INSIDE USA CURLING USA Curling expands staff By Terry L. Kolesar, Editor
ing is designed to help fill a need the association has to increase alternative revenue sources, according to Rick Patzke, chief operating officer for USA Curling. “For curling to continue to advance in the United States, it is vitally im-
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portant to increase revenue to keep nurturing member support and com- petitive development. Te addition of a professional fundraiser to the USA Curling staff is a strategic investment fully supported by the Board of Direc- tors,” Patzke said. In addition, in October the association added Jenny Biadasz (Plover,
Wis.) as the new administrative assistant aſter the promotion of Christy Hering (Wausau, Wis.) to development associate. As fundraising manager, Schleibaum is responsible for effectively com-
municating USA Curling's mission through various efforts such as devel- oping a strong individual donor base; leading and executing fundraising events, and planning and coordinating fundraising efforts with the USA Curling Board of Directors and staff. “When I joined a curling club, I had no idea I was joining such a unique
SA Curling has hired Michelle Schleibaum of Weehawken, N.J., as the association's first fundraising manager. Propelled by continued growth of the sport nationwide, Schleibaum's hir-
Fundraising manager, administrative assistant join national organization
and diverse group of people,” said Schleibaum, who has been a member at the Ardsley Curling Club in New York. "I enjoyed getting to know the members of my club. I look forward to becoming involved again with a sport I enjoyed so much. I am especially excited to be able to work with the team to build financial support for the program, ensuring a bright future for curling in the United States.” Tis position will serve as a mem-
ber of USA Curling's management team, responsible for implementing and main- taining a comprehensive fundraising plan that includes strategies to sustain and expand a diverse funding base, and guiding and managing the execution of an annual plan to meet established rev- enue goals. Most recently, Schleibaum worked
as associate director of development for athletics with the Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, N.J. “Many candidates were considered
in our search for the right person with the desired mix of professional skills and charisma, and we are confident that Michelle is that person,” Patzke said. “We are excited to have her ready to hit the ground running as the curling com- munity seeks to make the most of the tremendous opportunities for growth and development that rise with each Olympics.” Schleibaum earned a bachelor of science degree in education from Bowl-
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ing Green State University and a master's of education from the University of Arkansas. Biadasz, 36, joined the staff this fall and has a long history of working
in customer service in an office setting. A graduate of Mid State Technical College with a degree in marketing, Biadasz is a mother of four children and enjoys spending time with her husband and family on their dairy farm. “Aſter staying at home for the past six years being a full-time mom and farmer's wife and working seasonal and part-time jobs, I decided to get back out in the workforce,” said Biadasz, a Wisconsin native. “I came upon the posting for an organization that has been here in the area for many years and reaches out to the whole country. Sounded perfect! For the past two years I had been the event chairperson for a Local ALS walk and have always wanted to work for a not-for-profit instead of a large corporation/ company. I really enjoy working here at USA Curling – we are all team and working for one common goal.” n
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