Present: Laura Szempruch, Bob Mayer, Chuck Grosser, Lori Viola, Karen Hesse, Dan Howett, Julie Hammons, Patty Vogt, Lois Siegle, Steve Linder, Beth Mizelle (secretary for the evening)

Excused Absence: Ann Auffrey

I. The meeting was called to order at 7:00PM by President Laura Szempruch.

II. Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the October 7, 2007 Board meeting were presented. There was one correction: Lori Viola distributed the concession stand drawings, not Lois. Motion made by Dan Howett to approve the drawings as corrected, seconded by Karen Hesse. Motion approved.

III. Athletic Department Report: Chuck Grosser reported the following:

• The water will be turned off after the final cleaning of the outdoor concession stand next Saturday, November 10, 2007.
• Fall Sports Awards will be Wednesday, November 14, at 7:00PM in the PAC.
• The Football/Cheerleading Banquet will be November 18.
• The Men’s Soccer Banquet is tentatively planned for November 20.
• Winter sports will all begin this week and next week.
• This Saturday, November 10, is the CHL Cheer Competition at Madeira High School. The MS, JV, and Varsity squads will all be competing.
• The high school baseball field is in the midst of a major renovation, to be completed (weather permitting) by the end of November. Total cost is about $66,500, paid by the FLSD Permanent Improvement Fund. Thanks especially to Matt Viola and Forrest Lytle, and Bill Bennett and Eads Fence.
• Skyline Chili donated all of the proceeds from the Skyline Game of the Week - $500 - to the Athletic Department.

IV. Treasurer’s Report: Lois Siegle presented the Profit and Loss Statement. We have $13,000 more in the bank compared to this time last year. Steve Linder reported that the tax return in complete. Motion made by Patty Vogt to approve the Profit and Loss Statement, seconded by Lori Viola. Motion approved.

V. Membership report: Lori Viola presented the updated membership roster. We have 28 at the $100 level, 22 at the $50 level, and 46 at the $25 level. Compared to last year, there are more members at $100, but less at $25. $5050 has been collected, we’ve given out $920 in concession bucks, and $475 in concession bucks have been redeemed. Lori will follow up to see if any of the fall teams achieved 50% membership.

VI. Concession Stand Report: Generally it was a good fall season in the concession stand. The committee system seemed to work well. It was difficult to get volunteers for the last few games of the fall (that happens every year). There will be more discussion at a separate meeting about possible changes to be made in the stand, and a presentation to Chuck Grosser of the changes. We would like to have it completed before next fall.

VII. Old Business

• 300 Club: Motion made by Dan Howett to keep $500 to cover our costs and make a small profit. We will draw 10 tickets; each winning ticket will get $100. A ticket can be drawn more than once. Motion seconded by Patty Vogt. Motion approved. Drawing will take place next Saturday at the concession stand cleaning.

• Boosters Bash: It will be Saturday, March 15^th. Lois will confirm with The Grove. "Save the Date" cards will be distributed at the Fall Sports Awards.

• New Grill: Laura reported a new professional grade grill can cost $1600 to $5000, plus the cost of new lava rock every few weeks. We will not need to get a new grill until fall, so no further discussion at this time.

VIII. New Business

• Beth read a note from the Volleyball team thanking the boosters for the donation of all the profits from the concession stand on the night of Volley for the Cure.

• Julie Hammons is visiting tonight, and would like to join the board. Motion made by Bob Mayer to appoint Julie to the board, seconded by Lois Siegle. Motion carried. Welcome Julie!

• Lori read a note from the Goetz family who donated $25 to the Boosters in memory of Emmett Roper, Sr. Lori will send the family a thank you note.

IX. Adjournment: Anyone interested in discussing the remodeling of the concession stand will meet after this meeting. Motion made by Lori Viola to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Beth Mizelle. Motion carried, meeting adjourned at 7:45PM.

The next meeting of the Finneytown Boosters Association Board will take place on Sunday, December 2, 2007 at 7:00PM in the Senior Center.