2023 September

Members present: Greg Gitcho, Jake Dodson, Jason McElvaney, Shelley Mathis, Kasey Gilliam, Stephanie Duncan, Nicole McCharon, Irby Gaudet, Nina Almasy, Wisman Sarraf, Morgan McReynolds, Maya McReynolds, Tim Rickards, Chad Jowers, Kim Jowers, Steve Cartwright, Darcy Giles, Diane Hodges Popps, Kathleen Schafer, Nyre Spitzer, Rob Penders, Stefanie Cousins, Neesha Kurian, Robert Mierzula, Ocean Mierzula, Jeremy Williford, Julie Williford, Jacob Uberman, Tracy Uberman, Shawna DeShazo, Scott DeShazo, Amy Nebrat, Kyle Thomason, Shannon Donelson, Valeria Cordova-Smith, Beth Perkins, Adrienne Donahue, Allie McCormick, Karen Tarzia, Kerry Burris, Mike Burris, Susan Buie, Seth Wallis, Amy Doran, Jennifer Marlowe, Yesenia Reyna, Richard Waite, Vanessa Martin, Pia Relichke, Nikita Ruia, David Bushore, Saira John Bushore, Erin Arnold, Trang Tran, Joanna Pettas

Welcome: Meeting was called to order by Coach Swanson at 6:32pm. He passed out QR codes for attendees; one was to add your contact information and one was the season schedule.  There were also hard copies of the upcoming game and practice schedules.  He quickly turned the meeting over to Joanna Pettas, Booster Club President

Booster Club Report – Joanna Pettas

Joanna Introduced herself and asked everyone to sign in for attendance.  Coach Swanson sends out weekly communication, use the contact information QR code to ensure you are on the list for this notification.  The website is up and running, please add your contact information so that you receive newsletters and other important updates.  This will be where last minute changes and current information will come from.  You can subscribe to the calendar and connect through FB and IG.

A huge thank you to Kerry Burris for an amazing summer camp.  We tried a bunch of new things and she was able to roll through a busy and exciting week.  Over the summer, booster club funds were used to help purchase 4 new shooting machines and new sideline player chairs for both gyms.

Our program relies heavily on volunteers and families participation in order to function, please volunteer where you can.  Our current needs include:  Tip-Off Event Coordinator (Nov 4th), Spirit Sales, Yard Signs, Social Media, and additional photographers, Anderson Classic Tournament Co-Chair, Sub-Varsity banquet chair, and an immediate need for a Homecoming parade and float coordinator.  Please contact Joanna if you can fulfill any of these rolls.  There was also an ask for a truck and flat-bed trailer for the homecoming parade. 

Fall Ball starts next week.  Communication including schedules and fees has been disseminated.  Please pay dues if you have not already.  Fall varsity tournaments will also occur, but we will not need lodging.

Our next meeting is Monday, October 23.  We will “Meet the Trojans” and pay program dues.  Please make every attempt to attend, and bring payment.

Coaches Report – Coach Swanson

Coach Swanson introduced his assistant Coaches: Coach Stratton – JV, Coach Chavez – Freshman A, Coach Harthun – Freshman B.  Program has added some additional trainers from The Kollective to help with workouts in the morning.

One of our program goals is to increase a sense of community both within our program and within the school.  The coaches are working hard to create a family environment among the athletes, and with our parents.  The Booster club plans to host several social events to help with this.  We will also work to include alumni and community at games and events.  Coach asked attendees to help support all teams/ clubs at Anderson.

Coach reiterated the need for volunteers, especially on game days.  Please contribute where you can: game meals, concessions, tickets, coach meals, halftime shows and fundraising.  The Kick-off fundraiser started today.  Please encourage your contacts to participate as all funds go towards benefiting our players.  We are also looking for corporate sponsorships for additional funds, and we have new and creative ways that might optimize their contributions.  Let us know if you have any ideas or contacts that might be willing to support our program.  Vanessa Martin said she was interested in learning more about the Social Media position available.

Coach Swanson went through an in-depth schedule review for the season.  Highlights included practices with football players, roster announcements, pictures, meetings, tournaments and holiday expectations. 

Next Meeting: October, 23rd 2023

Meeting adjourned at 7:33pm