April Membership Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Bob Haida at 5:35 p.m.  A quorum was established.

• The minutes from the March membership meeting were reviewed and modifications were made.  A motion was made and seconded to accept the changes and the motion was approved.

Treasurers report:

• CD's at Bank of Edwardsville ($6,162.03), 1st Bank of Millstadt ($5,204.29) and Regions ($23,321.81) will come due in May.  A motion was made, seconded and approved to roll all three CD's into one 3-month CD.
• There was a discussion that the Booster Club would need cash available in the near future in order to write a check to District 201 for funds for the bleachers.
• There was a report on the financial results of the Winter Warm Up to date.  Profit is expected to be over $13,000.  Donations checks of $300 were received.  A motion was made, seconded and approved to write the following checks:
      

           American Classics Pictures $1,653.00
        Tribouts - $117.25

        Schubert's Meat - $625.50

• Cheryl will be reviewing tax forms to be prepared.

Athletic Director's report

• A letter was read from Bill Schmidt thanking the Booster Club for the donation toward improvements to the softball and baseball fields.  At this point, a wheelchair ramp and cosmetic work remains.  A final regrading anc cleanup of the area may be needed.
• The concession stand and bathrooms are mostly finished and are operational.
• The spring sports awards ceremony will be on May 14 at 7:00 p.m.
• 1 membership check was received for $50.00
• Golf tournament brochures were distributed.  The golf committee will need to meet.
• $1,000 checks were requested and have been distributed for partial payment on Boys Baseball uniforms, Boys track travel costs, Boys tennis travel costs.

The next meeting will be on May 14th at 5:30 p.m.

March Membership Meeting
The meeting was called to order by Bob Haida at 5:30 p.m.

The minutes from the January membership meeting were reviewed and modifications were made.  A motion was made and seconded to accept the changes and the motion was approved.

Treasurer's report:

~ Checks were written for these new bills received:
~ Linda Heffernan - $25.00

~ Dianne Sweeney - $31.27

~ Susie Kossina - $63.73

~ Molly Watkins - $74.25

~ Standard Rule - $207.70

~ Tribouts - $117.25

~ American Classics Pictures (Jo Matecki-pictures from Winter Warm-up) -    $1,653.00

~ A motion was made and seconded to pay all bills.

~Balance was $77,089.40 not including the previously

~ Final totals for the Winter Warm up will be presented at the April meeting.
~ The chairpersons for the 2008-2009 Winter Warm Up are Molly Watkins and Jo Matecki

~ A discussion was held regarding times, food, baskets and the raffle for the auction.

Athletic Director's report:

~ Rain has delayed the bleacher set-up

~ Construction on the concession stand will be completed by 2nd week of April

~ The Belleville West Golf Tournament is June 26 at the Orchards.  The golf committee is in the process of being formed and the brochure will be printed.

The next meeting will be on April 16 at 5:30 p.m.

The meeting was adjourned.

February Membership Meeting

• The meeting was called to order by Bob Haida at 5:30 p.m.
• The minutes from the January membership meeting were reviewed. A modification was made to change the hourly rate to be paid for the DJ for the Winter Warm Up.  The rate was changed from $75 to $75 per hour.
  Treasurer's report:
• Income from membership dues was $150.
• A check was written to Jo Matecki for $324 for Winter Warm Up expenses.
• A check was written to Printmaster for $115 for Booster club cards.
• A motion was approved for a check to Linda Heffernan for $553.69 for Winter Warm Up expenses.
  
  Athletic Director's Report
  
• Winter sports is wrapping up with Boy's basketball being the only sport still remaining.
• One freshman boy, Allen Bux, and one senior girl, Miranda Brittin made the state bowling tournament.
• 5 wrestlers are competing in sectionals.
• The winter sports awards night is scheduled for March 11.
• The spring sports event and membership sale will be on Saturday, March 15.
• The concession stand is at least 1 month behind schedule due to weather delays.  It's due to be completed the first or second week of April.  The bleachers are still on schedule although the concrete has not yet been poured due to weather.  Neither looks like it will be complete for baseball and softball season so the area around the fields will probably not be in the best of shape for games.  a sign will be erected to acknowledge this.
  
  Winter Warm Up
  
• There was a discussion on the fact that we'd get no revenue from beer sales from the Quail Club.  The Quail Club has been approached about this and will not change their policy.
• Otto Roberts will be on hand the night of the event in case checks need to be written.
• Molly Watkins will manage cash receipts and disbursement that night.
• Mark Korte is donating much of the food.  Shubert's will be billing for the ramainder.
• Baskets will be ready the Wednesday before the event.
• Pig races will be introduced this year with each pig given a coache's name and picture.
• Clean up will be at 9 a.m. the morning of the event.
  
  The next meeting will be on March 19 at 5:30 p.m.

       The meeting was adjourned at 6:15 p.m.

January Membership Meeting

• The minutes from the December membership meeting were approved.
• Athletic director's report

• The location and date for the golf tournament are undecided.  The cost at the Orchard’s last year was about $75 per person, including $49 for golf.  Stonewolf wants $75 for golf only.  We’ll try to decide on location and time at the February meeting.
• Booster Club member cards have been updated.  The cost was $115.70 paid to Print Master.
• Winter Warm Up Update

• $500 was approved to be paid to Jo Matecki for reimbursement for money already spent and on future expense for supplies.

• There will be 3 types of games
• Big 6
• Beat the dealer
• 50/50/raffle
• We’ll use the Quail club at no charge but will receive no part of the drink revenue.
• Each team will be asked to donate a basket. One person will be placed in charge of organizing each team basket.
• Games will be set up in the front of the Quail club and the auction will be in the large front room.
• Chris McMahon will be the DJ from 8-midnight.  His charge will be $75.
• Menu for food will be kept simple.
• Need to get the word out on date and time – Saturday, March 1st from 6-midnight.
• Admittance to those 21 and over only.
• No oral auction.
• Newspaper advertising will be placed; announcements will be made at game and a mailing done.
• The concession stand work has started. The bleachers have arrived and are being installed.  Concrete needs to be poured. All work should be done by the 1st games.
• The Winter Awards event will take place on March 5th or 10th                        
• The next meeting will be Wednesday February 20th at 5:30PM.
• A motion was made, seconded and approved to adjourn the meeting at 6:00PM.

December Membership Meeting

• Cheryl Wayt made a motion to approve the minutes from the November membership meeting.  the minutes were approved.
• Treasurer's report - Membership dues of $5,686 were deposited.  $46 was spent to print new membership cards.  A motion was made to approve the Treasurer's report.  The report was approved.
• Athletic director's report
  * A list of the current members of the Booster Club as of 12/10/07 was distributed.
  * $1,400 in checks was distributed to teams during the month.
  * The concessions stand blueprints were shown and explained. Bleachers are ordered and to be delivered in January. Installation will be completed by baseball and softball seasons.
  * There have been requests for 2 donations from the Booster Club - 1) a protable scoreboard for the Wrestling program so that here is one for each mat; 2) new uniforms for the girls track team.
  * Cheryl Wayt moved to approve the AD's report.  It was seconded and approved.
• There was a discussion regarding adding links or an on-line order form on the Athletic club web site for donations for the purchase of bricks and benches.
• There will be an organization meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9 for the Winter warm up event to be held in March.
• The next meeting of the Booster club will be Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m.
• Bill Schmidt motioned to adjourn the meeting.  The motion was seconded and approved.

November Membership Meeting

• Bob Haida motioned to approve the minutes from the October membership meeting.   The minutes were approved.
• Treasurer's report - Three membership fees were received for a total of $450.  A bill was received from Print Master for $36 for printing additional membership cards.  Janet Bub motioned to approve the Treasurer's report.  Jane Wayt seconded and the report was approved.
• Athletic Director's report - Bill Schmidt reported on the Southwestern Conference Athletics Director's meeting.  West finished 2nd in the All Sports Awards, only 4 points behind Edwardsville.  New machines for which the Booster Club was a big contributor are now in the weight room.
• The final plans for the concession stands are now with the ROE for review and approval.  Work will begin soon.
• Softball and baseball bleachers are still expected to be finished by March 1st.
• A total $5,000 was requested for:
  Football cheerleaders
  Volleyball team
  Boys soccer
  Boys golf
  Girls Golf
• A $640 donation was made for boys and girls swimming.  Otto Roberts motioned to approve the expenditures.  Cheryl Wayt seconded and the motion was approved.
• There will be a discussion at the next meeting regarding the location of the Booster Club summer golf tournament.
• The next meeting of the Booster Club will be Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m.
• Otto Roberts motioned to adjourn the meeting.  Janet Bub seconded and the meeting was adjourned.

October Membership Meeting

~Bob Haida motioned to approve the minutes from the September membership meeting.  Janet bub seconded.  Minutes were approved.
~Treasurer's report - $3,000 in membership dues was deposited. A motion was made to make a $400 down payment to the Quail club for the winter Warm up.   Roy Mueller motioned and Janet Bub seconded. Motion was approved.
~The Regions Bank CD and 1st National Bank Savings Account have been closed.  a 5%, 7-9 month CD has been opened with the Bank of Edwardsville.
~Maroon Plaza - Weiss monument now charges $1000 for monuments. Booster club gets $500 of that amount.
~Mr. Biegler donated $500 to the Booster club. Additional funds from the Golf Tournament.
~Team summary -
  Girl's Golf is completed
  Boy's socccer team is in the Regional championship game
  Last football game is Friday evening
  Cross Country competing in Regional on Saturday
  Volleyball competing in the Regional next week
   Boy's golf competed in the Sectional and the season is completed
~Concessions - $4,600 made on concession stand this fall thus far.  All proceeds go to the Booster Club.
~Booster Club donations made:

  $500 for FCA Fall banquet and retreat
  $1,000 - request from football team
  $1,000 request for travel and uniforms for tennis team
  $1,000 request for travel and uniforms for cross country team
~The Fall Sports award night is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 6 in the Main Gym.
~The Winter Sports Booster Recognition Night is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. in the Main Gym. People are needed to work the concessions stand that night.
~There was a discussion regarding the new concessions stand, restrooms and team rooms for the baseball and softball fields.  A 2,000 sq. ft. building is planned.
~A motion was made by Roy Mueller to commit $99,000 to pay for the concession stand. It was seconded by Janet Bub and approved.
~There was a discussion regarding pushing the sale of bricks for the Maroon Plaza.   A committee was established to do this. The committee will meet after the first of the year.
~The next meeting of the Booster Club will be Thursday, Nov. 15 at 5 p.m. before the Winter Sport night event.
~The meeting was adjourned.

September Membership Meeting

The meeting was called to order by President Bob Haida and a quorum was established.  He then conveyed that the purpose of this meeting was to elect the Booster Club Board of Directors and Officers.  After everyone in attendance introduced themselves, the nominating committee presented the slate of Board of Directors nominations to be voted on.  They are as follows:
Bob Haida    Otto Roberts   Cheryl Wayt    Mark Lanxon

Bill Schmidt  Lisa Haida    Roy Mueller   Jesse Swift

Rich Kurowski

Jo Matecki made a motion, seconded by Roy Mueller, to accept the slate as presented and the motion carried.

The slate of officer nominations to be voted on as follows:

President - Bob Haida

Vice-President - Otto Roberts

Treasurer - Cheryl Wayt

Secretary - Rich Kurowski

Lisa Haida made a motion, seconded by Jo Matecki, to accept the Officer nominations as presented.  The motion carried.

Roy Mueller made a motion, seconded by Otto Roberts, to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting adjourned.

September Board of Directors Meeting

The meeting was called to order by President Bob Haida and a quorum was established. 

Otto Roberts moved and Lynn Chastain seconded to approve the minutes from the August meeting.  The motion carried.

Treasurer Cheryl Wayt gave the Treasurers Report.  There was discussion regarding the savings account at Millstadt Bank and the CD due to mature at Regions Bank.  Also, there was discussion to open a new account at the Bank of Edwardsville.  Otto Roberts moved, seconded by Jo Matecki to close the CD upon maturity and close the savings account at Millstadt Bank, use those funds to open an account at the Bank of Edwardsville.  The motion carried. 

Lisa Haida moved, seconded by Otto Roberts to approve the $25,000 to the Athletic Director to be used for each sport team at Belleville West.  The motion carried.

Bill Schmidt gave his Athletic Directors Report.  There were no requests for monies at this time.  He gave the Treasurer several checks for booster club memberships to be deposited.  Lisa Haida moved, seconded by Otto Roberts to accept the AD report.  The motion carried.

In other business, Jo Matecki discussed the Winter Warm-Up.  The event will be held again at the Quail Club and the target date is March 2008.

The next meeting is scheduled for October 10, 2007.

Otto Roberts moved, seconded by Janet Bub to ajourn the meeting.  Meeting adjourned.

2006-2007 Booster Club Minutes

April 11, 2007

     The meeting was called to order by President Bob Haida and a quorum was established.  Bill Schmidt moved, seconded by Lyn Chastain to approve the March meeting minutes as submitted.

        Treasurer Cheryl Wayt gave her report.  At this time she will close out the Winter Warm-up with a total income of $15, 956.55.  Janet Bub moved, seconded by Molly watkins to approve the Treasurers Report.

     Athletic Director Bill Schmidt gave his report.  He gave three membership checks and one bench to the treasurer for deposit.  There were two requests for money that will satisfy the remainder of the winter sports organizations.

1.  $1,000 for Boys Basketball

2.  $1,000 for Wrestling

The last request was for $1,000 for the Baseball team to use towards equipment purchases.

A motion was made by Stephanie Dintelmann to approve these expenditures, seconded by Molly Watkins and the motion carried.

     The concession stand is still in the negotiation phase at this time.

The sign is moving forward with a few modifications.  The LED board is 4 x 15 and the supporting posts will rise 20 feet from the ground.  The cost for the board is $35,200.  The estimated cost to erect the sign and school marquee is approx $15,000.  The electric hook-up is expected to cost approximately $3,000 to complete.  The Booster Club already pledged $50,000 to cover the cost of the project.  A motion was made by Janet Bub to increase the Booster Club funds to $57,500.  Was seconded by Lynn Chastain and carried.  It is understood that when the commitment from Commerce Bank of $25,000 is received that those monies will be reimbursed to the Booster Club along with any donations by the various school organizations and Central Office.

     Belleville West Alum Bob Goalby is again donating a signed Masters Flag and menu from the Masters Tournament to be auctioned at the golf tournament.  The next golf meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2007 at Fletchers Kitchen.

     In other business, Lynn Chastain proposed to honor the State Champion Dance Team with a plaque or banner to be displayed in the gymnasium.  The Athletic Director will talk with Principal Bob Dahm to see what can be done in that regard.

     The next Booster Club meeting is scheduled for May 2, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.  Cheryl Wayt moved, seconded by Stephanie Dintelmann to adjourn the meeting.  Meeting adjourned.

March 14, 2007

    The meeting was called to order by President Bob Haida and a quorum was established.  Otto Roberts moved, seconded by Roy Mueller to approve the February meeting minutes as submitted.

    The Treasurers Report was given by Cheryl Wayt.  All bank accounts have been updated and the savings account at First National Bank of Millstadt has been converted to a C.D.  A motion was made by Jo Matecki and seconded by Janet Bub to approve paying expenses from the Winter Warm-up.  Those expenses include the Start-up, custodian, D.J., Schubert's and other expenses.  Those other expenses are not to exceed $3,500.00.  The motion was approved.  The Winter Warm-Up was a huge success.

    Bill Schmidt gave the Athlete Director's Report.  He gave a check from Larry Biegler for a Booster club membership along with a donation from the Student council for the new marquee to the treasurer.  He requested monies for the following athletic teams:

1.  $1,000 - Boy's Tennis Team for tournament expenses

2.  $1,000 - Softball Team for a pitching machine

3.  $1,000 - Girl's Soccer Team

Otto Roberts moved, Roy Mueller seconded and the motion passed to approve those expenditures.

    The Maroon plaza update has been completed.  The price of a bench has been raised to $1,000.  Bill Schmidt has a bid to completely finish the Maroon Plaza for $8,920.  That includes any future inscription of the bricks.  Lisa Haida moved and Cheryl Wayt seconded to approve this expense and the motion passed.

    A motion was made by Lisa Haida to give the Athletic Director the authority to spend $25,000. to move forward on the marquee.  This is in addition to the $25,000 that has been pledged from Commerce Bank towards the marquee.  The total money spent on the marquee is not to exceed $50,000 and any additional donations or contributions will go through the Belleville West Booster Club.  Jo Matecki seconded the motion and it was approved.

    The Athletic director is moving forward with the Architect for the drawings for the new Concession Stand.

    The Golf Tournament date is Thursday, June 21 at the Orchards.  The golf committee members are:  Bill Schmidt, Tom Schmidt, Rich Karwoski, Janet Bub, Bob Haida, Roy Mueller and Otto Roberts.  The golf committee meeting is Wednesday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson's Grill.

    Spring Sports Day is Saturday, March 17.  President Bob Haida will attend and represent the Booster Club although no memberships will be sold.

    In other business, Lisa Haida suggested the Booster Club do something to recognize the athlete (John Flannigan) and Athletic Team (Dance Team) that won their State Competitions.  This was tabled for the time being.

    Jo Matecki suggested that we donate the meat that was leftover from the Winter Warm-up to any of the Athletic Teams that can uses it at their upcoming events.  Bill Schmidt moved, Bob Haida seconded and all approved to this donation to any team that has a use for it.

    The next meeting is scheduled for April 11 at 5:30 p.m.

    Otto Roberts moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Janet Bub.  Meeting adjourned.

February 7, 2007

     The meeting was called to order by President Bob Haida and a quorum was established.  Roy Mueller moved, seconded by Rich Kurowski to approve the January meeting minutes.

     The Treasurers Report was given by Cheryl Wayt.  The CD accounts are being updated.  Jo Matecki moved, seconded by Bill Schmidt to write a resolution giving Treasurer Cheryl Wayt authority over the banking accounts.  This resolution is needed for the First National Bank of Millstadt and Regions Bank.  There was also a motion made by Bill Schmidt and seconded by Roy Mueller to approve an emergency expenditure for the Winter Warm-up in the amount of $145.00.  This was for the News Democrat advertisement.  Janet Bub moved, seconded by Jo Matecki to approve the Treasurers Report.  The motion passed.

     Athletic Director, Bill Schmidt gave this report.  He gave Cheryl Wayt a check from the Rams Fundraiser and checks for the brick plaza to be deposited.  The Rams Fundraiser raised a total of $9,600.00.

     The Brick Plaza renovations will be completed by mid-March.  The company renovating the plaza is in the process of pulling up and replacing the old bricks with the new re-engraved bricks.  There were two outstanding bills needing to be paid regarding the brick plaza.  A motion was made by Janet Bub and seconded by Rich Kurowski to pay the final bill to Weiss monuments for three benches and to Bill Thomas Brick for brick engraving.  The motion passed.

      The A.D. is meeting with an electrician regarding the new marquee.  School organizations have donated $12,000 and Commerce Bank has committed to donating $25,000 for the new marquee.  There is no final bid as yet for the marquee.

     There was one monetary request for $1000 for the Girl's Track Team.  A motion was made by Bob Haida and Seconded by Jo Matecki to approve the Athletic Directors Report and so passed. 

     All Board members had received a copy of the revised By-Laws at the January meeting.  Janet Bub motioned, Bob Haida seconded and all approved the By-Laws as presented.

     The Winter Warm-up Fundraiser has another meeting on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Quail Club.

     The next meeting is scheduled for March 14, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

     Janet Bub motioned and Cheryl Wayt seconded to adjourn the meeting.

January 10, 2007

     The meeting was called to order by President Bob Haida and a quorum was established.  Otto roberts moved, seconded by Stephanie Dintelmann to approve the December minutes with the correction that the purchase of the safety deposit box was not to exceed $50.00, and so passed.

     Treasurer Cheryl Wayt gaver her report.  She purchased a safety deposit box at Commerce Bank in the amount of $40.00 as approved at the December meeting.  At this time she believes the Booster Club account at the Millstadt bank is in the form of a checking account.  Otto Roberts moved, Roy Mueller seconded to authorize Cheryl to convert that account into a C.D.  The motion was voted on and passed.

     Bill Schmidt gave the Athletic Directors Report.  He received another membership check, a Rams games check and a check to purchase a bench.  A thank you goes to the workers of the Rams game on Christmas Eve.  He gave the following updates:

1.  The company that is going to re-do the Maroon Plaza has requested a second estimate on the labor.

2.  Weiss has 3 benches ready, including the Bob Goalby bench donated by the Booster Club.

3.  He had a meeting with Harry Cruncleton of Commerce Bank regarding their commitment to the new marquis and that project is moving forward.

4.  The architect now has a drawing of the new concession and will be available to us at the February meeting.

There were five monetary requests to complete the fall/winter sports distributions.  1) Boys track - $1,000. 2) Boys Soccer - $1,000. 3) Volleyball - $1,000. 4) Girls Tennis - $1,000  5). Boys Golf - $1,000.

Copies of the revised by-laws were distributed and will be voted on at the February meeting.  The Athletic Director and members would like to thank Roy Mueller and Rich Kurwoski for work in re-drafting the by-laws document.

Jo Matecki gave an update on the Winter Warm-Up.  They had the first meeting and all is progressing well.  A letter is being mailed on 1/11/07 to all current Booster Club members and the parents of all fall and winter athletes.  Otto Roberts moved, Janet Bub seconded and all approved her request for money to the printer not to exceed $250.00.  The Winger Warm-up is scheduled for Feb. 24 at the Quail Club.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

Otto Roberts moved, Bill Schmidt seconded and all approved to adjourn the meeting.

December 13, 2006

      The meeting was called to order by President Bob Haida.  Otto Roberts moved, seconded by Lisa Haida, to approve the minutes of the November meeting.  Bill Schmidt moved, seconded by Jo Matecki to approve the Treasurers Report.

     Bill Schmidt gave the Athletic Directors Report.  There were three requests for money:

     1 - Basketball Cheerleaders - $1,000

     2 - Bowling Team - $1,000

     3 - Dance Team - $1,200

Roy Mueller moved, Jo Matecki seconded to approve these expenditures and so carried.  The Rams fundraiser is moving along and another check was given to the treasurer for deposit.  Workers are needed for the noon game on Christmas Eve.  Anyone who is able to volunteer should contact Bill Schmidt.  The concession stand revenues are being placed into an activity account and all will be reconciled at the end of the year.  Plans for the new Belleville West marquee are moving forward although there are no specifics at this time.  All bricks for the Maroon Plaza have been identified, are being inscribed and will be completed by March.

     The By-Laws amendment will be reviewed at the January meeting.

     Janet Bub moved, Roy Mueller seconded and all approved to have Treasurer Cheryl Wayt purchase a safety deposit box at Commerce Bank in the amount not to exceed $30.00.

     Jo Matecki gave an update on the Belleville West Winter Warm-up Event.  The event will be held at the Quail Club on Feb. 24, 2007.  The kick-off meeting is scheduled for Jan. 4, 2007 at the Quail Club and anyone interested is invited to attend.  The donation letter will be mailed to all Booster Club members on Jan. 8, 2007.  She is also looking into obtaining a credit card machine for the day of the event and is investigating the cost involved.

     The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at 5:30 p.m.

     Jo Matecki moved.  Bill Schmidt seconded to adjourn the meeting.

November 8, 2006

     The meeting was called to order by Vice-President Otto Roberts.

         After changing the spelling of Mr. Kurowski's name in the Members Meeting Minutes dated 10-24-06, the minutes were then approved with corrections.  The Board of Directors Meeting minutes dated 10-24-06 were also approved.

        The Treasurers Report was given by outgoing treasurer Lisa Haida.  The Regions Bank Certificate of Deposit and Checking account have now been combined.  Newly elected treasurer Cheryl Wayt will contact the banks regarding new signature cards for the accounts.  The treasurers report was apporved and accepted as submitted.

        The Athletic Director gave his report.  At this time he has three requests for money.

            1.  For the Football team

          2.  For the Girl's Golf team     

          3.  For the F.C.A.

After the members vote, these expenditures were approved.  Winter Sports Recognition is Nov. 16, 2006 in the Main Gym.  Booster Club members are needed to run the concession stand and work the membership table.  Bill Schmidt updated us on the Maroon Brick Plaza.  The President of the company that sold the bricks came out to inspect the damaged bricks.  This company will pay the cost to remove the bricks from the plaza, have new bricks inscribed and relay the bricks.  They will also buy back the surplus of old bricks.  All this work should be done before March 1, 2007.  The Booster Club Board of Directors has approved for the Athletic Director to initiate this transaction and act on our behalf.  Bill Schmidt also relayed to us dialogue he had with Superintendent Greg Moats.  Mr. Moats would like to thank the Booster Club for their continued support.  He feels that the school has an obligation to consider the needs of the Athletic Department and would encouage the Board of Education to help meet those needs with school district money.  An example of this would be a concession stand/restroom facility.  He would be happy to meet with the Booster Club at any time.

          Discussion regarding the new Marquee is ongoing and will be updated as warranted.

          Copies of the By-Laws amendment were distributed and will be on the next meetings agenda.  A resolution to change the registered agent to Bill Schmidt with the address being changed to the High School's new address was voted and approved by the members.

          Cheryl Wayt is gathering information for the cost of a safety deposit box and will report on it at the next meeting.

          The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. in the Athletic Director's Office.

          The meeting was adjourned.

October 24, 2006

     In the absence of President Kim Littlefield, the meeting was called to order and conducted by Vice-President Bob Haida.  At this time there are 141 active members of the Booster Club.     

     Stephanie Dintelmann gave the Nominating Committee Report.  The committee presented the following people for nomination of the Board of Directors:  Bob Haida, Bill Schmidt, Janet Bub, Jesse Swift, Otto Roberts, Kim Littlefield, Roy Mueller, R. Karwoski, Cheryl Wayt, Stephanie Dintelmann, Mark Lanxon, Lisa Haida and Lynn Chastain.  There were no nominations from the floor.  Jesse Swift moved to vote to accept the nominations as presented.  Cheryl Wayt seconded the motion.  A vote was taken and the motion to accept the Board of Directors Slate as presented passed.

The Board of Directors presented a slate of officers for the 2006-2007 school year:

President - Bob Haida              Vice-Pressident - Otto Roberts

Secretary - Janet Bub             Treasurer - Cheryl Wayt

     Bob Haida made a motion to accept the Slate of Officers as presented.  Roy Mueller seconded the motion, a vote was taken and the motion carried.

     The Treasurers Report was given by Lisa Haida.

     The Athletic Director gave his report.  Bill Schmidt wanted to express thanks from the Athletic Department to the outgoing Officers.  President, Kim Littlefield; Vice-President, Bob Haida; Secretary, Janet Bub; Treasurer, Lisa Haida.  He gave checks to the treasurer for a bench payment, membership fees and the first Ram's check covering 2 Ram's games.

     There were two requests for funds: for the Girl's Basketball Team uniforms and for the Cross Country Team uniforms. 

     The Winter Sports Booster Night is November 16, 2006.

     There was discussion concerning upgrading the school marquee and the possible Booster Club involvement.  More information will come at a later date.

     Joe Matecki gave a brief update on the Booster Club Winter Warm Up.  The date is February 24, 2007.  She will submit the raffle application to the County Clerk before the holidays.  Most other committees will meet after the holidays.

     The next Meeting of the Booster Club will be on November 8, 2006 at 5:30 p.m.

September 14, 2006:

     At the club's first meeting, held on September 14, a committee was chosen to analyze and suggest updates to the Belleville west Booster Club Constitution.  Their report will be given at the next meeting.  It was also decided, by unanimous vote, that the club would continue to provide its $25,000 supplement to the Belleville West Athletic Department.  Lastly, the club voted to hold the Belleville West Booster Club Winter Warm Up Social.  Details for this fundraiser, to be held on Saturday, February 24, will be decided on at the next meeting.