Panthers Officers, Committee Chairs and
Sport Club Officers and Representatives Present:
Paul Smithberger, president
Mark Uher, co-chair PABC
Lana Brindle, treasurer
Hope Boren, secretary
Bob Cruse (Holiday Classic)
Jackie Thomas (softball)
Joel Melin (wrestling)
Jim Marn (cross country)
Scott Meyerrose (cheerleading)
Marcia Stewart (Girls tennis)
Sherry Speer, Donna Prestifilippo (soccer)
Mary Faust, Kim Hoskinson (Girl’s volleyball)
Greg Boone (baseball)
Greg Vaughn (track)
Terry Payne, Mike Mahoney (Boy’s volleyball)
Chris Gillespie, Jeff Brubaker, Bob Stevenson ( golf)
Bob Daniel, Christy Campbell, Dave Lawler, Steve Johann (football)
Chuck Taylor (swimming)
Ed Geers (Boy’s basketball)
Minute of silence observed for the Lorraine Harrison family.
At 7:30 pm Paul
Smithberger convened the meeting in Room 413 at Pickerington High School North.
Minutes from October 17, 2004 meeting
were acknowledged. Minutes are available on website: PickeringtonPanthers.com.
TREASURER’S REPORT (Lana Brindle)
Very little activity for the month. Written report
available. Present balance: $61,745.72.
We’re up $6,200 from last year- has been a tremendous year!
$38,060 is present revenue from membership drive. Thanks go to the clubs and
coaches for supporting membership. New membership chair for 2005-06 needs to be
identified, and Mark will work with them for a smooth transition. Plan for business
memberships (jointly with PHSC) needs to be finalized.
Winter Sport Coaches present:
Pete Liptrapp - Boy’s Basketball Head Coach
This is his 22nd year as head coach of a Pickerington boy’s
basketball team. This year, having seniors, and everybody back is positive;
however presently, there are a couple key players out injured from football.
Aaron Laflin is a returning 2nd team all-district player, Evan
Jablonka is a three year starter, Brady McCullough and Jason Duncan are both
seniors who will contribute, Chris Griffin is a three sport returnee. There
will be some tough trials on the road, but he believes this will make the team
better down the road. The Panthers are coming off a winning season, in
non-league play. Pete will push membership with all the boy’s basketball teams
from 7th grade through varsity. Pete feels the Athletic Boosters do
an amazing job supporting the programs, and sent his thanks and appreciation.
Also thanked Ed Geers for being the boy’s basketball rep.
Reviewed winter sport’s schedules.
CONCESSION REPORT (Lisa DeCarlo)
Paul reported that Gina Geist’s term as concession manager
is over. Motion made by Mark Uher to approve paying Gina’s pay to participate
fees for fall sports, seconded by Marcia Stewart. Motion approved. Lynne Neike
has offered to run concessions for winter sports. Cheerleading competition for
Dec. 5th will run their own concessions. Wrestling tournament Dec. 18th will be
added to schedule, and takedown club thinks they will be able to staff their
own concessions. Concessions cleared $14,000 for fall sports (prior to paying
off clubs for their 10%).
HOLIDAY CLASSIC (Bob Cruse)
Clubs need to turn in volunteer sign up sheets!!
Some tickets have been turned in. All tickets are due by
January 13th to Lana Brindle. (lgbrindle@insight.rr.com). Drawing is January 16th. Ed Geers
inquired as to having car to show- contact Paul or Mark A. if you want the car
at a future event.
CONCESSIONS EQUIPMENT (Bob Daniels)
Bob has been pursuing acquiring a fryer for football concessions. He had a plan drawn up and presented to fire department and local building department. Plan was not approved for a building, but did say they could have a trailer to house the fryer. Used trailer with fryer, ice maker and more (only 6 months old), was found for $3,000; but funding wasn’t approved by boosters club. Bob wants to know why it wasn’t approved, when originally $10,000 was approved for the fryer, building, etc. Bob also reminded the organization that he saved us thousands of dollars in initial start up costs with his business connections. Paul responded that Gina called him to get approval, and he did not realize that money was already approved for this venture, and he did not feel he was allowed to approve it on his own. Discussion on past minutes and recall that at June meeting funds were approved for a fryer. Bob Daniels again explained why we need to go to a trailer versus a building. Paul wanted to know how we will know we are getting a quality piece of equipment via e-bay. Bob reported he was relying on the Geist’s opinion. Bob reports a brand new trailer, with the appropriate equipment, costs $18,000- $22,000. Greg Boone suggested we make a decision about acquiring a trailer, whether it’s on e-bay or another way. Bob Daniels offered to research the cost of a trailer with fryer, and will come back to the booster club with an amount. Motion made to have Bob price a trailer, motion seconded, motion approved. Indoor concession- It’s not well organized. Mark Aprile said he will talk to school personnel regarding needed electrical changes. Water faucet was replaced with regular faucet.
Quarterly reports for clubs and all other accounts will be
implemented. First report will be due January 31st for the July1-
Dec. 31 period. Mandatory meeting Tuesday Dec. 14th at PHSC at
7:30 PM (in large study hall) for all those who sign on accounts.
Someone will take minutes at next meeting, in Hope’s
absence.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25pm. Next meeting Sunday December
19th 7:30pm.