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 Feb. 5, 2007

 

Board members present:  Roland Fletcher, Nancy Boatner, Lori Cash,  Ruth Hanna, Scott Joranstaad, Chris Kilar, Karen Serfling, Kris Stratten, and Jeremiah Young

 

The meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m. and the mission statement was read.

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT

The Secretary’s report was approved on a motion made by K Stratten and seconded by S. Joranstaad.

 

TREASURER’S  REPORT

Kris reported that our net income is currently $8,126.

Concession monies are up approximately $10,000 from this same time last year while food expenses are about the same.  Sports passes are up approximately $3,5000.  There are still some outstanding bills to be paid and income coming from sports ads.

The treasurer’s report was approved on a motion made by C. Kilar and seconded by R. Hanna.

 

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR

Mr. Fletcher thanked the Booster Club for the $6,000 check towards athletic transportation.  This decision was made upon a request from Principal Henderson.  Jeremiah contacted all members and was able to get approval for the request from N. Boatner, R. Hanna, C. Jackson, S. Joranstaad, A. Johnson, K. Serfling, K. Stratten, and J. Young.  There were no abstentions or “no” votes.   

 

Mr. Fletcher is doing research towards getting new scoreboards in the main gym by next fall.  It will cost around $3,000 for one scoreboard.  Mr. Fletcher will follow up with Coke or Pepsi to see if they will help with the scoreboards.

 

There will be a Coaches Meeting for spring coaches on 3/19.  Patron cards will be addressed at this meeting.

 

The Gymnastics team has asked the Booster Club for $250 to help pay for expenses that will occur during the Valentine Invitational.  R. Hanna made a motion that the Booster Club give the gymnastics team $250.  K. Serfling seconded the motion.  Motion passed

 

OLD BUSINESS

 

SPORTS PROGRAMS

Spring pictures will be taken on March 19th.  A discussion was held about outstanding bills from the program.  Kris will send out a 2nd invoice to these businesses.  Chris Kilar will get all of the information to Kris.  * It was noted that we may need to order more programs for the Winter session (500 instead of 400).

 

CONCESSIONS

Anne may need help at the upcoming gymnastics meet. The gym floor will need to be fixed because of a leak in the concession stand. 

 

APPAREL

After much discussion about Apparel, C. Kilar made a motion that we sell out the current inventory @ cost and eliminate our inventory by Fall 2007 with no new purchases.  K. Serfling seconded the motion. Motion passed. 

 

WEBSITE

Lori will contact Shannon about helping update the website because she will have access to the needed software.

 

10th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Jeremiah congratulated all of those involved with the celebration (Curt Simic, Cindy Jackson, etc.) of the 1997 Boys Basketball Championship Team.  It was a great success.

 

NEW BUSINESS

 

A discussion was held as to how well we promote the spirit of competition at BHSN.  Are we doing a good job of promoting our athletes?  Maybe more can be done to promote our athletes especially surrounding the upcoming Collegiate Signing Day. 

 

CONCERNS/ISSUES

Mr. Fletcher needs to put the $ earned by concession workers into the sports accounts for the State Board of Accounts.  Kris will write the check for $9,171.30.

 

C. Kilar made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  K. Stratten seconded the motion.

Motion passed.  Meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.