Grant Rocket Football, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, February 12, 2007 , 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Members present:  Kristin March , Matt Lacy, Jenny Lowry, Jerry and Jill Bomay, Renee Gietzen, Deb Gonzales, Melissa Hepinstall

 

Members absent:  Jan and Cindy Grossman

 

 

    I.                    Approval of Minutes – approved by Jerry and Deb

 

II.                 Approval of Treasurer’s Report - Jerry

 

a.       $3,972.16 in checking

b.      Mary Hyrn is working on our annual tax return

c.       Jerry mentioned that Quick Books 2004 needs to be updated and proposed that maybe Rocket Football could contribute to the cost.  This will be discussed at the next meeting.

d.      Matt approved, Renee 2nd

 

III.               Committee Reports-

 

a.       Concessions – Deb - none

 

b.      Coaching director – Matt

 

1.      There was a good turnout at the first coach’s meeting.

2.      There are more than we need at the 3rd and 4th grade level.

3.      We need more at the 1st and 2nd grade level.

4.      It was mentioned to contact Pete Bonter and Julian Castillo to see if they were interested.

5.      Coach’s education materials were ordered and received.

6.      Several coaches are interested in attending the Glazier clinic.

7.      The next coach’s meeting is February 22nd.

 

c.       Field Directors – Jan and Cindy - absent

 

d.      Program Director – Renee

 

1.      There will be a quarterly newsletter.  The deadline is February 28 and it will go out in mid-March.

2.      Jerry mentioned that we need a thumb drive.

3.      We need to look at vendors for coach’s shirts and at programs for newsletter.

 

 

IV.              Old Business

 

a.       Approval of By Laws – change last sentence in Article IV, Section 1 and 2.  Approved by Matt and 2nd by Jerry

b.      Jerry will teach Kristen how to update website.

c.       Position change – Jenny Lowry was nominated for Vice President.  Jerry approved and Deb 2nd.

d.      Scott Foster has expressed an interest in the Field Director Position.

e.       The Timeline was given for review and members were asked to email any additions.

 

 

V.                 New Business

 

a.       Kristin is going to check with Billie Haskins regarding a donation to the Boosters.  A donation of $500 was discussed.  Matt approved and Melissa 2nd.

b.      2007 Camp – send any information to Kristin for additions to Chapman’s newsletter.  Mark sounds like he wants us to raise money for him. We discussed how to run something separate from camp such as Punt Pass Kick contest, etc.

c.       Fundraising Ideas – Melissa has ideas for registration and jerseys.  She would like to earn money prior to when we start playing.  She is looking into Meijer Rewards, Gordon’s, Plumb’s receipts, Wesco Popcorn Buckets, popcan drive (a store is needed as a drop off point), used equipment yard sale/bake sale, map booklet, Walmart grant, diner cards, and vehicle stickers.  Ideas to sell – pre-order on website, order up through first week of practice, and order extras for concession.

d.      Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.