2010-2011 NAIA Division II Women's Basketball National Championship

20· I "JAIA DIVISION II WOl\llfN"S BASK!: rBALL NAl I AL CHAMPIO SHIP• T so EVENTS CENTE'R roux Cll Y, IOWA 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 best 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: On behalf of my fellow City Council Members and the Citizens of Sioux City, welcome to the NAIA Division II Women's College Basketball Championship! We are proud to be the host City of this outstanding tournament for the 14th straight year. I extend a special welcome to all of you who are visiting from out of town. If there is anything we can do to make your stay even better, please let us know. 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 including the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center- attractions you are sure to enjoy. Take the opportunity to relax and visit some of our wonderful restaurants and enjoy some great shopping while you are here. I commend and congratulate the coaches and athletes here this week. You have worked hard to get here and I hope you take great pride in your accomplishments. Special thanks must also go out to the parents and fans that have supported and encouraged these outstanding athletes throughout the season and this tournament. Enjoy your stay in Sioux City and good luck! Sincerely, Michael M. Hobart, Mayor City of Sioux City, Iowa Sincerely, Beverly A. Wharton, President Briar Cliff University s1~ux· CITY 3