BOARD OF DIRECTORS
STRUCTURE
The Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation (GNOSF), a nonprofit corporation, was created in 1988 to bring together sports minded people who devote a portion of their time, energy and financial support to the development of sports tourism and related industries in the Greater New Orleans area. GNOSF facilitates exchange among members of information, ideas and support necessary to attract and assist in the coordination and production of sports events in this area.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP
The Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, which has general supervision of the business affairs and activities of GNOSF. Our Board is made up of business and community leaders, industry experts, professionals and other supporters of the organization. An Executive Committee is elected to oversee the day-to-day operations of the organization and its employees.
PARTICIPATION
Board members contribute significantly to our success by serving on specific event committees and volunteering.
In 2001, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation created and is financially responsible for the annual New Orleans Bowl. In 2003, the GNOSF Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution to have a Sports Foundation/New Orleans Bowl combined membership program and that each GNOSF board member must also have a membership in good standing.
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The GNOSF membership includes a choice of three levels of financial support. The diversity in pricing offers support opportunities to all types of individuals and/or companies and includes annual benefits from both the Sports Foundation and the Bowl. If you have questions about the membership program please contact Tricia Lowe at 525-5678 or tlowe@gnosf.org
HOW CAN YOU BECOME A BOARD MEMBER?
Although participation in the membership program does not require serving on the Board of Directors, many do. Board membership requires:
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Letter of nomination from a current board member
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Letter from proposed board member stating he/she would like to serve and is aware of financial obligations of membership
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A resume or bio from board nominee
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An annual commitment of paid membership as described above.
Current Board Members Include:
Aaron Steeg
Anna Sumas
Adam Straight
Billy Wright
Blake Heymann
Carl Nini
Carlin Conner
Charles "Chuck" Toney
Christopher M. Cali
Dan Hart
Darrel J. Saizan, Jr.
David Bilbe
David Harris
David F. Strawn
Demarcus Gordon
Don Stone
Donald Engler
Dr. Linda Bell
Edith "DeeDee" Lancaster
Edwin R. Murray
Erin Burns
Floyd Genova
George Bell
Gregory L. Phillips
Jack Rizzuto
James C. Buckley
Jim Szeszycki
Jon Michael Schulman
Keith Claiborne
Keith Quick
Kelvin Gipson
Kerry Watkins
Kevin Dessauer
Kiki B. Barnes Ph. D.
LaVerne Toombs
Leah Brown
Lucien J. Gauff III
Marbury Little
Margo DuBos
Mark Romig
Matthew A. Sherman
Matthew Brooks Stone
Michael Green
Michael J. Sawaya
Michael Napolitano
Michael S. Todd
Mitchell Ervin
Patricia Denechaud
Patrick Cresson
Patrick Fitzmorris
Patrick Kiernan
Paul Monsour MD
Paul Varisco
Randy Phillipson
Reginald English
Renny Simno
Richard E. Baudry
Robert Nolan
Roderick Thornton
Ron Maestri
Ryan Berni
Ryan Monsour
Samir Moward, Jr.
Scott J. Habetz MD
Scott Sullivan MD
Sophie Capella
Stephen P. Cali
Tandra LeMay
Taylor Carlton
Thomas J. Mitchell
Thomas K. Bond
Tony Montalbano
Vicky Bayley
Violet Peters
Wendy Burns
William H. Hines
William (David) Mueller