Finances: Steve Hart Reviewed the Finances

Monday, October 5, 2015

The evening started out with the informational session with Coach G addressing the parents and answering questions regarding open gyms, tryouts, and the upcoming season. The Booster Meeting followed.

In Attendance: Phil Uher, Susan Balog, Steve Hart, Coach G, Jennifer Koken, Kevin Koken, John Smathers, Patty Skalos, Brian Bunofsky, Jen Bunofsky, Paul Might, Kirstie Berringer, John Berringer, Rochelle Trotta, Jodi Rupert, Amy Rosell, Maurice Rosell, Rick Nagy, Melanie Fish, Ken Fawcett, Christian Enders

Finances: Steve Hart reviewed the finances.

Planning for upcoming season:

Fundraiser at The Elks: Patty Skalos updated the group on the plans regarding the fundraiser to be held on Saturday, October 24th at the Cranberry Elks Club. Appetizers, desserts, and drinks, including beer and wine, will be served. The band Phase IV will once again be the entertainment for the evening. The cost will be $30 a person. No tickets will be sold at the door, they must be purchased in advance. Email Patty for tickets. [email protected] There will also be baskets to raffle off, 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction including Steeler and Penguin tickets! This is the only fundraiser of the year, so please come out and support the basketball program.

Homecoming Carnival: The Basketball Boosters participated in the Homecoming Carnival on Sept. 24. Our booth hosted a Cornhole throwing contest and raised $100. The players had a great time riding in the parade! Everyone involved agreed that the event was a success and good for basketball to be involved with. Thank You to all those who volunteered at the event.

Concession Stand: Rochelle Trotta and Kirstie Berringer reported they have cleaned out the concession stand storage unit and are preparing for the upcoming season. Program: Patty Skalos and Jen Koken informed the group that everything was in place for the program, and they have been receiving payments for sponsors for the program.

Game Sponsors & Roster Sheet Sponsors: There will be seven home games this year and we have 5 sponsors committed for those games. We are continuing to pursue and confirm the remainder of sponsors for the games and also for roster sheets. If you know of a business or individual wanting to be a sponsor, please contact Scott Cook.

Senior Night: The Senior Night festivities will be at The Sports Grille again this year. Seniors will be recognized at the game on January 29th.

Coach S Tournaments: John Berringer will head up the 9th grade tournament & Steve Hart the 7th/8th grade.

Website: Brian Bunofsky has been keeping the website updated. Please continue to use the website to stay informed. www.svraidersboysbasketball.com

Pep Band: The Boosters are still hoping to have a Pep Band for the home games. Thank you to Heather Lewis, Athletic Director, for moving forward with our request and acting on our behalf.

Alumni Connection: The group discussed ways to reach out to players from past years.

Senior Dinner: Typically a parent of a senior player volunteers their home to host a dinner for the team. Volunteer still needed.

Banquets: Volunteers are still needed for the 9th-12th grade Banquet and the 7th & 8th grade end of season party.

New Business: Discussion of 6th Man Award Important Dates:

Oct. 24 Fundraiser at the Elks Club Oct. 28 Physicals, drug testing, concussion testing in SHS after school Nov. 6 Deadline for all paperwork to be turned into Athletic Office for tryouts Nov. 16 Tryouts begin Nov. 20 Picture day for JV and Varsity Nov. 21 Picture day for all others Nov. 30 Mandatory Parent Meeting at SHS (6:30pm JV/Varsity, 7:00pm 7th-9th) Dec. 4 & 5 Coach S Tournament for 9th grade Dec. 10, 11, 12 Coach S Tournament for 7th and 8th grade Jan. 22 Recognition Night for 3rd-6th grade in-house and travel teams Jan. 29 Senior Night Feb. 5 Recognition Night for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade teams

The next Booster Meeting will be Tues, Nov. 10 at 7:00pm at The Sports Grille.

Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm.