Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Grades 6-12: VP of Merchandise Sales/Licensing


Content Provider Pro Football Hall of Fame 2007-08, 2009-10 Honorable Mention
Contact Information Jerry Csaki
jerry.csaki@profootballhof.com
2121 George Halas Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44708
United States
Phone: (330) 456-8207 ext. 148
Program Type Individual Program
Program Rating based on 3 evaluation(s).
Target Audience Education: Grade(s): 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Maximum Number of Participants 50
Minimum Number of Participants 10
Primary Disciplines Career Education, Character Education, Family & Consumer Science, Fine Arts, Health/Physical Education, Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Reading, Social Studies/History
Secondary Disciplines Community Interests
Program Description Come learn about the unique career of Steve Strawbridge, vice president of merchandise sales/licensing at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He will be our featured speaker on November 24 at 10:00 AM and 12:00 Noon. Each session will last approximately 50-minutes with the majority of that time allowing students the ability to ask questions of the guest speaker.

Strawbridge’s overall job responsibilities are two-part: (1) Overseeing all of the merchandising areas including the museum store (2) Working directly with the Hall of Famer’s in licensing contracts for marketing and merchandising opportunities such as autograph sessions and appearances. Strawbridge recently worked with Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice and the other 5 new class members autographed over 100 items for the Hall of Fame. You will also learn about Strawbridge’s education background and his thoughts on how your students can someday obtain a position like this.

Each videoconference is limited to three sites and the cost is $50 per site. Interested schools will be selected on a first come basis. If your school is interested in one of the sessions being offered, please email the Hall of Fame’s Education Department at EducationalPrograms@ProFootballHOF.com.

The program is designed for grades 6th-12th and is supplemented by a classroom activity which is aligned with national standards of education.
Program Format 5 minutes – Welcome
15 minutes – Opening Remarks by Steve Strawbridge, VP of Merchandise Sales/Licensing
30 minutes – Question and Answer with Students
Objectives By participating in this session students will:
-learn about a the job of the VP of Merchandise/Licensing at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
-learn what skills are necessary to obtain this career.
-learn what education is needed to obtain this.
-learn how to create a resume tailored to this career.
National Standards to which this program aligns Family and Consumer Sciences:
Career, Community, and Family Connections
Analyze family, community, and work interrelationships; investigate career paths; examine family and consumer sciences careers; and apply career decision making and transitioning processes.
Program Length 50-Minutes for 6th-12th grade
Dates/Times

Program DateProgram TimeNetwork TimeRegistration Deadline
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11/24/201010:00 AM - 11:00 AM9:45 AM - 11:15 AM11/23/2010
11/24/201012:00 PM - 1:00 PM11:45 AM - 1:15 PM11/23/2010

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees Interactive Cost: $50.00
Cancellation Policy There is no charge to cancel or reschedule your videoconference more than 48 hours prior to your confirmed date and time. If you cancel your program within 48 hours of the confirmed date of the videoconference session, you will be charged for the full price. If you need to reschedule your session within 48 hours before the confirmed date of the program, you can do so one time free of charge. Rescheduling a confirmed program more than once will result in a $20 administrative fee for each rescheduled program. Inclement weather, technological problems on our end, and any other uncontrollable factors will be taken into account.
Is recording allowed? No
The Provider broadcasts over IP
Minimum Technology Specifications for sites connecting to this provider Connections speeds of 384K, 512K, or 768K