Grant Rocket Football, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Tuesday, July  8th, 2008, 7:00 p.m.

 

 

 

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

 

Members absent:   

 

Community Members present – Billie Haskins

 

       

 

I.                    Approval of Minutes

 

a.       June minutes were reviewed.

b.      Approved –  Melissa and Deb

 

 

II.                 Treasurer’s Report

a.       There is $17,918.72 available.

b.      There were 14 checks going out - $12,394.46 – a big one was insurance

c.       There were 5 deposits totaling $19,268.00.  We have 150 players.

d.      The report was approved – Deb 1st, Melissa C. 2nd.

 

 

III.               Committee Reports

 

a.       Concessions – Deb (no report)

 

b.      Coaching director – Jason

1.      He is working with Coach Stickney on setting up a coach’s clinic after the football camp is done.

2.      He was wondering when the sled would be ready.

3.      They would like to get the coach’s together again to meet about various things.  He will email coaches regarding how they will keep attendance records.

 

c.       Field director - Marcas

1.      He wondered if there was any list of volunteers from the past but there isn’t.  They will work with Stickney on getting players to volunteer.

2.      The teams are going to be asked to take a night to clean the field as a team at the end of the day.

 

d.      Program/Fundraiser Director – Melissa Cunningham

 

1.      We have not heard back from Dale on cow bells, hats, and cups.  She will try again and if not, move on to Larry.

2.      Jerry gave her some tips on working on the program.

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV.              Old Business

 

a.       They ordered a 7 man tackling dummy, hand shields, pumps, footballs, scrimmage vests, chains for the chain gang and vests, and various other things.

b.      Coaches have their rosters and equipment.  They were short a few things so they ordered what they needed.  The meeting went well.

 

 

 

 

 

V.                 New Business

a.       The referees have asked for more money due to gas prices.  It would be approximately $3600 for the year.  It may be about $50 a game.  We haven’t decided yet.

b.      We booked 3 Texas Hold ‘Em Tournaments next June at Spectrum in Grand Rapids.  There are also some available near Sterling Heights in the fall.  There will be some available in the fall around 44th Street.

c.       We ordered 3 extra jerseys for move-ins.  Registration is closed but they can sign up, but can’t add in until there are a total of 10 sign-ups.

d.      We have weigh-ins on August 23rd in Grant starting at 9:00 and September 3rd at 6:00.  The farthest team goes first.

e.       We need to get all of our coaches certified for CPR.  There needs to be at least one coach on each team.  Deb can do it and is looking at July 29 and 31st.  She can’t do more than 6 at a time.  Kevin may be able to help if needed.

f.        Billie was present and had a concern to express.  The board listened and will do their best to handle it.

g.       Jerry and Kevin received dinner certificates for going down to Sterling Heights and raising money.

h.       There may be a 10 yard penalty for teams not warming up together 10 minutes before the game.

i.         It was suggested that if we raise enough money, to purchase video cameras so that we can tape the games.

j.        We need to look at trophies for the end of the year.  We are looking at a photo trophy.

k.      The meeting adjourned at 8:11.  Melissa H.  1st, Melissa C. 2nd