Call to Order: President Nancy Krentkowski at 7:01pm.
Minutes: Minutes of September 8, 2003 meeting were distributed and reviewed. Minutes accepted as written. Secretary Vickie Kondziolka read a thank you note to the Boosters and Greg Garavaglia from Football Coach Tom Milanov. He thanked everyone for the support of the football team.
Treasurer's Report: The September final and October preliminary were distributed by Treasurer Sue Crile, and reviewed. The reports were accepted as written.
President - Nancy Krentkowski: Nancy introduced Coach Wright who is heading up the K-Mott school store. He spoke briefly about the store and invited everyone to have a look after the meeting. Nancy informed everyone that there would be a Sharing Session at the admin building at 7:00pm on October 21 and again on November 18th, everyone was invited to attend. These positions are open for board members for the 2004- 2005 school year; president, vice-president of academics, vice-president of athletics, and vice-president of communications. If there is no president in place as of August 2004, there will be no Warren Mott Boosters. Any money left in our account will revert back to the City of Warren by law. Anyone interested in filling these positions may shadow that board member for the rest of this year. Warren Mott Leadership is sponsoring Toys for Tykes from November 5th until November 19th. There will be a bin to collect new and "gently used" toys. This will be given to needy children in the Appalachian Mountains. Mr. Paul Kozek is heading this drive. K-Mart is discontinuing its Spirit Award program. We need to check into other stores that may have this program available.
VP Academics - Bonnie Vettraino: Bonnie thanked everyone who worked during Spirit Week and Homecoming. There will be a Halloween dance from 7:00pm - 10:00pm on October 30th. A sign up sheet was passed around for volunteers.
VP Athletics - Greg Garavaglia: Greg thanked everyone who has worked as ticket takers and security. He needs people to take tickets for Boys Basketball, Wrestling, and Swimming. We received approximately $2700.00 from ticket takers for the fall, and can expect to receive approximately $1500.00 for the winter sports. Sports Liaisons spoke. The Varsity Cheerleading team has been plagued by injuries as of late. Their competition will be in December. The Boys Soccer team sent thank yous for the flowers for Parents Night. The Girls Swim team Parents Night is October 23. Their record is 4 -5. Varsity Football record is 1 -7, JV Football is 5 -3, and Freshman Football is 4-4. Greg spoke on Coach Schmidt's behave and thanked the Boosters for the money to purchase 30 pair of practice pants for the Girls Basketball team.
Coach Hart said that the tennis team remains undefeated. He said that the team is doing extremely well and is very proud of them. They could possibly be the County Team of the Year.
VP Communications - Steve Kranson: The Varsity Marching Band received a Division 1 rating at the Band Festival held at Stevenson High School. They will be performing at Universal Mall for the Santa Parade on November 11. They will also be in the Warren Thanksgiving Parade on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Tonerinx sent a check for 49.78 for the month of August. Anyone that has ink cartridges may send them to school with their student or drop them off in the bin. He is still looking into a cell phone-recycling program similar to Tonerinx. Anyone wishing to have any info, pictures, etc. posted on the website, can contact Steve at www.warrenmottboosters.com.
VP Fundraising - (CMC) Cindy Peters, Mary Herzig, Cindy Kinder: We are in desperate of buyers for the Fruit a Thon. If everyone would purchase just one box, it would be great benefit to all. This is the major fundraiser of the year. This sale is open to all teams and clubs. We need orders by November 6th. Cindy Peters asked Mr. Mocny if it would be possible for him to get a Red Wings jersey for raffle. He will look into it.
Concessions - Fred and Jan Slosek: Concessions are going very well. Wendy Haberski congratulated Fred and Jan on the terrific job that they are doing. Membership - Debbie Willard: We now have 105 members. Everyone is welcome at the Boosters meetings. Please fill out a membership card if you haven't done so.
Administration - Mr. Mocny: Construction is going very well. North House should be ready by January, then West House will be next for remodeling, then the Cafeteria. The Fine Arts building looks wonderful. A state of the art sound system will soon be installed. We could possibly have a Boosters meeting in the building after the first of the year. All students are being urged to wear their id badges. This is mandatory. Parents are being asked to enforce this. It is a matter of safety for all of the students. Mott's Blue Ribbon application has been filed. We should know the result by the end of October. People are more likely to send their children to a Blue Ribbon school. This helps the surrounding community as well as property values. Academic Awards are November 25th. The Modular units are permanent. The cement in South House will be fixed by the end of October. Pop machines are on except for the lunch period. Food Services is responsible for handling beverages at lunchtime. We do have a contract with coke, which gives the school fund a profit of approximately $1500.00.
Athletic Director - Dave Noble: Mr. Noble congratulated the Tennis and Soccer teams for doing a great job. Workers will be needed for the winter sports.
New Business:
Coach Bullis requested $1200.00 for the Girls Volley Ball team. This would purchase a portable training station. It is a spike trainer that consists of a portable net that catches balls. It doesn't take up much room and would also benefit the sports conditioning classes. Some discussion took place concerning this matter. Bonnie Vettraino made a motion to grant the request; Pam Gonzales seconded it. A vote took place and the request was passed.
Steve Kranson requested that the Boosters purchase a full page ad for WCSPA for the entire school year for the Performing Arts Center at the cost of $400.00. We have had no ad from Mott since 2000. Marsha Mikula made a motion to grant the request, Sue Langer seconded the motion, a vote took place, and the request was granted.
Committee Reports - Denise McGraw: All Night Senior Party committee positions have been filled. The next meeting is November 24 at 7:00pm.
Meeting Adjourned: 8:03
Next meeting on November 17th at 7:00pm.