October Meeting Minutes

  • Tax Status Approved by IRS, went over next steps which include Executive Committee Conference Call next week to review Publication 1771 from the IRS as well as discussing accounting protocols
  • Coach Bailey discussed coaching change with football team and their reactions and reasoning behind the change
  • Discussed different methods of gaining in school support in getting messages out. Want to meet with advisor of student council, as well as send Connect Ed messages out for distribution by Administration. Also discussed placing messages on Reader Boards and finding out how to get messages on the marquis located on Alleghany Street
  • Discussed upcoming Varsity Football games with Berry being Cancer Awareness and South Meck being Homecoming. Will be selling t-shirts and need additional concession stand help as well
  • Discussed the different shirt options the Executive Committee is working with. Introduced the Official Championship Shirts, Cancer Awareness shirts will be sold at the Berry Game as well. Shirts for booster club members working events are available, smaller sizes are on order.
  • Executive Committee will be designing a “membership card” for season pass holders to display when entering athletic events
  • Shared a draft for the Harding Athletic Hall of Fame for members to review before clearing for submission to Administration at the November meeting for approval
  • Established a Social Media Team to create a Booster Club Instagram Account to connect with the younger population and our students. Jesse will head this initiative
  • Made a “last call” for the Treasurer role in the club, next meeting we will have an official decision to move forward if no one fills the role before then
  • Basketball Schedule should be final and will be posted on the website with Sign Up Genius for concession help within the next week
  • Pep Rally for Homecoming will be held 4th Block on October 19th (12:30 pm-2:15), may be held outside or inside depending on weather
  • JV Football Team Mom made statement regarding team meals; Members agreed to spread the word and assist as possible
  • Discussed selling other branded Harding items and felt a small order should be bought at first to test the market for them