2009-2010 NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship

~ tt 2 giskdbaU 0 Welcome from Morningside College and Briar Cliff University! Dear NAIA Participants, On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, please allow us to welcome you to Sioux City and the NAIA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament. Briar Cliff University and Morningside College are honored to host this prestigious event, and we trust your stay in the Siouxland area will be enjoyable. We would like to convey our congratulations to each of the participants in this year 's event and wish each of you the bt=Jst of luck as this exciting tournament unfolds. Finally, our-thanks to the many volunteers who make this tournament such a success. Your efforts allow us to showcase our city and this region to the entire nation and make this wonderful event possible. John C. Reynders, President Morningside College To all fans and participants of the 2010 NAIA Division II Women's Basketball Tournament: On behalf of my fellow City Council Members, as well as all of the Citizens of Sioux City, I would like to welcome each of you to what we consider the most exciting week of college basketball anywhere! Sioux City is proud and happy to be the host of NAIAWomen's basketball for the 13th year in a row. I extend aspecial welcome to all of you who are visiting from out of town. While you are in Sioux City, I hope you will take the opportunity to experience our historical attractions and sites including our renowned Art Center and Orpheum Theatre, our Historic 4th Street district and unique riverfront- attractions you are sure to enjoy. I commend and congratulate the coaches and athletes here this week. You have worked hard to reach this level of success and should take great pride in your accomplishments. I extend a Sincerely, Beverly A. Wharton, President Briar Cliff University special thanks to all of the parents and fans that have supported and encouraged these outstanding athletes throughout the season and this tournament. We hope you enjoy your stay in Sioux City and wish you all the best Sincerely, Michael M. Hobart, Mayor City of Sioux City, Iowa --------------------------3