1. 2010 Dewitt Junior Panthers Parents’ Meeting Welcome!

2. Introductions Joe President– Joe Joseph Vice Presidents – Marty Ruiter & Bill Wilkinson Treasurer – Shelly Beyer Secretary – Kim McKernan Board Members - Kim Daggy, Rob Feguer, Ron Froehlich, Bill Grice, Nick Neros and Dustin Preston

3. Overview of DJP - Rob Established in 1995 to promote organized and structured football and cheerleading within the community of DeWitt. We strive to encourage all those who desire to participate to do so. To promote the game to as many young athletes as possible. Promote the development of the athlete as a total person including academics, sportsmanship, self- discipline, self-reliance and teamwork.

4. Registration and Membership - Bill June 30 th – End of Registration - $95 July 1 st – 30 th Late Registration - $150 Importance of Fundraisers (2009 $6,000) Join a Committee – We’re a volunteer organization Volunteers – Need 6 hrs /family/season

5. Football – League Joe League Update Team Selection - Draft Game Schedules Summer Camps Team Parent Representatives

6. Football Coaching - Bill Coach & Assistant – application deadline June 1 st Independent Interview Panel for Selection Background check for all Coaches and Assistant Coaches Clinic with Varsity and DJP Coaches

7. Cheerleading - Kim Coach & Assistant – application deadline June 1 st. Team Selection Summer Camp – August 18 th 9:00 – 3:00 Team Parent Representatives Equipment/Uniform provided by DJP Must be returned at end of season/clean

8. Health Issues - Marty Physicals – Must be between April 15, 2010 and before the 1 st day of conditioning on August 9, 2010. IMPORTANT - Players will not be allowed to start conditioning if their physical form is not turned in. DJP will need a COPY of both sides of your Child’s physical form. Medication – Notify the coach Special Note – Please keep your original Physical Card. DeWitt Public Schools or other sports programs may require you to turn in a physical card for participation in their programs as well. DJP does not share your Child’s information (registration or physical card information…) with other organizations.

9. Equipment - Marty Uniforms Provided by DJP Equipment provided by players/parents Equipment Distribution Day: July 25, 2010 3 – 6 pm – Jr. High Cafeteria-Times by Grade Vendors on site with equipment available for purchase. Equipment/uniforms must be returned cleaned, before the banquets.

10. Fundraising - Shelly Tailgate Bash – Sunday, August 29 th, 2 – 5 pm Spirit Wear for purchase on the website Concession Stand 50/50 Raffle for scholarship players Trash Bag sale for new cheerleader uniforms

11. How can I volunteer? Nick Join a committee Be a Parent representative Assist with Fundraising Donations (land, printing, services…) Lots of ways….just ask a board member!

12. Contacting DJP - Nick E-mail www.dewittjrpanthers@gmail.comwww.dewittjrpanthers@gmail.com Mail Dewitt Junior Panthers PO Box 80 Dewitt, MI 48820 Individual Board Contact info on DJP website. Complaints – Coach First, then in writing to DJP Board. (e-mail, US Mail).

13. Keeping Informed Ron DJP web site – www.leaguelineup.com\djpwww.leaguelineup.com\djp Dewitt Bath Review DJP Flyers/Newsletters Coaches/Parent Representatives

14. 2010 Dewitt Junior Panthers Parents’ Meeting - Ron Questions/Comments Please volunteer tonight! We’re ready for a great season!