MISSION

The Booster Club is an organization within Rosehill Christian School, that raises much-needed funds to support the Athletic Department in a variety of ways. Booster Club members, officers, RCS staff, and parents all serve together to raise funds. The funds raised by the booster club are used to purchase items the Athletic Director and coaches desire to ensure their teams have the necessary equipment to compete in TAPPs. The Booster Club plans, organizes, and funds activities at our sporting events. (ie Alumni, ice cream social, and Homecoming bonfire) The Booster Club will foster better relationships between the parents which in turn helps to increase school spirit!

COMPOSITION OF BOOSTER CLUB BOARD

President - Corrie Hartman - crhartman6475@gmail.com

• Leads the monthly meetings of the Booster Club, sets agenda and meets with school officials including the head of school, AD, and coaches.

Vice President - Brad Whitt - brad.t.whitt@gmail.com

• Supports President as needed and assists with fundraising

Treasurer - Matt Hurst- matt.hurst@henryschein.com

• Responsible for financials and record-keeping

Secretary - Brooke Marrs- brooke@earthcaremgmt.net

• Meeting notes and communication with parents

Athletic Director - Steve Krantz - stkrantz@rcseaglesonline.org

* Provides guidance to Board and recommendations for team expenditures; stays in close contact with Head Coaches to ensure their needs are met.

Committee Chairs- Rachel Terpstra- rterpstra09@gmail.com or Heather Chartier- heather.chartier76@gmail.com

BOARD MEETINGS

Held monthly at 6 pm in room G-8  (Day TBD based on sports schedule)

Fundraising Activities

1. Concessions at all sporting events & Spirit Wear sales

2. Parking spot auctions

BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Over the past few years, there has been a steady decline in membership(s) and the current board members believe a new course of action is needed to increase the effectiveness and the participation rates within the Booster Club.

• The term membership implies action and could possibly be a deterrent for some parents to join the Booster Club.

• Rather than make joining the Booster Club optional, the school should adopt a policy of families whose children play sports should be required to either:

  • Pay a nominal amount to help the Booster Club

  • Volunteer for at least 2 events to work in the concession stand or at the entrance to the event (parents should be encouraged to volunteer at all sporting events, not just the ones their students participate within)

  • Parents with children of all ages within RCS should be encouraged to participate and volunteer their time.

• Going forward we recommend each sport (Cheer included) should be responsible for ensuring at least one (1) parent represents their sport at monthly Booster Club meetings. This will help to foster communication and school spirit within RCS, both of which are lacking at this point in time. The head coach for each sport will be responsible for nominating their representative by the end of the first month of each school year.

Ideas for Future Booster Club - Increase Participation and Communication within the School

1. Each sport has at least one parent attend monthly board meetings. This would serve two purposes:

   1. They bring their ideas/needs to the board

   2. They can communicate more effectively back to the parents what was discussed at the board meeting

CALENDAR

June - August

Board meets to plan football, cross country, volleyball, and cheer

Emphasis on spirit wear; load Squadlocker and plan for seasonal store opening

Parking spot auctions open before school starts

Coaches submit a “wish list” to AD prior to their season beginning

Plan for membership drive (if needed)

September - December

Monthly meetings

Board planning basketball, track, and baseball

January - May

Monthly meetings

Fundraiser(s)