Dakota Booster GENERAL Membership Meeting

January 11, 2010

Meeting called to order at 7:08 p.m.

Opening Remarks:

Thank you from the Girls Basketball team for their duffle bags.

Stephanie Lange: Stephanie had several handouts of upcoming events. February 3 is Digital Citizenship and the responsibility that comes with using digital media, March 25 John Underwood will be coming to speak about enhancing athletic performance, and January 22 a reminder of the Lock-in for Life from 9pm-5am, the cost is $10.

Minutes of the last General Membership: were approved by Mary Ann Cuoto (1) and Jackie Burke.

Treasurer’s Report:

Checking Balance $24,220.85 Savings balance $4,496.46

Donations Pending $ 20,457.83

Report was approved by Karen Zurilli (1) and Mary Ann Cuoto (2).

Trustee Reports:

Student: Kelsey shared with us that the ACT Prep will be held January 23 from 8:15-4, $70, 120 students. Senior’s please check the web site for scholarships. Jr’s MISD, MME Prep Jan. 23 & Feb 26, please check their web site for cost. January 18 no school, January 20-22 Exams and ½ days for students. February 6 – Snowcoming, February 15-19 Midwinter break

Mr. Heethuis: January 25, 2^nd semester begins. February 23 is the bond election, new handouts specific to Dakota where available. Mr. Briningstool was at the board office for expulsion hearing of 2 students for an altercation that took place prior to the break. There is a possibility of an ID sweep to insure all students are wearing their ID cards. ACT Prep - $70 check with the Guidance Depart. MME – Mid March 10-12.

Fine Arts: Solo ensemble in Grand Rapids, getting ready for the Sussical the Musical and there is a 2pm Saturday Matinee. Band is getting ready for their Dancing with the Stars to be held on February 26.

Clubs: Key Club is collecting pop tabs as a fund raiser.

Sports: Need Volunteers January 15, JV games set up begins at 4:45-5:00, V – need to be there by 6:30.

Craft Show: Applications are on the web site and being mailed out at the end of January

DHS Booster Web Site: updated

Donation Requests: All donation requests are being tabled. We have no money to spend. At the February meeting we will hold a “State of the Boosters” meeting. These are the requests being tabled at this time.

$430 MME Snacks

$500 Freshman Football Shirts

$500 Prom

$950 Custodians 4 hand vacs.

Old Business: A question was asked if cell phones are being collected by anyone and recycled as a fund raiser. Yes, NHS is collecting them.

New Business: January 14, 7-9pm, at the Italian American Club, there will be a postcard mail out group if anyone is interested in helping please contact Diane Blain at 723-2242

Motion to adjourn at 7:29pm by Mary Ann Cuoto (1) and Becky Whitanen