Category: Minutes

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

Sept. 21st 2022

Attendance

Trixie Pankey, Julie Ahlden, Marisa Perzee, Lisa Thiele, Kristy Arie, Lisa McMillan, Doug Miller, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel

Welcome

• Aug.   2022 Min-Lisa M. motioned to approve; Julie A. 2nded–motion passed
• Treasurer’s Report-Kristen K. presented the report;  Julie A motioned to approve; Marisa 2nded-motion passed

Guests

Old Business 

• Rifle target frames-purchase will be made and we will pay for our portion that was previously proposed/approved.  
• Wrestling Mat Update-still pending; they are finalizing funding.  
• Storage Building for Football Field-additional purchase of Lights/ Batteries ($21.87) Still Under Budget. Youth Football purchased 2 matching shelves. 
• Ad Sale Update-$14,475 ( Oak is the addition right before Print)/ Decals coming
• Road Painting Thank you- Kris
• Soccer Theme Night-apparel was passed out
• Wall of fame–committee is going to try meeting before the next booster meeting (next month)

New Business 

• MS Cheer Request-They are needing new poms for cheerleading; 40 poms (20 pairs) for a total of $319.60.  Kristen K. motioned to pass, Lisa M. 2nded–motion passed. 
• Hometown Hero – This week; everything is set and ready
• Donation from Class of 1977- Gilman Owls- Add to Thank you List
• Uniform Rotation Donation-the standard $5,000 paid to HS; $2,000 to MS
• MS Student Council Donation-the standard $500 to Student Council
• Pay Volleyball Team for helping with Ad Sales/ Yearbook Donation/ Gift Card for Monk-$750 to volleyball; $500 to yearbook; $75 for the gift card to Monk.  Julie A. motioned to pass; Lisa M. 2nded–motion passed
• Possible Electronic Payment or Cash App-research is continuing; we will revisit this at a later meeting.
• Golf Theme Night- 26th (Staff vs. student theme) apparel will be donated 
• Volleyball Theme Night- 29th
• XC Theme Night Possibility-will revisit at the fall banquet. 
• Winter Youth Basketball-There will be discussion in the near future to see if there is enough help/support.  
• Stacy Connor passed on information about the brick fundraiser-will be discussed further after football.  
• Fall banquet is tentatively set for November 8th
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Round table

Julie A motioned to adjourn, Lisa M. 2nded. 

Next Booster Club Meeting:  October 12th @6:30

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

Aug. 17th, 2022

Attendance

• Trixie Pankey, Lisa McMillan, Lisa Thiele, Jenny Leonard, Kris Kimmel, Kristen Kimmel, Kristy Arie, Kara Izquierdo, Marisa Perzee, Julie Read, Jen Kraft, Sandy Howe

Welcome

• June 2022 Min- Lisa McMillan motioned to approve; Jenny Leonard Seconded’ motion passed
• Treasurer’s Report- June did not have a lot of activity; July expenses were reviewed.  More ad checks will be received in August and will be included in our next meeting.  Marisa motioned to accept the report; Julie seconded; Motion passed

Guests

Old Business 

• Wrestling Mat Update-they are still working on finding the rest of the funds
• Storage Building for Football Field-purchased-$5100/ Shelves, Hooks & Bins-things are completed!  The only thing we are needing to finish the project is the purchase of some storage tubs for apparel
• Ad Sale Update-$14,225-There’s only 2 more checks waiting on being collected.  Pictures are being taken at Meet the Raiders and programs will be ready for the September 2nd game
• Concession Stand Door- purchased and installed
• Air Rifle Target-They are asking for $3,344;  Julie motioned to approve; Julie seconded; motion passed
• XC Tents-Have been purchased; one red and one blue
• Bigger Arrows for the Road/Painters-
• Fire Departments for Grilling/Location of Grill 1st game- Danforth, 2nd game-Gilman, 3rd game-Thawville; 4th game- Onarga; They’ll be grilling in the parking lot. 
• Banks/Churches for Concessions-things are filling up! 
• Apparel/ Passes-Passes are in; apparel is in and ready to go!

New Business 

• Vidswap-discussed committing to a price lock-in for 3-5 years and covering the costs.  Julie motioned to cover the cost; Sandy Howe 2nded; motion approved
• Meet the Raider-no updates
• Youth Night-handing out raffle tickets; water and candy (if we have enough for little cheerleaders for the camp, they will receive too)
• Committees for Tailgate and Hometown Hero- 
• Jenny motioned was made to approve purchase for candy for the homecoming parade; balloons; 1st hour of face painting; cotton candy; inflatables; Lisa T. seconded; motion passed
• Theme Night- Soccer, Golf, XC, and VB, MS -Girls, Baseball, Softball, MS XC-pushing for parents of those sports to see if they would like to put together for us to support

Julie motioned to adjourn; Lisa T seconded; motion passed. 

Round table

Next Booster Club Meeting:  Sept 14th

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

June 29th 2022

Attendance

• Trixie Pankey, Lisa McMillan, Lisa Thiele, Jenny Leonard, Kris Kimmel, Kristen Kimmel, Kristy Arie, Kara Izquierdo, Marisa Perzee, Julie Read, Karey Tammen, Jen Kraft

Welcome

• April 2022 Min:  Jenny L. motioned to approve; Lisa T. 2nded; motion passed.
• Treasurer’s Report:  Kristen Kimmel reviewed expenses: Lisa M. motioned to approve; Marisa P. 2nd; motion passed

Guests: Kara Izquierdo, Jen Kraft

Old Business 

• Wrestling Mat Update- Still pending; Kristy is going to touch base on the purchase
• Storage Building for Football Field:  $5,115.00 for the building.  That does not include gravel or pavers.  Need board approval; May need to arrange town approval for delivery (will be a wide load).  Lisa M. motioned to approve the purchase up to $6,000.  Kristen K. 2nded; motion passed
• Ad Sale Update-Volleyball working with Trixie.  Wrapping things up this next month for an accurate total.
• Concession Stand Door-needs to be replaced.  Exact total and information will come via message later next month.
• Booster Bash-Decided against

New Business 

• 4th of July Parade-Lisa M. is bringing the mule.  Kristen K. motioned to purchase candy and throw outs for the parade.  Julie R. 2nded; Motion passed. 
• Air Rifle Target-Looking for a range; $3,344.00 is the cost for one.  They are needing two. 
• Tent for MS XC and Track-Kris K. shared the needed purchase of 2 sports canopies; Jenny L. motioned to approve; Karey T. 2nded; Motion passed. 
• Fence Cups Question-actually being moved/replaced.  
• Goal Post Painting-district taking care of that this summer
• Bigger Arrows for the Road/Painters-will work on this in the upcoming month
• Themes for this Football Season/ Meet the Raiders Date & Ideas
  • 9/2: Youth Cheer/Youth football
  • 9/16: Homecoming/Tailgate
  • 9/23: Hometown Hero
  • 10/21: Senior Night
  • Meet the Raider: August 19th
• Positions for this year- Board Spots & Elections/Concession Coordinators/

Apparel Committee/ Line up Fire Dept/ Line up Banks and Churches

Current Board- 

President– Trixie Pankey (Media Chair/ MS Concession)

Secretary – Lisa Thiele

Treasurer  –  Kristen Kimmel

Vice President, Gilman  –  Marisa Perzee (indoor concession coordinator)

Vice President, Crescent City  –  Julie Ahlden (outdoor concession coordinator)

Vice President, Onarga  –  Julie Read

Vice President, Danforth  – Jenny Leonard  /  Sandy Howe (help with MS Concession)

Vice President, Thawville  –  Doug Miller

Round table-soccer field/track location

Marisa motioned to adjourn; Kristen 2nded; motion passed

Next Booster Club Meeting:  Aug. 9th @ 7 @ MS

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

April 13th 2022

Attendance: Trixie Pankey, Kristy Arie, Lisa Thiele, Lisa McMillan, Heather Frank, Kristen Kimmel, Kris Kimmel

• March  2021 Minutes-Kristen K. motioned to approve, Lisa M. 2nded; motion passed
• March Treasurer’s Report-Reviewed all incoming/outgoing- Lisa T motioned to accept; Lisa M. 2nded–motion approved.

Guests-No guests

Old Business 

• Wrestling Mat Update-things are moving along and should be wrapped up soon. 
• Storage Building Search Update-Jenny was absent from the meeting, but she has researched options.  

New Business 

• Spring Sports Awards- Volunteers, Cookies, Punch Supplies-Set for May 19th at 7pm; Lisa M and Trixie P volunteered to take care of cookies/punch
• Ad Sales for 2022-2023 Programs- Letter Updated and Supplies Needed to be purchased

Round table

Next Booster Club Meeting: TBA- June – Planning for the next school year/ apparel committee formed/ Elections

Lisa M. motioned to adjourn; Heather F. 2nd; motion passed

IROQUOIS WEST BOOSTER CLUB 

March 9th, 2022

Welcome

• Feb. 2021 Minutes
• Feb. Treasurer’s Report  

Guests

• Emily Parker-Softball Request

Old Business 

• Wrestling Mat Update
• Winter Sports Awards- Bill for Trophies

• Baseball/Softball Concessions-DC Group (Kasey Kanosky)
• Wall of Fame- Purchase of photos/plaque

New Business 

• 2022 Coaches Dinner-RSVP due next Fri/ Ideas for Raffles
• Spring Sports Awards-Select a Date
• Ad Sales for 2022-2023 Programs-Trixie
• 2022 Cash Bash-Decide if we want to proceed
• Mini Storage Building- Football Field- Update after meeting with Lekkas/ Form Committee to look for a one to consider purchasing 

Round table

Next Booster Club Meeting: April 13th 2022

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.