ASA-Net

The Autism Society of America's e-Newsletter


June 30, 2004



Breaking News: Players From The Seattle SuperSonics &
Seahawks Set To Attend "Evening of Champions" Dinner


If you've been thinking about attending ASA's "Evening of Champions"
dinner in Seattle, but hadn't quite made up your mind, perhaps this
will help. ASA is pleased to announce that players from the Seattle
SuperSonics, including Nick Collison, and the Seattle Seahawks are
scheduled to attend the July 8 dinner.

So, in addition to helping to honor three of autism's heroes, you will
get a chance to meet some professional ball players. You will also get
a chance to vie for a variety of exciting items in the accompanying
silent auction, including basketballs autographed by All-Stars
Jermaine O'Neal and Tracy McGrady, as well as the beautiful bronzed
statues announced in the last issue of ASA-Net.

A reminder about the event: On Thursday, July 8, at 7:00pm, ASA will
be honoring three heroes of the autism community: Geraldine Dawson,
Ph.D., Director of the University of Washington Autism Center; Vinay
Bhagat, founder of CONVIO Inc., ASA's Web site host; and Charlie
Adams, who is also a world-renowned drummer and father of two children
with autism. The dinner, which will feature talented jazz vocalist
Kelly Harland and parent of a child with autism, is open to anyone who
purchases a ticket.

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, or in sponsoring or
supporting the event in some way, please contact Tiffany Gill at ASA's
national office by e-mail (tgill@...) or phone
(301-657-0881, ext. 124).



Long Drivers To Hold 3rd Charity Golf Event To Benefit ASA


Mark your calendars for August 16, 2004, when the Long Drivers of
Amercia (LDA) organization hosts the "3rd LDA Charity Pro-Am" to
benefit ASA. The event, which will also include brunch and a raffle,
will be held at the Harbor Links Golf Course in Port Washington, NY.

"Our second event last summer was a tremendous success and this year
will be just as exciting. My fellow long drive bombers are ready to
hit it hard and our host course [Harbor Links] has been gracious in
once again accommodating our needs. The course is ours for the
afternoon and play should move rapidly," Art Sellinger, owner and CEO
of LDA, said.

For more information about the event, including how to sign up, please
contact Rene Towell at towell@....

For more information about the Long Drivers of America, go to
www.longdrivers.com.

To access the Habor Links Web site, go to www.harborlinks.com.



Special Thanks To The Employees Of Chevron-Texaco

ASA would like extend a special thanks to the employees of
Chevron-Texaco for donating to NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray's "Drive
for a Cure" campaign, which he launched in April 2004.

You may remember that McMurray joined the autism team when he
announced his "Drive for a Cure" charity promotion at the Texas Motor
Speedway on April 2. McMurray, who drives for Texaco-Havoline Racing
and Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, announced that throughout
the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup season, he will donate $42 (representing
his number) for every lap he leads to ASA. In addition, he will donate
$42 for every pole he wins in 2004.

Thanks to all of you for supporting ASA and the autism community!



ASA President Announces Retirement; Society To Seek Successor


Rob Beck, President & Chief Executive Officer of the Autism Society of
America advised our Board of Directors at the end of 2003 of his
intention to retire from the Autism Society of America (ASA) and the
Autism Society of America Foundation (ASAF) at the end of 2004. A
search committee comprised of members selected from the ASA Board of
Directors has been working with Rob to ensure a transition to a new
President. A national search for a new President is in process.

Linked to this Web page is a copy of the Position Description for the
current office of President & CEO of ASA, which includes the Executive
Director of ASAF. It sets forth the qualifications and experience
expected of the new President as well as the basics of the
responsibilities of the position. The compensation for the position
will be on a national, competitive basis. It is anticipated that the
new President will assume this position by the fourth quarter of 2004.
ASA is an equal opportunity employer.

As part of the national executive search, notice of this position
opening is being placed on the ASA national Web site; in the ASA-Net
electronic newsletter; and on the ASA Chapter Network. Any
individuals who meet the Position Description and have an interest in
learning more about this opening, may furnish their electronic resumes
only to the Search Committee as follows:

Cathy Pratt, Ph.D., Chair
ASA President Search Committee
E-mail: pressearchcmte@...


To view the position description, go to the ASA Web site and click on
"News."



Thank You Conference Sponsors!

Finally, we'd like to thank our many sponsors for their support of the
"2004 ASA National Conference on Autism Spectrum Disorders: Soaring to
New Heights." The event promises to be ASA's best ever, and we
couldn't have done it without you!

The 2004 conference sponsors are: Eden Family of Services; Janssen
Pharmaceutica Products; M&M's, Supersmile; MetDESK, and Starfish
Specialty Press.



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