Booster Club Meetings

September 4, 2007

7:05 p.m.- meeting called to order by Ms. Vera.  She introduced

Aime Robins as the new Booster Club President. 

Ms. Vera complimented the girls on a great job at the first pep rally

and football game. 

UIL rules for practice hours were discussed.  Also, TCHS policy

for study hall during electives was discussed.  Girls can also be

released for tutoring sessions.  Grades for officer tryouts must be

75 or higher.  Ms Vera will discuss any grades below 80 to help

avoid the grades falling below eligibility requirements. 

This year’s trip cost is estimated at $525/each, with payments due

as follows:  9/28 $200 deposit; 11/19 $150; and 1/14 $175. 

Jay Moore discussed the My Space site and the Topcats website. 

Aime Robins requested approval of the meeting minutes from

8/14/07. 

Possible fundraising opportunities are Applebee’s breakfast,

Chick-fil-A nights, Dying to Donate. Fundraisers decided on were a

pancake breakfast at TCHS and Chick-fil-A nights. 

The community pep rally will be held 9/12 from 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Additional parent shirts can be ordered tonight. 

Karen Rainey passed out copies of the by-laws.  The fiscal year

runs 5/1 to 4/30 each year.  This year’s budget was approved. 

Fundraisers discussed that were mandatory are:  Entertainment

books, candles, and ads for the spring show.  We can also use

Albertson’s and Kroger cards. 

The 2008 competition trip to Galveston will begin 2/28 Thursday

and everyone will depart at 5:00 a.m.; returning Sunday night.  We

have a block rooms at the Moody Gardens Hotel for $150/nt.  

There will be additional competition fees for other competitions. 

Beth Gonzales discussed concessions.  We made over $2,000 at

the first football game. 

Additional new business discussed concerned the order for

remaining girls clothing items.  They are not in yet. 

The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m.