CoSIDA’s new Family Committee announces news and activities for 2013 Convention

CoSIDA’s new Family Committee announces news and activities for 2013 Convention


by Eric McDowell, Union College (N.Y.), CoSIDA 2nd Vice President 

The College Sports Information Directors of America organization is ready for a fabulous convention in Orlando in 2013. Needless to say, Orlando will also be a fabulous destination for families, spouses and partners of CoSIDA members. Thus, there is no better, more fitting time to implement the CoSIDA Family Committee.

This committee, a group of spouses from long time CoSIDA members, is working on special events and gatherings to welcome individuals and children to Orlando. The committee will feature activities, events and special group dinner options to make Orlando a fun time while the CoSIDA members are busy in panels and sessions.

“I am so pleased that we have a Family Committee as we head to a magical place,” said Rosanne Lipe, the wife of Dick Lipe (Bentley). “Years ago we would get together and now with an organized group, this will be a great way to plan events as well as welcome newcomers into a new family of friends. Plus, this will be a great opportunity for children to enjoy their time during the working sessions for the members.”

 Eric McDowell, the Second Vice President of CoSIDA for 2012-13, recently joined CoSIDA Executive Director John Humenik for a site visit at the World Marriott. During the visit, they secured the use of the Key West Room, which will be available strictly for the Family Committee throughout the duration of the convention.

Rosanne has plans to turn this room into a fun area for kids as well as a gathering area for spouses and partners. Humenik joined McDowell with visits to a variety of restaurants in Downtown Disney, where the Family Committee will feature special group prices and people can dine together at a variety of different restaurants.

  The first restaurant officially on board is Rainforest Café, which will host a Family Committee gathering on Friday, June 14, and it is a fun place for children that will feature a special menu and store discount. Cap’n Jack’s, a restaurant on the water featuring seafood, also will be an option for a Family Committee gathering that night and other establishments are in the works. These and the other restaurants will have set prices (including a kids’ price for Rainforest Café) that will feature pre-payments and registration and bus transportation to Downtown Disney.

Rosanne also will soon be announcing an outlet trip that will feature a special pre-opening of a store that will offer a continental breakfast.
 
“With the support of President Joe Hornstein and our Board, the CoSIDA Family Committee appreciates the opportunity to welcome families and offer them opportunities to enjoy their time in Orlando during the working panels and sessions of the convention,” said Eric. “Rosanne and her colleagues hope to see you join them for a great week!”

Make sure to check out and like the CoSIDA Family Committee on Facebook (hosted by Jennifer McDowell) and watch for more news to make your experience at our convention a fun, enjoyable and memorable social setting.