Walther Booster Meeting
Monday, July 18, 2005
MINUTES

PRESENT: J. Edwards, S. Heuser, D. Muzzall, E. Gallup, D. Espinoza, S. Berg, B.
Tuomi, N. Orrico, A. Haras, K. Slechta

The meeting was opened with prayer at 6:35 P.M.

The minutes of the June 20, 2005 minutes were reviewed and discussed. MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED to accept the minutes of June 20, 2005 as amended. PASSED.

There was no treasurer's report for this meeting.

The new activity bus has been ordered. Final price is $53,000.00. The price includes a diesel engine, storage space, choice of color, electric door and lettering. MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED to approve the cost increase of the bus to $53,000.00. PASSED.

Concessions were once again discussed at length. S. Berg will coordinate a meeting with herself, the Godfreys, D. Muzzall, N. Kamm, N. Orrico, A. Farmer, and D. Espinoza to organize the concession responsibilities for each team member.

The Walther 100 Club volunteer hours were discussed. E. Gallup will coordinate these hours with D. Gillingham and coaches.

The Walther website and the Boosters link were again discussed. A. Haras will contact L. Korff to obtain a direct Booster website (Boosters@Walther.com) versus the link through auxiliary. It was decided a direct website would be more effective for communication as well as online payments for passes, 100 club, spirit wear, etc.

E. Gallup asked B. Tuomi to remind the coaches to provide her with team reps so she can coordinate volunteers.

The Booster mailing was discussed at length. It was decided to include a president's letter, a bus appeal letter, the athletic pass form, the Oktoberfest announcement, the 100 Club pamphlets and a return envelop. S. Berg will coordinate the collection of these items. S. Berg and K. Slechta will work with student volunteers to stuff the envelopes. S. Berg will speak with P. Wolf regarding mailing labels.

Walther 100 Club shirts were discussed. S. Berg will follow up on ordering same.

A. Haras discussed plans for Oktoberfest. She stated that she will be in touch with congregations and alumni regarding donations for the silent auction. Mailings have been planned for August and September. S. Berg suggested an ad in the local papers. Whether or not to pursue "crafters" was discussed at length. It was decided to proceed with obtaining crafters for this event. E. Gallup will contact D. Schroeder regarding volunteers for the fest.

OLD BUSINESS

S. Heuser reported that the new faucet and sink for the outdoor concession stand will be delayed another two weeks.

NEW BUSINESS

S. Berg reported on spirit wear. She is looking into purchasing chairs, blankets, shirts, green wristbands and white wristbands.

B. Tuomi requested authorization to purchase stencils for the football field. MOTION WAS MADE AND SECONDED to approve $500.00 for the purchase of stencils. PASSED.

D. Muzzall spoke about various ways to get water to the girl's softball field. It was decided to obtain estimates for same.

S. Berg reported that the track team's tent is in need of repair or replacement. She will check with Mr. Koehne and/or Mr. Zielke regarding what is needed.

The Walther 100 club special events were discussed. K. Slechta will speak with N. Kamm about organizing these events.

There being no other business, the meeting was closed with prayer at 8:25 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,
Kathi Slechta