Unity Sports Boosters Club

Minutes of Meeting September 11, 2014

 

The Unity Sports Boosters Club met on Thursday, September 11, in the Middle School Cafeteria.  President Klusmeyer called the meeting to order with 17 members present.

 

The secretary’s report was given by Sarah Donley, and approved by Brad Begeman and Craig Burwinkel.

 

The treasurer’s report was given by Kelly Miller and approved by Donna Jansen and Rob Kuhn.

 

Membership: current membership is 79.

Old business:

  • Discount card for 2014-15 school year: Christina reported that we are at $5,500 profit so far. Some cards are still outstanding.  Hoping for $6000 or above. Since the high school athletes had the cards for a few months, she and Brad Voth decided to find another fund raiser for the middle school. She suggested we could make a larger profit by finding our own sponsors and having our own cards printed.  The cost would be about $1 per card. The incentives are very expensive.  She suggested forming a committee to explore taking it over and also said that it would be easier to sell a $10 card than a $15 one.

  • Football pork chop stand: Donna still needs help – 4 total workers.  Still considering adding another menu item.

  • School Sports Transportation support: We are expecting to bring in around $20-25,000 with the upcoming events.  Richard suggested we offer $5000 towards transportation twice a year, once in the fall and one in the spring. Christina liked the idea of offering a set amount and dividing it into two installments.  Rob Kuhn moved that we table a motion until we have done some investigation into how it will be distributed.

 

New business:

  • Homecoming parade: Richard volunteered his truck to drive in the parade and to buy the candy to be thrown, with a $50 limit on candy.  Richard will find the banners.

  • Move Checking Account: motion was made by Brad Begeman and 2nd by Missy Voth to move the checking account from the Ursa bank to Town & Country, for easier access by the treasurer. 

  • Fund Raising picnic: Richard presented the idea of holding a fundraising picnic at the fairgrounds, possibly serving fried fish, this would help in providing support for the transportation. Tracy Cornwell suggested looking into putting a stand down by the show barns during the fair, as there currently is not a close place to buy a drink.  Craig Burwinkel suggested that if we have a not for profit number, that we could buy an ATV to raffle off through the year, and possibly do the drawing at the picnic. All items left open for discussion at next meeting.

  • Written requests for amounts over $500: These written requests would need to be made available before the meeting and submitted to Christina (or Brad Voth if middle school request). Rob Kuhn suggested taking it a step further and asking all sports to declare what they will be needing for the upcoming year, allowing the club to budget.  Rob also made a motion that the amount to be made in writing should be $200.  Seconded by Donna Jansen.  Richard made a motion that the requests be funneled through the AD. Motion was approved.

     

    AD Report: Christina reported receiving memorial money from the families of Rob Duncan and Bill Evans.

     

Coaches reports:

Rob Kuhn: 20 girls started middle school basketball last week.  Expecting a good season.

 

Sara Stoll: Volleyball placed 2nd in the Southeastern Tournament last week. Unity’s JV tournament is this weekend.  Record is 6-3, next home game is next Monday.

 

Next meeting will be Wednesday, October 8 at 6:00. (Moved earlier due to Fall music concert.)