NHS Athletic Booster Club

NHS Athletic Booster Club Meeting Minutes March 4, 2014

Board Members Present: Frank Spatt (pres), Beth Cusumano(membership), Sherri Clark (Spiritwear), Andrew Otte (webmaster), Homer Hensey (treasurer)

Guests and Boosters: Duane Werner (principal), Darla Williamitis (asst principal), Dirk Lambertson, (AD), Nani Thurston

President Frank Spatt, with a Quorum present, called meeting to order at 5:30 pm. President stated Emilio Espiet, Secretary was unable to attend and had assigned his proxy to the President.

First order of business, President announced the Vice President, Chad Lucy, had tendered his resignation from the board due to time conflicts. The President then nominated Beth Cusumano, current membership chair, to fill the VP vacancy for the remainder of the year. Motion was seconded by Homer Hensey, vote carried by unanimous count. President will amend Legal listing for Homer to file with the Base Legal office.

AD reported the plaques for Winter Awards banquet were ready and Jeannie Mills will pick up, requesting 225 euro cash for payment. Treasurer Homer Hensey will get the cash for Jeannie.

Funds request from Tiger Sharks Swim team for $998 for a Records Board, presented in February, was discussed. Board decided it could not support due to the inability to provide for the same records boards for each sport. President will advise Swim coach that a focus committee could be formed to determine an alternative. The Board does support an All Sport Overall Records Board or Hall of Fame recognition placed in the school.

Scholarship Amounts set at $6,000. President will create application for posting on Booster Website as soon as possible. Target deadline for application April 1st.

Auction Report- Nani Thurston (PTSA Pres) reported $12,000 was raised to be split with NHS PTSA. Amount is higher than previous years. In addition to some changes in procedures, Nani negotiated a higher percentage payment from the vendor. Delivery by Brian Booker was successful and should be contacted next year and approached as a “corporate booster”. Frank, Nani and Beth will coordinate Auction Volunteer Recognition.

Sherri requested $1500 allowance to purchase new Wildcat Wear items, Beth seconded, all voted aye. Treasure Report - Homer reported $47,000 balance. Total earnings to date $38,000, Total expenditures $20,000. President stated earnings to date already outpaced last year’s total.

Webmaster has Facebook page and Twitter up and running, need to encourage people to LIKE the FB page. Good reaction to the Twitter feed, Students like it.

SPRING SPORTS- AD will send out schedules, coaches list and rosters when complete. Soccer at home March 3. Baseball/softball home March 15. Coaches will be asked if they want to run concessions or have Boosters manage.

Spring Sports Banquet – previsously set for June 3, conflict with Baccalaureate. Date changed to MAY 29. AD will advise coaches to be prepared for athlete awards nominations prior to Europeans so plaques can be ready.

AD asked for support to buy in inventory of plaques to keep on hand, rather than order in a rush at the end of each season. All board members present agreed and asked the AD to have Jeannie Mills (equip mgr) to prepare a quote. President will take for action with AD and Jeannie.

President inquired if JV letters in inventory were being used by coaches, AD will follow up with coaches that have JV players.

Meeting adjourned 6:40 pm

Respectfully submitted Beth Cusumano VP/Membership