Shaping Your Chapter s Future NWHOFM 2015 STATE CHAPTER CONFERENCE

Beyond the Walls Campaign Primary target audiences for raising funds to complete campaign initiatives Individuals and Corporations (constituents) Foundations and Corporations (non-constituents) Gifts in Kind

Beyond the Walls Campaign Phase 2 Close museum Sept 1 & demolition starts Nov 1 Reopening Honors Weekend 2016

Beyond the Walls Campaign Dan Gable Museum Renovation Gable Gala October 24 th at Holiday Inn Airport Des Moines

Beyond the Walls Campaign Mobile Exhibit Campaign celebration in New York City at Club Tiro on March 16, 2016

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Strategic Plan and Organizational Update KEY RESULT AREA #1: Invest in our Facilities and Infrastructure to reach and impact more people with our mission. KEY RESULT AREA #2: Strategically promote all NWHOF properties and assets through specific Media Channels with tactical approaches of communication that drives success.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Strategic Plan and Organizational KEY RESULT AREA #3: Provide Financial Resources that will sustain the organization s mission by ensuring all stewardship practices are consistent with best practices. KEY RESULT AREA #4: Develop State Chapter and Outreach Programming and Services that engage the wrestling community and general public with an appreciation and awareness of the sport s history, benefits and values

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Strategic Plan and Organizational These Key Result Areas are being analyzed, planned, implemented and tracked by the following Sub- Committees of the BOG's: Annual Fund Public Relations Capital Projects Technology Endowment State Chapter and Outreach Capital Campaign Construction and Design Board Recruitment and Governance Finance

NWHOFM State Chapter Advisory Committee Review State Chapter Honoree Rings State Chapter Board Patches/Blazers NWHOF Website Updates National Attendees at State Chapter Inductions

NWHOFM State Chapter Advisory Committee Review STATE CHAPTER HONOREE RINGS 60+ Rings Ordered

NWHOFM State Chapter Advisory Committee Review STATE CHAPTER BOARD PATCHES/BLAZERS

NWHOFM State Chapter Advisory Committee Review NWHOF WEBSITE UPDATES State Chapter Board Area Operational State Chapter Message Board State Chapter Support Documents State Chapter Website Help State Chapter Honorees Area Updated

NWHOFM State Chapter Advisory Committee Review NATIONAL ATTENDEES AT STATE CHAPTER INDUCTIONS Our goal is to try to have a national representative at every chapter induction.

Best Practices Part 1 PROMOTION OF NWHOFM & CHAPTER Upstate New York Chapter Carl Koenig Exhibit display at State Championship Tournament Georgia Chapter Bud Hennebaul Walk in of past honorees and award presenters at state championship tournament Massachusetts Chapter Ray Miro Scholarship New Jersey Steven John Jastrabek Major Gift Process/Progression

Upstate New York EXHIBIT AT STATE TOURNAMENT

Georgia Chapter CHAPTER INDUCTEES WALK IN AND PRESENT AWARDS How to keep past honorees active and elevate the organization

Georgia Chapter CHAPTER INDUCTEES WALK IN AND PRESENT AWARDS

Massachusetts Chapter SCHOLARSHIP James Peckham Scholarship coordination Fundraising for the Scholarship Administration of Applications Voting Process of Scholarship Criteria

Massachusetts Chapter SCHOLARSHIP

New Jersey Chapter MAJOR GIFT SOLICITATION Blair Academy donation of $76,000 to campaign.

NWHOFM Phase 2 Renovation DIMENSIONAL INNOVATIONS

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Shaping Your Chapter s Future NWHOFM 2015 STATE CHAPTER CONFERENCE

NWHOF Website s New Capabilities http://nwhof.org/sc-boards/

State Chapter Award Criteria Assessment Outstanding American Demonstrates wrestling's pride in those who have used the disciplines of the sport to launch notable careers in other walks of life, such as science and technology, business and industry, government and the military, and the arts and humanities.

State Chapter Award Criteria Assessment Medal of Courage Presented to a wrestler or former wrestler who has overcome what appear to be insurmountable challenges, which may be physical, mental or other disabilities that make their achievements all the more uplifting.

State Chapter Award Criteria Assessment Lifetime Service to Wrestling Given in recognition of years of dedication to the development of leadership and citizenship in young people through the sport of wrestling. Coach Official Contributor

State Chapter Award Criteria Assessment Lifetime Service to Wrestling - Contributor Coach and Official are much easier to identify than the contributor. Contributor honorees: Announcer Team doctor Media Volunteer Tournament Coordinator

State Chapter Award Criteria Assessment High School Excellence Award The High School Excellence Awards, are presented annually to a high school senior, is based equally on outstanding wrestling success, scholastic achievement and citizenship or community service. Winners are chosen at the state, regional and national level.

State Chapter Award Criteria Assessment High School Excellence Award Chapter Nomination Timeline Each chapter may submit 1 nomination to the Stillwater office (Maghan Cawlfield) no later than the week following the NCAA Division 1 Championships. This nomination is presented to the committee for review but is not a guarantee the nomination will be selected. You can ask for nominations from others (i.e. coaches, officials, administrators, etc.) in your state but narrow down your nominations to one deserving candidate.

State Chapter Award Criteria Assessment High School Excellence Award Chapter Nomination Timeline Continued In the event the committee and the chapter do put forth a different candidate the Stillwater office will instruct the committee to review both candidates again while contacting the chapter as well. Currently, there are only 7 states, that hold women s state tournament, that are eligible to nominate a female for the Tricia Saunders award.

State Chapter Board Makeup and Expectations By-Laws 2.1 Directors The Directors of the Chapter shall consist of officers and directors at large, and shall be known as the Board of Directors. The Directors shall consist of a well-rounded representation of those who support the sport of wrestling and should represent diverse areas of the community. What is the ideal makeup of each board? Planner/Doer Steady Knows Everyone Technology Savvy Fundraiser/ Ask er Idea s Person

State Chapter Board Makeup and Expectations By-Laws 2.5 Number and Term of Directors The authorized number of Directors shall not be less than six (6) or more than twelve (12). Each Director shall serve until his or her term has expired, or until he or she resigns or is removed. If a vacancy in the Board occurs by reason of death, resignation or removal, or if a new office is created, such vacancy or new office shall be filled at the next Directors meeting by a majority vote of the Directors. Any Director may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Directors entitled to vote at any regular or special meeting of the Directors, and the vacancy or vacancies created may be filled by a majority vote of the Directors at such meeting. The Directors of the Chapter shall be elected by the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Directors for a term of two (2) years. Directors can serve three (3) consecutive terms, for a total of six (6) years. After the third two-year term, the Director must wait two (2) years before being nominated for re-election. When a Director no longer is eligible for election as a Director, the Director may be elected by the Board to the position of Advisory Director and allowed to attend board meetings without being given the power to vote.

State Chapter Board Makeup and Expectations By-Laws 2.5 Number and Term of Directors - continued Allows for more involvement in the organization. Insures the chapter s continued success in the event a board member leaves the board for one reason or another. The more people involved the more active the chapter can be in continuing the mission of the organization to Preserve, Recognize and Inspire.

State Chapter Board Makeup and Expectations By-Laws Advisory Board Role Does not vote. Advise and counsel the board. Assist the board in achieving its goals and objectives for the benefit of the organization and wrestling. When succession planning the advisory board can play a pivotal role. The out going officers can have the ability to mentor the incoming officers.

State Chapter Board Makeup and Expectations Board Materials Running board meetings Roberts Rules of Order What other documents would you like/need?

Best Practices Part 2 BANQUET/INDUCTION PROCESS Advisory Committee Tom Slowey Letters for fundraising around your local community Washington Chapter Jim Meyerhoff PowerPoint of museum and honorees in museum including national honorees and other points of interest. Also, have honorees arrive one hour prior to the reception to get photos of honorees and their families.

Best Practices Part 2 BANQUET/INDUCTION PROCESS Pennsylvania Chapter Ann Ritter Process of transitioning to videos and how that is helping with the timing of the inductions. Colorado Chapter Jerry Moore Meet a few months prior to the banquet with the honorees, spouse, and their best friend at the banquet venue. Showcase of what chapters do including printed materials.

Advisory Committee FUNDRAISING LETTERS Letters to go out into the community.

Washington Chapter POWERPOINT AND HONOREES ARRIVAL EARLY PowerPoint of museum and honorees including national honorees and other points of interests in the museum.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Washington Chapter

Ed Aliverti, Class of 1994

Washington Chapter

Larry Owings-U of W-1970

Eastern Washington Class of 2002

Eric Beardsley Class of 2002

Ken Pelo Class of 2002

John Rees Class of 2002

Nick Simchuk Class of 2002

Cash Stone Class of 2002

Washington Class of 2015 Tim Crone John deweber John Durheim Paul Greeley Bill Herber Ron Hudiburg Ted Stone Darrel White Roger Wilson

Washington Chapter POWERPOINT AND HONOREES ARRIVAL EARLY Have honorees arrive one hour prior to the reception/guests arriving to get photos of honorees and their families. Provides an opportunity to run through the program with your honorees and those that are close to them as well.

Pennsylvania Chapter VIDEO ACCEPTANCE SPEECHES

Colorado Chapter MEETING MONTHS BEFORE Meeting with honoree at venue/hotel months inductions. Asked honoree to bring wife and Very Best Friend. VBF is very important. Started with a short social followed by dinner.

Colorado Chapter MEETING MONTHS BEFORE Meeting with honoree at venue/hotel months inductions. Master of Ceremonies went over banquet procedures and all things related to the ceremony. A board member, who is a sports writer, went over the bios for the program.

Colorado Chapter MEETING MONTHS BEFORE Meeting with honoree at venue/hotel months inductions. Discussed timelines including the invitations as well as the professional photographer that will be at the inductions. Concluded with a tour of the facilities including the banquet room and hospitality suites available for the honorees to reserve.

Showcase SEE WHAT OTHER CHAPTER ARE DOING Invitations Programs Letters Golf Brochures Easels of past classes Etc. What questions might you have for these chapters on their processes?

Other Business Mentor Team Attend another state induction

Shaping Your Chapter s Future 2015 STATE CHAPTER CONFERENCE Thank you for taking the time to attend and participate in the 2015 State Chapter Conference!