north royalton athletic boosters newsletter
NORTH ROYALTON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS NEWSLETTER April 2014
Serving Athletics for the Middle School and High School
Spring Sports are underway!
NRAB Meeting Shorts…
Elections for new Trustees will be held at the next Booster meeting on May 5th. Please review the opportunities on page 5 of this newsletter and consider where you can be a part of the continued success of our organization!
Bo Kuntz thanked the Boosters for the designated stipends for each team. Coach Nagy will purchase fully waterproof raincoats for the boys soccer team, Coach Bazzo will use the funds to replenish track equipment such as hurdles, starting blocks and high jump standards, Coach Folk plans continued improvements to the wrestling room including a sound system and motivational graphics, volleyball will use the funds to supplement the purchase of new standards and nets, softball purchased rain jackets, and swimming purchased duffle bags.
The following items were approved for purchase in follow up to the February meeting: Varsity Football uniforms, weight room equipment (for use by all athletes), and Varsity Swimming warm-ups.
Orders for Letter Jackets will be accepted through May 1st.
A presentation was made by the North Royalton Boys Volleyball Club. Information may be found at nrbclub.com.
Superintendent Gurka discussed the upcoming bond issue. NRAB voted to provide a donation to the campaign.
Look for a new and improved website by the end of April!! WWW.NORTHROYALTONATHLETICS.COM.
“Booster Shots” from NRAB President Ben Morgan: The Night at the Races was a huge success this year. [303 tickets sold, over $10,000 raised!!] I wanted to thank everyone that attended, as well as those who donated their additional time and resources to make this night memorable. In particular, I wanted to give special kudos to the Trustees who were the backbone for organizing this event:
Lynn Dorman, Tim Karaffa and Silvana Miduri
Check out the schedules at NRAB.net!!
In This Issue:
NRAB Updates
Grapes, Brews & Grains !!
Winter Sports Awards
Booster Trustee Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming NRAB Meetings: May 5th, June 2nd
BOYS BASKETBALL NOC Lake Division Champions (Back-to-back) Team Highlights: NR Holiday Tournament Champions, Retained Honey Jar, Final Dealer Top 25 Ranking (8th), 17 game winning streak, 20 wins (4th most in school history) Sportsmanship Award: Bryan Bielak Coaches Award: Nick Woods Hustle Award: Henry Meinberg Most Improved Award: Mario Guinn
GIRLS BASKETBALL Overall Record 21-3, District Runner Up All Conference Team: Julianne Lebo, Abby Miduri, Alison Smolinski All Conference Honorable Mention: Rachel Flis, MacKenzi Matthews All Conference Academic Award: 12 of 13 Varsity Players All Conference Coach of the Year: Steffani Cicerchi All District: 1st Team Alison Smolinski, Honorable Mention Abby Miduri
1st Year Letter Award: Lexi Chuppa, Gabby White, Tori Lineweaver, Christina Martella, Alyssa Miciunas 2nd Year Letter Award: Julianne Lebo, Sami Minor 3rd Year Letter Award: Rachel Flis, MacKenzi Matthews, Alison Smolinski, Halle Ezell, Rachel Smith 4th Year Letter Award: Abby Miduri
Defense Award: Rachel Flis
Offense Award: Abby Miduri
Hustle Award: MacKenzi Matthews
Lady Bear Award: Rachel Smith
Most Improved: Julianne Lebo
MVP: Alison Smolinski
North Royalton Athletic Boosters Newsletter
April 2014
SWIMMING & DIVING Girls
Boys
Sportsmanship Award: Ana Ritz & Tia Ritz
Sportsmanship Award: Alex Torres
Newcomer Award: Gina Smith
Newcomer Award: Tanner Wilson
Outstanding Contribution: Miranda Farley
Outstanding Contribution: Austin Toth
Coaches Award: Erika Pyatt
Coaches Award: Derek Hilfer
MVP: DeAnna Smith
MVP: Viktor Lozitsky
All Conference:
All Conference:
DeAnna Smith (200IM), Miranda Farley (100 Free), Erika Pyatt (100 Back), Nina Oryshkewych and Gina Smith (Honorable Mention)
Derek Hilfer (50 Free), Viktor Lozitsky (100 Free), Austin Toth (100 Breast), Simon Bartholomew and Alex Torres (Honorable Mention)
WRESTLING Co-MVPs: Alec Benedetti and Garrett Snyder Herman Joy Award for Leadership and Dedication: Alec Benedetti Hammer Award (Most Team Points): Garrett Snyder Sportsmanship Award: Matt Caesar Coaches Award: Steve Boersma and Ryan Dale Most Improved Wrestler (Varsity): Alec Chapman Most Improved Wrestler (JV): Mio Vicovac All NOC: Alec Benedetti, Andre Herron, Cameron Mayell, Dane Morgan, Luke Senko, Garrett Snyder, Xavier Wasco Honorable Mention All NOC: Jon Bonacci
HOCKEY The Bears hockey team was 37-19-1 on the season, and finished in the top eight teams in the country at the High School National Championships Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska. Senior Branden Walsh scored 7 goals and had 3 assists in the tournament. North Royalton Athletic Boosters Newsletter
April 2014
OPEN TRUSTEE POSITIONS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Several Athletic Booster trustee positions will be available at the end of this school year. If you are looking for a way to make a difference, get involved, and volunteer much-needed time to the athletic program in our district, please consider one of the following positions. This is a great way to meet new people and help raise funds for our student athletes. If you are interested, please call Ben Morgan at 582-8728. Vice President – The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence. Assist the President in the performance of his/her duties. Is a member of the Finance Committee. In the event the President resigns, the Vice-President will be elevated to that post with the approval of the Executive Board. Chairs the Constitution Committee when a new Constitution needs to be reviewed/drafted.
Treasurer – The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of all income and expenditures to and from the General Fund. Collect all NRAB income and deposit it in the designated accounts. Pay all expenditures incurred by the organization, prepare and present a current financial report of the NRAB at each regular business meeting of the general membership. File forms with organizations and federal, state, and local governments as required by law. Perform all other finance related actions as assigned by the President. Take the necessary steps to maintain North Royalton Athletic Boosters 501(c)(3) status. Serve as a member of the Finance Committee. Ensure there are two (2) signatures on every check.
Car Raffle - The Trustee will assist in stuffing car raffle tickets into envelopes, distributing tickets to team representatives, collecting all money and tickets and maintaining a record of all tickets.
Concessions - The Trustee is responsible for running the concession stand(s) at the North Royalton stadium. Specific duties include securing volunteers to staff the concession stand(s), ordering all products to be offered for sale along with required supply items, maintaining control over cash, and coordinating the disbursement of profits among the appropriate organizations.
Gold Card – The Trustee is responsible for contacting the representative for the Gold Card, having a Blitz Day or distributing Gold Cards to teams (or both), collecting all money from cards sold and getting it to the Treasurer for deposit.
Grapes, Grains and Brews – The Trustee is responsible for planning and organizing a tasting event. This includes choosing a venue, getting volunteers and selling tickets.
Night at the Races - Trustee is responsible for organizing the Night at the Races. Procuring the company to run the races, the venue, food, tickets, raffle baskets, side boards, selling tickets, advertising, getting volunteers and anything else to make it a successful event.
Programs – The Trustee is responsible for getting the teams’ pictures taken, securing advertisers, arranging for the printing and selling of the programs.
Purple and Gold Booth – the Trustee is responsible for working with Gearin’ Up and keeping a supply of North Royalton Spirit Wear in the booth at the stadium and obtaining volunteers to work the booth at each game. North Royalton Athletic Boosters Newsletter
April 2014
Serving Athletics for the Middle School and High School
Spring Sports are underway!
NRAB Meeting Shorts…
Elections for new Trustees will be held at the next Booster meeting on May 5th. Please review the opportunities on page 5 of this newsletter and consider where you can be a part of the continued success of our organization!
Bo Kuntz thanked the Boosters for the designated stipends for each team. Coach Nagy will purchase fully waterproof raincoats for the boys soccer team, Coach Bazzo will use the funds to replenish track equipment such as hurdles, starting blocks and high jump standards, Coach Folk plans continued improvements to the wrestling room including a sound system and motivational graphics, volleyball will use the funds to supplement the purchase of new standards and nets, softball purchased rain jackets, and swimming purchased duffle bags.
The following items were approved for purchase in follow up to the February meeting: Varsity Football uniforms, weight room equipment (for use by all athletes), and Varsity Swimming warm-ups.
Orders for Letter Jackets will be accepted through May 1st.
A presentation was made by the North Royalton Boys Volleyball Club. Information may be found at nrbclub.com.
Superintendent Gurka discussed the upcoming bond issue. NRAB voted to provide a donation to the campaign.
Look for a new and improved website by the end of April!! WWW.NORTHROYALTONATHLETICS.COM.
“Booster Shots” from NRAB President Ben Morgan: The Night at the Races was a huge success this year. [303 tickets sold, over $10,000 raised!!] I wanted to thank everyone that attended, as well as those who donated their additional time and resources to make this night memorable. In particular, I wanted to give special kudos to the Trustees who were the backbone for organizing this event:
Lynn Dorman, Tim Karaffa and Silvana Miduri
Check out the schedules at NRAB.net!!
In This Issue:
NRAB Updates
Grapes, Brews & Grains !!
Winter Sports Awards
Booster Trustee Volunteer Opportunities
Upcoming NRAB Meetings: May 5th, June 2nd
BOYS BASKETBALL NOC Lake Division Champions (Back-to-back) Team Highlights: NR Holiday Tournament Champions, Retained Honey Jar, Final Dealer Top 25 Ranking (8th), 17 game winning streak, 20 wins (4th most in school history) Sportsmanship Award: Bryan Bielak Coaches Award: Nick Woods Hustle Award: Henry Meinberg Most Improved Award: Mario Guinn
GIRLS BASKETBALL Overall Record 21-3, District Runner Up All Conference Team: Julianne Lebo, Abby Miduri, Alison Smolinski All Conference Honorable Mention: Rachel Flis, MacKenzi Matthews All Conference Academic Award: 12 of 13 Varsity Players All Conference Coach of the Year: Steffani Cicerchi All District: 1st Team Alison Smolinski, Honorable Mention Abby Miduri
1st Year Letter Award: Lexi Chuppa, Gabby White, Tori Lineweaver, Christina Martella, Alyssa Miciunas 2nd Year Letter Award: Julianne Lebo, Sami Minor 3rd Year Letter Award: Rachel Flis, MacKenzi Matthews, Alison Smolinski, Halle Ezell, Rachel Smith 4th Year Letter Award: Abby Miduri
Defense Award: Rachel Flis
Offense Award: Abby Miduri
Hustle Award: MacKenzi Matthews
Lady Bear Award: Rachel Smith
Most Improved: Julianne Lebo
MVP: Alison Smolinski
North Royalton Athletic Boosters Newsletter
April 2014
SWIMMING & DIVING Girls
Boys
Sportsmanship Award: Ana Ritz & Tia Ritz
Sportsmanship Award: Alex Torres
Newcomer Award: Gina Smith
Newcomer Award: Tanner Wilson
Outstanding Contribution: Miranda Farley
Outstanding Contribution: Austin Toth
Coaches Award: Erika Pyatt
Coaches Award: Derek Hilfer
MVP: DeAnna Smith
MVP: Viktor Lozitsky
All Conference:
All Conference:
DeAnna Smith (200IM), Miranda Farley (100 Free), Erika Pyatt (100 Back), Nina Oryshkewych and Gina Smith (Honorable Mention)
Derek Hilfer (50 Free), Viktor Lozitsky (100 Free), Austin Toth (100 Breast), Simon Bartholomew and Alex Torres (Honorable Mention)
WRESTLING Co-MVPs: Alec Benedetti and Garrett Snyder Herman Joy Award for Leadership and Dedication: Alec Benedetti Hammer Award (Most Team Points): Garrett Snyder Sportsmanship Award: Matt Caesar Coaches Award: Steve Boersma and Ryan Dale Most Improved Wrestler (Varsity): Alec Chapman Most Improved Wrestler (JV): Mio Vicovac All NOC: Alec Benedetti, Andre Herron, Cameron Mayell, Dane Morgan, Luke Senko, Garrett Snyder, Xavier Wasco Honorable Mention All NOC: Jon Bonacci
HOCKEY The Bears hockey team was 37-19-1 on the season, and finished in the top eight teams in the country at the High School National Championships Tournament in Omaha, Nebraska. Senior Branden Walsh scored 7 goals and had 3 assists in the tournament. North Royalton Athletic Boosters Newsletter
April 2014
OPEN TRUSTEE POSITIONS FOR THE 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Several Athletic Booster trustee positions will be available at the end of this school year. If you are looking for a way to make a difference, get involved, and volunteer much-needed time to the athletic program in our district, please consider one of the following positions. This is a great way to meet new people and help raise funds for our student athletes. If you are interested, please call Ben Morgan at 582-8728. Vice President – The Vice President shall perform the duties of the President in his/her absence. Assist the President in the performance of his/her duties. Is a member of the Finance Committee. In the event the President resigns, the Vice-President will be elevated to that post with the approval of the Executive Board. Chairs the Constitution Committee when a new Constitution needs to be reviewed/drafted.
Treasurer – The Treasurer shall keep accurate records of all income and expenditures to and from the General Fund. Collect all NRAB income and deposit it in the designated accounts. Pay all expenditures incurred by the organization, prepare and present a current financial report of the NRAB at each regular business meeting of the general membership. File forms with organizations and federal, state, and local governments as required by law. Perform all other finance related actions as assigned by the President. Take the necessary steps to maintain North Royalton Athletic Boosters 501(c)(3) status. Serve as a member of the Finance Committee. Ensure there are two (2) signatures on every check.
Car Raffle - The Trustee will assist in stuffing car raffle tickets into envelopes, distributing tickets to team representatives, collecting all money and tickets and maintaining a record of all tickets.
Concessions - The Trustee is responsible for running the concession stand(s) at the North Royalton stadium. Specific duties include securing volunteers to staff the concession stand(s), ordering all products to be offered for sale along with required supply items, maintaining control over cash, and coordinating the disbursement of profits among the appropriate organizations.
Gold Card – The Trustee is responsible for contacting the representative for the Gold Card, having a Blitz Day or distributing Gold Cards to teams (or both), collecting all money from cards sold and getting it to the Treasurer for deposit.
Grapes, Grains and Brews – The Trustee is responsible for planning and organizing a tasting event. This includes choosing a venue, getting volunteers and selling tickets.
Night at the Races - Trustee is responsible for organizing the Night at the Races. Procuring the company to run the races, the venue, food, tickets, raffle baskets, side boards, selling tickets, advertising, getting volunteers and anything else to make it a successful event.
Programs – The Trustee is responsible for getting the teams’ pictures taken, securing advertisers, arranging for the printing and selling of the programs.
Purple and Gold Booth – the Trustee is responsible for working with Gearin’ Up and keeping a supply of North Royalton Spirit Wear in the booth at the stadium and obtaining volunteers to work the booth at each game. North Royalton Athletic Boosters Newsletter
April 2014
