THROGGS NECK, N.Y. – Following yet another successful and active year, the Maritime Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), led by advisor Ann Denning, has revealed its 2015-16 elected board.
 
The nominees for the board were voted on in the spring by active SAAC members, with the winners assuming their role effective for the upcoming fall.
 
"We are very excited to start the 2015-16 school year with all the SAAC events we have planned," said Denning. "With some of the great veteran representatives returning and a strong e-board, SAAC is looking forward to a great year."
 
Taking over as President is football junior Nick Fischetti (Seaford, N.Y./Seaford), while the Vice President is senior Colleen Sheehy (Levittown, N.Y./Island Trees) of the volleyball team. Taking over as secretary is senior Cameron Coneys (Centerport, N.Y./Harborfields) of the cross country team, while junior Hannah Mutum (Franklin Square, N.Y./Carey) of women's lacrosse team will serve as treasurer. Rounding out the board will be senior Renato Chira-Farfan (Miraflores, Peru/Mahopac (N.Y.)) of the men's soccer team, who will serve as the parliamentarian.
 
In the past year alone, Maritime SAAC has helped out at numerous events and raised funds for great causes throughout the tri-state area. The group also assists at many home athletic events, and hosts activities during home contests for fans to win prizes.
 
A student-athlete advisory committee is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.
 
The purpose of SAAC is to promote communication between the Athletics Administration and the Student-Athlete, disseminate information, while also providing feedback and insight into the athletic department issues or concerns, generate a student-athlete voice regarding formulation of athletic policies, build community within Privateer Athletics with all athletic teams, solicit student-athlete responses to proposed NCAA Legislation, organize community service events, and to promote a positive student-athlete image and sense of unity on campus.
 
Receive Maritime Athletic News Right to Your E-Mail!
If you would like to receive the latest news on any of Maritime's Athletic Programs, follow THIS LINK and start getting your news and information on all of your favorite Privateer teams today!