April 10, 2006 Booster Club Minutes

Members present: Marilyn Ross, Georgia Bubert, Gina Boettcher, Maureen Hargrove, Valsheria Langley, Janice Schmitt, Terry Niedzwiecki, Connie Spoden, Laura Powers, Jude Makulec, Barbara Niven, Bettie Marshall, Carol Kloppmann, Pertina Porchia

Principal’s Report: Interviews are being conducted for positions. Please remember the following dates: May 13, Prom; May 24, last day of school for seniors; May 30, senior breakfast 7:30; June 1, Baccalaureate 7:00 p.m auditorium; June 2, graduation 10:00 a.m. (line up at 9:30.)

Athletic Director Report: April 12 track meet will be the first track meet in four years at Auburn. There is an increase in participation for spring sports. All sports banquet speaker is yet to be determined – seeking recommendation from Coach Lowe. The invitations will go out in May. The banquet is scheduled for June 6, 2006. There are 9 coaching positions open and would like to add 5 new coaches next year. Auburn is #2 in total participation of children in sports in the district high schools. The weight room is on hold until Terry finds new contact person. Athletic department needs utility vehicle to haul equipment from field to field. The estimated cost is $7-$8,000. There is a vacancy for sophomore boy’s basketball coach.

Treasurer’s Report: The monthly income $3500 (concessions); Market Day $125; spirit wear $2400. Total $6541.58. We need $15,000 on hand as working capital for the beginning of school year 2006-07. It was decided that the treasurer would move $15,000 to an interest bearing account either a CD or money market account

President’s Report: The National Honor Society needs volunteers to set up on April 19 at 7:45 a.m. The National Honor Society awards banquet is scheduled for May 10 at 7:30 p.m. We need committee chairs for next year. We have agreed to participate in on the water front to make $1000 in September. Janice Schmitt will investigate a possible fund raiser to recycle cell phones to a national organization.

Concessions: Improper Coke deliveries have resulted in the lost via theft of several cases of coke. We will need to install canvass to try to prevent theft. It was recommended that we put a lock on the deep freezer. Several teams have volunteered for track events. We are considering buying a shed for pop to prevent thefts. It was suggested that we solicit a donation from CEO of home depot who is a 1974 alumni of Auburn. It was suggested to put together a wish list for the shed, gator (utility vehicle), and other items the booster club needs. We are considering having a 4-H club to come in to help put together a planning guide for class officers. Spirit wear will order T-shirts for sale at May 12, 2006 track meet. Elections for new board members will take place at the next board meeting on May 8, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Prospective members who want to join the board for 2006-2007 are invited to attend.

The next meeting is May 8, 2006 at 6 pm in the faculty lounge at Auburn.