ST.CHARLES EAST FOOTBALL BOOSTERS MEETING

July 14, 2009

Present: John Payne, Janet Carrano, Cathey and Rod DeVries, Joe/Cathy Possley, Molly and Jack Bradburn, Kathy and Tim Russell, Donna Barry, Mary and Todd Streidl, Tim and Jackie Hovious, Tom and Astra Lindholm, John DeMartino, Dean and Kelly Kelley, Dallas Buccaro, John and Enid Voytilla, Kelley Talken, Rebecca Huskisson, Mary Szyman, Tina Leopardo, Sue Chemlik, Jim Keller, Bob Holmes, Lee Holmes, Nancie Barry

Welcome and Call to Order:

• The meeting was called to order by President John Payne @ 7:02 P.M.

June Minutes:

Change to June minutes: Kathy Possley is collecting baby pictures of senior players for the program, please kindly put name on envelope and forward to Kathy.

Motion to approve the June minutes with stated above amendment was made by Kathy Russell, 2^nd by Rebecca Huskisson, approved by all.

Treasurer's Report:

• The club's available funding as of July 14, 2009 is approximately $3705.91
• Sue Chemlik has returned to the treasurer's position, given the welcome return of her son Chris to the football team.
• Many thanks to Donna Barry for covering this position for the last couple of months.
• Golf Outing on Monday, August 10^th at the Royal Hawk Country Club will be the club's next fundraiser.

Central Boosters Update:

• Jan Benjamin has stepped down as the Central Booster representative; given her son Wes will focus his talents and energies on baseball. Jan thank you for all your time and efforts, we wish you and Wes success.
• This Central Booster Representative position will remain open until the fall time frame when the Central Boosters will become active with the start of the 2009/2010 school year.
• John Payne explained to incoming freshman booster parents the role of the Central Boosters and how the football and other sport organizations participate and benefit.

President's Report:

• Coach Fields not in attendance due to personal commitments.
• John Payne relayed the following announcements from Coach Fields
• Mom's Practice – 1 hour in duration will be held on Friday August 14^th in the Stadium (further details will be posted on the football website).
• 2 a Day Practices – will be held starting August 13^th from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Week 2 – August 17^th – 21^st will be from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Varsity Trip at Raging Waves in Yorkville, Il. on July 31^st will include the ENTIRE team all levels. Cost of the trip will be $20.00 per player. Bus will leave at 9:00 a.m. and return to the school at

7:00 p.m.

2009 Programs Update:

• Golf Outing – Tim Russell
• All 19 hole sponsors are committed.
• Dinner menu is planned.
• Help compiling an E-Mail of player's parents is requested.
• Coach and his immediate staff are invited to participate.
• New helmet with player's signatures is requested for the auction.
• 48 golfers were in attendance last year, hoping for the same number is this year.
• The price for the outing that includes dinner, cart, prizes (the whole day) will be $95.00.
• Question was asked if any players will be allowed to play and be in attendance during this event, no players will be in attendance due to alcoholic beverages being served.

• Spirit Wear – Cathey and Rod DeVries
• Met with spirit wear vendor, waiting for quotation of requested order.

• Game Programs - Joe Possley
• Joe stated progress on the 2009 Season Program is approximately one half completed.
• Secured $2500.00 in ad sales and will provide checks to the treasurer.
• Kindly remember Senior parents to give your players baby pictures to Kathy Possley so they can be included in the program.
• If you are planning to purchase personal ads for your player or the team, please send return the form to Joe.
• August 17^th is the photo day for team and varsity individual photos that will be used for the program.
• Varsity Gold – Todd Striedl
• The Varsity Gold program is scheduled to begin August 14^th and will be one week in duration.
• Each player will be asked to sell 15 cards at $20.00 per card, totaling $300.00 per player fund raising goal.
• Buttons and Magnets – Kelly Kelley and Dallas Bacaro
• The “Back in Black” logo will be used on the buttons and posters.
• Final headcount is needed for each class as well as a list of player names and jersey numbers.
• Discussion concerning including the whole varsity team on the magnet versus just the senior players. The magnet is 4 x 6 in size and was stated that it is not practical to include the whole varsity team photo as player detail is diminished given the size of the magnet.
• Yard Signs will be ordered with the Spirit Wear program from Sign O Rama.

Old Business:

• The Black and Orange scrimmage will be held on Friday, August 21^st and volunteers are needed.
• An invitation for the Black and Orange scrimmage will be mailed to each player's home by the end of July.
• Coach Fields would like the pre-game meals to be changed from pasta to sub sandwiches, Kathy Russell will investigate making this change with a St. Charles food vendor.

New Business:

• The last week of football camp will be the week of July 27^th, which will include the Raging Wave outing on July 31^st for all levels.
• John Voytilla announced that the concessions would be open during the Saturday Jr. Varsity games.
• John Voytilla announced that there is plans to have an announcer on the Saturday, Jr. Varsity games, if interested in announcing the games, please contact John.

Meeting was adjourned @ 7:55 P.M.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, August 11th, 2009 @ 7:00 P.M. Room: Visiting Team Room / Northeast Corner of the Main Gym

Submitted by Janet Carrano, Secretary