2021 EAST-COMM Virtual Workshop Central
Thank you for registering for the 2021 EAST-COMM Workshop
Before the workshop, make sure to update your Zoom software to the latest version for maximum functionality with our panels and panelists
On social media, please use the hashtag #EASTCOMM21 when posting about panels or other workshop events.
Wednesday, June 2
7:00 pm - 2020 Award Winners Virtual Ceremony
Award Winners: Pete Nevins Award: Ann King, The Sage Colleges
Irving T. Marsh Award: Adam Levin, Brandeis
Brad Nadeau, Middlebury
Bob Kenworthy Award: Bob Beretta, Le Moyne
Monahan and Wallace Media Award: Mike Jensen, Philadelphia Inquirer
Bill Esposito Award: Sara Ropski, Neumann
8:30 pm – 2020 Award Winners Social via Zoom
- Chance to socialize and congratulate our 2020 award winners
Tuesday, June 22
9:30 am – NCAA Live Stats Update (David Petroff, Genius Sports)
12:00 pm – Welcome/Icebreaker (Chuck Sadowski, 2020-21 EAST-COMM President, Bridgeport) (Live Zoom) (Presented by Blueframe/Production Truck)
- Welcome from President, Introduction of EAST-COMM Board and Updates
- Breakout Icebreaker rooms
2:00 pm – Crisis Communications (Joe Fitzhenry, Scranton (moderator), Katie Boldvich (Landmark Conference), David Martin (Scranton), Janice Luck (Albright)) (Presented by Boxout Sports)
- Live panel followed by by live question and answer session
3:00 pm – Social Media Planning (Ian Schraier, Adelphi (moderator), Emily Dorko, Adelphi, Ali Paquette, Middlebury, Matt Fenton, Messiah) (Presented by Gipper)
- Live panel followed by live question and answer session
7:00 pm – Wally World/Ryan Yanoshak Charity Raffle (Live Zoom)
2021 RYAN YANOSHAK CHARITY RAFFLE - purchase raffle tickets for Tuesday's Ryan Yanoshak Charity Raffle during Wally World
SILENT AUCTION - Silent auction for minor league baseball tickets to be held during Tuesday's Wally World
Wednesday, June 23
10:30 am – Best Practices (Dennis O’Donnell, Rochester, Moderator) (Presented by PrestoSports)
(Panelists: Andrea James, Carnegie Mellon, Nate Smith, Alfred, Andrew Capitelli, St. Joseph’s (L.I.))
- Discussion of best practices in video, writing, and handling the workload of the profession
11:30 am – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (Ali Paquette, Middlebury, moderator)
(Panelists Sarah Kirkpatrick, Holy Cross, Nicole Sasu-Twum, Manhatttanville, Katie Gonzales, Illinois Wesleyan, Brian Magoffin, Springfield, Sharod Williams, Texas A&M Commerce, Travis Jarome, Alabama State), Mark LaFrance, George Mason)
- Two 30-minute breakout rooms, how do you promote diversity, equity and inclusion in your work, and how do you do the work yourself
12:30 – Service Awards Luncheon (2020 and 2021 recipients)
- Pre-recorded video by Chuck Sadowski, Bridgeport, EAST-COMM President
2:00 pm – Mental Health (Dennis O’Donnell, Rochester, moderator, Pete Moore, Syracuse, John Hartrick, Binghamton)
- Live presentation followed by Q&A
3:00 pm – Town Hall/2021 EAST-COMM Business Meeting (Live Zoom) (Presented by SIDEARM)
Moderators Greg Royce (Stevenson and Luke Stillson (McDaniel), 2022 Workshop co-hosts
Live town hall in Zoom format, followed by EAST-COMM Business Meeting and announcement of 2021-22 Executive Board
7:00 pm – 2021 Award Winners Virtual Ceremony presented by SIDEARM
Award Winners: Pete Nevins Award: Pete Moore, Syracuse
Irving T. Marsh Award: Scott Guise, York (Pa.)
John Hartrick, Binghamton
Bob Kenworthy Award: Greg Pellegrino, Holy Family
Monahan and Wallace Media Award: Chris Granozio, Steve Zerdelian
(D2EastHoops.org)
Bill Esposito Award: Connor Martin, Mary Washington
8:30 pm – 2021 Award Winners Social via Zoom
- Chance to socialize and congratulate our 2021 award winners
