5 March 2008 Booster Club Meeting

Membership Present: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Brigands Wear Chairperson, Sports Banquet Committee Chairperson, Publicity Chairperson, Athletic Director, Student Representative, two Booster Club members

Meeting called to order 12:00

The minutes from the February Boosters Club meeting were approved as submitted.

Student Representative

The student representative thanked the Booster Club for the Sports Banquet.

Administration

No report.

Vice President

No report.

Secretary

The approved minutes from the January meeting are posted on the BAS website.

Treasurer’s Report

The Treasurer reported that both Brigand’s Wear and the Pancake Breakfast generated income in the month of February. Boosters also earned .96 in their AFCU savings account. Our expenses included a nominal amount for the pancake breakfast, approximately $100 for the hospitality rooms provided during the two home wrestling meets, and $101.94 for trophies. Winter sports’ trophies cost less than normal this year because Boosters had two (non-inscribed) trophies from the fall which were utilized for winter sports athletes. Boosters should expect to receive a bill in the near future for first place plaques. As of 5 March the balance in the Boosters’ AFCU checking account is $5637.64 and in the savings account $512.85.

Athletic Director

The ice machine was repaired by replacing the pump. It ran for a day then broke. The BEST team reported that the machine once again needs a pump. There was discussion concerning the history of the machine and what our options are for the future. Boosters purchased the machine from Carveen Cooling and Air Conditioning on 31 January 2006 for approximately $3000. It should also be noted that the exchange rate was much better at that time (approximately .85) and that the machine purchased was the floor model and relatively less expensive. Finally, the Athletic Director reported that the track schedule has now been released.

Membership

One new member joined at the Winter Sports Banquet.

Booster Wear

Nothing to report except that sales have been slow.

Sports Banquets

The Winter Sports Banquet was held 28 February. Eleven DVD’s were sold with $110 collected of which $55 is to be submitted to Video Productions. The tombola effectively broke even, and Boosters also generated income through beverage sales and Booster Wear sales. One of our student-athletes played the National Anthem on the electric guitar to open the evening. His performance was well received by the community. Chairperson suggests that this practice of showcasing BAS students should be encouraged. For further information concerning the evening, please see the after action report.

Publicity

The Publicity Chairperson thanked the coaches for passing on information used by the Voice of the Brigands. The Voice was back on the air Thursday after the basketball tournament.

Old Business

• A Spirit Committee was formed by action of the President. The committee’s general purpose is to develop and implement strategies which in turn generate interest in BAS sporting events. Discussion ensued concerning prospective members. Announcement(s) will be published in the DB soliciting interested community members for the committee.

New Business

• There was discussion concerning the championship banners which now adorn the gym. The new gym will break ground this fall. Questions raised included:

Þ How will the current championship banners translate into the new space?

Þ Should Boosters continue to purchase one banner per winning season?

Þ Should Boosters consider making a major investment in a complete banner overhaul for the new gym, possibly purchasing one “quality” banner per sport with winning years listed and added as necessary.

• There was discussion concerning a fan bus for community members who wish to attend BAS away sporting events. A Boosters club member who attended the meeting outlined the idea for the bus and requested support from the Booster Club. This same member plans to present the fan bus idea to USAG in the near future for viability.
• The board approved a monetary request (not to exceed $50) for the March track meet hospitality room.

The next Booster Club meeting is scheduled for 2 April, 2008.

The meeting was adjourned approximately 12:45.

Respectfully submitted,

Secretary