I’ve been trying to place these minutes in order with the others, while I work on the tech end, here are link to the minutes from those months. All other are in the correct order.
Category: Minutes
October Minutes
IW BOOSTER CLUB MINUTES
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Members present: Cameron Stone; Kristie Aerie, Julie Alden, Sandy Howe, Kristen Kimmel, Lisa McMillan, Cecelia Lopez, Marissa Perzee, Rob Fink, Doug Miller, Trixie Pankey, Heather Frank
- Sept Minutes-Cecelia approved; Marissa seconded
- Treasurer’s Report- presented.
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- Lisa M. is going to help with the scholarship ideas We are up about $5,000 from last year.
- We have plenty of pop left: May donate it to football for wings night. If there’s an overabundance, it will go in the teacher’s lounge
- Golf outing donated $750 to the Booster Club
- Doug miller moved to approve; Rob FInk seconded
Old Business
- Inside concession stand-putting it on the back burner for now; We will revisit after the winter sports
- Freezer for inside-Discussed a fridge/freezer combo; Depending on prices may get a small fridge or small deep freezer
- Dippin dots– Tabled. It was decided not to do for inside concession stands; Potentially for football and soccer next year. After football season we will see if Josh can check out electric to see if it can eve sustain a freezer for the Dippin Dots.
- MS game vs Gardner Nov 8
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- Food drive: Give raffle tickets for those that donate; Winners go into a drawing for gift cards to Casey’s, Monicals and/or Subway. 1 raffle ticket per item donated.
- We will also do a 50/50 raffle that night and all proceeds would go towards food pantry
- We will have an apparel table– Trixie is going to see if Parents will run the apparel table
- Sports Banquet Dates- all 7 pm starts
Fall: Nov 4- Julie Alden grabbing cookies on the way-Heather is ordering
Winter: March 3
Spring: May 21
Guests: Zachary Meister from Iroquois Farmers Bank
New Business
- Pack the Place Dates for HS Girls and Boys basketball
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- Girls: Friday, December 20th– Christmas/Pack the place (Heather, Trixie, Cecilia are going to organize)
- Boys: January
- MS concession chairs for boys basketball and MS volleyball
- Winter programs- first home basketball game is girls on Dec 2, none for boys until Jan 10. – Zachary Meister is helping out with that
- Tournaments?TCC– Middle School Conference: 7, 9, 11th– 4 games starting at 9
- Holiday Hoops: Inserts for the program with coupons–Trixie is going to chat with local businesses on doing some kind of deal/coupon
- JV Boys basketball tournament? Kristy is going to look into getting us into something
- Cleaning out outside concession stand—the football team is going to take that on Wednesday October 30th– Heather is going to meet them there 3:30 start time
- Thank yous for football: Cindy G, pork producers(and check), fire dept, businesses
- Lisa M. and Lisa T. will work on those.
- Any Long term goals–Bleachers
- Nov and Dec Meeting-Not having any as long as there is nothing pressing; Heather will send messages if/when needed.
Round table
Important Dates:
- Oct 18 Senior night- A patio set is being raffled off (donated by Danforth Bank)
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- Going to see if some athletes could sell raffle tickets during the game at the gate
- Nov 4. Sports Banquet– Julie getting cookies on the way
Rob moved to adjourn and Doug seconded
Next Booster Club meeting Jan 8th?
September Minutes
IW Booster Minutes- September 11, 2019
Members present include: Heather Frank, Kristy Arie, Cam Stone, Lisa McMillan, Trixie Pankey, Marisa Perzee, Lisa Thiele, Rob Fink, Kristen Kimmel, Jenny Leonard, Doug Miller, and Sandy Howe
MINUTES: August minutes were reviewed. Marissa moved to approve; Lisa M. seconded; everybody was in favor—motion carried
TREASURER’S REPORT: – Treasurer’s report presented. Doug Miller moved to approve; Rob Fink seconded; everybody was in favor- motion carried
OLD BUSINESS:
- 9/13 Hometown Heroes Night
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- Morgan Connor wrote tribute; Shannon is reading Friday night at the game while the flag is out, followed with a moment of silence. Kids practiced last night with the flag.
- Prospect bank providing towels to hand out in remembrance of 9/11
- 9/27 Youth Football/Tailgate night
- Lisa M. is pulling things together this week; Jenny, Marissa and Julie plan to assist in pulling things together. Doing the tailgate from 5:30-6:30.
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- last year we had cotton candy, pork chops, games, photo booth, food pantry donations
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- 10/11 Homecoming
- Heather is working on getting signs outside and hanging the signs on the top of the bleachers
- We need somebody to get the signs down from the poles by the bank.
- Golf cart in the parade–Lisa M.
- Heather is working on getting signs outside and hanging the signs on the top of the bleachers
- Shirts, Apparel and passes- all selling well!!! Up to 152 passes and last year we did 118. We have had 3 re-orders to Iroquois Print.
- We are not going to do any more re-orders
- Concession Stands- with the classes/students helping run, is going smoothly
- Cash Bash final profits– $6,500.96
GUESTS: Zachary Meister– Iroquois Farmers bank
NEW BUSINESS:
- Handing out Decals—going well
- Freezer is out (that was the freezer that contained the cookies)
- Zachary Meister offered to purchase a new freezer if a used one is not located; The Junior class president needs to take care of the cookies after the freezer is purchased.
- Yearbook Distribution
- Proposed to give Zach a gift certificate for helping; $25 to Monicals and $25 to Pizza Palace. Motion passed—all agreed
- Athletic Banquet dates
- Kristy is going to look up the dates and will follow up the next meeting; (November 4th is potentially the date)
- Pack the Place Dates (High school)
- October 3rd was selected; Trixie submitting to the newspaper
- We will be throwing out shirts and will have a raffle for gear
- Lisa M. and Sandy H. offered to hand out raffle tickets that night
- Pack the stands for soccer was also proposed for October; the game starts at 6 pm.
- Raffle ticket for raider wear and throwing out shirts
- October 3rd was selected; Trixie submitting to the newspaper
- Dippin’ Dots
- Jenny Leonard has been in contact with them. They supply the freezer and stock the ice cream- 8 different flavors
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- Cost is $2.09 a package/ suggested selling price $3.50-$5
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- Concession stand
- Knocking the wall out between the storage container and concession
- Heather is going to talk to Josh about it with the school board to check into cost and details of what it would take.
- Knocking the wall out between the storage container and concession
- Cross Country/Track payment for ads
- $200 ($100 to cross country and $100 to track) was motioned by Trixie; Julie A. seconded the motion- all agreed
- MS student council contact and payment
- Contact person is now Kari (Kwiatkowski) Sywenski
- Pack the Place (Middle School)/8th grade nights:
- MS girls basketball starts November 26th
- MS boys basketball 1/23
- MS volleyball 2/27
- We were asked to donate a basket for Ol’ Boys auction
- 2 cozies, 2 t-shirts and 1 sweatshirt was agreed upon
- Dave Alvarez wants to hand out coupons for $ off appetizer after the game Friday (9/3)
ROUND TABLE: None
NEXT MEETING: October 16th at 7pm
Julie moved to adjourn; Rob seconded
July Minutes
IW Booster Minutes- July 31, 2019
Members present include: Kristy Arie, Lisa McMillan, Cecilia Lopez, Julie Ahlden, Heather Frank, Kristen Kimmel, Marisa Perzee, Rob Fink, Lisa Thiele, Jim Price
MINUTES: June minutes were reviewed. Julie moved to approve; Marisa seconded; All infavor- motion carried
TREASURER’S REPORT: – Treasurer’s report presented. Julie moved to approve; Robseconded; All in favor- motion carried
OLD BUSINESS:
- Equipment Purchases- None
- Ad Sales- Ad checks are still coming in
- We are a bit short from last year
- BSN- will donate $75; they will deduct this from their bill for IW
- Concessions- Next year concessions/chairs for sports
- Will meet combine class sponsors with Booster Club and have classes do concessions; Booster Club will give a donation
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- JV Football (3 Games) and Volleyball-
- Football Game Cookies- will be ordered by school and charged to Booster Club
- Girls’ Basketball- open
- Boys’ Basketball- Juniors have done in the past
- Will meet combine class sponsors with Booster Club and have classes do concessions; Booster Club will give a donation
- Apparel- Apparel for next year and hats from football
- Sold well at Registration Day
- Summer fees- bills pending; will submit to Heather to get reimbursed
- Check list- Distributed to be done at last meeting
- Pocket calendars- done
- Sports program- pending
- Order for concessions- pending
- Pork Producers- done
- Cindy Guttendorf- done
- Popcorn donation and bags- done
- Napkins- done
- Business to work- some pending
- Class sponsor meeting and concession chairs; scheduled for 8/15 @ 7:30 P.M.
- Apparel Chairs- done
- Ad shirts and apparel to sell at games- done
- Fire Dept contact- some departments still pending
GUESTS:
NEW BUSINESS:
- Vice President for Danforth- Lisa McMillan nominated Sandy Howe; Marisa seconded; motion carried
- Meet the Raiders- August 23rd Concessions will ask Rifle Club
- Country Financial- Would like to meet with Booster President and Athletic Director to discuss ideas they would like to do for the school and become involved in the community
- Pork Chop Sale ads for paper- Ask Trixie to do
- Concession clean out- Date set for August 14th at 6
- Continue discussion of fundraisers,
- Cash Bash
- 10 tickets left as of 7/31/19
- Cash Bash
ROUND TABLE:
- Cam Stone- New trophy case at MS is needing replaced due to water leak; asked to help cover some costs once total is received
- Theme Night for Football games
- 8/30- Cheer Camp Night
- 9/13- Hero Night
- 9/27- Youth Football League- Tailgate
- 10/11- Homecoming
- 10/18- Senior Night
Rob moved to adjourn meeting; Lisa seconded
NEXT MEETING: August 14th at 7 P.M.
June Mintues
IW Booster Minutes-June 12, 2019
Members present include Heather Frank, Lisa McMillan, Julie Ahlden, Kristen Kimmel, Marisa Perzee, Coach Stone, Coach Massey
MINUTES-May 2019 minutes were reviewed. Julie moved to approve; Lisa seconded; All in favor-motion carried
TREASURER’S REPORT– Treasurer’s report presented. Lisa moved to approve; Marisa seconded; All in favor-motion carried
OLD BUSINESS
EQUIPMENT PURCHASES: Gator has been purchased
AD SALES: Track team have been around to businesses. Heather is going to update the list and send to Coach Massey. He will follow up with businesses.
CONCESSIONS: Talk about at July meeting
APPAREL: Coach Stone will be ordering hats. 18 ball caps, 12 visors & 12 stocking caps for Booster’s
NEW BUSINESS
OFFICER ELECTIONS: Lisa nominated Heather Frank to continue as President, Kristen Kimmel to continue as Treasurer, Cecilia Lopez and Lisa Thiele to share the Secretary position; Coach Stone seconded; all in favor. Other officers were elected unanimously. Carrie Davis step down from Danforth VP
VP GILMAN: Marisa Perzee
VP ONARGA: Rob Fink
VP DANFORTH:
VP THAWVILLE: Doug Miller
VP CRESCENT CITY: Julie Ahlden
MEDIA CHAIR: Trixie Pankey
APPAREL CHAIR: Cecilia & Lisa
DUTIES: Duties were assigned as follows.
Pocket Calendars: Coach Stone
Finalize sports programs: Heather
Order for Concessions: Heather
Pork Producers: Julie Ahlden
Talk to Cindy Guttendorf: Lisa
Popcorn donation and bags: Kristen
Napkins: Prospect & Onarga Bank-Lisa; Farmer State Bank-Rob
Businesses to work concessions: Lisa
Class sponsor meeting and concession chairs: Heather & Marisa
Apparel chairs: Cecilia & Lisa
Ad shirts and apparel to sell at games: Lisa (Heather will send ad list to Cheryl)
Fire Dept Contact: Marisa
CASH BASH DISCUSSION: 78 tickets sold so far
GOLF OUTING: July 27th, coach needs to let Boosters know as soon as possible if they are needed to work
ROUND TABLE: *Bricks found on ground. Jason Ahlden will take a look at them. *Theme night ideas for home football games: Tailgate party, mini cheerleading camp,
Youth football night (Sept 13th)
IMPORTANT DATES: *Registration- *Cash Bash-Aug 17th
Julie moved to adjourn NEXT MEETING: July 31st 7:00 @ IWHS
Minutes March 2019
IW BOOSTER CLUB MINUTES- MARCH 13, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT-Coach Stone, Coach Arie, Rob Fink, Julie Ahlden, Heather Frank, Trixie Pankey, Marissa Perzee, Jeff McMillan, Tony Miller and Dalton Reed
MINUTES: Febuary minutes were approved by Julie , Rob Fink seconded: all in favor.
TREASURE’S REPORT: February report read by Heather and made a motion to approve, Julie seconded, all in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
Pay out 40% to Junior Class for Basketball concessions
Send bill to Iroquois Federal for reimbursement of popcorn
Coaches dinner went very well at Shagbark and will consider doing it there again next year
Pitching machine is already in and being used by baseball team and track team needed indoor equipment instead of high jump. Big tent was ordered
Via email we had decided to reimburse state wresting for their dinner on the way home from state tournament. Kristin will reimburse.
GUESTS:
NEW BUSINESS:
We received a $634 donation from memorial of Becky Pankey that was earmarked for football
Discussed cleaning out concession stands
Heather will email Coach Massey about ads and hopefully get other volunteers
New advertisers were discussed to send letters to-Freetime Fitness, Jason Scharp, and new Veterinarian. Heather said she would mail/emaill out letters
Heather will give Junior class some old apparel to give out at post prom
Cash Bash was tabled until the next meeting
Discussion was had on next year’s concession being ran by different classes in the fall- volleyball, soccer, and maybe JV football. Also would add in cookies to the concessions. We then would give the classes a percent like we do the junior class for basketball. Coach Arie said she would discuss it with Mr. Houberg.
Discussion on plaques for wrestling in the trophy case. Coach Arie was going to talk to Central to try to mimick what they do.
Rob Moved to adjourn and Julie seconded.
NEXT MEETING: APRIL 10TH AT 7:00.
Minutes February 2019
IW BOOSTER CLUB MINUTES- February 12, 2019
MEMBERS PRESENT: Stacy Connor, Kristen Kimmel, Coach Stone, Coach Arie, Trixie Pankey, Marissa Perzee, Tony Miller, Jeff McMillan, Cecilia Lopez, Coach Massey
MINUTES: January minutes were reviewed. Trixie Pankey moved to approve; Julie Ahlden seconded; All in favor- motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT: January report presented. Marissa Perzee moved to approve; Cecilia seconded. All in favor.
OLD BUSINESS:
- Winter sports awards- advertisement- twitter, social media, announcements and one call; will not do letter again.
- Heather- order cookies and punch
- Rob, Heather, Cecilia at the table
- Shooting machine- will be ordered prior to summer basketball begins
- All-Terrain vehicle- Coach Stone continue to look for vehicle if found then will send an email out
- Coach’s Appreciation Dinner- please RSVP
- Raffle items- 2 $100 vouchers for clinics
- 6- $50 gift cards and some apparel items
- Youth League Hoops- $4450 for two hoops will be needed; will need payment around March
- Motion was approved last month
- Baseball Concessions- music department
- Softball Concessions- Current 7th grade parents
GUESTS:
NEW BUSINESS:
- Baseball training machine- on Wish List asked by Coach Rhodes.
- Discussion on where it will be kept
- Cost- $2000 estimate
- Julie Ahlden made a motion made to purchase baseball training machine; Trixie Pankey seconded
- Collection of Ads:
- Coach Massey present at the meeting will lead collection of Ads
- Need Booster liaison and parent representatives to help teams
- Left over concessions- what is left will be given to Youth League to use on Saturdays and will have the profits
- MS dance can use concessions and sell what is left
- Popcorn and oil can give/sell to Music Department (popcorn and 2 bottles of oil.
- Concession Cleaning- email to send out to clean both concessions
- Wrestling- question on recognition on accomplishments at IW;
- Invest in Iwest- donation question from community committee; will need an answer within a week
- Excess of $1,000
- Cash Bash- committee will need to meet to start planning; tentative date August 17, 2019
NEXT MEETING March 13th at 7:00
Minutes January 2019
IW BOOSTER CLUB MINUTES – January 9, 2019
Members present included Heather Frank, Cecilia Lopez, Kristen Kimmel, Stacy Connor, Coach Stone, Trixie Pankey, Jeff McMillan, Julie Ahlden, Amy Miller, Tony Miller, Rob Fink, Marisa Perzee, and Coach Arie.
MINUTES – October 2018 minutes were reviewed. Rob moved to approve; Cecilia seconded. All in favor – motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT – October, November and December treasurer’s reports were presented. In addition, it was noted that Midwest Dental will receive a complimentary ad in the sports program for their donations. Stacy moved to approve the reports and Rob seconded. All in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
BRICKS FUNDRAISER: Discussion took place on whether to continue the bricks project or not. Consensus was to continue the project and order bricks as we can.
WINTER SPORTS PROGRAMS: Programs are done.
THANK YOU: “Thanks” were extended to everyone who contributed to the activities held on December 22. Fun was had by all.
GUESTS
NEW BUSINESS
WINTER SPORTS AWARDS: Winter sports banquet will be held March 4 at 7pm. Heather will order cookies; Rob will help run table and Cecilia will pick up cookies.
COACHES APPRECIATION DINNER: Dinner will be similar to last year. Heather will check dates and possible locations. (March 1 or March 8) Location will be Inside Out or Shagbark.
PACK THE PLACE: HS Girls BB – Thursday, January 10 and HS Boys BB – Friday January 11 vs Watseka.
BASEBALL CONCESSION STAND: An email will be sent to coaches asking if anyone wants baseball concessions.
FEEL THE LOVE: Feel the Love will be at the HS Boys BB Senior Night on February 8. Boosters will donate items similar to last year.
IW YOUTH LEAGUE BB UPDATE: The previous month Boosters had authorized a loan of up to $4,000 for portable hoops. Coach Arie requested that the funds be authorized up to $4,500 due to the cost of the hoops. Stacy moved to increase the total loan amount to $4,500. Julie seconded. All in favor.
ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE: Coach Arie presented a quote for a new all-terrain vehicle. The total was $9,000. Coach Arie explained that the Class of 2017 was donating around $2,500 toward the vehicle. Discussion continued that there may be a member of the community willing to donate a used one. Boosters will help reach out to community members in hopes that someone will help donate toward the cause.
NEW PROJECTS/COACHES’ REQUESTS: Boosters discussed the updated “Wish List” presented. Projects for distribution of funds were discussed at length.
There was extensive discussion about the basketball shooting machine. The prior meeting minutes were reviewed that authorized the funds if there was a place to store the machine. The machine will be purchased.
Cecilia moved to allow Girls BB to purchase a tablet instead of a laptop as authorized at the last meeting. Julie seconded.
Rob moved to invest up to $1,500 for tents that can be used for IW sports programs, understanding that cross country and track will be the primary users. Julie seconded. (It was suggested that coaches contact Coach Arie to use the tents.)
Stacy moved to purchase 1 pair of high jump standards for track up to $800. Cecilia seconded.
Julie moved to purchase one full weight rack and one adjustable bench for this year for the weight room and one each for the next two consecutive years. Rob seconded.
Additional discussion took place, and Coach Arie and Coach Stone committed to continue to prioritize and review needs organized by immediate, long-term and highest priority.
Rob moved to adjourn.
NEXT MEETING: February 13, 2019
October 2018 Minutes
IW BOOSTER CLUB MINUTES – October 10, 2018
Members present included Heather Frank, Cecilia Lopez, Kristen Kimmel, Stacy Connor, Coach Stone, Bob Campbell, Trixie Pankey, Lisa McMillan, Julie Ahlden, Amy Miller, Doug Miller, Rob Fink, Hanns Meyer, Julie Read, Marisa Perzee, Coach Rhodes and Coach Arie.
MINUTES – September 2018 minutes were reviewed. Cecilia moved to approve; Trixie seconded. All in favor – motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT – August and September treasurer’s reports were presented. In addition, a summary of the cash bash was reviewed. Stacy moved to approve the reports and Julie seconded. All in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
BRICKS FUNDRAISER: Gate is in place. Lots of compliments given. The school will purchase a lock.
APPAREL AND PASS SALES: Apparel sales and pass sales are going well.
WINTER SPORTS CONCESSION CHAIRS: HS Girls BB – Amy Schunke; HS Boys BB – junior class (Suzy Manahan); MS Boys BB – Lisa McMillan & Marissa Perzee; MS Girls VB – Carrie Davis.
FALL SPORTS AWARDS: Banquet will be November 6th at 7pm. Cecilia will get cookies. Trixie, Rob, Julie will be there.
GUESTS
Introduced and welcomed Julie Read.
NEW BUSINESS
PACK THE PLACE: HS VB – Thursday, October 18; MS Girls BB – Monday, November 12 vs Nash; MS Boys BB – Possibly December 17th, but not for sure; HS Girls BB – Thursday, January 10 and HS Boys BB – Friday January 11 vs Watseka.
OUTSIDE CONCESSION STAND – Last event October 19; Repaint the floor when time allows; bring in water heater; Sunday, October 21 @ 5pm.
WINTER SPORTS PROGRAM – Make sure all players are in pictures; Heather will email Kathy; 1st home events are November 20 and Boys BB November 27.
THANK YOU’S – Lisa will send Thank You’s to fire departments; Cindy G, pork producers, and businesses.
September 2018 Minutes
IW BOOSTER CLUB MINUTES – September 5, 2018
Members present included Heather Frank, Cecelia Lopez, Kristen Kimmel, Stacy Connor, Coach Stone, Bob Campbell, Trixie Pankey, Lisa McMillan, Julie Ahlden, Rob Fink, Hanns Meyer, Marisa Perzee, and Coach Arie.
MINUTES – August 2018 minutes were reviewed. Rob moved to approve; Cecelia seconded. All in favor – motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT – Due to moving the meeting up a week, the treasurer’s report will be presented once the bank statement is received.
OLD BUSINESS
BRICKS FUNDRAISER: Bricks are up; gate will be up soon.
OUTSIDE POPCORN POPPER: New popper is in.
OUTSIDE WATER HEATER: New water heater is in.
APPAREL AND PASS SALES: Apparel sales and pass sales went relatively well considering the weather at the first game. Fans requested ponchos and umbrellas be sold.
MS STUDENT COUNCIL: Sponsor has been hired. She will line up student workers for concessions.
HOMECOMING: Heather will drive the golf cart in the parade. Heather and Lisa will throw candy. At the homecoming game, we will have a drawing for Raider gear.
POP: The cost of pop will now be $2 per bottle. Pork burgers are now $3.
GOLF OUTING: The golf outing was a success. The golf team will send a check.
CASH BASH RECAP: Cash bash was a success and we will hold another one next year. Boosters reviewed what we can do better for next time. Desserts will be added next year.
GUESTS
NEW BUSINESS
UNIFORM DONATION: The high school will receive $5,000 for uniforms and the middle school $2,000; same as last year.
YEARBOOK DONATION: The yearbook will receive a $500 donation for helping with the programs. (Same as last year.)
STUDENT COUNCIL PAYMENT: The MS student council will receive the same $500 donation for lining up student concession stand workers.
HS SOFTBALL: The HS softball team will receive their donation as determined on the percentage of ad sales. (Approximately $500)
DECALS: The decals will be distributed to business. Boosters are very thankful for the businesses’ donations.
MS GIRLS BB: Heather will sell passes and apparel on September 11.
FALL SPORTS AWARDS: Tabled to the October meeting.
NEW PROJECTS/COACHES’ REQUESTS: Trixie moved to allow up to $750 to be spent on a new camera for football and HS boys’ basketball to share to film games. Julie seconded the motion. All in favor. Potential long-term projects were discussed; and boosters and coaches were encouraged to bring additional ideas to future meetings.
ROUND TABLE
Discussions about getting more volunteers for concessions.
Discussions about senior night for soccer.
Rob moved to adjourn.
NEXT MEETING: October 10, 2018 @ IWHS 7 pm