Grant Rocket Football, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, May 20^th, 2008, 9:00 p.m.

Members present:  Jerry Bomay, Jill Bomay, Melissa Cunningham, Melissa Herbst,  Kevin Throop, Deb Gonzales

Members absent:  Marcas Ledezma  

Community Members present – Jason Cunningham

I.                    Approval of Minutes

a.       April minutes were reviewed.

b.      Approved –  Kevin and Deb

II.                 Treasurer’s Report

a.        There is $8,499.74 available.

b.      We need to discuss opening another account for a contribution fund.

c.       The report was approved – Deb 1^st, Kevin 2^nd.

III.               Committee Reports

a.       Concessions – Deb (no report)

b.      Coaching director – (not present)

c.       Field Director – Marcas –  (not present)

d.      Program Director – Melissa Cunningham

1.      She has 5 or more businesses from last year to advertise in program.

e.       Fundraiser –

1.      We discussed which items we liked.  We like the knit caps, ponchos, and cow bells.

2.      We discussed selling a refillable coffee cup.  We also considered ponchos from the dollar store instead of ordering bulk.

3.      Melissa HG discussed the Who’s Your Tiger shirt with Dale Bulk.

IV.              Old Business

a.       Trailer – we are not buying the school’s.  We are considering a trailer from Troy Taylor for $2000.

b.      Registration – we are at 140.  We have approximately 30 1^st/2^nd graders, two 3^rd/4^th grade teams, and three 5^th/6^th grade teams.  We discussed not allowing kids to sign up with the request to be on the same team as another child for ride purposes.

c.       Texas Hold ‘Em Tournament- Kevin is planning on going as well as Jerry and possibly Gabe Lowry.  GRF will pay gas, hotel, and possibly allotted money for food.

V.                 New Business

a.       Coaches – most of the coaches are set.  We discussed calling all the coaches in for the next meeting so that the board can meet them.  We are checking on meeting for June 11 on a Wednesday instead of Tuesday the 10^th.

b.      Jason Cunningham attended to listen to coaching director responsibilities.  We discussed having the coaches keep attendance and play sheets and being held accountable for it.  Other responsibilities are equipment, listening and answering questions, handling situations, etc.  We will need to discuss and vote the coaching director position.

c.       The meeting adjourned at 9:47.  Melissa C.  1^st, Kevin. 2^nd