VOLLEYBALL BOOSTER MEETING MINUTES
WHEN:
TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2010
WHERE:
HEALTH CLASSROOM
UPSTAIRS IN THE NEW ATHLETIC ANNEX
TIME:
7:00 P.M.
ATTENDEES:
Scott Anstis, Andrea Anstis, Jim Keeley, Arlette Miara, Gail Lesko, Marjorie Kutzavitch,
Joe Murn, Jodi Murn, Laura Placha, Dawna Keeley, Tracy Hoge, John Schiavo
AGENDA – 6/22/10
1. Open Meeting - Laura
a. summer workout schedule
b. volleyball program news
c. volleyball camp news
2.
Treasurer’s Report - Dawna
a. Budget Review
3. Concession stand - Laura
a. Allegheny County Health Department Requirements
4. MAC Tournament Update
5. MSA Sports Network Broadcast
6. Equipment Purchase
a. Attack Machine
7. Committee Volunteer Sign-Up Sheet
8. Volleyball Website Update – Tracy Hoge
9. Pittsburgh Pirates
a. High School – August 7th – Saturday
10. Open Discussion
11.Close Meeting
Start Time: 7:04 p.m.
1. Open Meeting – Laura
a. Laura reviewed the summer workout schedule
Monday, Wednesday, Friday
7 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
b. Volleyball News – Laura relayed a message from Coach Begor. He expressed
praise and is impressed with the skill set of the girls who are attending
workouts.
The JV Coach position has not been filled. Still searching for a JV Coach,
however, WA will hire a temporary coach to assist in the interim.
Coach Begor indicated he may cut some of the tournaments from this year’s
schedule. More information to follow.
This year, the team will have its own locker room. The players will be allowed
to decorate their lockers. Players must provide their own locks.
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c. Camp Information – WA will not attend an outside camp this summer. Coach
feels the team would be better serve to workout at the school. In addition, he
will conduct a camp for 6th – 9th grade players. The camp will be supported by
the coaching staff and 10th – 12th grade players
2. Treasurer Update – Dawna K.
a. Dawna passed out and reviewed the budget/individual account info. No new
information.
3. Concession Stand - Laura
a. The Allegheny County Health Department inspected the football concession
stand this past year. As part of the ACHD policy and code language, all school
concession programs are not permitted to sell food that has been
cooked/prepared at someone’s home.
This policy will impact our profits moving forward. Laura is in contact with
Congressman Tim Murphy’s office to get clarification on non-profit organization
rights. In addition, Laura has reached out to Jim Sheridan (WA Food Services)
to see if we can use the cafeteria to prepared cooked items.
A question was raised regarding the legality of purchasing food prepared at
restaurants and then warmed and served at the concession stand. Laura is
checking into this option.
4. MAC Tournament - Laura
a. It is official; WA will host a 12 team tournament at the High School. In an
effort to generate more program funds, Dave McBain is exploring the option to
host a JV tournament as well. The issue at this time is staffing. Dawna Keeley
will check with the National Honors Society Members and see if they are willing
to support/work the tournaments.
5. MSA Sports Network – Laura
a. MSA broadcasts local schools sporting events. There is a fee to participate in
the program; however, we have received a donation to cover the cost to
participate. WA Volleyball will have two games broadcasted this season and
the playoffs. Dates to be determined and information to follow.
6. Equipment Purchases - Laura
a. Attack Machine - Coach Begor has met with the Athletic Director and has
been given permission to purchase an “Attack Machine”. This piece of
equipment is used to serve balls at various speeds, position, etc. Coach Begor
believes it will enhance the training and development process of the players.
Total cost of the machine is $3100. Since it was not budgeted, the school can
only pick up $1635 of the cost. The WA Booster Committee has agreed to pay
the $1435 balance. The unit should be on-site in 1-2 weeks.
Click on link to website
Sports Attack Volleyball Machine
b. WA VB Booster Organization, based on finances, may consider purchasing
player equipment (knee pads, socks, etc.). Decision has not been finalized.
However, it has been determine by the team all players (JV and Varsity) will
wear black socks, knee pads and shoes if possible.
7. Committee Sign-Up
Nothing new to report
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8. WA Volleyball Website Update – Tracy Hoge
a. The website is up and running. The link is on the WA School District website.
All WA Volleyball information will now be posted on the website. To access
the site, you may click on the following link;
West Allegheny School District
Then click on Communications, then click on Community/Parent Link
Tracy is in the process of adding the WA VB website link to the Student
Activities section of the WA School District Site.
9. Pittsburgh Pirates – Fireworks Night
a. Tickets have been purchased by the booster organization. Bus
transportation to and from the game will be provided.
b. High School Team Night – Saturday, August 7th
There has been limited interest in the August 7th game. Please contact Laura
ASAP if you are interested in tickets.
10.Open Discussion Items
a. Summer League Information – Laura P.
Remaining Dates
July 8th @ 8:15 p.m. vs. Bethel Park & South Fayette
July 15th @ 8:15 p.m. vs. Moon & Trinity
July 22nd @ (time and teams TBD)
b. Key Dates
MAC Tournament – Saturday, September 25, 2010
Senior Night – Tuesday, October 19, 2010 vs. South Fayette
Banquet – Sunday, December 5, 2010
Booster Meeting Schedule 2010- Time 7:00 p.m. - Location Health Classroom
July 28, 2010
August 25, 2010
September 29, 2010
October 27, 2010
November 17, 2010 (moved up 1 week due to Thanksgiving)
December 22, 2010 (moved due to Christmas)
C. Key Website Links
Sports Attack Volleyball Machine
West Allegheny School District
MSA Sports Network - Western Pennsylvania's High School Sports Source
Tim's Photos- powered by SmugMug
d. T-Shirt Committee – Jodi Murn
In the process of finalizing the shirt design with the senior players. Players
indicated they would like warm-up shirts. Board will consider purchasing
warm-up shirts for the MS players.
e. Donations – Laura
Laura will get a list of area businesses so we can solicit donations for fund
raising purposes.
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f. Tim Ryan – Team/Player Pictures
Tim Ryan has indicated he will continue to support the WA VB program and will
provide his photography services. The attendees were asked to think about
how best to recognize & reward Tim for his efforts. Please forward your ideas
to the booster committee members.
g. Car Wash – Laura
Laura indicated there has been no interest from players to conduct a car wash.
The board and meeting attendees feel this is still a viable fund raising activity
and would like to schedule dates. Gail Lesko will identify potential dates. The
location will be the Shell Fuel Station in Clinton, PA.
h. Aramark – Laura
Due to taxing laws and liability, WA VB can no longer work under the Baldwin
HS Booster organization, which worked under Pitt Elite’s 501C non-profit
status. This latest development jeopardizes our ability to work at Aramark
events and fund raise. However, the West Allegheny Foundation is allowing
the WA VB organization to work/use their 501C status. So as it stands, we can
still participate in the Aramark fund raising program. Our booths are not
impacted. Please contact Arlette or Laura if you have questions.
11.Close Meeting
Next Meeting – July 28, 2010
HEALTH CLASSROOM
UPSTAIRS IN THE NEW ATHLETIC ANNEX
7:00 PM
END TIME:
7:48 P.M.
If anyone has any suggestions or concerns for our next booster meeting, please feel
free to e-mail any of the board members.
Thank You,
President- Laura Placha
Vice President- Tracy Hoge
Secretary- John Schiavo
Treasurer- Dawna Keeley
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