NORTH ALLEGHENY CHEER BOOSTER MEETING
AUGUST 19, 2013
Welcome and Introductions
• President Noellene Zabo opened the meeting by welcoming everyone
• Noellene informed everyone that Patti McClure from the Athletic Office was present to sell season tickets and parking passes
Old Business
Poms
• All high school squads received new poms this year
• Pink poms have been distributed for use in October for Breast Cancer Awareness month
Bows
• Lucille Locke stated that Cheer Boosters will pay for all three of the bows that the girls will use this year
Media Day
• Varsity cheerleaders attended WPXI Media Day at Heinz Field
Sky Zone
• The girls enjoyed team bonding at Sky Zone
Picnic
• There was a good turnout at the first annual Family Picnic held on August 11
• Lucille reported that Cheer Boosters covered the cost of the picnic
UCA Lunches
• UCA lunches were a success and future years should be modeled after this
New Business
T-shirts
• Noellene previewed the new t-shirt that we will be selling this year
• For the first time the shirt will be white instead of black. It is cheaper to print on white, so this year the cost of the t-shirt will be $10 for short sleeve, $15 for long sleeve
• The large trailer that was selling merchandise at the stadium last year will only be at one game this year
• Sign up sheets were available for t-shirt sales in schools and during home games
Tiger Pride Night
• Varsity cheerleaders will perform at Tiger Pride Night on Tuesday, August 20
• We are hoping to sell t-shirts at the event
Football Program
• The program for football games has been completed
• Noellene thanked Verna Wiloch for coordinating the cheerleading tributes
Social Media
• Squad photographers received a memo from Noellene addressing guidelines
• Among these, it is stated that no photos taken of athletes should be posted to social media of any kind
Treasurer’s Report
• Booster participation is nearly 100% for freshman through varsity
• Middle school participation is: MMS-100%; IMS-80%; CMS-less than 50%
Fundraising
• Lynne Warth is still working to find a date for our mini mini camp, possibly a day after comp season but before the banquet
• Mini mini camp may be more of a skills camp this year
• Patti Ferraro reported that high school cheerleaders sold 854 hoagies; middle school sold 211
• With participation low, we will be looking for another fundraiser to take the place of Bruster’s coupon books
• The car wash netted almost $1,000
• We are considering other fundraisers for this year, including a pepperoni roll sale around the holidays
Clothing
• Teri Choban reported that a lot of clothing had been distributed during the week of UCA camp
• Varsity megaphones were sent out for monogramming to ensure uniformity; $20.50 is due from each girl receiving a megaphone and can be given to Teri
Tailgate
• The first tailgate is schedule for Friday, August 30
• Sarah Wigoda is chairing and asks that everyone respond by August 23
• No alcohol may be consumed at the tailgate
Homecoming Parade
• We are still seeking a volunteer to coordinate
Banquet
• The banquet will be very similar to the one held last year
• The committee is still looking at dates, but confirms it will be held at Treesdale on a Friday night
Senior Night(s)
• Melanie Rutan confirmed that Senior Night will be during the last home football game of the season
• For basketball, it is usually the last home game
Our next Booster meeting will be held in October, the date and time to be announced.