Booster Club Update

Important stuff regarding our booster club! First, don't forget about that special scrimmage game Thursday, May 7. I'll have membership applications ready by then, so plan on completing one and becoming an official member!

Next, booster club membership dues have been a point of discussion. After much brain power application (thanks to everyone who gave their input) here is the recommendation (new names and investment amounts):

Kick Off Level - $40 - gets a car magnet
First Down Level - $80 - gets a car magnet and a T-shirt
Field Goal Level - $150 - gets a car magnet, a T-shirt, a seat pad, and a half-page ad in the program
Touchdown Level - $250 - gets a car magnet, a T-shirt, a seat pad, a full-page ad in the program, and a Web-site listing

In addition to the revised membership levels, I move that this money get earmarked to pay for the many meals we are tasked with providing our boys. Coach Coates has blessed this plan. We are paid off on the weight equipment and there are no big-ticket items he has in mind at this time. Taking care of the team in the form of good meals and spirit treats, as well as any upgrades the field house may need, is what our agenda is this year.

NOTE: FOR THIS TO WORK IT WILL TAKE AS MANY FAMILIES AS POSSIBLE JOINING THE CLUB AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL THEY FEEL THEY CAN AFFORD. Other teams require families to pay large amounts of money to help fund the particular program needs. We have expenses as well, so I'm asking that everyone dig down deep and down what you can. Money and time are what we need. They are both valuable, so there is not judgment on which you can do.

Next. Our largest fund-raising event by far is the ad sales from our program. I will be handling the coordination of that project this year. Several of you have ALREADY (Cool!) asked your employers, or are self-employed and asked yourself, about buying an ad for the next season's program. Thank you SO much for that! I have attached an updated ad program agreement. Please make copies and see how many you can sell. Please e-mail me with whom you will be contacting so we aren't all going after the same businesses.

Finally, I'd like to thank the next wave of people who have graciously volunteered to head up a task:

Spirit treats - Julie Byrd
One team breakfast - Stephany Griebler
Junior class reps - Kathy Gibbs and Stacy Judy

We're going to have a GREAT year guys! Let's get it started right by raising the money we need early on, so we can sit back and enjoy all the games.

Cougar regards!

Dani Edmonson