Bloomington High School North Athletic Booster Club

The mission of the North Athletic Booster Club is to promote the spirit of competition through volunteer and monetary means.

Minutes April 7^th, 2008

Board members present: M’Lissa Baye, Nancy Boatner, Lori Cash, Ralph Dunbar, Elaine Gaul, Robin Guyton, Ruth Hanna, Cindy Jackson

Others present:  Dave Withered, Theresa Arthur, Stew Cutshall, Athletic Director Scott Bless

The meeting was called to order by Pres. Ruth Hanna at 5:30 p.m.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

The minutes were approved with corrections on a motion made by R. Dunbar and seconded by R. Guyton.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Ruth reported for Kris that there have not been many changes since last month.  Concessions for baseball and softball have just gotten started.  Total assets are: $26,647.62 and the total in Team Accounts is: $4,939.34

The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion made by M’Lissa Baye and seconded by E. Gaul.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
Coach Bless reported that  the track teams continue to practice at South until our track is completed.  Half of the track has been laid with hopes of finishing soon and possibly getting the finishing spray on before the season’s end.

Coach Bless will confirm the Middle School Track meet.

He also reported that the expense for th eshot put and discus ring would be covered by funds from the building account.

Coach Bless also reported that all bills have been paid and a budget has been set for 2008-2009 school year.  Each sport will have it's own budget monies to pay for equipment and there will be a general Athletic Department fund to pay for officials, office supplies, etc. that are needed to run events.

OLD BUSINESS

Sports Programs

Coach Bless reported that Mr. Gunterman’s class would be happy to take over the sports program project next year.  The class would write it and get it to print. 

It was suggested that the program still be open for companies to advertise with the money going to our BHSN athletes.  The check would need to come in with the advertisement instead of being billed later. 

R. Guyton made a motion that the Booster Club continue to pay for the publishing of the program and have Mr. Gunterman’s class do the set up work.  C. Jackson 2^nd the motion.  Motion passed.

Concessions

Ruth reported that the softball coke trailer is up and running.  Ralph Dunbar has been coordinating the concessions for softball- Thanks Ralph!  We still need to get into the track/football concession stand for clean up- Ruth will email about this.  Ruth will be meeting with a new Coke rep.  Coach Bless was asked to check into the agreement with the band for the football/basketball season for next year.

Cindy Jackson suggested the booster club look into purchasing 3 walkie talkies for next year to help with communication between concession stands, press box, athletic directors, etc.

Apparel

Ruth will ask Denise to come to a softball, baseball, and track event to sell apparel this spring.

Sports Passes

Coach Bless requested that the Booster Club let the Athletic Department take over the selling and monies of the sports passes.  This would help fund the Athletic Department budget more directly. 

After discussion, C. Jackson made a motion to give the selling of Sports Passes back to the Athletic Department.  R. Dunbar 2^nd.  Motion passed.

It was suggested that the Booster Club could help put the mailings for the sports passes together if it is needed.

NEW BUSINESS

Cindy Jackson asked if the Booster Club would like to donate to the Tony Laughman Scholarship Fund this year.  There will be a cookout during the BHSN/Edgewood game on Thurs. April 10^th.  R. Guyton made a motion that the Booster Club donate 50% of the concession stand earnings from that evening. C. Jackson 2^nd the motion.  Motion passed.

Cindy also reported on a new program from WGCL.  They will be promoting an Athlete of the Month (boy and girl) beginning in the fall.  The athlete must be nominated by the coach, have at least a 3.0 GPA, be involved in the community and be a varsity athlete.

A discussion was held about parent involvement for next fall.  It was suggested that a Booster Club member attend the Coach/Parent meetings and ask for a parent rep. that would attend board meetings and coordinate concession workers for that sport.

Ruth reminded everyone to be thinking about names for board members.  She will check on the number of members needed.  The following people were nominated for Booster Club officers for 2008-2009:

Co-Presidents-  Dave Withered and Elaine Gaul 

Motion by R. Guyton, 2^nd T. Arthur

V. Pres.- Nancy Boatner

Motion by T. Arthur, 2^nd D. Withered

Treasurer- Kris Stratten

Motion by R. Hanna, 2^nd D. Withered

Secretary- Kathy Thompson

Motion by M. Baye, 2^nd R. Hanna

Web Designer- Stew Cutshall

Motion by R. Dunbar, 2^nd T. Arthur

Apparel- Denise Hoke

Motion by M. Baye, 2^nd T. Arthur

Concessions-

New Board Member suggestions:  Sue Connell, Cindy Ludwig, Jeff Anderson

R. Guyton made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  T. Arthur seconded the motion.  Motion passed.   Meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m.