Warren Mott Booster Club Minutes

October 20, 2008

Meeting Called to order at 7:09 PM by Brian White

Agenda

Items added: Little Caesars Class of 2009 Fundraiser

WCSPA

Agenda approved with additions 1^st Jamie Dunn, 2^nd Carolyn Clements

Minutes – Debbie Mazur

Minutes from September 15, 2008 approved 1^st Jamie Dunn, 2^nd Carolyn Clements

Dual Enrollment – Todd Biederwolf (WCS Executive Director of Secondary Ed)

Edward Stanton ( Macomb Community College, Manager of Special Projects, Academic Affairs)

This is an informational campaign that is a great opportunity for our students. When applying for scholarships, it is difficult to obtain them and the transition to college is also difficult for many students. However, there are hundreds of students who attend our schools who have earned a mini scholarship through dual enrollment. Every sophomore student takes the PLAN test and every junior takes the ACT/MME. WCS receives money for each student from the State of Michigan. If your child meets the requirements through these tests, they can qualify for dual enrollment.

To graduate from WCS, a student must have 22.5 credits has the opportunity to earn 24 credits in their 4 years of high school. With dual enrollment, WCS pays tuition for college credits that they earn from their “mini scholarship” that they receive from their scores on the assessments taken in 10^th & 11^th grades. If a student qualifies by their test scores, WCS will pay the tuition for a college course at Macomb Community College. Students would be responsible for their textbooks and any AP test fees. If your student qualifies, we ask that you talk to your children and neighbors about dual enrollment. Call your high school counselor and/or administrator for more information.

Ed Stanton stated that WCS is the only school district in Macomb County that is actively marketing dual enrollment to their students. WCS is the most innovative and creative school district and should be commended for actively promoting dual enrollment.

College is attainable in high school and early in their careers. Many students can take on-line, on campus and other classes that are listed in the Macomb Community College catalog. To enroll in January 2009, registration starts November 11, 2008. Mr. Stanton handed out applications for admission and Early Admission Request forms (available in the school office). These must be submitted to the high school counseling office and must be signed off by the school (based on the students’ test scores). The forms are then sent to Mr. Biederwolf for approval. Once approved, the student must take the compass test at the college for class placement. Then they can enroll in class.

Classes at the college are a replacement not an additional class. In other words, they can only take 6 classes per semester. There is a push by the Governor and state level to take college classes in high school. Research states that if students start in high school, they are more likely to continue in college post high school. Also, taking a math course in their senior year at MCC would fulfill the 4^th year requirement for high school requirement.

This is good for kids. WCS supports and encourages our students to take this opportunity to advance in college if they are qualified. College schedules are currently online. The hard copy of the course guide will be available in the schools within the next couple weeks. If you have further questions, you can contact your school counselor, school administrator or Todd Biederwolf at 698-4759.

Treasurers Report – Tom Egan

Currently have over $24,800. Concessions have been going good with over $4000 in profit this year thus far. Treasurer’s report approved 1^st Dory Murphy, 2^nd Trudy Osos

VP Athletics – Bill Carr

Bill was unable to attend; however, everything seems to be going well with the games/workers. Coaches should also notify Bill or Dave with the name of the team liaison.

VP Academics – Helen Phillips

Helen Phillips is currently on leave of Absence. Wendy Haberski filled in thanking everyone for their help with the Homecoming dance.

VP Communications – Ron Grobbel

Ron was unable to attend. No report.

VP Fundraising – Judy Hurt

Ink toners sent to Toner Ink has been approximately 9 months behind in processing. Many schools are switching to another company. Judy is checking into the alternative company.

Membership – Maryanne Barsotti

Current membership is 108 families. If you are interested in becoming a member, complete a membership form and forward it to Maryanne.

Concessions – Wendy Haberski

We currently have only a couple more events for the fall season. The booster club helped out 2 special events recently. Volley ball used our concessions and owed $16.00 for supplies. It was moved by Bobbie Bacon and 2^nd by Mary Guthrie to return the $16.00 to volleyball. The band also used the concessions for MSBOA and paid the Boosters that night for supplies used. The WMBC thanked the Boosters and especially Julie and Wendy for all their help.

Sport Liaison Reports

Wrestling – Gail Salyers

Marauder Wrestling Club is open to students from 4 years to 14 years of age. Registration will be Oct. 28 & 30. The website is www.mauraderwrestling.com. The club goes to tournaments on weekends and gives the students some experience of wrestling before entering high school. Concessions will be needed for two meets. Dec. 6 will be a fundraiser for Toys for Tots.. 15 teams have signed up. On February 14^th, a Division League meet will be 2/13 for JV and 2/14 for Varsity. Wendy requested to attend parent meeting to seek help for concessions.

Volleyball – Dory Murphy

Thanked boosters for flowers. Warren Mott beat Cousino. There is a Quad on Oct. 21, Thursday 10/23 is at Anchor Bay, 10/28 is Romeo and 11/1 is with Waterford Kettering.

Cross Country – Michelle Worthington

Warren Mott was WCS champion. They were 20^th out of 31 teams at the Metro Meet.

Liaisons are in charge of getting flowers for parent nights. For football, the band takes care of the band seniors. Tina Green and Dave Noble will help with the flowers for the seniors of football, cheerleaders and dance team. Last week we beat Cousino. This Friday is with Stevenson.

Teacher

Kelly Collins is a teacher at Warren Mott as well as a parent in the Siersma community. She attended the meeting to help with the transition between the different levels from elementary to middle school through high school. Some teachers at Warren Mott are working on a positive merit system which will utilize raffle tickets for acting good as well as positive post cards sent to the students. Other positive ideas include “Happy Grams” to be available at Parent Teacher Conferences.

Administration – Kevin Griesel

October 27, 2008 – WMBC fundraiser at Mongolian BBQ with guest cooks including several Warren Mott administrators and teachers.

November 4, 2008 – Election Day. No school for students, faculty has a full day.

November 13, 2008 - Parent Teacher Conferences from 2:00 – 7:30 PM. The Wii has been purchased for the raffle.

Mr. Griesell thanked the booster club for of their help over the several hours of the Homecoming week.

Athletic Director – David Noble

Homecoming was also the Channel 4 Game of the week. What an unbelievable experience. Although a few neighbors were upset with the early morning activities, Warren Mott had the most votes and students ever for the station. Usually the game of the week is a 3 minute spot; we also closed out the morning news that morning. The Homecoming game was one for the largest crowds with over 3000 people in attendance. It was a great game.

Mr. Noble thanked everyone for the tables which are already in use, as well as the chairs which have arrived for basketball.

Football – we have qualified for the MAC White title and secured a playoff spot. We will find out who we will play on Fox Sport News on Sunday at 6:00 PM on October 26^th. Playoffs will either be Friday 10/31 or Saturday 11/1 depending on who and where we play. Boosters supplied “Mac Champs” lanyards to the Varsity team.

New Business

Health Council – Julie Sroka asked if anyone was interested in representing Warren Mott, if no one volunteers, she will attend the meeting on Friday at 9:30 at the Administration Building.

Little Caesars at Dequindre and 12 Mile has offered a fundraiser for the Class of 2009. They will donate 10% of sales on Wednesdays to Warren Mott students/staff (must show ID). It was suggested that all profits go to the All Night Party 1^st Gail Salyers, 2^nd Sandy Stevens.

Last month, 2 groups came to request money from the Booster. Mr. Martin signed the requests. However, in checking the By-laws, Julie Sroka researched and Debbie Mazur verified the minutes from November 19, 2007, the Booster club had approved the following change: “9.10 – Add: No donations or reimbursements can be made to any of the following organizations: 501C3 organizations, political groups, booster clubs, or PTO.” Mr. Martin said he would call the groups to inform them of this by-law. Due to unforeseen issues, he was unable to contact the groups.

WCSPA representatives discussed that they have four productions yearly. The spring production includes a WCS District Scholarship fundraising event. Warren Mott is not represented in the program, whereas SHHS and CHS both have full page ads. They are requesting the same from the Warren Mott Boosters. Currently of the 82 WCS students in WCSPA, 28 are Warren Mott students. Funding is getting harder and harder for everyone. The director of WCSPA was 1 0f 3 in the country to be inducted to Hall of Fame in Chicago. The Board asked if WCSPA was 501C3, the parents did not know. Discussion was whether the page in the program was a donation or advertisement. It was decided it was an advertisement. Motion was the page for the WCSPA program was advertisement and that Warren Mott Booster Club would purchase a full page ($450.00) advertisement. 1^st Cindy Ross, 2^nd Mary Guthrie, Motion passed by a majority vote. Judy Hurt said she would follow up on the design of the advertisement.

Tina Green had submitted a request to be reimbursed for some of the $3600.00 for game jerseys for the hockey team. This is not funded by the district. They had received approval of becoming a 501C3 last week. The request is to offset the cost of the uniforms. The uniforms are reused and replaced as needed. The sport is a “Pay for Play” sport. It costs approximately $34,000 a season. The team is comprised of all Warren Mott students. They are not a part of the WCS Unified Team. There was much discussion about club vs. sport, etc. After much discussion, it was decided that since the request for the money was made in September, before they became a 501C3, and that it had been approved by Mr. Martin before they were given the 501C3 status, the booster club would reimburse $500.00 for the hockey jerseys. 1^st Mary Guthrie, 2^nd Gail Salyers. Motion passed by a majority vote.

Discussion continued regarding the 9.10 Bylaw. It was decided to form a committee to be less vague on the by-law. 1^st Mary Guthrie, 2^nd Sandy Stevens. Approved by majority vote 9:1 Brian White, Mary Guthrie and Trudy Osos will serve on the committee.

Old Business

Texas Hold EM – request for dates has been made, we are still waiting for dates.

Announcements

Gail Saylers stated that there was photographer at the game from www.allphotos.com who is selling pictures taken at the game. WCS Board policy needs to be checked.

Meeting adjourned at 9:14 PM. 1^st Jamie Dunn 2^nd Mary Guthrie