Grant Rocket Football, Inc.
Board of Directors Meeting
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Members Present: Jerry Bomay – President, Kevin Throop – Vice President, Stephanie Howell – Secretary, Tanya
Hector – Treasurer, Jason Cunningham – Coaching Director, Deb Gonzales – Concessions Director,
Melissa Cunningham – Programming Director, Scott Konicki – Field Director
Members Absent: Angela Hicks – Fundraising Director
Also Present: Melissa Hepinstall, Billie Haskin, Kelli Weldon
Call to Order at 8:03 PM
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Minutes from September board meeting were reviewed. Motion to Approve by Tanya Hector. Second by Deb Gonzales.
II. TREASURER’S REPORT
Treasurer’s report (P&L) for September 9 through October 14 was presented and reviewed. Motions to Approve Treasurer’s report made by Melissa Cunningham and Stephanie Howell.
III. COMMITTEE REPORTS
A. Concessions Director – Deb Gonzales
Concessions have been busy. Would like to see more volunteers.
B. Coaching Director – Jason Cunningham
Need to remember to raffle the game balls during the home games. Also in need of more medical supplies,
mainly ice packs.
C. Program Director – Melissa Cunningham
Turned in Program deposit of $847.00 to Tanya. Need to increase advertising for next year. Also talked about
changing the name from “Program” to “Yearbook”.
D. Fundraising Director – Angela Hicks
Absent.
E. Field Director - Scott Konicki
Still in need of volunteers for some events.
IV. OLD BUSINESS
Only five game left in the season; need to raffle the game balls as that helps offset the payment to the officials.
Field clean-up has been going well, no reported problems. Appreciate all who help with this after the games.
V. NEW BUSINESS
Super Saturday is October 31st. Game times are 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm. Approximately 81
t-shirts will need to be purchased and we will be responsible for payment to the officials.
Grant has been invited to participate in a double-elimination football tournament in Oakridge on October 31 &
November 1, and November 7th and 8th. Grant will put together a 3rd/4th grade team and a 5th/6th grade team to
participate. Cost is $300 per team.
Football Banquet – will be held at the High School in the gymnasium. We are considering Tuesday or Thursday
during the first week of November. Jerry will work on ordering the trophies.
Texas Holdem Tournament is scheduled for November 9th through 12th at Spectrum Lanes. Times are: Monday &
Tuesday (9th & 10th) 10:00 am to 8:00 pm; Wednesday and Thursday (11th & 12th) 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Anyone
that can volunteer to help please contact Jerry.
Open to the Floor for Discussion:
Jerry announced that this would be his last year as President of the Grant Rocket Football League. The Board will
meet to discuss and nominate a candidate for this position.
Melissa Hepinstal presented/provided information regarding concussions and signs/symptoms.
Billie Haskin wanted to discuss her concern about what she has personally witnessed with regard to a few
coaches and their behavior toward other coaches and especially toward the kids on the team.
Kelli Weldon wanted to present the possibility of combining the Rocket Football Program and the Cheerleading
Program. We briefly discussed pros and cons, but as a Board will need to discuss further before making a decision.
Fundraiser/Candy Sale – will re-examine this at the beginning of the season.
**NEXT MEETING: Tuesday, November 10th at the Brooks Township Hall, 7:00 p.m.
VI. Motions to adjourn the meeting made by Melissa Cunningham and Deb Gonzales.
Meeting adjourned at 9:10 pm.