August 2, 2016

Marcus Baseball Booster Meeting

Board Members in Attendance:
Brian Mayfield, President
Ruth Covin, Secretary
Andrea Dickson, Treasurer
Jennifer Patrick, 1st V.P.
Bill Kappler, 2nd V.P.

Called to order 6:39 pm

Discussed Budget items line by line for the next fiscal year.
   	- Decided to eliminate Broadcasting budget.
	- Decision to reduce amount of Media Guides printed.
	-  Booster Membership fee  $75.00 + hat =  $100.00 

Re-visited monthly team building ideas such as CCA, Habitat for Humanity, coat drive, etc.  Coach Sherman and Bill Kappler will finalize dates and activities. Want to focus more on teamwork and developing life skills/goals rather than individual achievements. 	

Possible additions/improvements 
	Denton Ward plaque with Scholarship recipients
	Blower for field/halo maintenance
	Wall Ball nets (2)
	Net type sign to hang on batting cages with graphics
	Sign for concession building with Alumni info
	Net type sign with Marcus logo to attach to back side of home bleachers. 

Discussed new uniform policy:  Player’s hair  cannot go past collar length.   No facial hair allowed.  Want players to present a coordinated, respectable appearance at all baseball functions.

Golf Tournament @ Bridlewood
Stay same as last year $125 single, $480 foursome.
Brian will email Maruchy Cantu to make sure she is doing silent auction again.
Ruth will send out e-mail blast including incoming Freshmen to give heads up about the upcoming  Tournament and ask for silent auction items.  Bill will work with website to create web sign-up with detailed information.

Meeting adjourned @ 9:25 p.m.