Dakota Booster GENERAL Membership Meeting

September 18, 2006

Meeting started at 6:02 pm. There were no minutes to approve.

Opening remarks: Introduction of the newly elected Booster Board Officials.

Treasurer’s Report:
Checking balance is $16,877.60, Savings Balance is $4,308.77.
Donations Pending: $6,000.05. Balance: $15,186.32
Report was approved by Angie Tisco (1^st) and Kim Tochala (2^nd)

Administration:
Nothing reported. Tom Heethuis was presenting the Administrative Report to the parents at Open House.

Student Report:
none

Service Report:

q Scott Carter, 2006 Senior of the Design Technology Department won a Bronze Medal at the SkillsUSA National Championship. Scott was awarded scholarship opportunities and CAD software.

q Sarah White and Rene Ribant-Amthor will head-up the Junior activities, Junior float, Variety Show and Prom.

q Quiz Bowl Team – first meeting is scheduled Sept. 19^th.

q SADD – first meeting was Sept. 15^th.

q Peer Mediation Team – first meeting is scheduled Sept. 25^th.

Fine Arts Report:
Band - selling Entertainment Books. Homecoming parade is Sept. 29^th. Rescheduled the bottle drive, due to inclement weather. Band selling scrapbook items at the Craft Show. MSBOA Festival is scheduled for Oct 3^rd or 4^th. Additional information can be found at the band website www.dakotaband.net

Choir – Auditions for the school musical took place Sept 11 & 12^th. Deadline for Honors Choir was Sept. 15. Auditions for Fall concert is Oct 2. Additional information can be found at the choir website www.dakotachoir.com

Drama – production needs the following items, horse, hot air balloon basket, toy chicks, please contact Ms Lutz at jlutz@cvx.k12.mi.us

Winter Guard – Team “Storm” tryouts are scheduled for mid-November. Additional information can be found at www.mcgc.net

Sports Report:

q JV and Varsity football, both undefeated.

q Boy’s soccer record – Varsity 6-5, JV 8-3.

q Girl’s Basketball record – 3-2

q Girl’s Tennis – Varsity near perfect record, JV undefeated.

q Hockey – Tryouts begin Oct. 31.

q Golf Team – won tournament Sept 18.

Dakota Wear:
Selling Dakota Wear at school events.

Craft Show:
2^nd largest event by DHS Boosters. 144 spaces sold, 200 tables available.

Website:
none.

Donation Requests:

• JV Dance Coach (Stacy Kalso) requested $1,100.00 to purchase Approved
  Jazz costumes for Dance Nationals
• Senior All-Night committee requested $5,000.00. Approved
• National Honor Society requested $300 towards Induction Ceremony Board Approved

Old Business:

No old business.

New Business:

Homecoming dance is scheduled for Sept 30. Tickets go on sale this week.

Motion to adjourn at 6:30 pm

Next Meeting Schedules:

• Board Meeting is Monday, October 2, 2006 7:00 pm in the Community Room
• General Booster Meeting is Monday, October 9, 2006 7:00 pm in the Atrium.

Respectfully Submitted: Cathy Pawloske (DHS Booster Secretary)