Grant Rocket Football, Inc.

Board of Directors Meeting

Saturday May 9, 2009^th,  8:00 a.m.

Members present:  Jerry Bomay, Kevin Throop, Jason Cunningham,  Angel Brummel, Deb Gonzales, Melissa Cunningham, Scott Konicki, Jill Bomay

Members absent:

Community Members present – Stephanie Howell, Tina Couterier, and Tanya Hector

I.                    Approval of Minutes

a.       Minutes were reviewed.

1.      Punt Pass and Kick is a go.

2.      Minutes were approved – Jason 1^st, Deb 2^nd.

II.                 Treasurer’s Report

a.       There is approximately 5605.82 in the checkbook.

b.      Treasurer’s report approved – Kevin and Melissa

III.               Committee Reports

a.       Concessions – Deb

1.      We discussed donating to Boosters.

2.      We need to see what revenues we gain from Texas Hold ‘Em.

b.      Coaching director – Jason

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1.      Punt Pass and Kick will be August 29 – later in the day after weigh-ins.  Weigh-ins are in Holton at 9:00 a.m.

2.      Coaches are – 1^st/2^nd –Sean Slominski and  Dan Williams      3^rd/4^th – Frank Gonzales and Dave Howell  5^th/6^th – Gabe Lowry and TBD, 7^th – Jerry Bomay

3.      Saturday May 16^th – off-season training at football field with cookout after – Jason is checking on a grill to borrow from Pat Gardner.  We need coaches and volunteers to help.

c.       Program Director – Melissa Cunningham – combined with Angel

1.      We had 99 people show up.

2.      We need to send a thank you.

d.      Fundraiser – Angel

1.      We made a deposit of 440.70 for spaghetti dinner.

2.      We had 40 for Wesco and 50/50 was 67.

3.    Angel will continue to take orders but Melissa Herbst and Melissa Hepinstall will help out.

IV.              Old Business

1.      Kevin is planning on going with same insurance.

V.                 New Business

a.       Registration will be Wednesday, May 13 – Saturday, May 16. 

b.      We made $52.76 on Spaghetti dinner.  We have suggestions for next year – ice for the water, coffee, and meatier sauce.  Also, maybe provide desserts and change of location.

c.       Texas Hold ‘Em – June 4, 5 and 6 basically from 12 to 2.   It is at Spectrum Lanes.

d.      Wendy’s nights need to be reinstated.  Angel will call the manager to set it back up.

e.       We need spirit wear graphics available for registrations.

f.        There is a potential opening for secretary’s position as well as for the treasurer’s position.  Melissa Herbst Gardner has resigned from the Treasurers position.  Stephanie, Tanya, and Tina were all present to show interest in the treasurer’s position.  Tina is treasurer for wrestling club and works for Grand Rapid’s press.  Tanya has had 13 years of accounting and works with bill collectors.  Stephanie has been involved with Gerber’s accounts payable, was treasurer for bridal committee and is working on associate’s degree in accounting.  Jerry asked questions of how they would handle customer complaints.  They could all attend meetings and all have kids in the program.  Kevin asked how they would handle a complaining parent at a game.  Jerry asked if they were familiar with Quick Books.  All plan on doing it for awhile.  They were asked if they would be interested in Secretary’s position as well and Stephanie showed interest.

g.       Discussion was opened to public.  We lost some dates with Spectrum.  We discussed checking with Westgate.

       VI.   Motion to approve:    Melissa motioned to adjourn and Angel 2^nd.