Gridiron Booster Parent Meeting

Paige Anderson – Gridiron Booster President Use this slide to visualize the mission statement Talking points 1. Call out the highlights 1. We’ll break this down

Mission Statement “The Inglemoor High School Viking Gridiron Booster Club is the official Booster Club for the IHS Football program. We are a group of parents which exists to positively support, promote, and enhance the experience of Viking Football, its student-athletes, coaches, and families. “The Gridiron Booster Club works to achieve this through the inclusion of all football families as Booster members; strengthening participation with the IHS student body, administration and faculty; working hand-in-hand with the junior football league to help build the future identity of IHS Football; and establishing financial and service partnerships within the local community. We accomplish this through fund-raising, securing sponsorships and donations, and volunteering our time in order to reduce expenses and create community awareness. “Our goal is to foster goodwill, sportsmanship, and fraternal spirit among all members; engage the Viking Community in support of the football program; and build a sense of pride in being a part of Viking Football.” Use this slide to visualize the mission statement Talking points 1. Call out the highlights 1. We’ll break this down

Viking Gridiron Boosters Boosters comprised of parent volunteers (you) 501(c)3 not-for-profit business IRS regulations Finances, meeting minutes, etc Board and officers Decisions are voted upon Governed by WIAA, NSD, and IHS regulations Member WA State Booster Association

Viking Gridiron Boosters Boosters function to support the Coach and program Monthly meeting with Coach Parents encouraged to attend Boosters communicate with the Coach, Athletic Director. Boosters communicate with parents, not athletes Boosters act as proxy to simplify or provide benefit to program (i.e. reduce cost with quantity purchase) Priority: best interest of the athletes and program Boosters meets monthly Agenda, meeting minutes, financials, summary from each Booster lead, new business. Meeting date/time announced on website Boosters will handle certain tasks on behalf of the families, the overall program or the Coach, that might otherwise be more complicated and expensive to handle on an individual basis.  For example: ordering of the practice jerseys and game socks. 

Boosters Boosters do not handle or manage Fundraising Spiritwear Boosters execute program essentials Boosters do not handle or manage Fundraising Spiritwear Dinners, banquets, snacks Practice gear Organize camps Communicate with parents Manage requests from Coach: i.e. equipment, uniforms, gear Collect fees for related activities Scholarships Communication with athletes Practice times Game times or locations Transportation Attendance Academic eligibilty Playing time Player position Team-issued gear or uniform

Associated Student Body Run by IHS Athletic Dept. - all sports managed by ASB. ASB fees pay for coaches, equipment, uniforms, maintenance Fees paid at the IHS Athletic Office Online through IHS Website >Athletics>Register for Sports> FamilyID Fundraisers where athletes handle the financials goes to the ASB.

Boosters vs ASB Boosters and ASB work cooperatively to support the program needs Funds are separated between Boosters and ASB depending on the source and the purpose intended Boosters cannot order and pay directly for any equipment or uniforms that will become the property of the school

Boosters vs ASB Examples May grant money to the ASB for #1 Directly purchase items that will become the property of an individual Money raised by Boosters is done through parent (adult) efforts and hosted events, such as the Auction Purchase equipment or uniforms that will become the property of the school

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Employer Matching Funds Microsoft, Boeing, etc Match your cash donation Microsoft pays cash to program for your hours

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