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2011 CoSIDA Convention
• Sunday-Wednesday, June 26-29
• Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort
400 South Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145
DOWNLOAD THE DAILY SCHEDULE (as of June 21- PDF)
YOUR REGISTRATION CREDENTIAL BADGE IS REQUIRED FOR EVERY EVENT
(PANELS, SOCIAL EVENTS, LUNCHEONS and HALL of FAME GALA) THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS
• Sun., June 26: CoSIDA Committee & Divisional Day
• Mon., June 27: Gaining Influence within the Intercollegiate Community
• Tue., June 28: Today's Collegiate Communications & Role Development
• Wed., June 29: Innovative Communications/Technologies of the Business
See inclusive 2011 CoSIDA Convention Web Page, sponsorship/exhibitor information, FAQs and more HERE
• CoSIDA Convention Attire/Dress Policies
Convention attendees are reminded of the following attire policies in Marco Island during the Convention (Sunday-Wednesday, June 26-29)
For All Convention Panels, Meetings, Sessions (Sunday-Wednesday, June 26-29)
For Monday and Tuesday luncheons (June 27, 28)
For Kickoff Reception (June 26) and ESPN Reception (June 27)
Business casual dress (no shorts, hats/caps or flip-flops for either men or women). Example: slacks and polo shirts for men, dress capris, skirts and pants for women. Tie optional for men.
For the Capital One Hall of Fame Gala (Tuesday evening, June 28)
All Convention registrants are invited to attend at no extra cost
Business attire (jackets/shirts/ties for men)
For the Beach Bowl Bash Reception (Wednesday, June 29)
event taking place on the beach - shorts are appropriate
• General Information
Convention Preregistration: Closed June 3
Registration (Islands Ballroom Foyer) open for preregistered attendees and walk-up registrants:
Sunday, June 26 (10 am-3 pm)
Monday, June 27 (8 am-11 am)
Hotel Reservations: Closed June 3 (SOLD OUT)
• A Look at Marco Island
Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort website
Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort on Facebook
• Transportation to and from Marco Island
• Complimentary CoSIDA Round-Trip or One-Way Shuttle
COMPLIMENTARY SHUTTLE SERVICE TO AND FROM THE FORT MYERS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (this airport only), courtesy of CoSIDA and Naples Transportation & Tours (NT & T) ... Register yourself/family/friends coming to the Convention in advance for FREE ROUND TRIP or FREE ONE-WAY shuttle. Read about the service HERE.
SHUTTLE DAYS & HOURS
- Saturday, June 25 (10 a.m. - 9 p.m.), from Ft. Myers Soutwest Florida International Airport to the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort
- Thursday, June 30 (4 a.m. - noon), from Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort to the Ft. Myers Southwest Florida International Airport
Taking the shuttle? CLICK HERE for your pickup information once you arrive at Southwest Florida International -- Go to BAGGAGE CLAIM and meet the NT&T representatives to get your shuttle.
• Hertz/CoSIDA Convention ONE-WAY CAR RENTALS
Click on the HERTZ logo for one-way car rentals. Make sure you see the CoSIDA Convention Number (CV) 022L3080 displayed so you'll get our special rate.
CoSIDA has worked with the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort and Hertz Car Rental to provide special ONE-WAY car rental rates for Convention attendees. You'll have NO rental fee/hotel parking charges while you are at the Convention! With ADVANCE RESERVATIONS, attendees can reserve a rental car (all classes available) one way from any Florida Hertz location, including the Ft. Myers Southwest International Airport, and drop the vehicle off at the Marriott that day upon arrival. Again, with advance reservations, Convention attendees may pick up a car at the Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort on the day of departure to return to any Florida Hertz location for a drop off.
• Convention 5K Run/Walk on June 26; Goodwill Committee organizing the run along with a donation drive for local St. Michael's House charity
For DETAILS and how to PRE-REGISTER FOR THE 5K RUN/WALK, CLICK HERE.
CoSIDA convention attendees are invited to participate in the 5K Fun Run/Walk on Sunday morning, June 26 on the Marco Island 
Marriott Beach resort beach.
ALL nominal registration fees ($5 per person, $10 per family) go directly to the CoSIDA/Goodwill Committee's 2011 charity of choice, St. Matthew's House in Naples, Fl.
The Goodwill Committee also is accepting donations of clothing and toiletries for St. Matthew's.
• Want to play GOLF at Marco Island during the Convention?
JUST BRING YOUR SWING TO PARADISE! 
EXCLUSIVE OFFER FOR CoSIDA Convention Attendees at The Rookery at Marco Island!
Offer includes: Greens Fee, Cart Fee, Callaway Rental Clubs, Glove and 2 sleeves of balls ... ALL FOR JUST $89.00 !
Details HERE:
Just Bring Your Swing to Marco Island (CoSIDA Golf Special)- PDF
• Convention Special Awards Releases/Speaker & Presenter Announcements
Speaker & Presenter Announcements
May 11, 2011: ESPN Broadcaster Rece Davis to emcee the Capital One Hall of Fame Gala at CoSIDA Conventiion
May 10, 2011: Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee selected CoSIDA's 2011 Dick Enberg Award recipient for commitment to the values of education, athletics and academics
April 14, 2011: Social media communications and digital marketing strategist Jason Falls to headline Convention “Innovative Communications/Technologies of the Business“ programming on June 29
March 24, 2011: Ben Porritt returns to CoSIDA Convention to address attendees on gaining influence and on strategic and crisis communications
March 17, 2011: Amy Perko, Knight Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Executive Director, will serve as keynote speaker at the 2011 CoSIDA Convention in June
March 3, 2011: Renowned coach and television personality Lou Holtz to headline 2011 CoSIDA Convention speakers
Special Awards Features
March
Thr. 3 Peter Metzelaars, Dr. Carol Lally Shields, Dr. Randal Pinkett, Dr. Julie Bremner Romias and Dr. Megan Neyer to be inducted into the Capital One Academic All-America® Hall of Fame
Thr. 3 Ann King (The Sage Colleges): 25-Year Award
Tue. 8 Kent Cherrington (Plymouth State University): 25-year Award
Thr. 10 Justin Doherty (University of Wisconsin): Arch Ward Award
Tue. 15 Rob Knox (Kutztown University): Rising Star Award (College Division)
Tue. 27 Jim Daves (University of Virginia): 25-Year Award
Tue. 22 Diane Nordstrom (University of Wisconsin): 25-Year Award
Thr. 24 Chevonne Mansfield (SWAC): Rising Star Award (University Division)
Tue. 29 Dr. Bill Smith (Arkansas): Bob Kenworthy Community Service Award
Thr. 31 Kevin Ruple (Baldwin-Wallace College): Lester Jordan Award
April
Tue. 5 Rich Herman (Clarion): CoSIDA Hall of Fame & Warren Berg Award
Thr. 7 Paul Madison (Western Washington): CoSIDA Hall of Fame
Tue. 12 Charles Bloom (Southeastern Conference): CoSIDA Hall of Fame
Thr. 14 Thomas Nelson (St. Cloud State University): 25-Year Award
Thr. 21 Mark Beckenbach (Ohio Northern): CoSIDA Hall of Fame
Tue. 26 Brian DePasquale (University of Albany): 25-Year Award
Thr. 28 Debby Jennings (University of Tennessee): Trailblazer Award
May
Tue. 3 Walt Riddle (Saint Leo University): Lifetime Achievement Award; and 25-Year Award
Thr. 5 Tom Kroeschell (Iowa State): 25-Year Award
Tue. 10 Mike Moran (USOC): Lifetime Achievement Award
Thr.. 12 Joe Seil (Nazareth): 25-Year Award
Tue. 17 A. John Pearson (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference): Lifetime Achievement Award
Fri. 20 David Moross (Colorado College): 25-Year Award
Tue. 24 Dan McDonald (Southwestern Louisiana): CoSIDA Hall of Fame
Thr. 26 Dave Beyer (Mercer University): 25-Year Award
Tue. 31 Lee Corso (ABC/ESPN Sports): Jade Wade Award
Future CoSIDA Convention Sites
2012: June 23-26: St. Louis, Mo.
2013: June 12-15: Orlando, Fla.
