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Written by DeAnn Jones
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Aledo Athletic Booster Club MinutesMarch 5, 2007
Present – Debbie Day, Gretchen Gaskill, Penny Barrett, Pat Kemp, Pam Kemp, Melinda Hale, Sharon Wilson, Craig Whisnand, Glenna Loftin, Connie Whan, Terry Hix, Laura Heiss, Laurie Sheridan, Chuck Mooney, Billy Coutts, Vickie, Coutts, April Zambreski, Jan Dedeker, Bruce Frantz, Cindy Roberson, Kittie France, Tammy Vickers, Denise Jones, Mary Ann Loeffelholz, Nancy Brann, Denise Bell, Rebekah Bryant, Jan Tracy, DeAnn Jones and Tim Buchanan.
Presentation – Chuck Mooney, an Aledo resident and Director of Sales with First American Payment Systems, made a presentation outlining a proposal to become the preferred merchant services provider for Aledo area merchants. In exchange for this recognition, First American would have a customized program for the merchants in which they would either meet, or possibly beat, their existing credit card pricing. In addition, First American would donate 20% of their profit to the Aledo Athletic Booster Club. There is no additional cost to the merchant or consumer. No expenses for the Booster Club. A monthly donation would come straight from First American. Mr. Mooney was thanked for his presentation. The issue was tabled for future discussion. Booster Club by-laws must be checked to verify ability to enter into such an agreement.
Secretary – DeAnn Jones, Minutes of February 1st meeting approved. Gretchen Gaskill made motion, Connie Whan seconded. Motion passed.
Treasurer – Craig Whisnand, balance as of 2/28/07 is $29,988.30
Communications – Gretchen Gaskill reported that the Booster Club website has been updated. The website has minutes to all of the meetings, points of contact for board members and committee chairs, announcements, general news, and calendar of events. It will also have merchandise information. Any announcements and suggestions are welcomed and should be sent to the webmaster. Please visit bearcatboosters.com for all the latest information!
Fundraising –
Merchandise – Lots of inventory that needs to be sold. If anyone is interested in selling merchandise at any spring sports events, they should contact Cynthia Sadler.
Spring Program – Rebekah Bryant reported that parent and community ads have been sold. Will take about 2 weeks to get together and then send to printer.
Concessions – All volunteers for baseball, softball, soccer and track are doing a great job. Concessions will be open for the Quad track meet at Old Bearcat Stadium.
Membership – Laurie Sheridan reported that we have 197 members.
Team Relations – Mary Ann Loeffelholz reported that the spring banquet is scheduled for Monday, May 21st.
Old Business
Legends of the Fall – Patti Cox asks that parents please email her with any awards, honors, & scholarships your player has received since the end of the season.
New Business
Written procedures for funds – Glenna Loftin - All requests for funds from each sport must first be submitted on an AABC Request/Requisition form. These forms will be available from the website soon or can be obtained from Glenna Loftin. These forms should be filled out by the coach of the particular sport and submitted to Coach Buchanan. He will then determine what should be passed along to the booster club for discussion.
Softball – Coach Buchanan – requested $1,750.00 for materials itemized by Coach Cook. April Zambreski made motion to approve, Nancy Brann seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Coach Buchanan requested $150.00 to buy Jeff Garrison’s football season tickets. A request was also made for funds to purchase a pair of the Aledo Bearcat boots to be presented to Mr. Garrison at the Spring Banquet. These boots cost around $395. Kitty France made a motion to allow up to $600 for the season tickets and boots. April Zambreski seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Coach Buchanan spoke about the new strength and condition program going into effect this summer. The program will be given by Performance Course. This program will include character development, mental preparation, nutrition, flexibility, speed, agility, strength and power conditioning. Although the program will cost more than in the past, Coach Buchanan feels it is an excellent program and well worth the money. This program is used by Southlake Carroll as well as other schools in the area. The program uses professional trainers and will have a trainer/student ratio of 1:10. There will be 3 courses available. One for males in grades 10-12, another for girls only in grades 6-12 and the last for males in grades 6-9. No student will be turned away because of financial reasons.
Team Reports
Baseball – Blake Whisnand hit a grand slam homerun!! Varsity record is 6-2-1. 9th-JV @Burleson Tournament March 8th-10th. Varsity @ Western Hills Tournament March 8th-10th. Varsity game March 16th is grand opening of new field. Game is at 7pm, ribbon cutting at 6 pm.
Track – Won 2 meets. Quad Relays Track Meet Thursday, March 8th at Old Bearcat Stadium. Bearcat Relays Track Meet will be Thursday, March 29th at new stadium.
Golf – District meet is April 3rd and 4th. Coach Shuster is planning on winning 1st and 2nd places!!
Tennis – Both high school and middle school teams are doing well.
Cheerleading – Tryouts for next year are Thursday, March 8th.
Softball – Won the Weatherford Tournament. First district game was March 2nd and they run-ruled Joshua. Had ribbon cutting ceremony for new field. Had lots of “firsts” on new field including Katie Denny’s homerun.
Swim – no report
Power Lifting – Tanner Been finish 2nd at the Regional Meet and has qualified for the State Meet in Houston. Chance Gooch finished 5th in the Regional Meet, but did not qualify for the State Meet.
Soccer – No injuries to report. Varsity boys are 8-0-4 in district and 8-1-5 overall. Varsity girls are undefeated; 1st in district. JV shut out Azle; have 2 more games to play.
Varsity boys and girls play Friday, March 9th which is also senior night. Boys play at 6 pm, girls at 8 pm. Very important games for both girls and boys on March 16th @ Arlington Heights. Games at 6pm and 8pm. Merchandise is for sale at all games.
Football – Bobby Whan signed with Mary Hardin Baylor University, Lloyd Mayfield signed with Hardin Simmons University and Jeff Kemp signed with Midwestern State University.
The next Booster Club meeting will be Monday, April 2, 2007, 7pm
Distance Learning Center/Aledo High School
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