FHC Athletic Booster Meeting
Monday, Oct. 8th, 2012
Jill McCullough, Recording Secretary
Meeting Called to Order by Linda Woodard: 7:00 PM
I.
Welcome and Introductions –
Representatives Present:
Linda Woodard, President-Boys Swim and Dive/Gina Hoiles, Vice-President/Jill
McCullough, Recording Secretary-Boys Varsity Bowling/Ken Lovell, Treasurer/Steve
Whittenbach, Board/Bill Morrow, Board/ Renee Vaughan-Dwyer, XCountry/Shellie Smith,
Football-Baseball/Sheila Schlosser, Board /Pete DeJong, Boys VSoccer/Laura Smith,
Poms/Kathy and Dave Kransberger,Concessions-Boys LAX/Kaye Scholle, Hockey/MaryLee
McClure, Boys Tennis/Rena Spurlin, JV Boys Tennis/Donna Martorano, Cheer/Julie
Carmody, Varsity Boys Basketball/Todd Fischer, Crew/Beth Obermeyer, Volleyball-Girls
Basketball/Kevin Watrous, Girls Field Hockey-Girls LAX/Susan Zadel, Treasurer in
training/Tanya Urich-Football/Barb Weiblen-Girls Swim and Dive/Alan Moore-Ski/Diana
O’Donnell-Boys LAX/Marcus Kinney-Wrestling/Clark Udell-Athletic Director
II.
Minutes - Jill McCullough explained that the Sept minutes are on the website
www.FHCRangers.com under the booster tab. You can also find the SignUpGenius link
there. Minutes are posted on that link as soon as they are generated. Sept. minutes were also
emailed to the attendees at the booster meeting. It was determined that some paper copies
will also be made available at the meetings for those who did not get to review them in
advance so that they can be approved.
III.
Treasurer’s Report – Ken Lovell distributed a copy of the treasurer’s report.
Homecoming concessions brought in approximately $5000 gross revenue, so thanks to
everyone who worked concessions. Ken gladly reported that the accounting piece of the
Boosters financial records is finally in order. He briefly discussed the funding aspect and how
booster money will be distributed to each team. He emphasized that the stipulations for the
entire monetary amount going to each team include representation at booster meetings (all
year long, not just when the team is in season and each person should represent just one team
vs. multiple teams, fulfillment of concessions commitments, and other booster-related
activities. Teams who do not satisfy these commitments in total will be in jeopardy of not
receiving the full fund allocation.
IV.
Advertising – Steve Wittenbach handed out information regarding the school’s advertising
policies and opportunities and asked for all to solicit advertisers. It was recommended that
this information be placed under the booster tab for easy access. Jill McCullough agreed to
look into doing that. Currently, advertising is bringing in approximately $8000 in gross
revenue. The goal is to increase that significantly.
V.
Athletic Director’s Report –
Clark Udell reviewed homecoming events and recommended that the homecoming game in
future years begin at 7PM vs. 7:30PM. All at the meeting agreed. Another change may be to
look at getting other sports’ schedules at home for homecoming week so they may participate
in homecoming events. He explained that the floats did not go across the track due to the
resurfacing of the track 3 years ago. There was a recommendation to look at getting a
scoreboard for the lower turf as many sports compete there and there is no scoreboard. Clark
is looking into that. The 5/3 Football game brought in approximately $13,000 in gross
revenue to the athletic department. That money stays in FHC’s general athletic fund and is
not shared across the district. Sheila Schlosser thanked all who participated in the 50/50 raffle
event that brought in $800 to the boosters.
VI.
Concessions Report and Concerns –
Kathy and Dave thanked all who have worked so far in concessions, and thanked Homer
Spidell and all involved with repairing the ice machine and hot water heater. The final game
of the season they will not be present so Linda Woodard has agreed to be the person in charge
for the evening. There is still a need for volunteers from the 6-8 PM time slot on the 19th.
Volleyball concessions brought in approximately $1000 gross revenue. Thanks to Lisa Udell
and the volleyball community for taking on indoor concessions for the volleyball season!!
VII.
VIII.
IX.
Fundraising Ideas –Gina Hoiles brought up the fact that since we are not doing a Booster
Bash this year, there is a need to look at alternative fundraising ideas. She brought up a
shopping cart event, and solicited help from anyone who would like to brainstorm about other
options.
Apparel Report - Linda Woodard reported that apparel sold approximately $800 at
homecoming. There is a demand for seats, so they are looking into getting more seats in
stock.
Team Updates –
Hockey – Kaye Scholle reported on some pre-season events the hockey team is participating
in.
Field Hockey - Kevin Watrous explained that field hockey is a co-op sport, with FHC
representing the majority of athletes. 4 years ago they could not field a team due to low
interest, this year they have the 2nd highest scoring team. 2 top state scorers are from FHC
and the goalie leads the state in saves. They beat EGR for the first time and have won every
game in the division so far!!
Tennis – MaryLee McClure reported that the boys won conference on Saturday. Regionals
are Friday at which they can qualify for state.
There being no other formal business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM by Linda Woodard.
Respectfully submitted,
Jill McCullough
Recording Secretary