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Dakota Booster GENERAL Membership Meeting

December 14, 2009 

Meeting began at 7:08 pm. 

Opening Remarks:

Thank yous were read from the DHS Dance Team, Challenge Day participants, and Mr. Korth who donated repairs to the two blowers for the custodians. 

Stephanie Lange: Stephanie gave an explanation of the Coalition for Youth.  Ms. Lange had handouts for the Lock in for Life night being held January 22, 2010 that will not only have activities but workshops such as healthily relationships, teen drama, dealing with parents for the students.  A handout for Digital Citizenship, a Family Night out program on the responsibility of digital content and actions using the Internet, etc., to be held, February 3, 2010 

Minutes of the last General Membership: were approved by Mary Ann Cuto (1) and Lori Labuddie (2). 

Treasurer’s Report:

Checking Balance:   $ 30,326.05  Savings Balance:   $ 4,496.27

Donations Pending:  $   9,759.68 

Report was approved by John Francisco (1), and Precilla Corbello (2). 

Student Report:

Kelsey Steenberger read for us the morning announcements of December 14, 2009.  

Administration Report:

-Mr. Heethuis: December 11, Progress Reports were sent home with students.

- Hero in the Hallway program is underway starting with an assembly with Kevin Epling.  -Jr’s – PACT results are in and teachers are working on breaking down each question to specify where our students need help.

- March 12 the Jr.’ will be having their MME testing.

- $1,300 was donated to the Community Closet by the DHS staff

- Handouts were made available detailing the 2010 Bond Issue Program

- Lockers were checked by “drug” dogs on December 11.  There were 15 responses that resulted in 45 lockers being looked at with 6 items of interest and only 1 student being suspended. 

Fine Arts:

Choir: 12/4 performed in Act 1 of the Nutcracker, 12/13 they are performing with the Detroit Chamber Winds, Seussical practice is underway. 

Band: The DHS Marching Band performed their 2nd year in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. On 12/16 the winter guards Fundraiser at Marble Slab Creamery from 6pm-9pm. 

Service Report:

-Inklusive Underground meets every other Monday to write and share writing.  They held a Rock the Mic night last Tuesday and will hold another one in the spring.

-NHS is busy this month helping various elementary schools in our district with Breakfast with Santa and story time.

-Key Club is also helping out with Breakfast with Santa.  Last Saturday, they were involved with the annual Kiwanis Christmas Party which benefited the needy children in our area. They are also involved with “Adapt a Family” giving tree this holiday season. 

Sports Report:

-Thank You to all the volunteers who helped with the Craft Show.

-Girls Swim took 3rd in the MAC

-Basketball concessions are being sold in the hallway by the pool. The start time for volunteers is 5-5:30pm. 

Craft Show: 

-$17,872.20 was made at this years craft show.  It is up approx. $2,000 from last year.

-The date for next year Craft Show is November 13, 2010.  We are in need of a Chairperson.  This is a 9 month job. 

DHS Web Site:

Pictures from the Craft Show are now on the web. 

Donation Requests: 

-Boys Varsity Basketball is requesting $790 to purchase 20 Travel Bags. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Donation Ballots were passed out to those members in attendance that was eligible to vote. 
 
 
 

Old Business:

 

New Business: 

All donation requests presented tonight have been approved by the General Membership. 

The DHS Booster board will be losing many members because their last student is a senior this year.  Please consider being part of the booster board. 

Motion to adjourn at 7:50 pm by Percilla Corbello (1) and Mary Ann Cuoto (2)