Meeting Attendees: Kevin Christmas, John Eichorn, Heleen Hogan, Cindy Shearer, Donna Verhein, Kay Eichorn, Nan Peterson, Michael Gibbons, Tim Hebert, Julie Beeman, Loretta Hintze, Carolyn Culicerto, Suzanne Zeitouni, Renea Gaffey, Maureen Regele, Becky Pietras, Cindy Bauer, Cliff Bauer, Dolores Bullard, Margaret Stringfield
· The minutes were approved as submitted.
· Donna Verhein distributed the statement of receipts and expenses.
· After splitting proceeds with Holy Trinity, the CCHS revenue share from the April golf/tennis tournament was $5200.
· Kevin will talk to Holy Trinity about 2006 football funds (after the meeting Donna researched her records and found that HT cut CCHSAA a check for the concessions in the amount of $2,310.00).
· Kevin Christmas thanked all the volunteers for the amazing transformation from August 9 Independence scrimmage to present. The field looked good and was written up in Charlotte Observer Langston Wertz’s sports column.
· A report on the team start dates as well as the status of the fall teams was given (Dee Bier will be the advisor of the Women’s Golf team; field hockey will not have varsity status until a league is found; a new assistant coach was hired for Cross Country).
· Kevin will be meeting with Cheryl, a certified trainer, on August 24. She will be doing our athletic training Monday through Friday at 4:00 p.m.
Football Update
· John Eichorn stated that the freshman and sophomore parent volunteers were well-organized and did an excellent job
· Thank you to John Knier for announcing at the first game.
· Gates will open at 6:00 p.m. for general admission seats.
· There was a discussion on the best stadium location for the cheerleaders. All feedback will be weighed to come up with the best solution for the CCHS community.
· All reserved seats have been painted. An announcement will be made during the game about reserved seating--keeping the seats open for those who purchased.
Used Book Sale
· Cindy Shearer reported that the summer Used Book Sale was very eventful bringing the inventory down to around 500 books. An updated inventory is posted online.
· Renea Gaffey will be joining Cindy, Karen Hefron, and Vickie Saber in coordinating next year’s sale.
· Another sale will be held on Thursday, August 23 from 7:15 – 7:45 a.m. and 2:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Cougar Paws Update
· Loretta Hintze apologized for any errors in the 2007 spring edition.
· Heleen Hogan will be giving Loretta a list of the team parents’ names. Letters to the team parents will be written early in the season explaining what is needed for their end-of-season team summary article.
· Contact Loretta at lhintze@carolina.rr.com with any information/pictures for the online newsletter.
Sports Program
· Cindy Bauer needs help with the sports program. Becky Pietras volunteered.
· If you know of a printing company, contact her. Currently, Printing Plus is printing the Cougar Club passes free of charge with Moes and Jersey Mikes paying for the paper.
· It was suggested that she look on the CCHS web site for prior years’ sponsors.
Cougar Club/Spirit Store
· Dolores Bullard acknowledged that all reserved seats have been sold. Cougar Club family passes can still be purchased on August 24 and August 30.
· Much appreciation to Dolores for all she has done in researching for a Spirit Store. Some items available for sale include: key chains, lanyards, cooler cushies, cups, megaphones, fans, horns, paw mitts, water bottles, pom-poms, earrings, bracelets, pillowcases, memo boards, flip flops, lights, necklaces, folders, notebooks, pens, pencils, tattoos, Cougar beanies, drawstring backpacks and more. $1,000 was made in sales at the first football game.
· She is working with Add Logos to include sweatshirts and uniform shirts. It was suggested that Dolores shop around for football jerseys to be sold at the store.
· The Spirit Store will be located in front of the trophy case during lunch and after school starting August 22. Future plans for the store include a permanent location next to the CCHS cafeteria staffed with parent volunteers.
Old Business
· Thank you to student and parent volunteers for the excellent clean-up job around the campus on August 4.
· Carolyn Culicerto requested funds for “Save-A-Date”cards for the April 28 CCHS Holy Trinity Golf/Tennis Tournament at Raintree. It was suggested that refrigerator magnets be used.
· Contact Heleen Hogan for golf/tennis tournament food donations.
· Maureen Regele volunteered to wash, fold, and tag unused previously worn uniforms. These pieces would then be sold.
Other Business
· Allison, from Josten’s, will bring sport scrapbook samples to the next meeting. These hard cover 30-page books can be used to illustrate an entire team or fall/winter/spring school seasons.
· If any sport team would like a dvd of their season, contact Mark Martindale.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 17 at 7:00 p.m. in the health room.