Category: Minutes

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

February 8, 2022

Attendance

Trixie Pankey, Lisa Thiele, Julie Reed, Lisa McMillan, Heather Frank, Marisa Perzee, Julie Ahlden, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel, Jim Price, Jason Thiele

• Jan 2021 Minutes; Lisa McMillan motioned to approve the minutes; Jenny Leonard 2nded the motion
• Treasurer’s Report-Julie Reed motioned approved; Heather Frank 2nded  

Guests

• Jason Thiele – Football Request-Julie Ahlden motioned to approve; Jenny Leonard 2nded; put to vote, motion passed.  Headsets will be reimbursed in full of $4,110.
• Jim Price- Track Request –Replacing the board in hallway; school is covering half the purchase, the other 50% is looking to be covered.  Lisa McMillan motioned to approve, Heather Frank 2nded.  It was put to vote and motion passed.  

Old Business 

• Wrestling Mat Update-things are still underway
• Winter Sports Awards Night-Julie, Lisa McMillan and Julie A. offered to help serve cookies

• Baseball/Softball Concessions-still working through school activities as fundraiser before looking outside of school organizations. 
• Popcorn Popper at MS-parts are hopefully on the way to get things up and running. 
• Pass given away at senior night; Gift Card and giveaways for “Feel the Love”

New Business 

• Valentine Night @ MS-Valentines Day giveaways; raffle for Raider Pride
• Wall of Fame 2022 Inductee-Recognizing the Eimens as our “Super Fans”;  It is too late in the year to bring back an individual or team.  That will be starting up next school year.  
• Leftover Concession Items-Using leftover soda for pizza parties; selling the candy to softball

• 2022 Coaches Dinner-Confirmed for April 1st; 6-7 apps and dinner served at 7
• 2022 Cash Bash-waiting to get confirmation if we have a location before decision next month
• Mini Storage Building- Football Field: Julie was able to get a catalog;  Trixie is going to talk to Mr. Lekkas before further research.  

Round table

Jenny Leonard motioned to adjourn; Lisa Thiele 2nded

Next Booster Club Meeting: March 9th 6:30

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

January 19th 2022

Attendance

Trixie Pankey, Kristen Kimmel, Heather Frank, Kristy Arie, Lisa MicMillan, Lisa Thiele, Jenny Leonard, Marisa Perzee, Kathy Norcott

Welcome/Guests

• October 2021 Minutes-Lisa McMillan moved to approve; Jenny Leonard 2nd; motion passed
• Treasurer’s Report-Following up on a check for apparel. Heather motioned to pass the treasurer’s report; Marisa seconded; motion passed

Old Business 

• Concession Stand Updates- Julie/Marisa/Trixie/Sandy- Marisa and Julie are bringing receipts for concessions.  
• Apparel Sale- Karey (Trixie)- minimal apparel left; planning on keeping them for giveaways
• Outside Concession Stand Door-Trixie is working on the door repair.  Follow-up at next meeting if it needs repair or replacement.
• Raider Rowdie Update-Abby Fisher ordered supplies with money that was provided
• Wrestling Mat Update-Dave said he would have another update for the next meeting.  They are close to having all the funds and should be getting it purchased soon. 
• NFHS Update-Seems to be working better

New Business 

• MS Request- Locker Rocker-requesting monetary donation to help with their program.  Supplies go to support the kids/athletics for different things (stickers, signs, etc.) Heather F. made a motion to donate $500; Jenny L. seconded; motion passed.
• Winter Programs-being delivered tomorrow morning
• Feel the Love Donation- February 12th-Candy/Soda and tshirts are donated every year.  
• Youth Basketball Hoop Loan- No Program this year; balance remains until program starts back up

• Winter Sports Awards-March 3rd @7; Trixie picking up cookies and punch
• Pep Band at Games-might come but not set in stone
• Hometown Hero Scholarship-set to $500 this year
• Senior Nights- Boys BB, Girls BB, Wrestling, Rifle, Cheer, Pep Band
• Facebook Issues- Spam Links-Trixie updated security settings
• Baseball/Softball Concessions-branching out more to teams/clubs/DC
• 2022 Coaches Dinner-checking availability for April 1st or 2nd then the 9th.

• Mini Storage Building- Football Field-Julie following up at a later date
• Cash bash discussion-tabled until next meeting

Round table

Next Booster Club Meeting: Feb. 9th 6:30

Jenny L motioned to adjourn; Lisa T seconded; motioned passed

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB

October 13, 2021

Attendance

Trixie Pankey, Kristen Kimmel, Julie Ahlden, Lisa McMillan, Sandy Howe, Marisa Perzee, Kris Kimmel, Karey Tammen, Kristy Arie, Lisa T., Heather Frank

• September 2021 Minutes: Julie A. motioned to approve the minutes;  Lisa M. 2nd the motion; motion passed

• Treasurer’s Report: Juleia A. motioned to approve the minutes; Marisa P. 2nd the motion; motion passed  

Old Business

• Thank You to Committees!!- Arrow Painting/ Road Signs/Hometown Hero (deputy gift card)/ Nothing Down / Tailgate
• Tailgate Bills- Mad Dog $275/ Face Painting- $144/ Cotton Candy-Lisa T $66.55-all paid (previously motioned and approved.)
• Sports Program/Ad Sales Update- Decals/Thank you-being split to distribute
• Additional People/Organizations to Thank-Fire Departments; Cindy Gutendorf; Teresa Maisonneuve; Channin 
• Raider Rowdie Update-coupons, gift cards and apparel all donated (previously motioned and approved)
• Concession Stand Updates- Julie/Marisa/Trixie/Sandy-no updates 

New Business 

• State Qualifier- Gretchen Willms; $15 gift card to Subway and treat bag (~$20 total) Heather F. motioned to approve; Julie A. 2nd; motion passed
• Fall Sports Awards-November 11th at 7pm; Cookies, punch and water to be purchased. 
• Team Pizza Parties-resuming this year.
• Concession Stand for MS Tourneys- Nov. 8th-Trixie P. and Lisa. M.;  IW Football/ Nov. 10th-Student council kids with Heather F. 
• MS Boys Concession Coordinator- Angie VonDrelle
• New Apparel/ Vendor Event-Marisa and Karey organizing
• Football Playoffs-

• Trailers on the Field/ Storage-Kristy 
• Wall of Fame Committee Meeting-Meeting after football season

Round table

• None

Important Dates:

Next Booster Club Meeting: November 10th is a busy day; will follow up via email/text later. 

 Lisa T. motioned to adjourn; Marisa P. 2nded the motion; motioned passed

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB

September 8, 2021

Attendance

Trixie Pankey, Kristen Kimmel, Julie Ahlden, Lisa McMillan, Jenny Leonard, Sandy Howe, Julie Reed, Marisa Perzee, Kris Kimmel, Karey Tammen

• August 2021 Minutes: Kristen K. motioned to approve the minutes; Julie A. 2nd the motion; motion passed

• Treasurer’s Report: Sandy H. motioned to approve the minutes; Marisa 2nd the motion; motion passed  

Old Business

• Arrow paintings for town update- Julie: will be done before homecoming
• Sports Program/Ad Sales Update and Donations/Gift Card- Trixie: Final total: $19,475; waiting on checks from a few; Programs printed;  Gift Card amount was proposed to increase to $75 Zach for ad sales this year; Kristen K.  motioned; Julie A. seconded; motion passed.
• Concession Stand Updates- Julie/Marisa/Trixie/Sandy: No updates
• Fire Dept/ Banks & Churches Update- Marisa and Lisa M.: All set, no updates.
• Apparel Update- Lisa M. and Trixie: No update, will get an update this next week. 
• Hometown Hero Update- Marisa and Lisa M.: In addition to free admission, Heroes will get some Raider gear from the table; Reading of essays at halftime before the band.

Guests  

New Business

• Uniform Rotation – $5000 to HS and $2000 to MS; $500 to the Student Council.  Lisa M. motioned to approve and Julie A. 2nded; Motioned passed

• Theme for Oct. 1st- Cheer? or Karey has an idea to present:  A Down Syndrome awareness event; for every down, have a sponsorship/donation towards the fund. 
• Themes for VB instead of Pack the Place-Trixie touching base with Raider Rowdies to see if they have any ideas;  Continue brainstorming for this, soccer, golf and CC
• Homecoming Week- Concessions for Powder Puff and Iron Man, Golf Cart in Parade and Candy, Tailgate Committee (Lisa M/ Lisa T/ Julie R/ Heather F)- concessions hosted by student council; Tailgate update: Inflatables is confirmed; waiting on cotton candy update; Trixie taking care of music.
• Metal Signs for the Field-they are up
• Utility Pole Signs- Karey- Raider Pride on poles leading to the school
• Wall of Fame Committee Formation- Trixie, Jenny and possible Kristy A. 

Round table

• Trailer- Clean Out Date/ Alternative Solution: Looking at cost for storage pod. Julie R. is looking into cost
• It was proposed that we feed the Paxton firemen the night of Hometown Heroes and donate $100 to the Paxon Fire Department for their generosity of letting us use theirs for our event.  Julie A. motioned; Trixie 2nd; Motion carried

Important Dates:

Next Booster Club Meeting: October 13th @6:30

Jenny L. motioned to adjourn; Lisa T. 2nded the motion; motioned passed

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB

August 11, 2021

Attendance

Julie Alhden, Trixie Pankey, Marisa Perzee, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel, Kristy Arie, Lisa McMillan, Lisa Thiele, Heather Frank,Kathy Norcott Carrie Tammen

• June 2021 Minutes Julie motioned to approve; Lisa M.  seconded
• Treasurer’s business/report- Request for an additional debit card for concession stand purchases-Lisa M. motioned to approve, Lisa T. seconded  motioned to approve

Old Business

• Outdoor concession stand flooring project update- project completed.  Invoice has been forwarded to Kristen for payment.

• Arrow paintings for town update-Still in process, waiting on responses.
• Sports Program/Ad Sales Update- Ads are going great, wrapping things up and things will be forwarded onto Iroquois Print as things are finished up this upcoming week. 
  Proposal was made for $500 to the yearbook for the ad; and $750 to basketball- Heather motioned it, Julie seconded it.  
• Fall Duties- update

       * Pocket Calendars- (Trixie) they are in; being distributed. 

       * Concession Stands- (Julie, Marisa, Sandy) Looking into a new concessions door; Price increases based on cost increases.  Additional keys are being made (Kristy is getting them)

       * Pork Producers- (Julie)

       * Fire Dept- (Marisa) Danforth 27; Onarga 10th, GIlman 8th– one from each for the 16th.  Thawville is still getting back to Marisa.

       * Banks/Churches- (Lisa M) Meet the Raiders( Catholic Church 20th) Prospect bank 27th; Federated Bank 10th; First Trust Danforth 1st; Iroquois  Farmers 8th;  Life Church16th

       * Apparel- (Lisa/Trixie/Heather T)-LIsa and Trixie designed them, Iroquois print making them;Heather Tammen managing apparel table for games.

       * Popcorn/Bags/Napkins-Kristen K. picking them up.  (Napkins in storage)

       * Activity Passes-Kathy Norcott has those completed. 

Guests  

New Business

• Debit card for Concession Chairs/New President-motioned passed in Treasurers business
• Open Houses-Mon/Tues each school is going to have a table with a pocket calendar.  Proposed that we have a table with activity pass for the Middle School (Julie Reed volunteering)
• Meet the Raiders- Concessions, Apparel/Pass Table, Advertising, Other ideas- Starting at 5:30; Kristy is finalizing the schedule.  
• Classes for Specific Sports:F-JV Football/Girls Basketball, Soph-Soccer & Volleyball, 

Juniors- Varsity FB Cookies/ Boys Basketball; Student Council are working powerpuff/ironman and taking proceeds for that night (30%)

• Football Game Themes/ Form Committees-

Aug. 27- Youth Night(Trixie)/ Sept 10- Hometown Hero(Marisa, Clint and Lisa M.)/ Oct. 1-?(possibly cheerleaders mini camp)/Raiders Rowdies;  Oct. 8th- Homecoming & Tailgate (Lisa M., Lisa T., Julie R. Heather)  / Oct. 16th- Senior Day 

• Equipment for upcoming MS Softball program-Kris Kimmel is asking for help with catchers equipment, helmets, game balls and storage bags for all;  More specifics may come in the fall after coaches are hired.  Up to $1500 was motioned by Heather F., Julie A- seconded it.  
• Wall of Fame Committee Formation-tabled until the next meeting

Round table

Important Dates:

Next Booster Club Meeting: September 8th 6:30 PM

Julie moved to adjourn, Marisa seconded it. 

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB

July 7, 2021

Attendance

Julie Alhden, Trixie Pankey, Marisa Perzee, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel, Kristy Arie

• June 2021 Minutes Kristen motioned to approve; Marisa seconded
• Treasurer’s Report- Marisa motioned to approve; Trixie seconded 

Old Business

• Outdoor concessions
  • flooring- Ben will be looking to complete the task in August
• Arrow paintings for town- Marisa is going to work with Julie

Guests  

New Business

• Splitting duties for Fall- Class sponsors will be taking on organizing concession stands
  • Pocket calendars-Prospect Bank– Trixie is going to touch base with Brenda
  • Ordering Product for concession stands: Julie taking on outdoor concessions; Marisa taking on indoor concessions and Trixie and Julie Reed together on the Middle school concessions
  • Meet the Raiders-Julie A. talking with pork producers to do sandwiches and grilling sandwiches for the football games. 
  • Assign people to call each town’s fire departments to serve at football games-Marisa is going to call them.  
  • People to ask for following donations
    • Popcorn-Iroquois Federal
    • Popcorn bags-Iroquois Federal 
    • Napkins-Trixie asking Brenda at Prospect 
  • New apparel to sell- Trixie and Lisa M. working on this project
  • New apparel to throw out/give away at games
  • Order Activity Passes-Trixie contacting Kathy Norcott
  • Important Fall dates:  Homecoming and Senior Night; Hometown Hero night 9/10; Possible tailgate on October 1st– August 27th possible yfl/cheer night
• Get sports schedule to Gilman Star
• Update on sports programs-$7650 committed already; waiting for more to update next meeting
• Elections for board positions:
  • Secretary Cecilia stepping down
  • President Heather stepping down
  • Danforth- Sandi Howe
  • Gilman- Marisa Perzee
  • Crescent City-Julie Ahlden
  • Thawville-Doug Miller

Newly elected officers for the 2021-2022 school year

• Trixie Pankey President
• Lisa Thiele-Secretary
• Kristen Kimmel- Treasurer
• Gilman VP-Marisa Perzee
• Danforth VP- Sandy Howe and Jenny Leonard 
• Onarga VP- Julie Read 
• Crescent- Julie Ahlden
• Thawville- Doug Miller

Round table

Important Dates:

Next Booster Club Meeting: August 11th

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

June 2, 2021 

Attendance 

Heather Frank, Sandi Howe, Trixie Pankey, Kristy Arie, Kris Kimmel, Marissa Perzee, Lisa McMillan 

• April 2021 Minutes- Marissa Perzee  motioned to approve; Sandi Howe seconded 

• Treasurer’s Report- Trixie Pankey motioned to approve; Lisa McMillan seconded 

Old Business 

• Coach’s Dinner:- Waiting for a few RSVP’s.  7:30 dinner   

Guests   

New Business 

• Ad ‘s for fall- Trixie has volunteered to send out letters to businesses.  She will then take players to business to collect money. 
• Board Positions: 

• Danforth – Sandi Howe 
• Gilman- Marissa Perzee 
• Crescent City- 

• Thawville- 
• Heather will be stepping down as President 

•     Vidswap- Similar to HUDL where coaches can upload film after game, can be used for training options.  We voted to approve the purchase of Vidswap 
• Concrete for outside stand- Ben Cox will to be notified to complete the job.   
• Arrows made from Craig- Julie A. had it approved by the City of Gilman to paint on the road leading to the school.  It was discussed to use a fundraiser for the football team.   

Round table- Discussion of construction for future weight room  

Important Dates: 

Sandi Howe motioned to adjourn; Lisa McMillan seconded.  Motion passed.  

Next Booster Club Meeting:  July 7, 2021  

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB

April 13, 2021

Attendance

Heather Frank, Jenny Leonard, Lisa McMillan, Lisa Thiele, Julie Ahlden, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel, Trixie Pankey, Kristy Arie

Lisa McMillan motioned to approve the minutes– Julie Ahlden seconded; all in favor-motion carried..  

Treasurer’s Report was presented- Jenny Leonard motioned to approve; Lisa Thiele seconded it; all in favor-motion carried. 

Old Business

• Concession stand
• Coach’s Dinner
• T-shirt contest; old backbone Raider t-shirt:  Looking into after spring break for the tailend of this school year and making the shirts for the fall-tabled until next meeting

Guests  

New Business

• Outside IW signs-signage is looking rough; may need to talk with school to help with getting those updated.
• Quotes on concession floors-Cox Decorative Concrete $1800 quoted for the floor (296 sq ft)–includes labor/material/equipment (Booster will have to remove all contents; will take approximately 3 hours to dry.  Waiting to get 1 more quote before moving forward. 
• Baseball concessions-music department does not want to do it.  A few emails have been sent to see if there is any interest; Will revisit next meeting.
• Sports Banquet-the school has been doing this for individual sports this year since there has not been the opportunity for banquets.
• Coaches Dinner-June 18th is booked.  Invites being sent via email soon. 

Round table

It was mentioned getting IW painted in town that leads to the school.  Julie is going to make some calls to look into getting that project in motion.  

Important Dates:

Next Booster Club Meeting:  Next meeting is tentatively June 1st @6pm

Julie Ahlden moved to adjourn the meeting.  Lisa Thiele seconded it-motion carried.  

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB

March 17, 2021

Attendance

Heather Frank, Jenny Leonard, Lisa Thiele, Julie Reed, Lisa McMillan, Trixie Pankey, Kristy Arie, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel, Marissa Perzee

• February 2020 Minutes- Kristen Kimmel motioned to approve; Lisa McMillan seconded
• Treasurer’s Report- Julie Reed motioned to approve; Lisa McMillan seconded

Old Business

• Concessions:
  • Soccer/football and JV football concessions-  Booster club will take care of working the concession stand.  Heather is going to reach out to pork producers for pork burgers only this year.  
  • Baseball/softball concessions-potentially being coordinated by Music
  • Booster club or classes OR split?
• Hometown Hero Scholarship
  • April 16th is the deadline

Guests  

New Business

• Concession stand:  The floor is looking rough. Lisa Thiele is checking into an epoxy finish to hold up better than the paint.  
• Coach’s Dinner-potentially June 18th. 
• T-shirt contest; old backbone Raider t-shirt:  Looking into after spring break for the tailend of this school year and making the shirts for the fall.  

Round table

Important Dates:

Jenny Leonard motioned to adjourn; Lisa Thiele seconded.  Motion passed. 

Next Booster Club Meeting:  April 14th, 2021 @6pm 

IW Booster Minutes- February 24, 2021

Members present include: Lisa McMillan, Cecilia Lopez, Julie Ahlden, Heather Frank, Lisa Thiele, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel, Julie Read, Jenny Leonard

MINUTES: January minutes were reviewed. Lisa McMillan moved to approve; Julie Ahlden seconded; All in favor- motion carried

TREASURER’S REPORT: – Treasurer’s report presented. Julie Ahlden moved to approve; Lisa Thiele seconded; All in favor- motion carried

OLD BUSINESS:

• Livestream capabilities- working well; some glitches every once in awhile

GUESTS: none

NEW BUSINESS:

• Raider Rowdie t-shirts- side line cheerleaders for games; Julie Ahlden moved to make a motion to pay for t shirts; Lisa Thiele seconded; motion carried
• Outdoor concessions
  • Football and soccer- may potentially have concessions; will need to wait and see if guidelines are changed.  Will need to look discuss this 
    • Senior Night to be first game of the season
    • Soccer starts March 9^th– no concessions first week
    • Football to be discussed next meeting
  • Volleyball- no concessions as of now
  • Baseball and softball- Starts of April 23^rd will need to discuss at next meeting
  • Booster club or classes OR split- to be discussed at next meeting
• Hometown Hero Scholarship- Enough funds from last year to have a scholarship for two years; Lisa presented to get applications; Dane Thorne last year’s winning; Only had one applicant; will move to open it to be more broad “Hero”. Will be a $300 scholarship.

ROUND TABLE: 

• Donation from Grand Prairie in the amount of $2,000; will send a Thank You card

 made a motion to adjourn; seconded

NEXT MEETING: March 17^th @6PM