1. Gridiron Booster Parent Meeting

2. 2018 Executive Board Paige Anderson, President Dawnya Costilla, VP
Carrie Keating, Treasurer
Tana Ingersoll, Secretary
(see parent packet for contacts)

3. 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

4. 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

5. Viking Gridiron Boosters
Boosters function to support the Coach and program
Monthly Board meeting with Coach
Parents encouraged to attend
Boosters communicate with the Coach, AD
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. 

6. Boosters: What we do & don’t do
Boosters execute program essentials
Boosters do not handle or manage
Communication with Parents
Fundraising for Boosters
Team dinners, banquets, snacks
Practice gear for player purchase
Organize Team camps
Program Enhancements such as Spirit Wear & Viking Swag
Manage requests from Coach: i.e. equipment, uniforms, gear
Collect fees for related activities
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Communication with athletes
Practice times
Game times & locations
Transportation
Attendance
Academic eligibility
Playing time
Team rosters
Player position
Team-issued gear & uniform

7. Associated Student Body (ASB)
Run by IHS Athletic Dept - all sports managed by ASB
ASB & Sports Pay to Play Fees pay for coaches, equipment, uniforms, maintenance
Fees paid in August:
IHS ASB Office; OR
Online through IHS Website >Athletics>Register for Sports> NSD’s TouchBase
Fundraisers where athletes handle the selling goes to the ASB – Football Account for Coach’s use for Viking Football

8. 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

9. Boosters vs ASB Examples
May grant money to the ASB to assist with major program purchases 
Directly purchase items that will become the property of an individual (e.g., practice jerseys)
Money raised by Boosters is done through parent (adult) efforts and hosted events
Booster Fees are paid in April (covers all team expenses and events that are hosted by the Boosters thru the entire season)
Purchase required player gear (helmet, pads), team equipment and uniforms that are issued to the players and are the property of the school
Money is raised by Student-Athletes, such as Car Washes or Gold Cards
ASB / NSD Fees are paid in Aug (per the NSD, covers district-hosted expenses, such as buses to games, etc. Managed by IHS Athletics.)

10. “Nobody rides this ship – we all ROW!”
How Else Can You Help?
Employer Matching Funds: Microsoft, Boeing, PSE, etc
Funds are matched for Cash Donations & Hours!!
Microsoft pays cash directly to our program for your volunteer hours
DONATE on-line. We are non-profit and your contribution is tax-deductible
Shop on Amazon? Switch to AmazonSmile and choose Viking Gridiron Club as your charity of choice. Available for Prime and regular purchases.
Ask your employer or have your business be a Viking Community Partner. There are multiple levels to fit all budgets.
Most importantly: VOLUNTEER!! It all helps, whether a little or a lot. Give an hour to Spirit Wear, bring a case of water, help serve a Team Dinner – do what you can do. If we all team up, we will build a strong foundation for the program and our players.
“Nobody rides this ship – we all ROW!”

11. Thank You!