhode Island Food Bank and the local to the garden!
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. food pantries. Planted in May by school
(Meet in the Rhode Island Convention children, the one-acre garden provided About Franklin Farms:
Center lobby at 12:30 p.m. to depart) 48,000 pounds of vegetables in the 2016 Franklin Farm Community Garden is an
*Box lunch will be provided growing season. all volunteers, nonprofit organization
that grows farm fresh vegetables for
Where: Volunteers provide help by completing the Rhode Island Food Bank and local
The Historic Metcalf Franklin Farm much-needed tasks to ensure we have food pantries. During the past 10 years,
Preservation, Cumberland, Rhode Island an abundant harvest for those experi- the farm has grown more than 300,000
encing food insecurities. These include, pounds of naturally grown vegetables.
Who: but are not limited to: tending plants, Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
All Summer Meeting Attendees – State harvesting, boxing vegetables and
Association Staff, Boards of Directors, general farm chores. Tending includes For more information, visit
Spouses, Guests, Children (all ages!) light weeding, installing tomato cages, www.franklinfarmri.org.
trimming and putting in supports for
Why: plants. By early July, weather depend- *Please indicate if you would like to
Community Service Project – Take some ing, harvesting farm fresh produce volunteer for the Community Service
time to volunteer within the Providence begins. These vegetables are boxed up Project during the online registration
community! All supplies will be and prepared for delivery. Occasionally, process.
provided. there are other tasks around the farm
that need to be accomplished such as
spreading mulch and tending our
colonial garden.
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Time to play. Give your children the opportunity to be a part of this year’s Summer
Meeting by signing them up for the Children’s Program. They can have fun with
children their own age in a kid energized environment. Registered children receive
a meeting name badge and can take part in three outstanding programs.
The Children’s Program offers fun activities for registered children, ages 6-12.
Registration fee is $45 per child. The following events have been planned:
Children’s Program
Thursday, June 29 Sunday, July 2
8:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 5:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.
(During the Spouse/Guest Breakfast) (During the NFHS Hall of Fame Banquet)
This kickoff event gives the children This program contains an evening
time to re-acquaint with friends from of laugh-out-loud fun, food and free
last year’s conference, as well as meet give-a-ways! Your children will also
new friends. The program will start enjoy specially arranged local
with a great breakfast and features fun entertainment and activities.
games and activities.
Fee: $45
Thursday, June 29 (NOTE: All children must be picked up
2:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. by a parent/guardian at the end of the
(During the Opening Ceremony) scheduled activity. Your cooperation is
appreciated.)
The afternoon program will pick up
right where the morning program *Please register your child/children
ended, with games, activities and free for the Children’s Program during the
give-a-ways. online registration process.
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Growing the NFHS Foundation
With the 2017 Summer Meeting, the NFHS will celebrate its 98th year since the
states recognized the need to work together on behalf of the young men and
women participating in interscholastic athletics and activities. In that same spirit
of cooperation, the NFHS is seeking your help in building the NFHS Foundation.
The mission of the Foundation is to promote the development of citizenship skills
among young student-athletes and participants, as well as to reduce the risks of
injury when participating in high school sports.
NFHS Foundation Events
NFHS Foundation During the 2015-16 school year, grants provided to the membership by the NFHS
Board of Directors: Foundation reached $591,000 since its inception. The majority of these grants came
(as of April, 2017) in the form of dollars to state associations to promote student citizenship/leader-
ship. The Foundation has also funded research and education-based information
Bobby Cox
Chair on risk minimization and sports medicine. All of these grants are made possible
Indiana through the active support of our member state associations.
Karissa Niehoff
Vice Chair
Connecticut Show your support for the NFHS Foundation by making a $98 for 98 (or another
Davis Whitfield amount) donation and/or by participating in the Foundation Events at the Summer
President Meeting.
NFHS
Bob Gardner Thank you for your support,
Treasurer
NFHS NFHS Foundation Board of Directors
Christopher Chun
Hawaii
Silent Auction
Julian Tackett Thursday, June 29 – Friday, June 30
Kentucky
Dave Stead The 14th Annual NFHS Foundation Silent Auction
Minnesota will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, and
will conclude at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 30. The
Don Hinton
Mississippi auction features various unique objects from across
the country, including many sports memorabilia
Sally Marquez collectors’ items. Last year’s auction raised more
New Mexico
than $5,700! Let’s make the 2017 Silent Auction
Peter Weber a greater achievement for the Foundation. Please
Oregon browse items at your leisure during the day’s
events on June 30 to make your winning bids.
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You can support the NFHS Foundation even if you are not a golfer, shopper or a
runner. Sponsor a hole at the Golf Tournament, and your state association will be
recognized at the event, in the conference program and during the Second General
Session. You can donate an item to the Silent Auction to do your part!
Support NFHS Foundation Events
See the Golf Tournament Hole Sponsorship form and Silent Auction donation
information below.
In order to be recognized in the Summer Meeting Program, your sponsorship
confirmation must be received by Friday, May 5.
NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament NFHS Foundation Silent Auction
Thursday, June 29 – 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Help us reach 100!
Metacomet Country Club Last year we had 51 items, and our goal this year has been
set at 100 ITEMS for the 14th Annual NFHS Foundation Silent
Championship Course hole sponsorship benefits the NFHS
Auction. To meet that goal, we need your help! Any items are
Foundation | $300 per hole sponsorship
appreciated – sports memorabilia, items specific to your state/
• Signage on tee boxes
local culture, collector’s items and anything in between!
• Recognition in Summer Meeting Program
• Recognition at the Second General Session If donating in advance, please ship items to the NFHS by
June 16. (You may also bring items to the Summer Meeting
NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk in Providence.)
Sunday, July 2 – 5:45 a.m.
NFHS
Mile marker sponsorship benefits the NFHS
Attn: Silent Auction
Foundation | $300 per mile marker sponsorship
1802 Alonzo Watford Sr. Dr.
Please contact: Indianapolis, IN 46202
Shane Monaghan, NFHS Development Coordinator
Please contact Kelly Russell (317-822-5746 or
Email: smonaghan@nfhs.org
krussell@nfhs.org) with any questions.
Fax: 317-822-5700
We greatly appreciate your continued support of the Silent
You will receive a confirmation of your Foundation Golf
Auction, the NFHS Foundation and, ultimately, the students
Tournament, Fun Run/Walk sponsorship upon receipt of
of our nation!
payment.
Please make check payable to:
NFHS Foundation
PO Box 690
Indianapolis, IN 46206
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Metacomet Country Club
Thursday, June 29
7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
The NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament will take place Thursday, June 29 at
Metacomet Country Club in Providence, Rhode Island. Established in 1901 by
five Rhode Island businessmen, the club is conveniently located 10 minutes from
downtown Providence overlooking Narragansett Bay. The club boasts a Donald J.
Ross signature 18-hole course on 105 acres of rolling hills in East Providence. With
undulating fairways and slick greens, Metacomet has withstood the test of time to
continually challenge the most accomplished golfers.
NFHS Foundation Golf Tournament
Where: Attire: Fee:
Bus departs the Rhode Island Appropriate golf attire is requested of $110 (Covers green fees, cart, range
Convention Center lobby at 6:00 a.m. all guests on the course, practice areas balls, continental breakfast, BBQ lunch
and in the clubhouse. Shorts are and transportation to and from the
Entry: permitted but should be of Bermuda course)
Tournament entry must be indicated length. No t-shirts, tank tops, cutoffs,
during online registration. Limited to sweatpants, bathing suits, athletic Club Rental: $75
first 144 players. shorts or denim are permitted. No Callaway (Big Bertha) and Titleist
metal spikes allowed on the course. (AP models) will be avaiable
Site:
Metacomet Foursomes: Prizes:
Country Club To form your own group, email Chris Prizes will be awarded to the top three
Boone (cboone@nfhs.org) with the teams as well as to the winners of
Format: names of the foursome. Payment various on-course contests.
Scramble for each individual in your group is
required. Otherwise, foursomes will be *Please indicate tournament participa-
assigned on a first-come, first-served tion and desired clubs during online
basis. No entry will be processed until registration.
the individual has paid for the golf
tournament.
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Providence, Rhode Island
Sunday, July 2
5:45 a.m.
Going for 250 in Providence!
NFHS Foundation
22nd Annual Fun Run/Walk
It was another successful year for the The cost is $30, with the entire amount Traveling Trophy:
annual NFHS Fun Run/Walk last year in going to support the NFHS Foundation. Section 4 claimed the traveling trophy
Reno as 151 people signed up for either In return, you receive a T-shirt, partic- for the second consecutive year as the
the run or walk. This year, our goal is ipant medallion and the opportunity section with the most participants. Who
250 for the 22nd Annual Fun Run/Walk to win some of the special prizes. This will claim the section prize this year?
in Providence. If you haven’t participat- year, prizes will be presented in six age
ed in the Summer Meeting Fun Run/ categories for males and females in the Packet Pickup:
Walk in the past, this is your year! The 5K Run. In the 5K Walk, the top three Participant packets (including T-shirts)
5K (3.1 miles) run/walk is scheduled for male and top three female finishers will be available for pick up from 8:00
beautiful downtown Providence. will receive awards. In addition, the a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 1,
top overall winners (male and female) for all pre-registrants.
The NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk in the run and walk will receive special
is a great way to get some exercise, grand prizes. Where:
socialize with state association friends, Meet in the Rhode Island Convention
view the sights of Providence during State Challenge: Center lobby at 5:45 a.m. for departure.
your walk/run and receive some great Illinois won the state competition last
prizes. Sign up your spouse, family year for the fourth consecutive year Fee: $30
members and other guests. Remember, after Missouri won the first two years
all participants are winners in the NFHS of team competition. Join the fun this *Please indicate your participation in
Foundation Fun Run/Walk. year and challenge a neighboring state the NFHS Foundation Fun Run/Walk
to see who can enter the most during online registration.
participants. While running 3.1 miles
might not be for everyone, walking that
distance is certainly doable.
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WaterFire Providence
WaterFire is a seasonal, multi-sensory art installation in downtown Providence that
attracts one million people per year. On select evenings (usually between May and
October), volunteer “firetenders” travel on torch-lit boats down the river, lighting
more than 80 bonfires. Visitors sit to watch the fires as mystical music fills the air.
National Geographic Traveler magazine has called WaterFire Providence “one of
the top 20 events in North America.”
*Join us on Wednesday, June 28th for the WaterFire Experience during the
Welcome Dinner at 7:00 p.m.
Top Ten Things To Do In Providence
Newport Mansions
The Newport Mansions attract nearly 800,000 visitors a year. They are certainly
among the best known Rhode Island attractions. The Preservation Society of
Newport County operates nine different homes that were once the “summer
cottages” of America’s wealthiest families. Of these, The Breakers, Marble House,
The Elms and Rosecliff are the most popular.
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With 400 miles of coastline and more than 100 salt and
freshwater beaches, Rhode Island has lots of options if you
Roger Williams Park Zoo want to head to the beach. Want a calm beach for the family?
Named the “finest zoo in New England” by The Boston Check out Third Beach in Middletown or Roger Wheeler State
Globe, the Roger Williams Park Zoo attracts more than Beach in Narragansett.
500,000 visitors per year. It’s one of the most popular Rhode
Island attractions, with more than 100 species of animals Want to go where the action is? Try Narragansett Town
from around the world. Beach or Easton’s Beach in Newport.
Need to get away from it all? The quiet Blue Shutters Town
Beach in Charlestown or Mohegan Bluffs Beach on Block
Island might be just what you’re looking for.
Rhode Island beaches are definitely among the most
popular of all Rhode Island attractions, so try to visit at least
one while you’re in town.
International Tennis Hall of Fame
If you enjoy tennis, be sure to stop by the International
Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. The museum has a large
collection of tennis memorabilia, including a fun exhibit of
tennis fashions through the years. The beautiful grounds Performing Arts in Providence
include 13 grass tennis courts that are still used today. The performing arts are a big draw in Providence. People flock
to the Providence Performing Arts Center to see Broadway
shows, concerts, plays and more. Trinity Rep is a Tony-award
SUMMER MEETING winning professional theater company that has been home to
CONFERENCE APP two Oscar-nominated actors: Richard Jenkins (“The Visitor”)
Available June 1 and Viola Davis (“Doubt”). If you love classical music, you’ll
“NFHS Summer Meeting 17” definitely want to take in a performance by the Rhode Island
Philharmonic.
ONLINE When you’re looking for top Rhode Island attractions, you
REGISTRATION ONLY:
might not consider the performing arts, but going to a
https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17
concert or show can often be the highlight of a trip!
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In the late 19th century, Federal Hill was the home of Rhode
Newport Polo Island’s Italian immigrant community, which is why the area
Newport Polo, host of the Newport International Polo Series, is often referred to as Providence’s Little Italy. Today, you’ll
offers public exhibition polo matches, club member services still find an abundance of Italian restaurants and specialty
for arena and grass polo, year-round polo instruction, and sea- food shops within the neighborhood, which sits a few blocks
sonal venue rentals. For 25 years, Newport Polo has extended west of downtown Providence.
the goodwill of this international pastime, hosting teams from
over 30 nations and attracting a global audience to the polo Though you can explore the area on your own, several recent
grounds at historic Glen Farm. Public exhibition matches take visitors recommended tagging along on a walking tour.
place every Saturday in June, July, August and September, Because this neighborhood is defined in part by its food,
beginning at 5:00 p.m. Visit http://www.nptpolo.com/ for more many tours, such as those offered by Federal Hill Tours and
information. Savoring Rhode Island, have a culinary focus.
State House
The State House is the active seat of Rhode Island’s
government, but there’s more than political bickering going
RISD Museum on in these halls. The impressive building was designed by
This hidden gem’s five buildings are clustered on the south architectural firm McKim, Mead and White, the mastermind
side of the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) campus. behind many of the Newport mansions. The State House
Inside, more than 91,000 works of art are on display, dome is the world’s fourth largest self-supported dome (the
including pieces by Monet, Degas and other impressionists, largest being St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome). A painting by
along with sizeable Medieval and Gothic collections. Recent Rhode Island artist James Allen King (called “The Four
visitors were most impressed with the range of the museum’s Freedoms”) is visible on the inside of the dome. Not much
collection and the various mediums represented. Reviewers of an architecture buff? The building is full of American
also praised its size, saying it was manageable and easy to history, too. A gun from the battle of Gettysburg, a replica
explore within a few hours (though culture hounds will likely of Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell and Gilbert Stuart’s portrait of
want to spend half a day, say travelers). George Washington can all be found here.
• Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Tuesday-Sun-
day, with extended hours every Thursday until 9:00 p.m.) Recent visitors called this a Providence landmark, and a
• Admission: $12 Adults, $3 kids and teens (ages 5-18) must-see while in Rhode Island. Though some reviewers
• The museum waives entrance fees every Sunday and enjoyed simply walking through the building on their own,
on the third Thursday evening of each month (from 5:00 others suggested signing up for a free guided tour. Guided
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.) tours, which last about 50 minutes, are offered on the hour
• Website: http://risdmuseum.org/ beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 2:00 p.m.
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Please Read Carefully
For Meeting Registration:
1. Each attendee will be required to register for the Summer Meeting.
2. You must register online at https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17
3. Each delegate (state association staff member, board member, etc.)
must register separately online.
4. In order to provide ample workshop seating, please select one workshop
from each session that you plan on attending.
5. Golf Tournament, Fun Run/Walk, Spouse/Guest Breakfast, Children’s Program,
Optional Activities, Marketing Summit and Community Service participants
must indicate their participation during online registration.
Instructions for Completing
Online Registration
Conference and Hotel Cancellation Procedures
In case of cancellation, all registration fees paid to the NFHS will be refunded,
if notice is given by June 16, 2017.
If a hotel reservation has been made, you may cancel your reservation at no charge
by contacting the hotel at 401-598-8000 (Omni Providence) or 401-831-3900 (Hilton
Providence) – 48 hours prior to your arrival. The hotel will assess a fee if you cancel
within 48 hours of your arrival.
SUMMER MEETING
HOSTED BY:
CONFERENCE APP ONLINE
Available June 1 REGISTRATION ONLY:
“NFHS Summer Meeting 17” https://meetings.nfhs.org/summer17
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Convention Center
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Island Convention Center Maps
Dunkin’ Donuts Center
• Opening Ceremony
• First General Session
• Second General Session
• Closing General Session
The Rhode Island Convention Center - 5th Level
Luncheon &
NFHS Hall of Fame
Banquet
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FHS Hall of Fame
Press Conference
• # MyReasonWhy
Campaign Execution
Workshop/Luncheon
Registration • Hall of Fame Reception
• NFHS Board of
Directors Meeting
• NFHS Network Digital
Ticketing/Q&A
Breakfast
• Spouse/Guest
Breakfast
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