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.