Dakota
Booster GENERAL Membership Meeting
September
15, 2008
Meeting began
at 7:06 p.m. There were no minutes to
approve.
Opening Remarks:
Introduction of Booster Board Members.
Three thank you cards were read from students who received booster sponsored
scholarships last year.
Treasurer’s Report:
Checking
Balance: $6078.82
Savings
Balance: $4492.26
Donations
Pending: $4146.93 Balance Remaining: $6424.15
Report
was approved by Angie Tiseo (1st) and Leanne Soulard (2nd).
Administration Report:
·
Mr.
Tom Heethuis discussed highlights of the 2008 Annual Report, which was
presented prior to Open House.
·
Mr.
Heethuis introduced Mr. John Briningstool.
Either he or Mr. Briningstool will attend future booster meetings.
·
Mr.
Briningstool appreciated all parental help received during Cougar Days. This year’s participation at Cougar Days was
the highest ever, between 86 and 91 percent.
·
With
4,000 people arriving to this area every morning, the administration is working
hard to establish a plan that makes sense for safe, efficient traffic
flow. New color coded signs will be
coming soon: green and white for Dakota
and green and yellow for Seneca.
·
Widely
Important Goal (WIG) established by staff for successful student learning is to
encourage partnership between parents and staff. Working towards each staff member having a
website with links to helpful resources.
Also looking at making school web page more user friendly.
Student Report:
Nothing
reported. Student representative was not
in attendance.
Service Report:
The
Ecology Club took part in a clean up at the Macomb County Public Works last
Saturday weeding the bioswale. Saturday,
September 20, they will take part in the Clinton River clean up, and on October
4, they will be planting in the bioswale.
Fine Arts Report:
·
Band
– Marching Band
attended camp at CMU August 3-8. Their
first performance was August 28 at Varsity Football Game vs. Anchor Bay. On September 5, they also performed at
Freedom Hill for the McCain Rally, then formed a Pep Band for the Varsity
Football Game at CVHS. Marched in the
Richmond Good Old Days Parade on September 7.
The Wind Ensemble performed at the Freshmen Matriculation Ceremony on
September 11 at the 9th Grade Center. Upcoming events in October are Tag Day
Fundraiser, MSBOA Marching Band Festival, and Collage Concert. Additional information can be found on the
band’s website.
·
Choir
– Performed at
the Freshman Matriculation Ceremony on September 11. Honors Choir audition forms and fees were due
September 12. Upcoming events are: Les Miserables information meeting and
audition workshop on September 30; Honors Choir auditions at Dundee High School
on October 11; Fashion Show Rehearsal at Cherry Creek on October 12; Fashion
Show at Cherry Creek on October 13; Fall Concert on October 23; Les Miserables
auditions on October 28-29; and trip to Chicago to see Wicked on October
31. Additional information can be found
on the choir’s website.
·
Drama
– Nothing to
report.
·
Winterguard
– Nothing to
report.
Sports Report:
·
Girls
Swim – Record is
3-0.
·
Football
– Varsity record
is 2-1, JV record is 3-0, and Freshman record is 2-1.
·
Volleyball
– Record is 0-2.
·
Concessions
-- Homecoming
Game is Friday, September 26. Concession
help is needed. Sign-up sheets are
located at front table. We cannot open
if we do not get enough volunteers to help.
A volunteer shift in concessions usually lasts 2-3 hours. Double participation credits can be earned
for working two shifts. Participation
credits were explained in response to questions that were asked. We took in $4,000 at last varsity game.
·
In
response to a parent’s question regarding a lacrosse club rumor, Mr. Heethuis
acknowledged that a lacrosse club has been requested and looked into but
nothing definitive .
Craft Show Report:
·
109
tables sold. Many new crafters this
year. Advertising on Craig’s List and
distributing applications at other shows.
Have been receiving many calls.
·
Many
volunteers will be needed. Sign-up
sheets are on front table. Looking for
teams to help with set up/clean up.
·
This
is the only event students can sign up to volunteer and get credit for their
team or group.
Web Site Report:
Up
to date, except for last year’s donations.
Donation Requests:
·
Volleyball
requested $737.48 to purchase a Spalding Spike Master, which was Approved.
·
Volleyball
requested $1,189.96 to purchase Blazer Spike and Set Stands with Ball Rack,
which was also Approved.
Old Business:
Cougar
Days – Due to
miscommunication and to promote good will, all parents who signed up to work at
Cougar Days will receive credit.
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New Business:
·
Out
of the Darkness Walk -- Stephanie
Lange spoke about a depression awareness program at Dakota funded by a grant
last year. Juniors and seniors gave
presentations to each classroom and started an after-school depression
awareness group, which resulted in Dakota never experiencing a completed suicide. Dakota is the first high school in the
country to host an Out of the Darkness Walk on October 11 for depression
awareness. It is a 3-mile walk beginning
at Dakota and going through nearby subdivisions. There is no entry fee, but donations will be
accepted. Spike from Mojo in the Morning
radio show will attend, and food donations will be provided from businesses
within the community. Registration
begins at 2:00 p.m. and the walk begins at 3:00 p.m. Volunteers will be needed between noon and 9
p.m.
·
Proposed
Amendment to By-Laws – Everyone
in attendance was eligible to vote allowing participation credit for attending
booster meetings, which would not count for more that 25% of total
participation required and would also require working at least four
events. When signing meeting attendance
sheet, must indicate which team or group will receive credit. The amendment passed.
Motion
to adjourn at 8:03 p.m.
Next Meeting Schedules:
·
Board Meeting is Monday, October 6, 7:00
p.m., in the Community Room.
·
General Membership Meeting is Monday, October 13, 7:00
p.m., in the Atrium
Respectfully Submitted:
Chris
Liptak (DHS Booster Secretary)
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