Danville Lady Ironmen soccer booster

Meeting minutes

Tuesday January 9 at 7 pm---Danville High School

The first meeting of the year was held, with the purpose of getting organized and doing some preliminary planning for the upcoming year.  New parents were welcomed.

·         Freshman players are reminded that 3 size large hooded sweatshirts are left over and available for purchase for five dollars.  These are gently used---freshman get first dibs, if they are not sold older players may purchase them.

·         It was suggested to check into having the blankets that we have traditionally raffled at games, available for sale.  It is felt that this might be more lucrative then the raffle, and a number of people have requested them.   Other fund raising ideas were voiced such as selling Danville Ironmen lanyards (these are a frequently requested item). It was suggested that the girls possibly hold a car wash this spring or summer.  Obtaining corporate sponsors was also discussed.  Members are encouraged to bring other ideas to the next meeting for more in depth discussion.

·         The coaches have suggested that new uniforms be purchased for the girls for the upcoming season.  This has been taken to the athletic director to check into the feasibility of this.  The booster club may need to donate some funds towards this, hence the need for some really good fund-raisers this year!! 

·         The coaches met with the girls separately from the parents and then all joined the meeting.  Some of the discussion surrounded the topic of off-season training to avoid injuries.  Tips about workouts and fitness can be found on the team website at www.soccertownusa.org.

·         Coach Davis also discussed the possibility of the team attending a summer soccer camp at Penn State University again this year.  He feels that this is a high quality camp that has been very helpful in the past, and it is an excellent team bonding experience.  We will have more information about this at the next meeting, and will hopefully be able to firm up some plans at that time.

·         Coaches Davis and Shipe are planning a spring outdoor club team and still need players, please contact one of them if you wish to play.  It will be an excellent off-season way to bond and work together as a team.

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Volunteer Positions were filled as follows:

      Booster Co-coordinators: Kim Beyer/Linda Paugh—we can be reached via email kbeyer@geisinger.edu and lpaugh@geisinger.edu.

          Treasurer:  Barb Dennen

          Concession stand (open/close) Ronda Brouse and PJ Taylor

          Concession stand food and sign ups coordinator: Ronda Brouse

          Mid week shoppers:  Pete Venarchick and PJ Taylor

          Water/soda donations coordinator:  Barb Shoemaker

          Communications Coordinator:  Michael Carr

          Home game statisticians:  Rose Carros and John Jantzi

          Home game ball girl coordinator:  Ed Krajewski

          Still game photography:  Donna Brua

          Pasta dinner coordinator:  Denise Karnes

          Post Season Banquet Coordinators:  Donna Brua/Theresa Cook

          Freshman White Shirts Coordinator:  Deb Baylor

          Parent Representatives:  (junior class) Theresa Cook

Positions that still need to be filled are:

 Pizza Coordinator

Home game announcer

Home game raffle ticket coordinator:  Mike Carr has offered to help, but we need some other help as well.

Camcorder game photographer

Senior Night Coordinator:

Gifts for girls Coordinator

Parent reps for freshman, sophomore and senior classes:

Person to aell or raffle items (blankets, etc) at home games  

Please give some thought to helping out with some of these positions by the next meeting.  Or notify Linda or myself in the meantime.

• The next meeting will be held On April 16 at 7 pm (this will be a Monday) location will be announced in a later e-mail.

Topics at the next meeting will include:  filling the rest of the volunteer positions.

Firming up the summer camp, more information on new uniforms, fund raising ideas.

We will have a full meeting to include a treasurer’s update.

Please email Linda or Kim with any ideas or agenda items for the next meeting. 

Please check the soccer website mentioned above for updates and information.  For information pertinent to the lady Ironmen soccer team, click the “team notes” link and the password for this restricted area is Montana.  In this area you can access contact information, team rosters, minutes from previous meetings, schedules and all the latest information and updates!

Thanks for all your help!  Looking forward to working with you all! See you April 16^th

Linda and Kim