EHS Baseball Booster Club Meeting Minutes:
April 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM (Emmaus High School, Rm 359)
Present: Gayle Cichocki, Andy Moxey, Dawn Lynch, Linda Gery, Karen Schichtl, Allison Moxey, Denise St.
Pierre, Neldell Negron, Joe Henseler, Staci Foley, Chris Foley, David Hahn, Sue Featenby, Joe Petrizzi and
Monica Hamilton
Secretary Report (Linda Gery):
Meeting minutes are available on the website and paper copies were distributed. A motion to approve was
made by Staci, seconded by Dave. Approved.
Treasurer’s Report (Dawn Lynch):
Dawn explained the income/expense report. She noted the expenses for Meet the Player and batting practice
shirts. Also, the Spring Trip was a bit more expensive than budgeted but with the additional contribution of
$50/player the ‘net’ cost came out to about the same. Income included a record year from Applebee’s
fundraiser and Letter Campaign donations continue to come in.
OLD BUSINESS
 Meet the Player Night (Linda Gery/Dawn Lynch) – Everything went well. Angel Network thanked all the
families for the soup donations.
 Letter Campaign (Dave & Amy Hahn) – 57 letters have come in so far ($1,980), 13 more arrived today.
9 players opted for a buy-out option ($1,400). Thank you letters were discussed, Dave will work on
having something for players to distribute to their list of donors.
 Apparel Orders (Karen Schichtl) – Orders are on track for completion. There was an issue with the
large jackets that is being fixed so they will be delayed a bit. Hats were ordered this year and have now
sold out. Many parents have requested magnets so Karen will look into getting more.
 Shave for the Brave – Baseball was the team with the most participants (28) and highest amount
raised ($6,266) at EHS. Because of their efforts, Anthony’s Coal Fire Pizza treated them to pizza and
wings after practice.
 Game Environment
o Snack Bar: SignUp Genius was created so that each Varsity family can sign up for half of one
home game.
o DJ/Announcer: Has been tricky to coordinate with all of the rescheduled games but should
come together soon.
o Programs: Have been printed and will be available at the snack stand.
o Signs: Game schedules were printed to hang at local stores and businesses – several parents
offered to take some to post around town.
 Team Dinners – With all the delays at the start of the season, we will only have 1 for each team: Varsity
on 4/11 at the Lanzone’s and JV on 4/12 at the Capri’s. Families will be asked to help contribute to the
meals.
 Weis/Giant (Staci Foley) – Cards have been selling and there are some new buyers. Staci was still
looking for a JV parent to help sell/promote at their games and Neldell offered to help.
 Applebee’s Breakfast (Allison Moxey) – Worked really well, the boys were great. We raised almost
$2,000. A new coordinator will be needed for next year.
 Coca-Cola Park Tickets – Gayle has extras, please see her if you need them.
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Away Game Meals (Chris Foley) – First game went well, he now has a JV parent helping.
Bylaws Update – It was decided NOT to make any changes, instead the Web Coordinator position will
stay and may be expanded.
NEW BUSINESS
 Special Event Games – The East Penn Press will be notified about the events on 4/22.
o Youth Day 4/22 (Judy & Bill Marushak/Karen Schichtl): Purpose is to invite youth to come out
and encourage them to continue to play ball. Activities are being planned, will need the help of
players.
o Senior Day 4/22 (Dawn Lynch): Dawn could use some help decorating. She was also looking for
a photographer and Joe Henseler volunteered.
o Mentor Night 4/24 (Allison Moxey): She will be talking to the seniors to see who they plan to
invite and will help coordinate with the teachers.
o Advertiser/Borough Appreciation 5/1 (Gayle Cichocki): They will be invited on the field and each
will received a baseball signed by the team.
Sign-up sheets were passed around to gather names of those interested in helping for these games, as
well as hype/decorating.
 Senior Scholarship (Judy Marushak) – Hamilton and Freemans will help Judy review the submissions.
 Banquet (Moxey/Schichtl/Lanzone) – Planning continues, Monica will be helping (works at Bear Creek).
 Nominations for Officers (Joe Henseler) – Nominees were presented:
President – Joe Petrizzi
Vice President – Judy Marushak
Secretary – Sue Featenby
Treasurer – Dawn Lynch
Web Coordinator – Karen Schichtl
An email will go out to see if there is anyone else interested and a vote will take place at the May
meeting.
 JV Game – A JV game to be held at Community Park is in the works.
Coach’s Report (Gayle presented for Mike Mihalik):
 Spring Trip – Coach relayed that all of the boys were well behaved and all enjoyed the trip.
 Batting Cage Update – Flags are in, just waiting for paving to begin.
Next meeting: TBA at 7 PM, EHS Room 353 (conflict with original date of May 2nd – Iron Pigs game)
Submitted by Linda Gery, Secretary