Allatoona High School Fastpitch Softball 2012 Kickoff Meeting January 25, ALLATOONA DIAMOND CLUB

Introductions Head Coach – Troy Pirkle Co-President – Tony Federici Co-President – Ann Federici Vice President – Kent Wilcox Treasurer – Kim Hester Secretary – Kim Lewis

Agenda Diamond Club/Parent Role Coach Pirkle’s Expectations and Key Dates 2012 Short and Near Term Needs Fees and Fundraising Budget Review Committees Buccaneer Moms Committee Sign Up Questions

Diamond Club Mission To provide financial support to Varsity and JV programs To create an atmosphere that promotes academic and athletic achievement and school pride. To enable coaching staff to dedicate 100% of time to coaching and teaching. To ensure that members provide support without attempting to become involved in coaching staff decisions. To work closely with coaches and administrative staff to encourage, student, parent and community attendance at AHS games.

Parent – Athlete Roles The Athletes’ Role Commit to academics while fulfilling their commitment to Buccaneer athletics. Represent their team, family, and Allatoona in a positive manner at all times. Practice good sportsmanship at all times. Communicate with their coaches regarding any issues of team obligations or rules. Treat their team mates and coaches with respect. The Parents’ Role Guide their children as these students take on tasks of time management, skill development, and responsibility. Support the team and coach from the stands. Encourage their children to communicate with the coaching staff. Encourage their children to commit to a team and program. GET INVOLVED!!

Key Dates DateActivityLocationsInformationCost 1/26 – 2/29Pine Straw FundraiserAllatoona H.S.E- MailedSee Information 1/26 – 8/10TBA Fundraising ActivitiesVariousApril 1 O/S 6/11 – 6/14Summer Youth Camp (4th-8th Graders)Allatoona H.S. WebsiteTBA June 18-19Team Camp TBA 7/9 -7/10 7/11 (R)Junior Buccaneer TryoutsAllatoona H.S. Website 8/1 – 8/8High School TryoutsAllatoona H.S.Website 8/11Buc’s BBQ Social, Program Scrimmage Buc Mom sign up and camp PLAYER FEES DUE Allatoona H.SWebsite BBQ Social TBD Buc Mom’s = $50 Dues = $ /13First Day of School 8/24 – 8/252 nd Annual Buc Bash TournamentVariousTBAYour time 9/21 – 9/22Brookwood TournamentVariousTBA

2012 Short and Near Term Needs Nice To Haves Fence Topper (tubing) Coaches Apparel Team Sweats, ETC. PA System High School Uniforms Batting Cage Upgrades Helmets Locker Room Must Haves Softballs (10dz) Wiffle balls (6dz) Field Rakes (2) Field Painter and Paint Field Liner Field Conditioner Scorebook Lineup Cards Metro Insurance Allatoona Athletic Fee Coaching supplements Things We Have Done Batting Cage ($2,500) Field Work ($7,203) Sod ($1,004) Hitting Screens ($400) Dugouts Storage Shed Brick Backstop Helmet Rack Uniforms ($2,304) Windscreen ($1,000) Bullpen Upgrades ($1,043) Bat Rack Bleachers Allatoona Ath. Fee ($4,700) Concession/Press Box ($100,000 from Cobb County) Two Trips To Columbus

Fees and Fundraising PLAYER COMMITMENT FEEPLAYER FUNDRAISING GOAL $500 $1000 COMMITMENT Assuming 25 High School Players that’s a $25,000 budget. Our Goal is to exceed that amount!!

2011 H.S. Financial Scorecard PLAYERS (HS)FUNDRAISINGPLAYER FEETOTAL 1$293$500$793 2$525$0$525 3$543$457$1,000 4$1,495$0$1,495 5$670$0$670 6$910$90$1,000 7$288$213$501 8$1,406$0$1,406 9$28$473$501 10$52$158$210 11$539$500$1,039 12$250$0$250 13$780$0$780 14$0$500 15$100$500$600 16$0$500 17$0$200 18$40$0$40 19$197$303$500 20$499$0$499 21$0 22$0$500 23$741$259$1,000 24$0 TOTALS:$9,356$5,153$14,509 SHORTFALL($9,491)

2011 Jr. Buc Financial Scorecard PLAYERS (JB)FUNDRAISINGPLAYER FEETOTAL 1$95$235$330 2$0$325 3$0$325 4$300$25$325 5$0$325 6$300$0$300 7$0$325 8$599$0$599 9$165$0$165 10$547$0$547 11$0$325 12$165$0$165 13$0$325 14$300$0$300 15$300$0$300 16$0$325 17$0$325 18$325$0$325 19$165$0$165 20$300$25$325 21$0$165 22$351$0$351 23$0$325 24$665$0$665 TOTALS:$4,577$3,375$7,952 SURPLUS$152

How does this fee benefit me and my child? –Provides player with first class equipment, facility, uniforms, schedule, etc. –Provides parents with voting rights at all Booster Club meetings on any issues that require a group vote. Player/Parent Commitment Fee = $500 H.S - $325 Jr. Buc 2012 Commitment Fee and Fundraising Target Fundraising Requirement = $500++ Pays for all other budget items to include field equipment, facility build out, tournament travel, player “extras” etc. Meet your Commitment Fee and Fundraising Goal and receive 2 passes to all home games (Varsity or JV), and player receives incentive TBD

Website only sponsor $100 – Logo will remain on website for 1 year SPONSOR BOARD PLAQUE 1’ x 2’ $250 –Sponsor name/logo on board posted on the dugout wall plus website ad 4x4 FENCE SIGN $350 –Sign will remain on fence for one calendar year plus website ad 4x6 FENCE SIGN $500 –Sign will remain on fence and board for one calendar year plus website ad Sign and Placque Sponsorships ($400 renewal) ($200 renewal) ($300 renewal)

Buccaneer Mom’s Fastpitch Club Purpose: To build relationships with fellow Buccaneer Mom’s, learn more about the game of fastpitch, enhance relationships with local sponsors, coordinate all hospitality, food and transportation related events and most importantly have fun. Membership Fee: $50 Activities and Benefits Buccaneer Mom’s Team Camp – Mom’s to attend 1 day camp with Coach Pirkle to learn and ask questions about the game. Food and drink to be served and with the day culminating with a scrimmage game, complete with signs, stealing, etc Exclusive Buccaneer Mom’s Fastpitch T-Shirt and other potential goodies No men allowed – Although we may show up at scrimmage if permitted

Committees Concessions - Coordinate scheduling for concession duties, maintain and manage product inventory. Player Meals - Coordinate all activities associated with pregame and travel meals. Banquets – Plan and coordinate H.S. and Junior Buc events. Tournament / Special Games – Assist with Buc Bash Tournament, Relay For Life game, Junior Buc Nite, Senior Night. We need all parents (Jr. Buc and H.S) to participate in a minimum of 1 committee!

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