Panther Quarterback

Meeting Minutes

January 9, 2006

Opening Remarks –Meeting called to order by Don Gordon. Minutes from December meeting approved.

Coaches Report –Coach Bahen – Coach announced that Justin Boren played in the Army All American Bowl last week and did a fantastic job. The U.S. Army flew Coach Bahen to the game and it was a great experience. Parade Magazine name Justin Boren “Parade All-American” –We are proud of Justin. Our lifting program is going well, we have had 56 players attending. On Friday 1/13 and Monday 1/16 lifting will be from 7-9 a.m. due no school on those days. Jr. High lifting will begin in February on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This will be announced at the Jr. High. Coach reminded everyone that this week is exam week. Players will be excused from lifting if they are attending study sessions with a teacher. Lifting is not a requirement but highly encouraged. Attendance is taken; when a player accumulates 3 unexcused absences they will be asked to not come back until August. Coach Bahen plans to talk to Coach Thomas, baseball coach, in regards to a lifting plan for those who play both football and baseball. Right now those individuals are working out 6 days a week. Coach announced that Wayne Campbell has found a helpful recruiting tool from a friend of his at Olentangy Liberty. Wayne is in the process of talking to Mark Aprile about putting this on our website. Coach advised players to register with the NCAA Clearinghouse and prepare for ACT / SAT tests. Mr. Ebright in the guidance office can help with any questions. Coach announced that the father of Byron Woods is hospitalized. A fundraiser is taking place to raise money to help the family. The QB Club would like to make a monetary donation. Motion to donate $100 to the Woods family- by Kathy Brown, seconded by Lisa DeCarlo, motion carried.

Secretary Report – Minutes from December club meeting were approved. Motion by, Alicia Reed, seconded by Lynn Foltz, motion carried. Christy still has the Kroger fundraising cards if anyone would like them.

Treasurer Report – Dave Lawler - Copy of treasurer report distributed to those in attendance. Copy of Bingo report was distributed.

Old Business:

Bingo – Alicia Reed made the coupons for the bus trip that on the regular bingo players has scheduled. The coupon is for only those attending her bus trip and is good for one free Bingo packet. This is something we provided in hopes of bring in more players. The number of players is increasing and we would like to continue to see this increase. Pataskala bingo changed to non-smoking; as a result we may have some of those customers.

Valentine Dance – Our annual valentine dance will be held February 11, 2006 @ the American Legion. A committee meeting was held today before the club meeting. Anyone interested in attending the next committee meeting it will be on January 23^rd, location not yet determined. An email will be sent out to announce meeting time and place. If anyone had raffle items to donate, please attend this meeting or contact Christy.

New Business:

Golf Outing: We will need to make the deposit soon to reserve the date for our annual golf outing fundraiser.

Club Meetings: It was discussed to possible not have our club meeting 1 or 2 months out of the year. During the months when we are not busy with fundraisers or regular season makes sense. Motion to skip club meetings February 2006 and March 2006- all in favor, none apposing – motion carried. This will be posted on website by Dave Lawler. Discussed ways to increase meeting attendance- idea to periodically have our meetings at off-site location such as a local restaurant. This will be considered and discussed at next meeting.

Motion to adjourn by Dave Lawler, seconded by Scott Glackin, motion carried.

Dates to remember: Next meeting March 13 @ 7p.m. H.S. Commons.

Respectfully Submitted,

Christy Campbell

Secretary