AUBURN BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

September 20,2004   6p.m.

Auburn High School Teachers Lounge

PRESENT:  Pertina Porchia, Maureen Hargrove, Rudy Wilt, Carol Kloppmann, Jude Makulec, Pam Wilson, Connie Spoden, Lynette, Siegener, Gina Boettcher, Kathryn Curran, Valsheria Langley, Nancy Wilson, Nancy Brown, Janice Schmitt

GUEST:   Terry Niedzwiecki, Coach Valentine, Kathy Heisel, (Mrs. Sowell & Mr Tyus parents at large)

 

1. RAFFEL DRAWING                                      Drawing done see raffle calendar.

2.  PRESIDENT’S REPORT                              JANICE SCHMITT

                Our website will have picture of parents: Theme "Happy Booster Club Parents" The site cost $6.95/mo.  The Booster Club is in need of Credit Card.  It was suggested that we look into getting a Visa debit card which will take the money directly from the checking account instead of credit.  Board agreed unanimously that a Visa debit card would be the best way to go.   Board needs to start to think about the Banquet.  Spirit contest Jefferson has 500, Auburn 70 with approx 110 delivered today and approx 400 more ready to give to Special Ed. to cut.  Forms can be found in the Thursday Prep section, Fridays you need to search the paper, Saturdays it's found in the Home section.  Janice needs help getting cut out sections to the newspaper office.  Randy volunteered his son to pick them up from the office and bring them home and he will deliver them to the office. Board in agreement with this decision.  Head sets for football - Kiwanis Club downtown will meet in approx 2 week, them we will know if they can help with a donation.  Alpine Kiwanis fiscal year starts October 1st and they are known to help out especially when a group helps them., two groups help from Auburn, NHS and Key Club.  The taste of Auburn is coming up and they need to know if Boosters want to participate.  Board agreed that booster can set up a table and to sell T-Shirts, but this event should remain a fundraiser for the classes/teams.

3.  TREASURER’S REPORT                            KATHRYN CURRAN

                8/17 - 9/19 Income concession $3414 (2 football games)  membership approx $1550, Spirit Items Approx $5,735.30, Calendar Raffle $22.50

                Expenses Calander Raffle Pay outs $1314, concessions $1621.87 Distribution $520, Cross Country $420  (heart monitors), Spirit Item Expenses $2237.16,  Savings $4000 transferred to checking;  Savings Balance 7877.53, Checking $143.00, CD $10,000 

 4.  ATHLETIC DIRCECTOR                           TERRY NIEDZWIECKI

                Handouts were passed around listing past years trophies & standings.  Terry would like to place banners on the gym wall with standings.  He has bids out so will present that at next board meeting, approx cost $300-$400.  Question asked if Scholastic Bowl standing could be included. They could be if board wanted that.  Suggestion was made to place a banner in the Library with academics standing.  Board in agreement.  Terry will look into banners for both.  ISHA activity week is coming up and coaches’ day is October 21^st.  Would like for the Booster Club to do something for the coaches that morning, afternoon and evenings are bad because the coaches are busy with students.  Next coaches meeting will be 9/29 and the booster club is welcome to attend.  Bill for senior plaques submitted, they will be presented at Oct 15th game against Harlem at 1/2 time of sophomore game, band seniors honored at 1/2 time of varsity game.   

 5. FINANCIAL REQUEST                                I. COACH VALENTINE

                Golf team needs to replace golf  bags.  They have 18 bags and the plan is to replace 6 bags per year.  Asking Boosters for $1542.55 to replace 6 bags.  The students have  fundraisers to help with other expenses and coach also seeks outside sponsors. Students do not pay sports fees but each player has to purchase a golf pass $220.  A handout was presented as to how coach uses current funds.                                                               

                                                                II. Kathy Heisel

Presented a fundraiser idea to boosters - Market Day.  She is looking for some one to take over this position and she is willing to help get them started. Auburn currently brings in about $100- $150 per month on this.  The pick up site is Eisenhower. Academy Students have done this event in the past.

 6. DISCUSSIONS & VOTING        I. Discussion then Motion was made by Jude to give Coach Valentine $1400.00 to purchase new golf bags, 2nd by Randy. No further Question. Motion  passed  unanimously

                                                                II. Discussion Board will keep this in mind and see if anyone or group wants to chair it.         

 7. PRINCIPAL’S REPORT                                    KRISTIN WILSON

                                                                Absent / No Report

 8. PARENT ADVOCACY   JUDE

                School board has decided that there will not be 7 periods.  They are going with a 3yr plan with math & science changes.  They will be using a 2 strike you’re out system with failed classes.  Then the students has to pay to take the class in summer school.  There was discussion about the bus drivers but no agreement yet. Next high school advocacy meeting Sept. 25th 7p.m. Board room on Madison.

 9. CONCESSIONS                                                     VALSHERIA LANGLEY

We are in need of a new popcorn popper.  Valsheria will be in contact with Jefferson and a decision will be made between the two schools.  She will keep board informed about this issue price will be 50/50.  There is the need to have a Co-Chair for concessions and if so keys made and we will have to figure out how to get them stamped do not duplicate.  there is an issue with the booster club drink cards.  People have been using it for more than one purchase at a game and also using the card from last year. Maybe for next year we will need to go with a different color card but for now we should put the date on the card instead of initials. 

10.  ON THE WATERFRONT/                                 GINA BOETTCHER

     SPIRIT WEAR                                No word as of yet as to how the On the Water Front Event went, if accurate we should receive about $1060. She will set up table for homecoming week in the Cafeteria with sports buttons on 9/28 & 9/29 volunteers are needed.           

               

Respectfully submitted, Pertina Porchia, Secretary