November Minutes Call to Order: 7:05 Athletic Director’s Report: Matt (in Scott’s absence) Good News! Banners are up in the gym. Hydration stations are here and being used on the fields. Girls’ Soccer won earlier today Boys Soccer currently playing as we meet Field Hockey team is done for the season Cross Country still competing Football will have games until Thanksgiving November 19th is the Winter Sports Parent Meeting @ 6pm There are 10 Winter Sports Teams Ski Team needs a coach- NHS posted the position but has had no applicants. A Co-op with another district was brought up but we would have to show that we cannot field a team on our own, and that is not our issue. NHS has three weeks to make a decision on whether to have a ski team or not. Homecoming: MerryAnn Sales were the best we have had. Kids were great; no behavior issues. Received positive feedback from kids and parents. This is MerryAnn’s last year; Betsy Hilsinger and Paula White will be stepping in. MerryAnn recommends that Boosters seriously considers purchasing the inflatable arch in order to have it ready for 2015 Homecoming. See Denise Coffey for more information. Inquiry: There is high interest for the formation of a Girls Volleyball Team in the fall of 2015. “What is the process for starting a new sport at NHS?” This is one of the many issues that the Athletic Study Committee will do…create a set process. Matt Marani brought up the need to be Title IX compliant. The Boosters were asked if they would be willing to send out an email to seek out interested parties for the new program. All agreed that is something we can do. Sign Sponsorship: Fred Fred shared a letter/brochure he created to seek out sponsors. He is waiting to hear from the school committee regarding approval for the brochure. There are various levels of sponsorships available. Fred raised the possibility of having a Web page to provide information to prospective sponsors also the idea of a Sponsorship Booklet, somewhat like a Playbill. There was also a discussion about a Start and End date for signage. Could we use free spring season as an incentive to get people to sponsor a sign for the school year 2015-2016? Treasurer’s Report: Kerry Revenue: Girls’ Lacrosse Fundraiser $400 Concessions $11,640 Dues $150
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Expenditures: Girls’ Lacrosse Fundraiser $63 Apparel $3967 Fryer Conversion $1340 Stamps $18.25 Spirit Wear to Sell $5309.50 Spirit: Girls Soccer game on Monday Cheerleading Competition in Abington; Boosters will promote on Facebook. There was a request for a banner that supports the Cheerleaders. Question: does it need to be Cheer specific or one that can be used at various sporting events. It was recommended that the Cheer squad get the new purchase request form from Matt and submit it to the Boosters. Boosters got the go ahead to hold the Super Fan T-Shirt contest. It will be done in time for shirts to be made for the Basketball season. Scholastic Arts on board to assist. There will be a flyer to announce the contest. Jane reported that Cole, Vinal, and the Middle school are onboard for apparel/spirit gear. The online store will be live on Friday to sell items in time for the Holidays. Since the PTO of the other schools are “pushing” the gear, who gets the kick back? Ongoing discussion… Gear to sell at the Winter Sports Meeting on November 19th. Concessions: Kim Upcoming Events: Friday Night: Football Game Sunday: Youth Football Super bowl Games Thanksgiving Football Game: Breakfast food served $19,000 taken in for concessions $9600 in expenses It was decided that it is the responsibility of the owner of the event to send out requests for volunteers to work in the concession. Odd and Ends Commission on Disabilities for ADA will pay for the disabled access picnic table at the Concession stand, for $800. Thank you!!! Discussion regarding Norwell Marathon given a sponsor sign at the field for their gift to the Boosters; ongoing discussion…. Boosters need a Social Media Person We need volunteers for the following committees: Sponsorship; Golf Tournament; Tennis Tournament; Men’s Night Out. A group of individuals in the Norwell community is trying to raise money for a public skating rink in Norwell. An area is still being sought; Pine Street was mentioned. The group is looking for some assistance from Boosters. We are requesting more information from the group.