St. Patrick’s Athletic Association
May 6, 2012
The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Neil Miros, opening with prayer.
Meeting Participants: Lisa Bartlett, Tricia Beachnau, Diane Bissell, Sue Bosworth, Sherri Dixon,
Carol Gunderman, Dave Kramer, Neil Miros, Sheri Platte, Chris Pung, Randy Pung, Pat Russman, Kim
Schrauben, Amy Smith, Doug Smith, Tony and Gayle Thelen, Sue VanLente, Teresa Schneider, and Fr.
Larry King.
There were 19 people in attendance at this meeting.
Secretary’s Report: Minutes from the previous meeting were accepted as written.
Treasurer’s Report: Dave Kramer provided financial statements.
Right on track with expenses and revenues
Checking Balance
Parish Account Balance
$39,381.72
PFCU Checking Account
$ 274.72
PFCU CD (Matures 2012)
$23,586.34
PFCU Savings Account
$
5.08
PFCU Money Market Account
$17, 509.60
PFCU Officials Account
$ 1016.25
TOTAL Cash Balance at this meeting
$81,773.71
Sports Raffle:
Raffle Winners:
April: William Dutcher
May: Steve Trierweiler
Bernadine Simon
Randy/Jeanie Sandborn
Lisa Bartlett
Athletic Director’s Report: Pat Russman provided the Athletic Director’s Report.
 Make-ups for softball and baseball: if 5 innings are completed, it is considered a game. If less
than 5 innings and it is Varsity – need to make up. If it is not a Varsity game, it is between the
coaches/AD’s of both schools to decide make-up.
 May 12 Saranac Invitational cancelled. Pat Russman is calling around to find a contestant to
play in that spot.
 May 12 – Softball classic: Okemos 3:00 – winner play Eaton Rapids at 5:30pm
 May 8 – Golf reschedule
 Districts: Draw is tomorrow at the Wagon Wheel; pre-district game will be held for baseball due
to five teams. This will be played on May 29 at 5:30pm – we will need clock, gate, small
concession workers. Softball starts June 2 – we will have full concessions and 2 porta potties.
 Rough draft for 2012/13 was presented. Girls Varsity Basketball is on rotation to receive new
uniforms
 Baseball field tarps were purchased by baseball team fund. Extra tarps will be used on softball
field.
 Scoreboard- 2 options – extend it up in its current place or put it in right field. Pat reports
through many discussions with people, it is thought the best place for it is in its current spot
extended upward.
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8 man football schedule is finalized.
OLD BUSINESS
Scrap Metal fund raiser: Randy Pung declared this a success. Money was set to be divided 50/50 with
the school at large. Final money raised was not available at time of meeting. Suggestions include
coordinating better with school at large to ensure an equal work load and more draw from members of
school for scrap metal. Sue VanLente will put a thank you note to the many businesses that donated
scrap metal to the fundraiser.
Shamrock Auction: April 28, 2012 –Accurate information was not available at the time of the
meeting. The Shamrock Auction committee was meeting co-currently with this meeting.
Baseball/Softball Districts: Sherri Dixon and Neil Miros will coordinate concessions. At this point,
pizza and regular concessions will be available.
Purchase of AED: Sheri Platte conducted research on gaining a grant for this. She found the Kimberly
Anne Guillary Foundation, which, if granted, will provide an AED and training for five staff. All
requests must be made by the principal of the school. Mr. Hodge will be contacted.
Old Uniform Sale: This fundraiser was denied.
Signs for baseball/softball field: Need someone to take this fundraiser over
NEW BUSINESS
Spring Sports Banquet: Discussion surrounded scheduling this away from exam week which ends
June 8. The week prior to this, teams are still practicing. Pat Russman will poll coaches as to when the
best time to have this, possibly May 30.
Bus Drivers: Bus drivers are needed for athletic events. At this point we have less than 6 drivers. A
link to the Michigan CDL will be put up on the SPS website. Also remember, all drivers must be
VIRTUS trained. The Athletic Association will pay for a CDL for any driver willing to attend the
courses and drive to and from team events.
Bus availability – Discussion surrounded the policy on bus availability. For example, if there is a
conflict between a school field trip and an athletic event – who has top priority and how is this
determined?
Recognition – Stacey Bosworth and crew for the FFF painting.
Meeting ended with prayer; Adjourned at 7:15pm: Amy Smith motioned, Kim Schrauben seconded.
Next Meeting: June 3 – 6:30pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Carol Gunderman
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