Betty F. Jaynes (BFJ) Internship program."The intern intern /in·tern/ (in´tern) a medical graduate serving in a hospital preparatory to being licensed to practice medicine. in·tern or in·terne n. program is key to mentoring our youth and preparing them as future leaders Future Leaders is a UK schools-led charitable organisation that aims to widen the pool of talented leaders especially for urban challenging secondary schools. It was founded in March 2006 by Nat Wei, a former founder of Teach First. in women's basketball Women's basketball is one of the few games which developed in tandem with men's. It became popular, spreading from the east coast of the United States to the west coast, in large part via women's colleges. . Betty has been so instrumental in the sport's growth that naming the internship internship /in·tern·ship/ (in´tern-ship) the position or term of service of an intern in a hospital. internship, n the course work or practicum conducted in a professional dental clinic. program after her only gives it more meaning". --Carol Alfano, past WBCA WBCA Women's Basketball Coaches Association WBCA Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association WBCA World Blitz Chess Association WBCA Washington's Birthday Celebration Association WBCA West Bay Christian Academy WBCA Wyandotte Bantam Club of America President The Women's Basketball Coaches Association (WBCA) sponsored its first internship program in 1983 under the distinguished leadership of Betty F. Jaynes. Since that time, Betty "Jumpshot" Jaynes has stepped down from her role as Chief Executive Officer. In November of 2000, the WBCA Internship Program was renamed the Betty F. Jaynes Internship Program in honor of her great leadership and commitment to the sport of women's basketball. Although she has retired, she still donates much of her time to creating opportunities in the field of women's sports. Through the internship program, Betty F. Jaynes legacy will continue to grow for years to come. "I was an intern with the WBCA in 1998 and my experience created opportunities For me in women's basketball and helped to prepare me For a career in athletic administration". --Jan Bethea, Director of Basketball Operations, UNLV UNLV University of Nevada, Las Vegas THE BFJ BFJ Bund Freier Jugend BFJ Breast-feeding Jaundice INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: CREATING ONE LEADER AT A TIME The Betty F. Jaynes Internship Program provides six qualified individuals an opportunity to gain a wealth of professional and personal experience in the world of women's sports. Internship positions average a period of five months and run from December to May. Interns work in the Events, Marketing, and Communications Departments. All interns participate in the annual WBCA National Convention, held annually in conjunction with the NCAA NCAA abbr. National Collegiate Athletic Association I Women's Final Four. The WBCA is proud to serve as a catalyst in creating leaders of tomorrow. If you, or anyone you know is interested in learning more about our BFJ Internship Program, please visit WBCA.org "The Address for Women's Basketball!". DONATIONS The Betty F. Jaynes Internship Program would not be possible without the generous support of its contributors. Jim Host, President of Host Communications, has graciously pledged $10,000 annually for the nextfive years to show his support and appreciation for the opportunity that the WBCA is providing to the futures of these individuals. There are many others who have also contributed to this vision. If you are interested in contributing to the Betty F. Jaynes Internship program, please contact Dorinda Schremmer, Director of Membership, Exhibition and Convention Services at (770) 279-8027 ext. 106 or at dorindas@wbca.org. |
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