Meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm. Board members present: Recording Secretary: Carolyn Ringler, Treasurer: Sue Zadel, Athletic Director: Clark Udell, Apparel Coordinator: Linda Woodard, Member At large: Kaye Scholle
Due to various rescheduled athletic events various members/representatives were unable to attend, therefore the agenda was changed to the following:
Welcome and Introductions: Clark and Carolyn opened the meeting, explained the lack of attendance and thanked those who were there for attending.
Minutes: Meetings from the March 13th are available for viewing on the Boosters menu at Anyone who wishes to get a hard copy of these may contact Carolyn Ringler at or 616-822-3809
Representatives Present:
Baseball: Elaine Overland
Basketball-Boys:X
Basketball-Girls:X
Bowling:X
Cheer:X
Crew:Todd Fischer
Cross Country:X
EquestrianX
Field Hockey:Kevin Hausch, Mike VanDiepenbos
Football:X
Golf-Boys:X
Golf Girls:X
Gymnastics:X
Hockey:Kaye Scholle
Lacrosse-Boys:Dianna O’Donnell
Lacrosse-Girls:Larry Francis
Poms:X
Rugby:Tom Dolphin, Nancy Girvin
Ski:Kevin Hausch
Soccer-Boys:X
Soccer-Girls:X
Softball:Elizabeth Jachim
Swim-Boys:Celeste Blank
Swim-Girls:Barb Weiblen
Tennis-Boys:Mary Lee McClure
Tennis-Girls:Bob Lotzar
Track:X
Volleyball:Beth Obermeyer
Water Polo:Doreen Schwartz
Wrestling:X
Athletic Directors Report: Clark Udell opened by explaining the general frustration that rain has been both inhibiting practice and play by most of our spring sports teams. Next he announced that the summer camps put on by the athletic department are currently in the planning stages. Clark was excited to introduce a new strength and conditioning summer camp! This camp would consist of a 6 week program (3wks, break, 3wks) on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 7:30 am-9:30 am. The class will be staffed by the school trainer and various coaches. It will emphasize core, speed and strength. The cost is $50. More information will be forthcoming.
Treasurers Report: Sue Zadel informed us that at the present time her role as treasurer is occupied by the normal pay schedule activities of depositing concession monies and paying invoices related to concessions. She reported estimates of balances in our accounts. $24,000. In our money market account and $32,000 in our operating account.
Lacrosse: Dianna O’Donnell presented the exciting events for Saturday’s LAX –VS-Cancer Day. The lacrosse team is excited that this is a home event this year. The option of a $5 wristband that admits one into all events was described. Some events include a 2:30 JV game, a 5:00 GVSU –vs- University of Dayton game, and a 7:30 Varsity game that wraps up the days events. All proceeds go to the Van Andel Institute as part of the Purple Campaign.
Rugby: Tom Dolphin announced that the rugby team had their first game against Rockford, which FHC won. The team currently has 32 players on the roster!
Girls Lacrosse: Larry Francis reported that the first games were cancelled due to weather. The girls beat Northview 18-5, Lost to EGR 12-5 , lost to Rockford 15-7. He stated that he believed the indoor practices seem to have had an adverse effect and once the girls can practice outdoors their play will improve.
Ski: Kevin Hausch stated that the team had a great season! 4 Team members received All Conference honors and 1 received All State honors.
Field Hockey: Kevin Hausch reported that 7 members of the team qualified for the Olympic Development Training in Ann Arbor. He announced that the Meijer Olympics begin June 17th and there will be camps for younger girls in the week leading up to the Olympics.
Water Polo: Doreen Schwartz presented that fortunately they practice indoors and have been unaffected by the weather She was pleased to announce an improved JV performance this year within their schedule. They are currently 2-2 and at their last tournament they won ¾ matches. The varsity is 1-3 and tournament results at 1/3 and 2/2. The girls’ water polo has 2 matches this week at the Aquatic Center.
Girls Tennis: Bob Lotzar reported that they finally had their first outdoor practice today, April 15th. Thus far they have only lost one meet with TCC. The girls have a big week with matches against FHN, FHE, and EGR! (weather permitting)
Boys Tennis: Mary Lee announced that the boys tennis team has been supporting this girls’ team by squeegeeing the courts and cheering during their matches.
Volleyball: off season
Girls Basketball: off season
Softball: Elizabeth Jachim announced that so far this season they have been rained out, but the schedule is full and hopefully they can play yet this week.
Swimming-boys: off season
Swimming-Girls:off season
Hockey:off season
Baseball: Elaine Overland reported that the team had their first practice outdoors today! They have a double header against EGR tomorrow.
Crew: Todd Fischer described the exciting events at the ERGATTA. The team came in 2nd place, doubling their points from last event) The team had many personal bests and team bests so they were pleased with their performance. Crew has been impacted by the weather as well, flooding their facilities and compromising the teams safety therefore preventing practicing on swollen rivers.
Girls Soccer: currently playing
The boosters meeting was then adjourned at 7:36pm