Present: Kathy, Joanna, John , Jim, Jeff, Rhonda, Barb, Dick, Teresa, Tina

Grandville Athletic Boosters

June 3, 2016 Minutes

Guests: Julie Smith- Boyd, Roger Bearup, Tom Feeney

Meeting called to order 7:35 by Kathy

Guests:

At Dick's request Roger accepted the invitation to attend a Booster meeting and we look forward to working closely with school district for added support to increase involvement in the athletic boosters
Welcome Julie who shared some great news on behalf of football & competitive cheer. They just completed try-outs and have 26 JV gals & 30 Varsity on the cheer team. This week they have 120 students attending camp as well. Julie mentioned that there has been some rule changes concerning uniforms with the MSHAA and has requested warm up jackets to match uniforms that will be used for football and competivecheer .Jim motioned to approve the $4000.00 request for 30 jackets , Teresa seconded , all approved. Hopefully cheer will have a team and students

Minutes: Dick motioned to approve May minutes , Rhonda seconded , all approved

Treasurer's Report: reflects increase from last year income from concessions. The past week events have been quite profitable hosting district and regional games. We are still waiting for a credit from Coke for May for unused product. Rhonda motioned to approve the Treasurers report as written, Joanna seconded , all approved. The Board thanks Dick for all his years of service. He has been President, Treasurer, "fry guy", parking lot patrol and helped bring back the weekend get away fund raiser. THANK YOU !!

Athletic Report:On behalf of the basketball program they are requesting a shoot away for practice. The cost is $5900. Joanne motioned to approve, Jim seconded, all approved.

President's Report: Kathy shared thank you notes from Hannah VanderSlice and Kelsey Russell for scholarships. Discussed the possibility of expanding our Facebook, Twitter exposure.Joanna agreed to stay on board to assist with this .

Concessions: Teresa happily shared that it's a wrap !Just clean up to be scheduled soon .The floors will be painted soon. Thank you Booster Buddies for a successful year welcoming guests to our school

Dog Den: Tina shared that inventory of store is scheduled soon. She will review with Lisa an order scheduled to be placed in August. We are having a sale during July 4. There will be a committee meeting soon to discuss streamlining designs, products to move inventory. Tina is looking for ideas for the 'trash & trinket' department- items for $5-$15.00 that will move fast Hoping to have a Teacher Sale in the Fall to offer apparel for staff to wear. The table for July 4th 1-4 during the Penny Carnival. Still looking for volunteers for Saturday July 2 Ambucs event

Golf Outing: Barb shared that we have 4 sponsors so far , 12 teams still looking for additional teams and prizes. There will be shirts for workers .The next golf meeting will be June 20 @ 7:00 at Chubby's.

Vision Committee: Jim introduced the idea of each team appointing a representative to attend Booster meetings in an attempt to establish a more positive relationship and possibility of up front funding for teams to eliminate fundraising for the parents. In turn each team would have mandatory concession assignments.

New Business:

The time for the Ambucs event for July 2 is 7:30-11:30. So far teams from rugby, girls basketball, and swim have committed for a shift. Ideally 20 bodies are needed.
Elections were held Barb has been elected to position of Secretary and John is the new Sgt. Of Arms.
Still looking for new board members.
A sign up,sheet was passed around for committees

Meeting Adjourned 9:25

Next Meeting August 8 7:30 room 290