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Ottawa University's Casey Weider
KANSAS CITY, MO - Ottawa University football player Casey Wieder has been selected as one of thirteen student-athletes to represent the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) in a partnership with the American Red Cross. The 2009-2010 Red Cross/NAIA Youth Leadership Program is now in its third year, and will inspire, motivate and create a new and diverse generation of Red Cross volunteers and leaders through exemplifying the five core values of the NAIA Champions of Character program.
As part of its support of the Red Cross diversity initiatives, State Farm Insurance is sponsoring this partnership. The leadership program kicks off with two weeks of energetic training at Red Cross National Headquarters located in Washington, D.C. from June 8 to June 19. The 2009-10 class will participate in a rare and unique opportunity to acquire first-hand coaching, mentoring and professional leadership training presented by senior leadership at the Red Cross, one of the nation's largest non-profit organizations. In addition, Jim Carr, NAIA President and CEO, and Rob Haworth, NAIA Vice President for Champions of Character, will meet with the students during the two week leadership academy.
"Athletics plays such an important role in creating a sense of community on college campuses. The partnership with the NAIA has created a rich opportunity to connect campus communities with the life saving mission of the American Red Cross through the energy of NAIA student-athletes," said Brian Hamil, Red Cross National Chair Biomedical Services. "As we enter our third year of the program, we remain grateful for the continuing financial support of State Farm Insurance."
"I would like to thank the Red Cross and State Farm Insurance for providing a wonderful opportunity for NAIA student-athletes. This is the third year for the program and Brian Hamil and his team are not only great partners but tremendous advocates for character-driven intercollegiate athletics," said Carr. "The work being done on campuses throughout the country as a result of this program not only saves lives but has a huge impact on these young men and women."
This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows NAIA student-athletes to be a part of a team made up of young adults from NAIA campuses throughout the country. The program is part of a larger Red Cross diversity strategy for moving the American Red Cross from awareness to action, building Red Cross capacity to serve all Americans.
Student-athletes will learn from civic and business leaders in the field how to uncover their leadership potential off the field. The participants will learn about organizing successful campus blood drives, actively participate on a leadership board, and take part in diversity and cultural competency training. For their efforts, students will receive scholarship support provided by the American Red Cross and State Farm Insurance.
The 2009-2010 Red Cross/NAIA Youth Leadership Program participants are:
Elizabeth Gilgenbach (Cardinal Stritch University, Wisc.); Michael Thompson (Trinity Christian College, Ill.); Angela Nelson (Point Park University, Pa.); Carlie Ainsworth (Auburn University Montgomery); Zachary Ripley (Cornerstone University, Mich.); Je'Von Hetland (Azusa Pacific University, Calif.); Danielle Boyle (Iowa Wesleyan College); Kenneth "Casey" Wieder (Ottawa University, Kan.); Melissa King (College of Saint Mary, Neb.); Victoria Anderson (Point Loma Nazarene University, Calif.); Tara Blair (Bethel College, Ind.); Kimberly Lindow (Concordia University, Ore.); Katie McLintock (Westminster College, Utah).
To learn more about the Red Cross/NAIA Youth Leadership Program, please contact Staci Schottman (NAIA) at sschottman@naia.org, Kathy Busch (NAIA) at kbusch@naia.org or Susan Nelson (Red Cross Biomedical Services) at nelsons@usa.redross.org.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to millions; and helped U.S. service members separated from their families stay connected. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red Cross, the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. To learn more visit www.redcross.org.
About the NAIA
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.
Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association's innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves. To learn more visit www.NAIA.org.
"Athletics plays such an important role in creating a sense of community on college campuses. The partnership with the NAIA has created a rich opportunity to connect campus communities with the life saving mission of the American Red Cross through the energy of NAIA student-athletes," said Brian Hamil, Red Cross National Chair Biomedical Services. "As we enter our third year of the program, we remain grateful for the continuing financial support of State Farm Insurance."
"I would like to thank the Red Cross and State Farm Insurance for providing a wonderful opportunity for NAIA student-athletes. This is the third year for the program and Brian Hamil and his team are not only great partners but tremendous advocates for character-driven intercollegiate athletics," said Carr. "The work being done on campuses throughout the country as a result of this program not only saves lives but has a huge impact on these young men and women."
This once-in-a-lifetime experience allows NAIA student-athletes to be a part of a team made up of young adults from NAIA campuses throughout the country. The program is part of a larger Red Cross diversity strategy for moving the American Red Cross from awareness to action, building Red Cross capacity to serve all Americans.
Student-athletes will learn from civic and business leaders in the field how to uncover their leadership potential off the field. The participants will learn about organizing successful campus blood drives, actively participate on a leadership board, and take part in diversity and cultural competency training. For their efforts, students will receive scholarship support provided by the American Red Cross and State Farm Insurance.
The 2009-2010 Red Cross/NAIA Youth Leadership Program participants are:
Elizabeth Gilgenbach (Cardinal Stritch University, Wisc.); Michael Thompson (Trinity Christian College, Ill.); Angela Nelson (Point Park University, Pa.); Carlie Ainsworth (Auburn University Montgomery); Zachary Ripley (Cornerstone University, Mich.); Je'Von Hetland (Azusa Pacific University, Calif.); Danielle Boyle (Iowa Wesleyan College); Kenneth "Casey" Wieder (Ottawa University, Kan.); Melissa King (College of Saint Mary, Neb.); Victoria Anderson (Point Loma Nazarene University, Calif.); Tara Blair (Bethel College, Ind.); Kimberly Lindow (Concordia University, Ore.); Katie McLintock (Westminster College, Utah).
To learn more about the Red Cross/NAIA Youth Leadership Program, please contact Staci Schottman (NAIA) at sschottman@naia.org, Kathy Busch (NAIA) at kbusch@naia.org or Susan Nelson (Red Cross Biomedical Services) at nelsons@usa.redross.org.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; taught lifesaving skills to millions; and helped U.S. service members separated from their families stay connected. Almost 4 million people gave blood through the Red Cross, the largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States. The American Red Cross is part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. An average of 91 cents of every dollar the Red Cross spends is invested in humanitarian services and programs. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time, money, and blood to do its work. To learn more visit www.redcross.org.
About the NAIA
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the governing body for athletics programs at its nearly 300 colleges and universities throughout the United States and Canada. The long-held mission of the NAIA is to promote the education and development of well-rounded students and productive citizens through intercollegiate athletics. The Association offers equitable access and opportunities for participation in its 23 national championship events held annually throughout the country.
Today, the NAIA strengthens its commitment to student-athletes and strives to enrich their college experience by supporting academic achievement and character development. NAIA Champions of Character is the association's innovative flagship program designed to instill character values in student-athletes, coaches and youth in the communities it serves. To learn more visit www.NAIA.org.
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