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Attendance: Cathy Reilly, Michelle D’Aleo, Linda Clarke, Dara Espejo, Heidi Fountain, Donna Sefcik, Candy Reed, Nancy Chattin, Laura Dombroski, Caroline Dolfi,

Debbie Murray, Dave Goddard, Judie Pagones

Secretary’s Report: There was no report.

Treasurer’s Report: (Linda Clarke) The current budget spreadsheet was passed out and discussed. Currently, there is $13,186.51 in the account.

Family Membership Report: (Heidi Fountain) There are currently 29 members, totaling $360.

Business Membership Report: (Caroline Dolfi / Debbie Murray) We have $1,575 in business memberships so far.

Sweatshirt/T-Shirt Report: (Laura Dombroski / Nancy Chattin) The order form was updated and we are working again with “Let’s Get Personal” as our vendor. An incentive will be offered this year to try and get 100% team membership in the Booster Club. The team rep who achieves 75% membership will be eligible

for a free t-shirt, and for 100%, the offer will be a sweatshirt or blanket.

Merchandise Report: There are a lot of water bottles and carbiners left over from last year. A suggestion was made to donate them to an upcoming team clinic at AHS. There is 1 full box of umbrellas in the concession stand.

Athletic Director’s Report: (Dave Goddard) With all the recent construction going on outside, Mr. Goddard cautioned everyone about the parking situation.

For some of the varsity games this fall, we are trying to use the portable PA system to announce starting lineups and introduce the National Anthem.

The Positive Coaching Alliance (PCA) seminar has been rescheduled to the winter. Mr. Goddard would like to invite 50 people to be good-sport advocates on the sidelines. He asked for suggestions on how to choose these representatives and get participation. Possibly 1 volunteer from each team?

Concession Report: (Michelle D’Aleo) Volunteers are needed in the Concession during all the games being held out on the new turf fields. Reminder: each team will receive $5/hr for every volunteer hour worked. To solicit for new volunteers, notes will be sent to email addresses (from the membership forms).

A sign is needed to make people aware of the Indoor concession stand for volleyball and basketball. Caroline will look into getting a proposal for a lobby sign.

A third person is needed to be on the Concession Committee with Michelle and Tracey.

ARLINGTON ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB MEETING MINUTES cont’d. 9/08/08

Concession (cont’d) –

Another set of keys (2 keys, 2 locks) will be made for the indoor concession. Nancy Chattin will hold on to this set.

Recyclables: There are 2 containers for recyclables outside near the concession stand and they are emptied twice a week.

Walk of Fame Report - The Walk of Fame was moved near the Fritz Jordan archway area and looks beautiful. The original estimate was $3,300; the bill is now $3,200. Orders will be placed in sets of 48-50 bricks. The price to purchase a brick will be raised to $55 this year. Mr. Goddard thanked the Booster Club for making walkway move possible and look so presentable.

OLD BUSINESS:

Fritz Jordan Scholarships – There were 21 scholarships given out at the Spring Awards night. All paperwork was finally completed. Several “Thank You” notes from the students were sent.

Dept of Health - We received the Dept of Health Certificate and it will be displayed in the Concession stand.

Rotary/Lions AHS Football Game – Members of the Lions and Rotary Club will be attending the AHS vs John Jay football game on Sept 20th as guests of the Arlington School District and the Booster Club has agreed to offer each member a free hotdog and beverage.

Reunion Donation – The Booster Club donated merchandise as door prizes to the Class of 1988 for their reunion (at their request).

NEW BUSINESS:

Open House - AHS Open House is Thursday, Oct 2nd. Booster Club volunteers are needed to sit at the table to sell merchandise and sign up new members.

Winter Carnival - The date for the Winter Carnival has been set for Sunday, March 8, 2009.

Baird Park Fundraiser – Bill Kane has suggested that the Booster Club do a “Mahoney’s on the Green” fundraiser at Baird Park where the AHS band plays on the back lawn and his cousin donates a percentage of the food and beverage sales back to the Booster Club.

Next meeting: October 6th at 7:00 PM

Respectfully submitted,

Donna Sefcik