2008-2009 Meeting Minutes Archive

LISBON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB
Minutes of Regular Meeting
June 16th, 2009

Call to order: 6:35 pm
Attendance: Barb Manocal, Robin Tupper, Janet Henry, Kerry Lemieux, Karen Whitney, Roxie Dobson, Mark Tupper, Jamey Martin, Joanne Campbell, Aline Strout
Secretary's Minutes: Motion to accept made by Robin Tupper, 2nd by Mark Tupper, vote passed
Treasurer's Report: Motion to accept was tabled until next meeting

Old Business:
1. Merchandising:
a. We offered LHS apparel and other merchandise for sale through the website and school offices.
2. Concessions:
a. Gym concession expansion has begun, thank you to Mark Tupper and Dave Moore for once again taking on this project.
3. Flamingo Flocking:
a. This fundraiser was a huge success, co-chairs Barb Manocal and Sheryl Moore reported that all who participated had a great time and showed good sportsmanship during this event. Barb and Sheryl were presented with flamingo bobbleheads wearing the latest beach fashions for their effort in this new venture.
4. LHS Alumni and Friends Softball Tournament - Sunday, May 17th
a. Was cancelled due to rain. We will try and do this again next year.
5. Fundraising Requests 2009-2010:
a. All have been approved.
6. Mail Received:
a. Robin read thank you cards from Tyler Campbell, Kathi Yergin (Monica Millhime), and Monica Millhime.

New Business
1. Thank You To:
a. Deb Danuski for donation of 30-cup coffeemaker.
2. Boosters’ Calendar:
a. Fall sports have been posted, sign up to staff concessions at http://www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack
3. Funds Request – Soccer:
a. Coach Dan Sylvester is requesting $200.00 to cover a registration fee for a Varsity Soccer Tournament to be played in Lewiston on August 22nd. They will have an opportunity to play six games.
b. Motion to approve funds in the amount of $200.00 made by Mark Tupper, 2nd by Barb Manocal, vote passed unanimously
4. Funds Request – Track:
a. Coach Dan Sylvester is requesting reimbursement for gas for an athlete who qualified for New England Interscholastic Track and Field Championships which were Saturday, June 13, 2009 at Burlington High School in Burlington, VT. The athlete’s lodging and meals were paid by the Co-curricular department.
b. Motion to approve funds in the amount of submitted receipts made by Jamey Martin, 2nd by Karen Whitney, vote passed
5. Funds Request - Baseball:
a. Coach Randy Ridley is requesting $240.00 for a soft-pitch machine, gloves, and baseballs. ($100.00 base plus 28 athletes multiplied by $5.00)
b. Motion to approve funds in the amount of $240.00 made by Karen Whitney, 2nd by Janet Henry, vote passed
6. Funds Request - Field Hockey:
a. Joanne Campbell is requesting $450.00 for one new set of goalie equipment. The Co-curricular department is paying for a second set. After discussion it was decided to also fund an extra set of leg guards and kickers, bringing the total to $660.00
b. Motion to approve funds in the amount of $660.00 made by Mark Tupper, 2nd by Karen Whitney, vote passed, 9-0-1, Joanne Campbell abstaining
7. Funds Request for Major Purchase – Co-Curricular Director, Jeff Ramich:
a. Co-Curricular Director, Jeff Ramich has made a request for a golf cart to enable him to more easily transport equipment, personnel, and supplies and with less damage to fields.
b. Jeff was not present to answer questions, so this has been tabled to a later date
8. State Champion Recognition:
a. 2009 State Track – Rebekah Sullivan
b. Motion to approve funds in the amount of $75.00 made by Robin Tupper, 2nd by Barb Manocal, vote passed unanimously
9. Dunk Tank –Moxie Festival, Saturday, July 11th, 2009:
a. No fee in return for Moxie Committee using Dog Chow for PowWow, space has already been reserved.
b. Kerry Lemieux volunteered to chair event, motion to approve made by Robin Tupper, 2nd by Aline Strout, vote passed unanimously
10. Election of Officers for 2009-2010:
a. Rules regarding elections please refer to LHS Athletic Boosters’ Club By-Laws.
b. Secretary Barb Manocal read names of members eligible to vote as well as eligible for office.
c. Nominations or volunteers for each position.
•For President - motion made by Aline Strout nominating Robin Tupper, 2nd by Jamey Martin
• vote passed unanimously
•For Vice President - motion made by Aline Strout nominating Karen Whitney, 2nd by Mark Tupper
• vote passed unanimously
•For Treasurer - motion made by Joanne Campbell nominating Jamey Martin, 2nd by Karen Whitney
• vote passed unanimously
•For Secretary - motion made by Barb Manocal nominating Kerry Lemieux, 2nd by Karen Whitney
• vote passed unanimously
11. Reminder
a. At the July meeting, we need to start discussing:
• Homecoming 2009, September 21st-26th, 2009; and
• Vacation Raffle, September – December 2009:
12. Open discussion:

Next meeting will be July 13th at 6:30, at Karen Whitney’s home; 8 Faith Street, Lisbon Falls

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Robin Tupper 2nd by Aline Strout, vote passed unanimously, meeting adjourned 7:31 pm

LISBON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB

Minutes from Regular Meeting

May 12, 2009

Call to order: 6:40pm

Attendance: Robin Tupper, Karen Whitney, Jamey Martin, Aline Strout, Roxie Dobson, Joanne Campbell, Mark Tupper, Bridget Oliver, Janet Henry, Linda Morse, Barbara Manocal, Cheryl Moore

Secretary’s Minutes: Motion to accept made by Mark Tupper, 2^nd by Joanne Campbell, vote passed 9-0

Treasurer’s Report: Motion to accept made by Aline Strout, 2^nd by Roxie Dobson, vote passed 10-0

Old Business:

1. Merchandising:

a. We offered merchandise for sale through the website and school offices.

2. Concessions:

a. All spring sports have been posted, please, we need people to sign up to staff concessions at http://www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack. Thank you to Karen Whitney, Carrie Carville, Mary Giraldo, Kerry Lemieux, Roxie Dobson, for covering regular games and matches, and Cliff and Sue Hardison, Norm Hall, Linda Morse, and anyone else that I may have missed for covering concessions during baseball/Softball scrimmage

b. Reminder to coordinators for spring sports - this person is responsible for ensuring staffing at concessions, either by themselves or others, unlocking doors, and training new staff. Students are encouraged to staff concessions, but must be scheduled with an accompanying adult, and upon their approval.

· Varsity Baseball/Softball games - Karen Whitney – 3 games still with no coverage.

· JV Baseball/Softball games - Aline Strout – 5 games still with no coverage, one game last week wasn’t covered.

· 12 Tennis matches (drink cooler/snack table) – Janet Henry - 5 matches with no coverage.

· Karen Whitney, Robin Tupper will check Dog Chow bathrooms daily after Baseball/Softball practices.

· Janet Henry, Mark Tupper will check Greyhound Grub bathrooms daily after Track/Tennis practices.c. We had an issue with a toilet running for several days (if the seat was left up it was hitting the handle) and filling the holding tank, resulting in two additional pumps. Fenderson’s was very nice and pumped the third time for free, we need to send them a thank you card.d. 2^nd fryer was connected 5/7 at Greyhound Grub, so we will be offering Chicken Nuggets (that shack only) beginning Fall Sports 2009.e. Gym concession demo begins 5/16. Remaining items will be transferred by Aline Strout and Joanne Campbell. Expansion will begin soon. New cabinets have been donated by Dave Moore.

3. Flamingo Flocking:

a. Co-chairs Barb Manocal and Sheryl Moore reported that it is going very well, and have a few requests still to fill. Everyone seems to be enjoying “Flocking”. they need someone to take over the last few days, Robin Tupper, Karen Whitney, Jamey Martin, and Aline Strout volunteered.

b. In light of concerns expressed by Chief Brooks in a letter to the LHS Athletic Boosters' Club regarding the Flamingo Flocking, the following steps were taken:

· Most if not all "Flocking" will take place during daylight hours; and

· "Flocking" will be kept to persons within out network, either Boosters' members, school families, or other persons who have had previous notice of this fundraiser.

4. Fundraising Requests for 2009-2010:a. Submitted the following: Concessions (Ongoing); Merchandising (Ongoing); Wal-Mart Bottle Redemption (July); Dunk Tank (July); Homecoming (Mr. Potato Head Dinner and Kiss-the-Goat Fundraiser) (Sept – Homecoming Sept 26); Vacation Raffle (Sept – Dec); Haunted House (Oct); Chili and Chowder Challenge (Nov); Holiday Fair with Christmas Tree Sales and Gift Wrapping (Dec); Super Bowl Subs (Jan-Early Feb-Super Bowl Feb. 2); Death by Chocolate (Feb); Scrapbooking Day (Mar); and Flamingo Flocking (May).

New Business:

1. Funds Request – Football:

a. Coach Doucette has made a request for $200.00 to send athletes to a 7-on-7 clinic at Bates College in June.b. Motion to approve/disapprove funds in the amount of $200.00 made by Mark Tupper, 2^nd by Joanne Campbell, vote passed 11-0

2. Token of Appreciation – Monica Millhime:a. Kathi Yergin of the PWS PAG has suggested we go in on a token of appreciation for all that Monica Millhime does for our groups.b. Motion to approve/disapprove funds in the amount of $50.00 made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by Aline Strout, vote passed 11-0

3. Funds Request for Major Purchase – Co-Curricular Director, Jeff Ramich:

a. Co-Curricular Director, Jeff Ramich has made a request for a golf cart to enable him to more easily transport equipment, personnel, and supplies and with less damage to fields. Northeast Golf Cart & Equipment in Litchfield sells used carts starting around $1,850.00.b. It was decided that we need more information before we vote on this. Item was tabled until our next meeting, and Jeff Ramich will be invited to share information and answer questions.

4. LHS Alumni and Friends Softball Tournament - Sunday, May 17^th

a. Co-chairs Jamey Martin and Linda Morse

5. Senior Roses Presentations:

a. Baseball/Softball – 65/29, immediately following games volunteer to call parents – Robin Tupper

volunteer for presentation – Robin Tupper

b. Boys Tennis – 5/26, immediately following matches volunteer to call parents - Aline Strout

volunteer for presentation - Aline Strout

c. Girls Tennis – 5/22, immediately following matches volunteer to call parents – Janet Henry

volunteer for presentation - Janet Henry

d. Boys and Girls Track 6/3 – Spring Sports Awards Night volunteer to call parents - Janet Henry

volunteer for presentation – Robin Tupper

6. Senior Sports Banquet – Sunday, June 7^th

a. Chair Karen Whitney gave an update, things are going well, although only about half of the eligible seniors have responded.

b. Date of next meeting: None scheduled. A meeting will be called if necessary

c. Next year Senior Sport Banquet will be held May 23^rd.

7. Spring Sports Awards Night – June 3^rd, 7:00PM:

a. Volunteers to serve refreshments - Aline Strout and Joanne Campbell

8. Election of Officers for 2009-2010:

a. Will be by ballot at the June 9^th meeting.

b. For complete rules regarding elections, please refer to LHS Athletic Boosters’ Club By-Laws on the Boosters’ website, http://www.greyhoundboosters.com

9. Dunk Tank – Moxie Festival, Saturday, July 11^th

a. No fee in return for Moxie Committee using Dog Chow for PowWow, space has already been reserved.

b. Nomination(s) or volunteer(s) for chair needed at next meeting.

10. Open discussion:

a. Joanne Campbell reminded Robin Tupper to send out funds requests to fall coaches soon.

b. Jamey Martin requested use of the helium tank for the fifth grade farewell – permission was granted and Aline volunteered to make sure the tank has helium in it.

Next will be Tuesday, June 16th at 6:30, LHS Library

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by Mark Tupper, vote passed 9-0

LISBON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB

Minutes of Regular Meeting

April 14, 2009

Call to order: 6:35 pm

Attendance: Barbara Manocal, Sheryl Moore, Aline Strout, Kerry Lemieux, Karen Whitney, Janet Henry, Robin Tupper, Jamey Martin, Joanne Campbell, Linda Morse, (Mark Tupper arriving 7:10)

Secretary’s Minutes: Motion to accept made by Aline Strout 2^nd by Joanne Campbell, vote passed 10-0

Treasurer’s Report: Motion to accept made by Barb Manocal, 2^nd by Sheryl Moore, vote passed 10-0

Old Business:

1. Merchandising:

a. We offered merchandise for sale through the website and school offices.

2. Concessions:

a. All Spring sports have been posted, sign up to staff concessions at http://www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack

· Varsity Baseball/Softball games - Karen Whitney

· JV Baseball/Softball games - Aline Strout

· 12 Tennis matches (drink cooler/snack table) – Janet Henry

· 1 Track meet (Greyhound Grub concession) - Laura Campbell

· Someone to check Dog Chow bathrooms daily after Baseball/Softball practices – Karen Whitney, Robin Tupper

· Someone to check Greyhound Grub bathrooms daily after Track/Tennis practices – Janet Henry, Mark Tupper

c. Gym concession expansion will begin once school is out for summer recess, but demo may begin before as long as area is secured. We have been given the use of a large Coke cooler from Jim Damsgard.

d. Art Department has finished the Snack Shack sign, we need to send a thank you to Pam Ouellette

3. Comedy Night:

a. Robin Tupper reported that the Bob Marley Comedy Night on March 21^st was very successful and a great fundraiser. 4. Fields and Grounds Committee meeting:

a. Robin Tupper reported she attended a meeting with the Superintendent, Town Manager, Co-Curricular Director, PW, School Grounds Maintenance, Rec Dept., LJAL, and Friends of the Track to go over any updates on field maintenance or other projects for the summer. Also in attendance were Faye and Norris Ingersoll who are spearheading a major fundraising for the track. Mr. Ingersoll will be seeking help from the other attendees for this project.

New Business:

1. Baseball/Softball Scrimmage:

a. Game this weekend, food donations are coming in and Robin will continue to make calls this week, but has brought a sign up for volunteers to staff snack shack or donate.

2. Concessions:

a. Aline Strout and Joanne Campbell volunteered to empty all non-food items from Gym concession to either Dog Chow or Greyhound Grub concessions in preparation for expansion. It will not need to be cleaned. They will also clean and prep Greyhound Grub concession for the track meet on May 11^th.

b. Robin Tupper and Karen Whitney have already cleaned and prepped Dog Chow concession.

3. Administrative Assistants Day:

a. April 22, 2009, during break week, so we need to do this by the end of this week (one week early).

b. We will honor Margaret Frankenberger and Lorraine Bard by giving them each a gift certificate for massage through Linda Morse of Healing Arts.

c. Motion to approve funds in the amount of $50.00 each made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by Karen Whitney, vote passed 11-0

d. Karen Whitney will pick up and deliver

4. Flamingo Flocking:

a. Co-chairs Barb Manocal and Sheryl Moore gave an update that the signs for the flamingos have been made and will be laminated. Advertising has gone up on the LHS marquee and flyers have been hung around the schools.

b. Jamey will update the website

c. Flamingos are here ready to be picked up

5. LHS Alumni and Friends Softball Tournament

a. Sunday, May 17^th

b. Robin Tupper and Jamey Martin met with LJAL Sunday, March 15^th to get their input as well as support for this fundraiser. Since that date, Jamey and Linda Morse have met twice with the LJAL sub-committee, Pat and Amy Austin. They have been very helpful and given much input to make this a successful event.c. Jamey Martin and Linda Morse have volunteered to be Co-chairs. Motion to accept made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by Sheryl Moore, vote passed 9-0, Jamey and Linda abstaining

6. Senior Sports Banquet

a. Karen Whitney reported that invitations have been sent out. Bios will be given out and collected this week during advocacy. This year we will honor 5 athletes as “Golden L” recipients.b. Date of next meeting will be May 12^th at 5:45 in the LHS Library.

7. Fundraising Requests for 2009-2010:

a. Need to submit requests for 2009-2010 by April 30^th to Superintendent’s Office.

b. Boosters’ are allowed to do more than the (3) allowed because we represent more than one sport.

c. Suggestions – Concessions (Ongoing), Merchandising (Ongoing), Dunk Tank (July), Vacation Raffle (Sept-Dec), Homecoming (Mr. Potato Head) (Sept), Haunted House (Oct), Chili and Chowder Challenge (Nov), Holiday Fair, Christmas Trees and Gift Wrapping (Dec), Super Bowl Subs (Jan), Death by Chocolate (Feb), Scrapbooking Day (March), Flamingo Flocking (May)

8. Election of Officers for 2009-2010:

a. Will be by ballot at the June 9^th meeting.b. For complete rules regarding elections, please refer to LHS Athletic Boosters’ Club By-Laws on the Boosters’ website, http://www.greyhoundboosters.com

9. Open discussion:

a. Aline Strout presented a letter from Stacen Doucette requesting $124.83 for football helmet award stickers. Following a short discussion, motion made by Aline Strout, 2^nd by Karen Whitney, vote passed 11-0

b. Coach Doucette also made a request for $200.00 to send athletes to a 7-on-7 clinic at Bates College in June. After a short discussion, it was decided to table this and continue discussion at the May meeting.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 12 at 6:30, LHS Library

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Aline Strout, 2^nd by Karen Whitney, vote passed 11-0, 7:56 pm

Respectfully submitted by Barbara Manocal

LISBON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB

Minutes of Regular Meeting

March 10, 2009

Call to order: 6:36 pm

Attendance: Barb Manocal, Sheryl Moore, Karen Whitney, Roxie Dobson, Joanne Campbell, Aline Strout, Linda Morse, Brandy Jenkins, Kerry Lemieux, Robin Tupper, Jamey Martin, Janet Henry, Kimberly Donovan, Bridget Oliver, Laura Campbell. Special Guest – Tyler Campbell

Secretary’s Minutes: Motion to accept made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by Aline Strout, vote passed 16-0

Treasurer’s Report: Motion to accept made by Karen Whitney, 2^nd by Sheryl Moore, vote passed 16-0

Old Business:

1. Merchandising:

a. We offered merchandise for sale through the website and school offices.

b. Personalized decals – Karen Whitney has a new flyer, it has been sent out to Boosters’ and coaches. Decals are $8.00 each

2. Concessions:

a. Varsity Spring sports have been posted; sign up to staff concessions at http://www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack or access the link through http://greyhoundboosters.com/ (Thank you Brandy Jenkins for already signing up!)

b. Coordinators for Spring sports - this person is responsible for ensuring staffing at concessions, either by themselves or others, unlocking doors, and training new staff. Students are encouraged to staff concessions, but must be scheduled with an accompanying adult, and upon their approval.

· Varsity Baseball/Softball games - Karen Whitney

· JV Baseball/Softball games - Aline Strout

· 12 Tennis matches (drink cooler/snack table) – Janet Henry

· 1 Track meet (Greyhound Grub concession) - Laura Campbell

· Someone to check Dog Chow bathrooms daily after Baseball/Softball practices – Karen Whitney, Robin Tupper

· Someone to check Greyhound Grub bathrooms daily after Track/Tennis practices – Janet Henry

New Business:

1. Funds Requests:

a. Tyler Campbell, a senior at LHS and a race walker for the LHS Track and Field team was a special guest at the meeting to verbally make a request of the members present for a donation to help with the cost of two national race walking competitions in March. Tyler is ranked 5^th in the nation for race walking. The donation would help pay for lodging, van rental, gas, food, and registration for the events. Laura and Tyler Campbell left before the vote. Motion to approve funds in the amount of $400.00 made by Karen Whitney, 2^nd by Aline Strout, vote passed 15-0

b. Spring coaches have been notified about submitting their funds requests.

c. The LHS Track and Field Teams have made a written request for funds to be used to replace warm-ups. Since girls and boys compete separately, the amount according to the by-laws would be $270 per each team ($100 base plus 34 athletes each team). Motion to approve/disapprove funds in the amount of $540 made by Barb Manocal, 2^nd by Roxie Dobson, vote passed 15-0

2. State Champion Recognitions – Wrestling:

a. Motion to approve $75.00 for each athlete (16), manager (2), and coach (3), $1,575.00 total made by Jamey Martin, 2^nd by Joanne Campbell, vote passed 15-0

3. Comedy Night:

a. Chair Robin Tupper reported Bob Marley will be performing Saturday, March 21^st, 8:30 pm, doors open at 7:30 pm. Tickets are going quickly, if we have any left they will be sold at the door.

b. Sign up to help with setup and breakdown, concessions, ticket sales, ushers

4. Flamingo Flocking:

a. Co-chairs are Barb Manocal and Sheryl Moore

b. Fundraising Request form has been submitted and approved for May 1-14

c. Vote on money to buy flamingos. Motion to approve funds to purchase 24 flamingoes in the amount of no more than $600.00 made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by _____________, vote passed 15-0

5. LHS Alumni and Friends Baseball / Softball Tournament

a. Saturday in May, must confirm date

b. Robin has contacted LJAL (Norm Hall, Scott Harrington) and LHS (Jeff Ramich, Marc Bubar, Randy Ridley, Mike Fortier, and Terri Trudell). Robin is going to their meeting on 3/15 to get their input as well as support for this fundraiser. Jamey Martin and Linda Morse volunteered to be Co-chairs and will be voted on in April.

6. Senior Sports Banquet

a. Chair Karen Whitney reported the committee has chosen For the Love of the Game as this year’s theme, and have chosen a menu. The event will be held June 7^th, 5:30 pm, at LRTC.

b. The next Senior Sports Banquet meeting will be held March 24^th, 6:30 pm, MTM room #10.

7. Fundraising Request Ideas for 2009-2010:

a. Start thinking of ideas for next year to be submitted to Superintendent’s Office beginning of May.

8. Announcements and Communications:

a. The Track and Field Project Group (they may have 3 active members now) will be doing its 2nd Annual Race for the Track (tentative date is April 4th.) If any of our members would like to help out contact Dean Hall at mickeybif@aol.com or dhall@union30.org or 353-8284 so he can get you in touch with Meet Director Bobbi Hill.

9. LHS Snack Shack Expansion:

a. The Booster have made a request to both Principal Healey and Superintendent Welsh to expand the gym snack shack by utilizing one of the two bathrooms abutting it. The request was approved on condition we also install a handicapped-accessible door on the remaining bathroom.

10. Booster Bowlers:

a. Karen Whitney, Jamey Martin, Mark Tupper, and Robin Tupper will represent the Boosters at the upcoming Big Brother/Big Sisters’ Bowl for Kids Sake fundraiser. The team is requesting a donation. Motion to approve in the amount of $40.00 made by Janet Henry, 2^nd by Brandy Jenkins, vote passed 11-0, Jamey Martin, Karen Whitney and Robin Tupper abstaining, (Linda Morse had left early).

11. Open discussion:

Next meeting will be Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30, LHS Library

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by Brandy Jenkins, vote passed 14-0 at 8:05 pm

Respectfully submitted by Barb Manocal, Secretary

LISBON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB

Minutes for Regular Meeting

February 10, 2009

Call to order: at 6:34 pm by Robin Tupper

Attendance: Karen Whitney, Barb Manocal, Jamey Martin (left at 7:10), Aline Strout, Kerry Lemieux, Sheryl Moore, Robin Tupper, Mark Tupper. Janet Henry (arrived 6:58)

Secretary’s Minutes: Motion to accept made by Mark Tupper, 2^ndby Aline Strout, vote passed 8-0

Treasurer’s Report: Motion to accept made by Mark Tupper, 2^nd by Aline Strout, vote passed 8-0

Old Business:

1. Merchandising:

a. We offered merchandise for sale through the website, school offices, and concessions.

2. Concessions:

a. Spring sports have been posted, sign up to staff concessions at http://www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack

b. Pizza was a hit at winter concessions, Barb sent a thank you to Angelo’s because of the prices they were able to extend to us we made a profit of $400.00. Robin also sent a thank you to Lisa Cloutier for her homemade lollipops, which made approximately $40.00.

3. Senior Roses

a. Girls Basketball - February 2^nd, Boys Basketball - February 3^rd, Competition Cheering - February 3^rd, Hockey - February 16^th,Wrestling, Indoor Track – Winter Sports Awards Night

4. Scrapbook Day:

a. Robin Tupper reported that 23 scrappers attended, according to Kimberly Donovan it was a success for the hostesses as well, the scrappers enjoyed the food and they thought the event was a fun day. There were a total of 17 door prizes and 9 raffle items. We made a profit of slightly over $500.00.

5. Chili, Chowder, Chocolate Challenge:

a. Event cancelled, will try again for next year.

6. School Department Budget Workshop:

a. Appreciation expressed by Jeff Ramich toward Boosters’ support at the School Budget workshop.

New Business:

1. Funds Request - Soccer Coaching Conference:

a. Email from Dan Sylvester requesting $155.00 for a three-day coaches’ conference in Connecticut at the end of this month. This is the only conference for Soccer coaches on the East coast. Motion to approve funds made by Jamey Martin, 2^nd by Sheryl Moore, vote passed 9-0.

2. Recognition:

a. On behalf of Dean Martin’s volunteer hours last year, LHS Athletic Boosters’ Club was awarded $250.00 from Wal-Mart.

3. Fundraising:

a. LHS Athletic Boosters’ Club was again awarded monies from the Wal-Mart Distribution Center’s bottle redemption program for the months of May, June, and July, and this year we don’t even have to pick up the bottles.

4. Merchandising:

a. Personalized decals will soon be available through concessions, the LHS office, and Karen Whitney at whit2612@msn.com or 353-5321. The decals are 4.5” diameter, are able to be personalized with sports choice, athlete’s name, and jersey number or grad year, and will sell for $8.00. Shipping is free if we order 20 or more at a time. Karen will contact the supplier and fine tune the flyer. Once that is done, it will be sent out to all Boosters’ and coaches and posted on the website.

5. Winter Sports Awards Night:

a. Kerry Lemieux, Aline Strout, and Sheryl Moore volunteered to staff refreshment table at 6:45 pm for Winter Sports Awards in the Cafeteria at LHS, 7:00 pm.

6. Comedy Night:

a. Robin Tupper volunteered to be committee chair, motion to accept made by Jamey Martin, 2^ndby Aline Strout, vote passed 8-0-1, Robin Tupper abstaining.

b. Date has been confirmed with Superintendent’s office for March 21^st, seating will begin at 7:30 pm, performance at 8:30 pm, 90 minutes, PG-13

c. Warren Galway has volunteered to MC

d. Tickets will be $15.00, and will be sold at LHS and MTM Offices, as well as through Boosters’.

e. 50/50 split, but his guaranteed take is 3,000.00, so if we sell 300 tickets @ $15.00 ($4,500.00), Bob makes $3,000, we make $1,500.00. Our target is 400, $3,000.00 Bob, $3,000.00 Boosters’

f. Very little going on in March, should get a really good crowd, we need to start selling tickets ASAP

g. Concessions - popcorn machine, candy, soda, water, nachos? Concession stand or table by the door? Kerry Lemieux volunteered to staff the concession table; we need to have two more volunteers.

h. The idea for a raffle for prime seating was discussed and rejected.i. Status report from Chair expected for next meeting.

7. Senior Sports Banquet

a. June 7, 2009

b. We have already reserved Green Ladle (LRTC)

c. Karen Whitney volunteered to be committee chair, motion to accept made by Robin Tupper, 2^ndby Aline Strout, vote passed 7-0-1, Karen Whitney abstaining.

d. Motion to approve funds in the amount of $2,500.00 made by Robin Tupper, 2^nd by Barb Manocal, vote passed 8-0.

e. Chair will meet with volunteers on February 26^th at 6:00 pm in the cafeteria (before the Winter Sports Awards Night) to discuss theme, guest speaker, menu choices, etc.

f. Status report from Chair expected for next meeting.

8. Flamingo Flocking:

a. Fundraising Request form will be submitted for May 1-14.

b. Barb Manocal and Sheryl Moore volunteered to be committee co-chairs, motion to accept made by Mark Tupper, 2^ndby Janet Henry, vote passed 5-0-2, Barb Manocal and Sheryl Moore abstaining.

c. We will buy 48 flamingos, and have 4 flocks of 6 each.

d. It was decided that the fee to have 6 flamingos moved to a new location would be $10.00, and no charge if the recipient just wanted to have them picked up.

e. Robin reminded co-chairs that flocking must be done after dark, police must be notified.f. Status report from Co-Chairs expected for next meeting.

9. LHS Alumni and Friends Baseball / Softball Tournament (tabled until March meeting)10. LHS Snack Shack Expansion:

a. Robin has sent a request to Principal Healey and carbon copied Jeff Ramich and Darrell Orr. If Principal Healey approves, the next step would be to send a request to Superintendent Welsh.

11. Open discussion: none

Next meeting will be Tuesday, March 10 at 6:30, LHS Library

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Robin Tupper at 7:52 pm, 2^nd by Mark Tupper, vote passed 7-0

LISBON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB

Minutes of Regular Meeting

January 13, 2009

Attendance: Robin Tupper, Aline Strout, Jamey Martin, Mark Tupper, Janet Henry, Kimberly Donovan, Karen Whitney
Secretary’s Minutes: There were no minutes to accept from December.

Treasurer’s Report: Motion to accept amended Treasurer's report from November meeting: Motion by Aline Strout, 2nd by Janet Henry. All were in favor. Motion made to accept December Treasurer’s Report: Motion by Karen Whitney, 2nd by Kim Donovan. All were in favor.

Old Business:

1. Merchandising:

a. We offered merchandise for sale through the website, school offices, and concessions.

2. Concessions:

a. Reminder - Coordinators to ensure staffing for each sport:

Ÿ Girls Basketball - Jamey Martin

Ÿ Boys Basketball - Kathi Yergin

Ÿ Wrestling - Robin Tupper

Ÿ Ticket Sales Alternates - Karen Whitney for Boys Basketball, Robin for Girls Basketball and Wrestling

b. Winter and Spring sports have been posted, sign up to staff concessions at //www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack. We need to ask a Tennis parent if they will be willing to sell drinks etc. from a cooler like last year.

3. Competition Cheering:

a. Karen was to contact Kristina and see if she is interested for this season. Karen did not think that cheerleaders could perform for us as they are still practicing for competition.

4. Super Bowl Party:

a. Fundraiser idea was dropped; maybe we can try again next year.

New Business:

1. Additional Funds Request - Competition Cheering:

a. Letter from Coach Doughty requesting additional funds, Jamey Martin to represent coach if there are any questions. Jamey explained the cheerleaders are short $250.00 for their music/choreography. They fundraised about $1000.00. Motion by Janet Henry to donate $250.00, 2nd by Mark Tupper. All were in favor.
2. Funds Request - Jeff Ramich (professional development)

a. Conference Registration- $100.00, Leadership Training Course - $110.00, Room/Board- $292.20. After much discussion on the subject, motion made by Robin Tupper to pay $210.00 to Jeff Ramich for registration and course fee, 2nd by Karen Whitney. All in favor.

3. Funds Request - Athletic Department

a. New Baseball Backstop - 2009/2010 school year (Jeff plans on ordering in July ‘09). Request for $1,000 (Booster’s $1,000.00, Baseball Fundraising $1,000.00, PWS Athletic Department budget $500.00, LHS Athletic Department budget $500.00). Motion made by Karen Whitney to give the $1000.00 for the Backstop contingent upon getting the other funds, 2nd by Jamey Martin. All were in favor.

4. Senior Roses

a. Wrestling - January 7^th(moved to Winter Sports Awards Night)

Ÿ Senior athletes - Cam Bubar, Kyle Huston, Mike McManus, Dan Schofield

Ÿ parent contact volunteer – Robin Tupper

Ÿ rose pick up - Aline Strout

Ÿ recognition ceremony volunteer - Robin Tupper

b. Girls Basketball - February 2^nd

Ÿ Senior athletes - Kelly Bourgoin, Jen Caton, Katie Fitzgerald, Kala Michaud, Sam Purcell, Stephanie Smith

Ÿ parent contact volunteer - Aline Strout

Ÿ rose pick up - Aline Strout

Ÿ recognition ceremony volunteer - Janet Henry

c. Boys Basketball - February 3^rd

Ÿ Senior athletes - Mike Cote, Nick Jones, Brian Craig, Anthony Dobson, Guy Jenkins

Ÿ parent contact volunteer - Karen Whitney

Ÿ rose pick up – Aline Strout

Ÿ recognition ceremony volunteer - Karen Whitney

d. Competition Cheering - February 3^rd

Ÿ Senior athletes - Emily Fuller, Bobby Logan, Laura Longley, Amy Pelletier, Nick Runyon, Riley Thrasher

Ÿ parent contact volunteer – Robin Tupper

Ÿ rose pick up – Aline Strout

Ÿ recognition ceremony volunteer - Karen Whitney

e. Hockey - February 16^th

Ÿ Senior athletes and managers - Kyle Smith, Kyle Watson, Dustin Elwell, Kersten Kenney, Chelsea Dupal

Ÿ parent contact volunteer – Aline Strout

Ÿ rose pick up – Aline Strout

Ÿ recognition ceremony volunteer – Aline Strout

5. Scrapbook Day:

a. January 31, 2009 - 8:30AM to 4:30PM

b. Kimberly Donovan and Michelle Huston will be our hostesses.

c. Robin Tupper has signup sheets for volunteers, gift baskets, door prizes, and food donations

d. Robin has made requests for raffle items, door prizes, and discount coupons for goodie bags to

Sam's, Subway, Hairs Too You, Hairrazors, Sharon's, Good Time Lanes, Dr. Mike's Cafe, Blake's Grill, Movie Gallery, Olde Thyme Prim, Victory Lane, Sausage Kitchen, Madison’s Tanning and Day Spa, Food City (lunch items). Also gift baskets have been donated by Karen Whitney and Jen Meyer.

e. Facilities Request has been submitted, and Superintendents Office notified of date.

6. Chili, Chowder, Chocolate Challenge:

a. Report from Janet Henry

b. February 28^th, 1-4PM

c. $3.00 admission

d. Ribbons and Awards

e. Basic categories

7. Comedy Night:

a. Robin emailed Sarah Dearing, the booking agent for Bob Marley and told her our meeting is January 13and asked if she would know by then if we would be able to get a date in March. Sarah replied, “We hope to, but I cannot make any promises. We have a lot of school's to get back to, and it generally takes a few weeks to work all of the dates out. I will be getting in touch with all of the requests with an update by 1/12.” Robin has since received an update from Sarah Dearing, we are pleased to announce the LHS Athletic Boosters’ will be presenting Comedy Night featuring Bob Marley on March 21^st, 8:30 PM, LHS gym. Tickets go on sale soon for $15.00.

8. Flamingo Flocking: (tabled until March ’09)

a. April or May, two weeks?

b. Buy or rent flamingos, 2 or 3 flocks

c. Fees to flock or insurance

d. Flockers must be able to do flocking after dark

e. If we are going to do this, police must be notified, and Fundraising Request form submitted.

9. LHS Alumni Baseball / Softball Tournament

a. Spring sport schedules have been posted, there are no High School games scheduled for Saturdays, we will have to coordinate the fields with LJAL, I would like to get their input as well as support for this fundraiser, maybe it can be a joint venture?

10. Senior Sports Banquet

a. 6/7/2009, Location and Catering availability – should we reserve Green Ladle (LRTC)? All agreed we should hold banquet at green ladle. Aline will check on availability and menu.

b. Need to vote on committee chair and decide theme by next meeting

c. Committee volunteers

11. Open discussion:

a. Winter Sports Awards Night - volunteers to staff refreshment table. We will put out a request once we know the date.

Next meeting will be Tuesday, February 10 at 6:30, LHS Library

Motions to adjourn made by Robin Tupper, 2nd by Mark Tupper, all were in favor.

Submitted by Karen Whitney 1-20-09

LISBON ATHLETIC BOOSTERS CLUB

Agenda for Regular Meeting

December 9, 2008

Call to order: Meeting called to order at 6:35 by Robin Tupper

Attendance: Karen Whitney, Janet Henry, Barb Manocal, Kerry Lemieux, Robin Tupper, Mark Tupper, Sheryl Moore, Aline Strout, Kathi Yergin.

Special Guest: Dick MynahanSecretary’s

Minutes: Motion to accept by Aline Strout, 2^ndby Mark Tupper, vote passed 9-0

Treasurer’s Report: Motion to accept by Aline Strout, 2^ndby Karen Whitney, vote passed 9-0

Old Business:

1. Merchandising:

a. We offered merchandise for sale through the website, concessions and at the Holiday Fair.

2. Concessions:

a. Coordinators to ensure staffing for each sport - if any coordinators still needs them, I have 2008 membership lists as well as rosters to help with staffing.

Ÿ Girls Basketball - Jamey Martin

Ÿ Boys Basketball - Kathi Yergin

Ÿ Wrestling - Robin Tupper

Ÿ Ticket Sales Alternates - Karen Whitney for Boys Basketball, Robin for Girls Basketball and Wrestling

b. Winter sports have been posted; sign up to staff concessions at http://www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack

c. Pizza at Winter Sports home games - (16” pizzas cut by eight, 14” pizzas cut by six)

Ÿ Angelo's gave us the lowest price at $7.50 for a 16" cheese or one topping or $0.94 per slice

Ÿ T&A variety was the next with $8.00 for a 16" cheese or one topping or $1.00 per slice

Ÿ Lisbon House was $7.75 for a 14" pepperoni, $6.75 for a 14" cheese or $1.29 per slice pepperoni, $1.13 per slice cheese

Ÿ Kitty Korner was $9.00 for cheese ($1.50 per slice if 14", $1.13 per slice if 16"), $10.50 for one meat ($1.75 per slice if 14", $1.31 per slice if 16")

3. Competition Cheering:

a. Karen will contact Kristina and see if she is interested in doing a performance of their routine during ½ time of a basketball game.

4. Display Case:

a. Update - Jim Dunnington says he is narrowing down students he feels have the skill to work on this project

5. Christmas Craft Fair:

a. Kathi Yergin reported that all went well with only a few complaints. The crafters liked the setup this year and the overall comments were good.

b. Aline Strout - Christmas Tree sales went well, only two trees left, we will try to sell these over the next week.

c. Boosters’ merchandise sold slowly; we will need to rethink for next year.

New Business:

1. Funds Request - Competition Cheering:
a. Funds to be used for choreographer and music, no specific monetary amount requested, 22 athletes.
b. Motion to approve the request in the amount of $210.00 was made by Kathi Yergin, 2^nd by Sheryl Moore, vote passed 9-0.

2. Funds Request – Football:

a. Dick Mynahan attended our meeting to request $300.00 for a coaches clinic in Danvers, MA. He’s not sure how many will be going, $300.00 would cover as many coaches from Lisbon as want to go.

b. Motion to approve the request in the amount of $300.00 was made by Karen Whitney, 2^nd by Sheryl Moore, vote passed 9-0.

3. Scrapbook Day:

a. Will be held January 31st, 2009 - 8:30AM to 4:30PM

b. Kimberly Donovan and Michelle Huston will be our hostesses

c. Robin Tupper will organize volunteers, food, and door prizes

d. Facilities Request has been submitted, and Superintendent’s Office notified of date.

4. Super Bowl Party: (tabled until January ’09)

a. Report from Robin Tupper on cost and availability if we use the high school.

b. Aline will check into using MTM Center.

c. Eric Jenkins still checking into AV requirements and options.

d. If approved in January, Robin will submit fundraising form to Co-Curricular Director who will forward it to Superintendent’s Office for final approval.

5. Chili, Chowder, Chocolate Challenge: (tabled from Nov. ‘08)

a. Report from Janet Henry

b. February 28^th, 12-3pm.

c. $3.00 admission price

d. Ribbons and Prizes.

6. Other Fundraising:

a. Report on Decals from Karen Whitney – more info. to come next meeting.

b. Comedy Night (tabled until January ‘09) Robin emailed Sarah Dearing, the contact for Bob Marley and told her our meeting in January is the 13^thand asked if she would know by then if we would be able to get a date in March. She replied, “We hope to, but I can not make any promises. We have a lot of schools to get back to, and it generally takes a few weeks to work all of the dates out. I will be getting in touch with all of the requests with an update by 1/12.”

c. Flamingo Flocking information (tabled until January ‘09)

7. Open discussion: None

Next meeting will be Tuesday, January 13 at 6:30, LHS Library

Motion to adjourn made by Mark Tupper, 2^nd by Robin Tupper, vote passed 9-0.

Respectfully submitted by: Barb Manocal

Lisbon Athletic Booster Club

Secretary's Report for Regular Meeting

November 10, 2008

Meeting called to order by: Robin Tupper Members present: Robin Tupper, Jamey Martin, Mark Tupper, Norm Hall, Kathi Yergin, Eric Jenkins, Brandy Jenkins, Sandy Jones, Kim Donovan, Karen Whitney, Barb Manocal, Scott Harrington, Aline Strout

Members in good standing present who were allowed to vote on by-law changes: Robin Tupper, Jamey Martin, Barb Manocal, Karen Whitney, Mark Tupper, Kathi Yergin, Brandy Jenkins.

Special Guest: Tim Meyer

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept: 1st Mark Tupper; 2nd Brandy Jenkins; motion passed

Treasurer's Report: Motion to accept: 1st Barb Manocal; 2nd Brandy Jenkins; motion passed

Old Business

1. Fundraising- Our merchandise was offered at the gate at football games, at the concessions stands, during sports awards night and at conferences. Our merchandise is still available through our website.

2. Senior Rose Presentations: On November 1, 2008 football and cheerleader seniors were presented with their rose by Robin Tupper.

3. Booster Polo Shirts: Any new member who would like to have a shirt, please contact one of the club officers.

4. Concessions-

Playoffs: on October 29-30 Soccer Playoffs were held for both our girls’ and boys’ soccer teams;
Dare Patriots Alumni Game: Bernie McAllister agreed to have the holding tank pumped out on October 31, 2008;
PWS/PAG: A thank you from Kathi Yergin PWS PAG President for use of the Snack Shacks for their fall sports season was received;
Repairs: Mark Tupper and Dale Lawrence installed a handicapped railing for the bathroom at Greyhound Grub;

5. Winter Sports Funds Request: All winter sports coaches were sent an email with procedures for funds and reminders to send in their team’s highlights and scores for the website.

New Business

1. By-Law Clarification: We need to clarify the process for teams requesting funds. In ARTICLE 8 Section 2, the current by-law proposed changes are noted in red: Each year, all teams shall be allotted an equal base amount of money to spend. Additional money shall be allotted to each team per team member. The amount awarded shall be determined at the first meeting of each academic year. Coaches shall notify the President in writing with their request for the funds, stating the intended use. Funds requests will be included on the agenda, presented for vote, and the coach making the request will be notified of the results. Funds may be approved to the maximum allowable limit, but only actual costs will be reimbursed upon submittal of proof of purchase. Motion to approve: 1st Kathi Yergin; 2nd Brandy Jenkins; motion passed. In ARTICLE 8 Section 3, the current by-law proposed changes are noted in red: Section 3: Coaches, or their representative, requesting additional funds above the stated allotment in Section 2 shall notify the President in advance of a meeting to be included on the agenda, then attend the meeting to formally submit his/her request and be available should questions arise during discussion. The coach may be excused before the final vote, members of the club will vote to approve or disapprove the request, and the coach making the request will be notified of the results. Motion to approve: 1st Jamey Martin; 2nd by Brandy Jenkins; motion passed.(Only members who are in good standing voted on by-law changes.)

2. Funds Requests:

a. Kevin Partridge, coach for the ice hockey team, submitted a request for twenty goalie pucks and one shooting target for the amount of $89.79 plus shipping costs. Motion to approve: 1st Jamey Martin; 2nd Mark Tupper; motion passed.

b. Jeff Ramich, Athletic Director, submitted a request for funds in the amount of $220.00 for the following: Girls’ Cross Country banner with MVC patch

Boys’ Soccer patch for MVC banner

Girls’ Soccer patch for MVC banner

Wrestling patch for State Champion banner

Motion to approve: 1st Barb Manocal; 2nd by Eric Jenkins; motion passed.

c. Jeff Ramich submitted a request for 1/3 of the cost to repair the pitching mound on the baseball field. The total cost, $490.00, will be split between the AD, grounds, and the Boosters. The boosters share would be $165.00. Motion to approve: 1st Robin Tupper; 2nd Eric Jenkins; motion passed.

d. Tim Meyer, coach for the boys’ basketball team, submitted a request for funds in the amount of $208.00 for two white uniforms, two black uniforms, and a foot pump. Motion to approve: 1st Karen Whitney; 2nd Kathi Yergin; motion passed

3. Concessions:a. Key log - any keys for the Greyhound Grub and Dog Chow concessions should be turned in to Jamey Martin.b. Volunteers to clean concessions and move supplies

1. Clean Basketball/Wrestling concession - Brandy and Eric Jenkins

2. Clean and move supplies at the Greyhound Grub concession - Mark Tupper, Scott Harrington, and Norm Hall

3. Clean and move supplies at the Dog Chow concession - Robin Tupper, Kim Donovan and Karen Whitney.

c. Coordinators to ensure staffing for each sport

Girls’ Basketball - Jamey Martin

Boys’ Basketball - Kathi Yergin

Wrestling - Robin Tupper

Basketball gate - Katie McManus has volunteered to work all the home games.

Karen Whitney is going to make sure there is a helper for Katie if she needs it or a fill-in when she's unavailable for the boys’ basketball games, and Robin Tupper will make sure there is a helper for Katie if she needs it or a fill-in when she's unavailable for the for the girls’ basketball games and wrestling meets.

d. Winter sports have been posted and anyone wishing to staff a concession may sign up at http://www.my.calendars.net?lhs_snack.com

4. Christmas Craft Fair update - Kathi Yergin, chairperson, stated that she so far had about 20 tables rented out. Anyone interested in renting a table, volunteering the day of the craft fair, or supplying a donation of food may contact Kathi at Kril62@yahoo.com Aline Strout has ordered the Christmas trees that will be available for sale at the craft fair.

5. Scrapbook Day - January 31, 2008 at the LHS Cafeteria from 8:30am -4:30pm. Kimberley Donovan and Michelle Houston will be the hostesses for this fundraiser.Motion for Robin Tupper to be chairperson for this event: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd Mark Tupper; motion was passed.

6. Super Bowl Party - Tabled until next meeting. Robin and Eric will report with more information.

7. Chili, Chowder, Chocolate Challenge - Tabled until next meeting.

8. Maintenance of Fields and Grounds Meeting - The School committee may decide to present a bond for vote to the taxpayers. The bond might include a new gymnasium, new track, lights for the track/football field, and a sewer line for the Greyhound Grub concession. The meeting was attended by Robin Tupper, Aline Strout, Rec, PWS, LJAL, Friends of Track, Building Maintenance, Grounds-keeping, Co-curricular Director, Superintendent, School Committee, and Town Manager.

9. Competition Cheering - Karen Whitney will be asking Kristina Doughty about the possibility of the cheering squad doing an exhibition during basketball games so those who have been unable to see them perform will have a chance.

Open Discussion

Norm Hall, President of LJAL, reported that although the LJAL would like to split the cost of the pitching mound, at this time they have no available funds, but in the spring they will be able to help with the cost of repairing the infields.

Next Meeting: December 9, 2008Motion to adjourn: 1st by Mark Tupper; 2nd by Jamey Martin; motion passed

Respectfully Submitted by: Barbara Manocal

Lisbon Athletic Booster's Club

Secretary's Report for Regular Meeting

October 14, 2008

Meeting Called to order by: Robin Tupper

Members Present: Barbara Manocal, Robin Tupper, Cheryl Moore, Kerry Lemieux, Brandy Jenkins, Eric Jenkins, Jamey Martin, Kathi Yergin, Janet Henry, Mark Tupper.

Secretary's Report: Motion to Accept: 1st by Jamey Martin; 2nd by Brandy Jenkins. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Motion to Accept: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Cheryl Moore. Motion passed.

Old Business:

1. Homecoming- It went great this year. The KFC dinner went well again. The team building events had to be cancelled as the Senior Auction was schedule for the same time. The Girls’ Soccer team was the winner of our "KISS THE GOAT" contest. The Boosters’ Co-President Robin Tupper would like to thank everyone who helped out with making Homecoming a success from painting paws on the fields, to getting the balloons filled and on the fields, for working the concessions, for providing deserts for the KFC dinner, for selling our merchandise, for manning the buckets for the goat contest, and for the bench dedication. Another thank you goes to Sue St. Amant for the bringing the goat.

2. Merchandise- We are still offering apparel through our website and at concessions. We now offer embroidered shorts and they are available on our new order form.

3. Concessions- Those who wish to volunteer for concessions sign ups may go to http://www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack.com. A new Dog Chow sign is being made by the Art Club over the winter - thank-you to Karen Whitney for making the request. As a reminder there is no parking at the Greyhound Grub Shack. If you have items to drop off you may drive down and unload them. Also, for anyone working a Varsity Football game, the chain gang gets paid and does not receive food with the exception of Anthony Dobson. He is volunteering, so he receives a free meal. At J.V. and freshman games, the chain gangs are volunteers, so we provide them a free meal.

4. Senior Roses- All the senior roses have been presented except for football and cheering which will be presented by Robin Tupper at our last home game which is November 1st.

5. Bench- The memorial bench, in honor of Ginger Bennett and Pat Austin, was dedicated over the P.A. system at the Homecoming football game on September 20, 2008.

New Business-

1. Christmas Craft Fair- Kathi Yergin, committee chairperson for the craft fair, reported that she has started to get responses from crafters wanting tables. She will be reaching out to Boosters members to help provide donations of food for the concession the day of the Craft Fair, which is December 6, 2008. The Music Boosters will be selling their wreaths this year alongside our Christmas Tree Sale.

2. Holding Tank- We have had to have our holding tank pumped out three times so far this year. To reduce the amount of water that goes into the tank a motion was made to purchase 1 water saving toilet to replace the older toilet and 2 low flow faucets for the bathroom sinks: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Jamey Martin. Motion passed. Also, Robin Tupper will contact Bernie McAllister about the D.A.R.E. game and how that will impact the pumping costs to the Boosters.

3. Fundraising- On February 28, 2009, the Boosters will hold a Chowder, Chili, and Chocolate Challenge. Motion to accept Janet Henry for committee chairperson: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Sheryl Moore. Motion passed. Anyone interested in being on the committee or interested in entering their recipe in the challenge may contact Janet Henry at JRHenry8612@yahoo.com or at 353-9733. We will also be holding a Scrapbook day in January. The date, times and locations will be announced soon.

4. Fees- Due to the cost of oil and limited sewer capacity, a motion to charge a fee of $25.00 for the use of the Dog Chow Concession or the Greyhound Grub Concession if our oil is used and an additional fee of $50.00 for bathroom use at the Greyhound Grub concession was made: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Jamey Martin. Motion passed.

5. Requests-

a. A written request for funds from Lori Longley, a representative for the Cheerleaders to purchase supplies and candy for the Football team was made. There was a discussion that Booster funds should not be for candy, but rather durable goods for the team. Additionally, if the money was for candy that the cheerleaders purchased for the football players, this was not directly helping the cheering team. A motion was made to give the cheering team funds to help defray the cost of their unforms:1st by Cheryl Moore; 2nd by Robin Tupper. Motion passed.

b. The boys’ basketball team is in need of a white board and Slipp-Nott pads. A motion was made to approve the funds: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Brandy Jenkins. Motion passed.

c. The girls’ basketball team made a request for funds to purchase refill pads for their Slipp-Nott. A motion was made to approve the funds: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Janet Henry. Motion passed.

Next Meeting: Monday, November 10, 2009, due to Veteran’s Day

Motion to Adjourn: 1st by Jamey Martin; 2nd by Mark Tupper. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted by Barbara Manocal.

Lisbon Athletic Booster Club

Secretary's Report for Regular Meeting

September 9, 2009

Meeting called to order by: Robin Tupper

Members Present: Barb Manocal, Kerry Lemieux, Brandy Jenkins, Sandy Jones, Robin Tupper, Karen Whitney, Kathi Yergin, Bridget Oliver, Joanne Campbell, Jamey Martin, Mark Tupper

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept: 1st by Kathy Yergin; 2nd by Jamey Martin; motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Motion to accept: 1st by Barb Manocal; 2nd by Brandy Jenkins; motions passed.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Once again this month we have more thank yous:

a.Mike Piela for donating shingles for the Dog Chow (upper) shack

b. Kate Race for donating a stand up freezer.

c. Normma Roussin for donating a used refigerator

d. Don Turner for donating used coffee makers

e. Rusty and Tyler Dupal for donating their time for shingling the roof at the Dog Chow Shack.

f. Joe Graf for manufacturing fryer covers.

2. Fundraising & Merchandising - New order forms have been made by Karen Whitney and Jamey Martin. We will still be offering our merchandise for sale through the Booster website; we will offer them at open house at the High School on Thursday September 11, 2009. Our merchandise was offered at the open house at Sugg on September 3. The merchandise will be available for purchase at our concessions and at the gate on home football games. Soon we will be offering mesh shorts that are embroidered with the greyhound logo on the leg. These will sell for $20.00. XXL sizes will be $22.00.

3. Concessions - The snack shack calendar has been updated with all games and Booster events along with Sugg Football and Field Hockey games and meeting dates for LHS and Sugg PAG. Anyone whishing to volunteer for staffing a concession may do so by visiting www.my.calendars.nt/lhs_snack_shack.com. If we are running short of volunteers, one of our snack shack coordinators may give you a call. The coordinators are: Robin Tupper for Girls & Boys Soccer; Jamey Martin/Aline Strout for Football; Karen Whitney for Field Hockey.

Mark Tupper and his volunteers have still been working on repairs. At the Dog Chow shack new bathroom doors and composite frames were installed by Mark Tupper & Craig Mulderick and Mark Tupper attached door signage. The old roof at dog chow was stripped by Robin Tupper, Dennis McNamara, Glenn Hill, Amy Graf, Karen Whitney, Jamey Martin, and Walter Morse. A roof vent were donated by Dave Moore and installed by Mark Tupper & Craig Mulderick. The roof was shingled by Rusty Dupal and Tyler Dupal, Dean Martin, Karen Whitney, and Robin Tupper. The groundhog hole has been secured and filled by Mark Tupper.

At the Greyhound Grub (lower) shack additional outlets were installed along the freezer wall by Mark Tupper & Craig Mulderick. A new fryer cover was manufactured by Joe Graf, an interior door was installed and keys were made and distributed by Jamey Martin, the ceiling trim was painted and finally, Darrell Orr has volunteered to make a handicapped railing for the handicap bathroom ramp.

4. Memorial Bench - Tom and Karen Whitney had the brass plaques made for the bench and they were installed by Mark Tupper. The dedication will be on September 20 at the homecoming Football Game.

5. Membership Drive - Notices were sent home with students at Sugg and LHS on the first day school. Membership signups were held at the Sugg open house and will be held at the LHS open house.

6. Peak Performance Presentation - Anne Marie Davee did a presentation on August 20 the Boosters provided and served a yogurt bar.

7. Scrimmage - On August 28th a Field Hockey scrimmage vs. Nokomis was held. Aline Strout organized the event with donations of food and the Boosters served the food to the athletes.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Team Funding for 08-09 - Motion to keep the allotted amount of $100.00 plus $5.00 per athlete for each team was made by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Karen Whitney. Motion passed.

2. Homecoming - Tickets for the KFC dinner are available now and can be purchased from Booster members and at the High School office. A limited amount may be purchased at the door the night of the dinner, which is Friday, September 19, 2009.

The buckets for "KISS THE GOAT" are set up in the cafeteria during lunch periods and are being manned by Karen Pelletier. Posters were made by Jamey Martin. Karen Whitney will get permission from the High School on Wednesday to hang them in the hallways. Robin Tupper, Karen Whitney and Roxie Dobson will be putting up the balloons. Mark Tupper and Aline Strout will be painting the paws on the fields.

Cross Country Homecoming will be on October 8th at Beaver Park. Laura Campbell will be bringing the balloons.

3. Senior Rose Presentations –

Cross Country: Jamey Martin will call the parents and Laura Campbell will present the roses.
Girls Soccer: Kerry Lemieux will contact parents and Robin Tupper will present the roses.
Field Hockey: Joanne Campbell will contact the parents and Robin Tupper will present the roses.
Boys Soccer: Robin Tupper will call the parents and present the roses.
Football/Cheering: Brandy Jenkins will contact the parents and Robin Tupper will present the roses.

4. Christmas Craft Fair - Kathi Yergin will chair the committee again this year. Aline Strout will organize the Christmas Tree sale. The facilities request form have been submitted and approved.

OPEN DISCUSSION:

1. A motion to give three $30.00 gift certificates form Dick's Sporting Goods to three individuals that have given countless hours of their free time to the Booster's was made. 1st by Karen Whitney; 2nd by Kathi Yergin. Motion passed. The three individuals are Mark Tupper, David Moore, and Rusty Dupal.

Next Meeting: October 14, 2009

Respectfully Submitted by: Barbara Manocal

Lisbon Athletic Boosters Club

Secretary's Report for Regular Meeting

August 11, 2008

Meeting called to order by: Robin Tupper

Members Present: Robin Tupper, Aline Strout , Zach Tupper, Mark Tupper, Roxie Dobson, Karen Whitney, Barb Manocal, Sue Hatherly, Kerry Lemieux

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept: 1st by Zach Tupper; 2nd by Mark Tupper. Motion passed.

Treasurer's Report: Motion to accept: 1st by Aline Strout; 2nd by Zach Tupper. Motion passed.

Old Business:

1. Thank-Yous -

a. Jamey Martin for hosting the July meeting at her house.

b. Karen Whitney for hosting the August meeting at her house.

c. Wal-Mart Distribution for the bottle returns. (Letter of thank you along with a request to have the same three months next year will be sent out by Jamey Martin.)

d. Mark Tupper for picking up the bottles every week for three months.

e. Dunkin’ Donuts for the free coffee for the repair crew who were working on the concession.

2. Fundraising -

a. The snack shack calendar has been updated with all games and meetings for the Boosters, PWS, LHS, and Parent Group dates. Anyone wishing to volunteer for any of the games can go to www.mycalendars.net/lhs_snack_shack.com and sign up.

b. We will be offering spirit items again this year and those can be purchased through are website at www.greyhoundboosters.com, at any of the Snack Shacks, or by contacting Karen Whitney at 353-5321/whit2612@msn.com.

c. The form has been submitted to the Superintendent's office for the sale of Christmas trees at our Christmas Craft Fair.

d. The dunk tank was a success at the Moxie Festival. More thank-yous go out to Mark &Robin Tupper, Jamey Martin, Barbara Manocal, and Zach Tupper for helping man the tank. The Lisbon Area Business Association did refund the $50.00 reservation fee for the dunk tank.

3. Concessions –

a. The boosters purchased the left over food from the LJAL that they had left over from their tournament. We did not charge them a fee as they filled the fryer with oil. The repairs on the snack shacks are going well.

b. More thank yous to the following members who helped out with repairs this month: Dave Moore, Norm Hall, and Alex Hall for the work on the handicapped ramp; Jim Beaulieu for electrical and plumping repairs; Dennis McNamara and Tim Meyer for construction work.

c. Completed repairs or almost completed repairs at the Dog Chow Shack (also known as the Baseball/Softball/Field Hockey shack: New bathroom doors have been ordered; more crushed stone has been delivered; a new fryer cover is being made; and shingles have been donated for a new roof.

Completed repairs at the Greyhound Grub Shack (also known as the Soccer/ Football Shack): The alarm had been connected to the holding tank; the interior door to separate the concession area from the entrance area was installed; the motion lights have been installed; there is a new light switch for the attic at the bottom of the stairs; and the floor mats have been power washed.

4. Memorial Bench - The memorial bench has been delivered to the Greyhound Grub Shack. Tom Whitney is having the brass plaques engraved and will attach them to the bench. The plaques will read:

“In Memory of Ginger Bennett

2008 LHS Boosters”

“In Memory of Pat Austin

2008 LHS Boosters”

New business:

1. Mission Statement - A Mission Statement was drafted and was edited at the meeting and all members who were present agreed on the following:

The Lisbon Athletic Boosters’ Club promotes Lisbon High School athletics through fundraising and donations from parents, the community, and local businesses to provide Lisbon High School athletes and teams with the funds for equipment, uniforms or other items that the school’s budget does not cover.

2. Publicity Coordinator - Janet Henry was nominated for Publicity Coordinator. Motion to approve: 1st by Aline Strout; 2nd by Zach Tupper. Motion passed.

3. Apparel Coordinator - Karen Whitney was nominated for Apparel Coordinator. Motion to approve: 1st by Jamey Martin; 2nd by Zach Tupper. Motion passed.

4. Membership Drive - Notices were sent to Monica Millhime for inclusions in the Greyhound Pride and to Margaret Frankenberger and Lorraine Bard for the information packets that go home the first day of school. Also, the notice was sent to LCS and PWS for their take home packets. We will have an informational table set up in the Library at LHS Open House on September 11 and the PWS Open House on September 3.

5. Fundraising - Mark Tupper presented information on lined mesh shorts with an embroidered Greyhound logo on the leg. Motion to order boys’ and girls’ sizes: 1st by Roxie Dobson; 2nd by Aline Strout. Motion passed.

6. Nutrition for Peak Performance - On Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. Anne Marie Davie will speak and give a presentation on nutrition. The Boosters will host a yogurt bar.

7. Field Hockey Scrimmage VS Nokomis - On Monday, September 25, 2008 there will be a scrimmage between LHS and Nokomis High School. Aline Strout will be contacting field hockey parents for food donations to feed both teams. The Boosters will serve the food.

8. Homecoming - Homecoming is September 19th-20th. Motion to nominate Robin Tupper as committee chair: 1st by Jamey Martin; 2nd by Aline Strout. Motion passed. We will have team building events again this year. Once again we will do the KFC dinner and tickets will be available at the door. "KISS THE GOAT" is back again this year. Miss Bennett is going to be asked to promote the money jars that will be placed in the cafeteria during lunch times. Balloons will be put up on the fields and Mark Tupper has donated a case of black paint to stencil the paws onto the fields.

9. Concession Repairs - Mark Tupper is in need of volunteers to help him finish the repairs on the snack shacks. Any one interested in volunteering can contact him at rtupper@roadrunner.com or at 353-7428. Motion to purchase roof vents or any materials needed to repair the roof on the Dog Chow Shack before putting on the shingles: 1st by Roxie Dobson; 2nd by Mark Tupper. Motion passed.

Our next meeting will be September 9, 2008 at 6:30 in the LHS Library

Motion to adjourn: 1st by Jamey Martin; 2nd by Mark Tupper. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted by Barbara Manocal.

Lisbon Athletic Boosters Club

Secretary's Report for Regular Meeting

July 8th, 2008

Meeting called to order by Robin Tupper

Members Present: Robin Tupper, Karen Whitney, Barb Manocal, Jamey Martin, Zach Tupper, Mark Tupper, Aline Strout, Crystal Lawrence

Secretary's Report: Motion to accept: 1st by Aline Strout; 2nd by Karen Whiney. Motion passed.

Treasures Report: Motion to accept: 1st by Barb Manocal; 2nd by Zach Tupper. Motion passed.

Old Business:

1. Annual Treasurer's Report - Jamey Martin presented a detailed end-of-year report.

2. Fundraising - We still have spirit items for sale. July is the last month for bottle pickup at Wal-Mart Distribution.

3. Concessions/Repairs - A big thank-you from the Boosters goes out to David Moore for all the hard work and hours he spent helping Mark Tupper in doing some renovations in the Field Hockey/Softball/Baseball Shack. More thank-yous go to other members who also helped with repairs: Beth Graf, Mike Graf, Walter Morse, Zach Tupper, Andy Tupper and Mark Tupper.

Repairs/Renovations-

Coke cooler moved to the back wall
new laminate counter
ventilation hood removed and is being stored in football shack attic
window serving counters covered with laminate
bathrooms painted
crushed stone placed around the building
oil spot on floor in front of fryer removed
Football/Soccer Shack Repair - New metal thresholds were installed under the double doors and the bathroom doors.

New Business:

1. Booster Funds Request - Letters have been sent out to all the fall coaches with our procedures for requesting funds along with a reminder to help keep the website updated.

2. Mission Statement- Barb Manocal will work on this and present it at the next meeting.

3. Memorial Bench in Honor of Ginger Bennett and Pat Austin - Maine Concrete of Sabattus has a 12^ft concrete bench with painted pine slats for $175.00. Tom Whitney has volunteered to get the engraved plaques. Motion to purchase bench: 1st by Karen Whitney; 2nd by Barb Manocal. Motion passed.

4. Concessions – Lisbon Area Business Association will be using the B/FH/SB concession during the Moxie Festival. If they find that is clean then they will refund the Boosters the fee that was paid for the dunk tank space. Robin & Mark Tupper along with Barb Manocal volunteered to deep clean the shack before Moxie.

5. New Pricing – new pricing and food items for the menu was discussed and some of our prices will be going up. We may add new menu items, especially if we can install the second fryolator.

6. Fall Games - The fall games are posted. Anyone interested in volunteering may do so by going to www.my.calendars.net/lhs_snack_shack or contact one of the following volunteer coordinators:

Aline Strout/Jamey Martin - Football

Karen Whitney - Field Hockey

Robin Tupper - Girls Soccer/Cross Country

We still need a boys’ soccer coordinator.

7. Concession Repairs - Mark Tupper is coordinating a few projects this summer. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact him at rtupper@roadrunner.com or 353-7428.

5. Fall Sports Calendar - Scott Barden asked if we wanted to purchase a $100.00 square on the calendar. Those members present thought that the $100.00 could be spent better directly for our athletes than on advertising. Motion not to purchase the square: 1st by Robin Tupper; 2nd by Jamey Martin. Motion passed.

6. Fundraising - We will have a dunk tank at the Moxie Festival along with some of our spirit items to sell. The following fundraisers were submitted to the superintendent's Office.

July 2008- Moxie
September 2008 - Homecoming Dinner
December 2008 - Christmas Craft Fair/Christmas Tree Sales
January 2009 - Scrapbook Night
February 2009 - Chili/Chowder/Chocolate Challenge
March 2009 - Comedy Night
May-July 2009- LHS Alumni Baseball/Softball games

Mark Tupper is looking into the pricing of embroidered logo mesh shorts.

7. Field Hockey Scrimmage VS Nikomis - Boosters and parents will be feeding both teams. Aline Strout will be looking for donations and Booster volunteers to serve the food. The game day is August 25th.

8. Homecoming – September 19-20. We have decided to try the KFC dinner again this year. We will pre-sell tickets but will order over the sale of tickets for those who wish to pay at the door. We also will be doing "KISS THE GOAT" again this year along with more team building events. Cross Country homecoming will be October 8th and we will put up balloons and hand out the senior roses at the same time.

9. Open House - we will have a table set up to help promote new memberships.

Our next Meeting will be: August 11, 2008, 6:30 at Karen Whitney’s house, 8 Faith Street, Lisbon Falls.

Motion to Adjourn: 1st Zach Tupper; 2nd by Mark Tupper. Motion passed.

Respectfully Submitted by: Barbara Manocal

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