March 16, 2010
Attending: Paula Hopkins, Lori Witt, Joe Maurer, Sherri Maurer, Linda Hoogstraat, Janice Douglas,
David Farrar, Jim Moxley, Brian Vincent, Mark Varner, Katie Luhrsen, Leonard May, Cody Diskin,
Evon Fredrickson, Kris Stalter, Mark Rubenking, Susan Rubenking, Deana Neil, Vernon Rutledge
Meeting called to order by Craig Rogers at 7:00 p.m.
Athletic Directors Report given by Ben Derges
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Winter sports seasons were great! We had Guy Kirby and Cody Flynn winning 1st and 2nd at
state in wrestling, Fisher High School Girls Basketball team captured the Class 1A Regional
Championship, Savannah Piety being named to The Associated Press Class 1A 1st Team AllState girls basketball team. Guy Kirby was named wrestler of the year in the Pantagraph.
Bryan Enos finishing in 2nd Place in the Class 1A IHSA Country Company Three-Point ShootOut! . We are reaping the successes of hard work.
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Homecoming is October 1, 2010 (week 6 vs. GCMS)
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Please check www.fisherbunnies.us – we are no longer using the old web address. Click on
the Jr/Sr High School tab at the top of the page. On the left of the screen, under Sports,
click on HS Atheltic Web Page. Ben Derges will keep this updated with information. Click
on the FAB logo on the right side of this page to get to the Booster Club website.
Treasurers Report
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Figures show approximately a $3700 split for FAB and Amvets from the Cash Bash. The
largest bill was once again the bar tab. ($5700) We are no longer getting the discount that
was given to us because of Kelli Bolstad being a TIA member. In addition, the cost of beer
and soda went up.
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Thank you to all who helped make the Hall of Fame dinner a success. We had $300 from
donations, $624 from dinner and had $159 in expenses… Total = $765.00. We will keep these
funds separate for future HOF ceremonies.
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We currently have $7,268.97 in checking account and $15,680.72 in savings account.
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Expenses included football playoff shirts, Jr high track shirts, Jr High baseball
Old Business
Hall of Fame - Thank you to Ken Ingold as liaison and to those who helped with dinner. It was very
interesting to see the history. Next year at the Hall of Fame dinner we will honor the next 10
years, the 1970’s, followed the next year with the 1980’s, etc. until we are caught up. We are
looking into date, game, etc. for next Hall of Fame dinner.
Cash Bash - Mark Varner was the “would be” winner, however, the last 5 standing split the
winnings. It was a great night. We had arm bands this year to differentiate those who had paid
from those who tend to wander in. A few people were asked to leave mid-way through that did not
have arm bands. We are meeting with the Amvets group next week to plan for next year. Please
forward ideas to us.
Booster Club Website – Schedules have been updated and we are working on some stats and
historical team data to post.
New Business
Shirts
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Girls Basketball Regional Champions
Wrestling Team and Individual Shirts
Bryan Enos 3 Point Shootout
JH Volleyball Regional Champion Shirts
Volunteers
 We just had the cash bash – thank you to volunteers. We could use more volunteers for
shorter shifts.
 Bunny Classic
 Next year’s tail gates – need more help serving food.
Bunnie Golf Classic – (14th annual) Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Railside As far as we know, they have
not changed their prices. Check in will be at 1 – tee off at 1:30. We will stay with the same plan
as last year unless any objections.
Coaches Requests - We have $6669.89 worth of requests and $7627.00 available (we have to keep
$2500 in account have) We have $15,000 in savings but these are ear marked for projects.
Will have more requests in May and the next fundraiser isn’t until June 5th.
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Current requests are as follows:
Jr. High Track – high jump bar, indoor starting blocks, indoor shot and a mini megaphone $239.95
Jr. High Girls – 5 new basketballs - $192.50
JH Boys Basketball – 5 new basketballs - $192.50
JH baseball – practice screen $204.98
JH cheerleading – sony CD player boombox with iPod dock - $79.99
JH request total - $910.00
(JH only requests one time per year)
HS boys and girls – speed training equipment - $189.95 / sled & extra set of weights $260.94
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Multi-purpose lifting benches - $1305.00
HS Softball – DeMarini Bat - $289.00
HS Football – game field signs (4) - $690.00
HS Cheerleading – flexible mat for stunts - $1,500.00
HS Girls basketball/JH basketball - $400 per team for Tourney – Total = $800.00
HS Boys basketball – Summer Tourney - $500.00
HS Volleyball – Summer Tourney - $225.00
HS request total - $4454.89
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All sports/Weight Room - weight lifting benches - $1305.00
Junior High - Mike Estes suggested postponing basketball requests to fall – approve now but will not
purchase until fall. Motion made to approve track, baseball and cheerleading but defer basketball
and cheerleading until fall. Total purchase for now will be – $444.93 / defer $272.00.
Motion made by Mike Estes, Deana Neil seconds, motion carries.
HS sports totals are discussed. A question is asked about whether the Booster club should purchase
the mats for cheerleading since it is a safety issue. Also, the question is raised – what is the
difference between the requested mats and the mats already purchased? Mats recently purchased
are small independent gymnastic style for individual or small group stunts. The large mat has been
requested for the entire team to do stunts during competition. Ken Ingold volunteers to disregard
the request for the DeMarini bat at this time due to the fact that he has learned since the request
that several girls have DeMarini bats. Offered to table this request for now.
Track – point made that they don’t ask for much and their requests could be used by other groups.
Motion made to approve by Mike Estes, Lori Witt seconds, motion carries.
Weight room – two benches – used for all teams. Motion to approve is made by Randy Elkins, Joe
Maurer seconds, motion carries.
Softball – table as offered by Ken Ingold
HS Football - Gamefield signs – Mike Estes and Verne Rutledge voice opinion that although they
would improve the look of the field, these are not necessary to assist our athletes and are quite
expensive. Denied.
Cheerleading – Flexible cheer mat – big expense but they don’t ask for much. Recent accident was
brought up. Payment plan is discussed. We will table this until the May meeting so we can have a
more in depth discussion with the school regarding safety requirements and whose responsibility
this is. Craig Rogers motioned to table this… second by Randy Elkins… motion carries. We will
discuss this at the at May meeting.
Tournaments – all requests. Last year we did one amount for all groups (thinking $400). Motion to
approve all for $400.00 is made by Lori Witt, Deana Neil seconds, motion carries.
Total approved now…. $3,355.89
Mike Estes reminds all that a check is coming from Fisher National Bank ($410) from bank shot.
Next Meeting Tuesday May 18th 7:00 – ELECTION OF OFFICERS 2010-2011
Motion to adjourn by Wendy Fink – seconded by Craig Rogers.