March 13, 2006

Booster Club Minutes

Members present: Pam Wilson, Valshera Lanley, Maureen Hagrove, Gina Boettcher, Marilyn Ross, Stephanie Whittington, Connie Spoden, Barbara Niven, Georgia Bubert, Kathryn Curran, Terry Niedzwiecki, Pat Sowell, and Roger Buswell.

Principal’s Report: (Mr. Buswell) Spring fling approved. Advance tickets sales only; open to other schools. Need police and administrators to chaperone. RAAM Scholarship awarded on 2/24/06 to 33 students including 17 Auburn seniors. Scholastic Bowl regional and sectional champions will attend state competition. WYSE took 2nd place, creative writing took 2nd place and ROTC took 1st in two competitions. Mayor Morrissey will be coming to Auburn to discuss Rockford’s future. The principal is soliciting parents to tour Auburn classrooms and then tour Jefferson and Guilford for comparison purposes.

Treasurer’s Report: Monthly income-$631 - mostly spirit wear sales. The board will decide to transfer funds to an interest bearing account. These people have donated their calendar raffle winnings to Auburn Booster Club: Bridget Eighmy, Misa Cleburn, Janice Schmitt, and Raintree Gutters & Siding (Georgia Bubert raffle treasurer.)

President’s Report: Freshman registration 4/3 & 4/5 from 7-9:00 p.m. Booster club forms will be distributed with freshman packet. National Honor Society induction for juniors will be on 4/19/06 at 7:45 am. Awards for seniors will be on 5/10/06 at 7:30 p.m. Volunteers to serve will be solicited. The library may lose the paraprofessional next year. The library will hold a used book sale and needs donations of good quality books. The sports activity banquet for the spring is considering Auburn alumni athletes as possible speakers. Consider whether the Booster Club wants to work the Waterfront booth this September. Last year we made over $600. Elections for officers will be held on 5/8/06 for the school year 2006-2007. The following committees will need new chairmen: Concessions, Public Relations, Membership, and Nominating. Members with graduating seniors were encouraged to find replacement members. Concessions: Volunteers are needed for track meets otherwise we might consider hiring a school group. Theft continues to be a problem . Doritos were stolen prior to the last game. Solutions were discussed. Spirit wear needs people to sell during freshman registration. It was discussed to solicit sophomore and junior parents to volunteer.

Athletic Director’s Report: Attendance was very poor at the regionals. Track equipment was ordered and is in. We will use portable lighting for May 12 track meet to accommodate the triple jump and poll vault activities. T-shirt order forms are available to be included with packet. The prom date has moved to 5/13/06 and conflicts with the girl’s track sectional. Boys baseball regional in Geneseo on 5/12/06. Coaches will attend freshman registration.

Unfinished Business: The dance made $159. Spring Fling was discussed, similar to a fun fair; however planning time is short. Discussed how to assist classes & organizations with responsibilities including deadlines in planning activities. It was suggested that the Booster Club provide a basic handbook on fundraising opportunities & timelines. Meeting adjourned 7:45 p.m.

NEXT MEETING MONDAY MAY 8 AT 6 PM IN THE FACULTY LOUNGE