Booster Club Minutes
May 3, 2022 @ 6:30 PM OHS Library


The May meeting of the Oelwein Athletic Booster Club was called to order at 6:38 P.M. by President Jim Prouty.  Members and guests in attendance included Jeremy Logan, Jean Logan, Missy Jeanes, Jim Prouty, Troy Stewart, Neveah Stewart, Lindsey Rechkemmer, Jamie Harrings, Lee Anderson, Cole Thomas, Bob Lape, Mike Mohlis, Terry Rex and Ron Voshell.
Minutes from the April meeting are posted on the website at oelweinhuskybc.weebly.com and were published in the Oelwein Daily Register.  The treasurer’s report was shared via email.  

Athletic Director Jamie Harrings reported that of 68 seniors, 19 girls and 17 boys were involved in athletics, 7 of which plan to compete at the collegiate level.  Boys and Girls both have several track state hopefuls.  Boys and Girls golf have both been having great seasons so far.  The tennis teams are building and improving.  Congratulations to the 8th grade girls track team for being undefeated this season! 

Mike Mohlis requested the Booster Club consider funding ⅓ of the new Dr. Dish purchased for the boys and girls basketball teams.  Jeremy motioned to approve $2025 for this purchase, seconded by Lindsey; motion carried.  Lee Anderson brought up hosting an alumni volleyball tournament over the summer.  Discussion was held for it being social vs a fundraiser and liability waivers would be necessary.  

March Athletes of the Month were honored. Congratulations to Austin Espe (bowling) and Neveah Stewart (girls basketball).  April Athletes of the Month were voted on and selected.   

May 14 will be the Little Husky Track Meet with check-in at 1:00 and a 2:00 start.  Volunteer workers are needed.  Talk to Jim Prouty to sign up.  

Terry Rex provided an update on the Husky Booster Club Scholarship.  There were 11 applicants.  All applications were scored individually by multiple judges.  Winners will be announced May 18th at Senior Night. 

Orders will start arriving tomorrow to stock summer concessions.  Prices will increase slightly to cover the increases in cost.  Missy is talking with T&T BBQ for a partner night.  

Discussion was held in regards to hiring a Summer Weight Lifting Strength & Conditioning Coach.  This failed for lack of motion.  

A flyer has been created to be shared with all details for the June 4th Booster Club Golf Outing.  Lindsey motioned to approve up to $700 for needed signs and prizes, seconded by Missy; motion carried. 

Officer elections were held as following:
President - Jim Prouty - Nominated by Terry, seconded by Ron. Accepted.
Vice President - Ron Voshell - Nominated by MIssy, seconded by Jeremy.  Accepted.
Secretary - Lindsey Rechkemmer - Nominated by Terry, seconded by Missy.  Accepted.
Treasurer - Ryan Dietzenbach - Nominated by Terry, seconded by Lindsey.  Accepted.  

Terry Rex proudly announced that one middle schooler attended all 90 strength and conditioning sessions.  Congratulations, Macy Westendorf!  On May 17, 32 students who met participation criteria will visit the Wartburg W.  

Meeting was adjourned at 7:40 P.M.

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Booster Club Minutes
April 6, 2022 @ 6:30 PM OHS Library


The April meeting of the Oelwein Athletic Booster Club was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by VP Ron Voshell.  Members and guests in attendance included Ryan Dietzenbach, Dick Arndt, Jason Yessik, Jean Logan, Ron Voshell, Lindsey Rechkemmer, Mike Mohlis, Cole Thomas, Collin Morgan, Bob Lape, Missy Jeanes, Erin Ryan, Bailee Craun, Nathan Craun, Emily Woods, Jamie Harrings, Terry Rex, Cole Hamilton, Jeannie Hamilton and Jordan Hamilton.  

Minutes from the March meeting are posted on the website at oelweinhuskybc.weebly.com.  Minutes are also being shared with the Oelwein Daily Register to be printed.  The treasurer’s report shared the March month-end balance as well as a few outstanding bills.  A fundraising committee will meet after the April meeting to discuss and streamline fundraising efforts for the next calendar year.  

Collin Morgan advised that the ice machine for the Sports Complex has been ordered and thanked the Booster Club for their support.  It should be here a few weeks before the season officially begins.  Mike Mohlis advised that the basketball programs had purchased an additional Dr. Dish as the Sacred Heart gym is being utilized more heavily.  The item will be added to next month’s agenda to request funding support for this purchase.  

Jamie Harrings, Athletic Director, shared that she has a meeting tonight to discuss girl’s wrestling.  Weather has not been cooperating for spring sports so competitions have been very limited or non-existent yet.  She is working with coaches and other school AD’s to schedule additional and makeup events.  Academic standings all look good for spring athletes.  

Discussion was held at the possibility of hiring a Strength and Conditioning Coach.  The Booster Club would pilot the program for Summer 2022 and the school could look to add it to their budget beginning Summer 2023.  The topic was tabled to the May meeting.  

Congratulations to Bailee Craun (wrestling) and Cole Hamilton (boy’s basketball) for being honored as the February Athletes of the Month.  Votes selected Austin Espe (bowling) and Neveah Stewart (girl’s basketball) as the next honorees.  

Elections for officers will be held next month.  

A liability waiver has been received to move forward with allowing the rental of the Husky Inflatable.  

The Oelwein Athletic Booster Club will host its 2nd Annual golf outing on Saturday, June 4.  Registration will soon be open and shared.  The request to approve startup and prize funds will be added to next month’s agenda.  

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Booster Club Minutes
March 2, 2022 @ 6:30 PM OHS Library


The March Booster Club meeting was called to order at 6:31 by President, Jim Prouty.  Members and guests in attendance include Jamie Harrings, Terry Rex, Ryan Dietzenbach, Jean Logan, Jeremy Logan, Cole Thomas, Mike Mohlis, Collin Morgan, Missy Jeanes, Callie Berryman, Alexa Berryman, Clint Berryman, Dick Arndt, Christian Stoler, Ron Voshell, Chris DeBack and Lindsey Rechkemmer. 

A secretary’s report overview was given by Missy Jeanes.  Treasurer’s Report numbers were provided, showing a significant decrease in the Fall Fund Drive.  Discussion was held and determined to create a committee of willing members to review the Fall Fund Drive as well as create a calendar of fundraising events for each year.  Members will have a committee meeting following the April Booster Club meeting.  

Activities Director, Jamie Harrings, provided an update on all winter sports.  Bowling has one member advance to State also earning All-Conference Honors.  The Coaches v. Cancer basketball event in conjunction with Dike-New Hartford raised approximately $1400.  Girls and Boys basketball teams both had members earning All-Conference team Honors.  Christian Stoler was the Champion at Sectionals and advanced to District competition.  Oelwein will be creating a 7-12 Girls Wrestling program which will be a separate program entirely from Boys Wrestling with the recent sanctioning by IHSAA.  
        
Athletes of the Month will be recognized at the meeting following the month for which they were selected.  Alexa Berryman (girls basketball) and Christian Stoler (wrestling) were honored.  Cole Hamilton (boys basketball) and Bailee Craun (wrestling) were voted as next month’s Athletes of the Month.  

Summer Concessions will be managed by Erin Ryan and Missy Jeanes.  Neil Jeanes has volunteered to grill.  Discussion held.  Once dates are finalized, a schedule will be pushed out to all coaches for each respective program to sign up for workers.  

A committee met regarding the Oelwein Booster Club scholarship and reported to the club.  This year two $500 scholarships will be awarded, one male and one female.  Applicants must complete an online application.  Criteria, weight system, references and other details discussed.  Payment will be given after completion of the recipient’s first semester and providing enrollment in their second semester.  Motion by Lindsey to allow the committee to finalize and publish the scholarship, seconded by Jeremy.  Motion carried.  

Spring Track Meet will be held.  Jim is asking for volunteers and will have a date by the end of next week in order to get registration fliers home with students and shared with surrounding communities for participants.  

Collin Morgan presented the need for a new ice machine at the Sports Complex.  The current machine does not keep up with needs.  After discussion on the options Collin had presented, Ron motioned to pay up to $2300 for a new ice machine for the sports complex, second by Lindsey. Motion carried.  

Dick Arndt asked the Booster Club about the possibility of renting the Husky Inflatable for graduation parties.  Discussion was held around liability, creating a waiver, fees and inspections.  Jim will talk to school administrators and the school’s legal council and report next meeting.  

After discussion, it was decided that there isn’t a need to form a committee for the election of officers.  It is always a priority to find ways to involve more parents and supporters.  

Chris Baldus would like to print minutes for the meetings so they will be emailed to him.  

Chris DeBack, bowling coach, asked to purchase banners for the 4 seniors as the program typically doesn’t have any other needs to bring to the booster club. Discussion held and shared that funds are available for posters for the program as provided to other sports as well.  Lindsey moved to purchase banners for the four seniors, second by Mike Mohlis. Motion carried.  

The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 PM at the high school library.  

Meeting was adjourned at 7:43.

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Booster Club Minutes
February 2, 2002 @ 6:30 PM OHS Library

Call to Order:  6:30 by Jim Prouty.

Secretary’s Report: Posted on oelweinhuskybc.weebly.com 

Treasurer’s Report: No report.
        
AD Report:
Provided via link. 

Coaches Open Forum: 
Wrestling had 5 guys place at Sectionals.  With the sanctioning of girl’s wrestling; may ask to get uniforms in the future.  
Middle School - Asked if any money had been allocated and needed refunded. To date, no funds have been requested.  

Old Business:
Athlete of the Month - Casey’s will donate again.  Will be asking Pizza Ranch and Subway as well. Lauren Hamilton and Leighton Patterson honored as Athletes of the Month.  
Summer Concessions - Plan to host again. 
Scholarship - A committee will meet and set GPA, # sports, etc. guidelines.  

New Business:
Spring Track Meet? Do we want to continue? - Jim will move forward.

Ice Machine at Baseball/Softball Complex - 25-30 ½ bags.  Takes 8-12 hours to fill again. Not enough for guys to also ice after practice.  Price between 2-3K.  Tabled to next meeting.      
Next Regular Meeting: March 2, 2022 @ 6:30 PM

Adjourned.

Attendance: Dalton Lape, Patterson family, Ron Voshell, Jim Prouty, Cole Thomas, Collin Morgan, Terry Rex, Bob Lape, Lauren Hamilton. ​

Booster Club Minutes
November 3, 2021 @ 6:30 PM OHS Library

Call to Order: 6:36 PM by Jim Prouty

Secretary’s Report: Posted on oelweinhuskybc.weebly.com - Approved. 

Treasurer’s Report: No report.
        
AD Report:
Provided via link. 

Coaches Open Forum: 
Mr. Rex: 3-4x/year would like to recognize Middle School participants. Have an event to invite all that participated in athletics/fine arts. Speaker/meal/go to bball game. Last would be a trip to UNI/ “W” for those in 2 or more activities.  Deena discussed some potential funds available. 

Old Business:
Dueling Pianos: Sponsorships - cover hotel/meal/dueling piano+ $1,000; Beverages - #1370 secured; Water donated by Dollar Fresh. Looking at wine purchase yet.  Travis Bushaw - social Medial is out there.  Mia, Deena & Travis all have tickets for purchase prior to the event.  Ryan - working on liquor license. Have to get a business license first.  Insurance is taken care of.  Deena - getting a work schedule put together; the first half is covered and still needing a few second half workers.  
Athletes of the Month
Fall Fund Drive
Jillian Prouty - Senior Seminar Project: Will be selling apparel @ window vs trailer.  BJ Hermsen currently working on designs.  Will be back with cost for apparel.  

New Business:
Dalton Lape - Mat Boss: Dalton unavailable to tabled to next meeting. 

Natalie Crandall brought a Thank You and cookies for being honored as last month’s Female Athlete of the Month. 
    
Next Regular Meeting: December 2, 2021 @ 6:30 PM

Adjourned: 7:27 PM

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​Booster Club Minutes
September 1, 2021 @ 6:30 PM OHS Library

Call to Order: 6:34 PM by Jim Prouty

Secretary’s Report: Posted on oelweinhuskybc.weebly.com - Approved. 

Treasurer’s Report: Golf Tournament - $5759 profit, Summer Concessions - $8004.64 profit.  Balance - $40,000.245  
        
AD Report:
Introduction by Jamie. All-Conference honors recap from NEIC.  Went over number of athletes broken down by fall sports - cross country, football, volleyball, cheer.  Highlights from cross country home meet.  Volleyball’s first home meet is being hosted at UIU due to the new net system being installed.  There is now a Husky Activities Twitter account; please follow and share.  Discussed options for increasing awareness & participation in middle school sports - activity fair, free physical night, etc.  

Coaches Open Forum: No discussion. 

Old Business:
Athlete of the Month: July - Kenedy Lape & Storm Schmidtke.  August is Athlete of the Year chosen from previous school year Athlete of the Month.  Malayna Keil and Carsen Jeanes were selected.  

Summer Concesions: Donated a case of pop, a case of gatorade and icee pops to each of the end-of-season parties for baseball and softball.  Leftover soda and candy will be donated to the Homecoming Dance.  

Dueling Pianos: Event will be held November 20 at the Plaza.  Discussed terms of contract.  Jim will be in contact with Travis to get information from last year’s plans pre-covid.  Discussed options for advertising.  Erin and Deena will be meeting to get details together.  

New Business:
Fall Fund Drive: Tiers remain the same.  Perks of each tier are listed on the cards except $1,000 Sponsor also receives a parking space. Jim will be putting together a spreadsheet yet this week.  A table will be set up at home football games in addition to people going into the community.  

Jamie asked if the Booster Club would want to staff the concessions for the 9th grade VB tournament on Sept 18 as it seems to be a busy weekend for other activities/organizations that she’s asked. Discussion. Terry Rex moved that the Booster Club should sponsor the 9th grade tournament volleyball concessions with workers from 8:00 - 2:00. Erin Ryan seconded.  Motion carried. 

Missy Jeanes brought up the idea of creating a Booster Club Scholarship to be presented with Dollars for Scholars. Determined need to look into any legalities but would like to pursue.
    
Next Regular Meeting: October 6, 2021 @ 6:30 PM

Adjourned: 7:21 PM.

Attendance: Cole Thomas, Jason Yessick, Missy Jeanes, Ron Voshell, Jim Prouty, Erin Ryan, Deena Smock, Jeremy Logan, Colin Morgan, Jamie Harrings, Terry Rex, Lindsey Rechkemmer

​Booster Club Agenda
April 7th, 2021
6:30 PM OHS Library
 
Call to Order: 06:32 pm
 
Secretary’s Report: Posted on oelweinhuskybc.weebly.com - approved
 
Treasurer’s Report:
            Beginning Of Year Balance          27,243.53                
            Income Received                            16,605.61                            
            Expenses Paid                                  10,453.51                                                    
            _____________________________________________________________
           
            Balance                                             33,395.63                                                                             
            Allocated Funds                               17,395.00
                        (Tennis Lobster 1600.00, Boys basketball pads 120.00, Volleyball portable carts 300.00, Cross Country flag 300.00, Football uniforms 10,000.00, Cross Country uniforms 1,725.00, Baseball uniforms 2,750.00, Posters 1,600.00 less 1,000 already used for vball, CC, Football, Girls/Boys Bball. )
                                   
AD Report: No report
 
Coaches Open Forum: Mr Rex reports the middle school would like to get equipment for morning strength and conditioning. Dot drill agility pads and would like to get 6 of them for a total of $631.45.  Jean will research how much we have in the allocated funds. Will be on the agenda for next month so can vote to allocate money for middle school if there is not funds currently.
 
Old Business:
         Elementary track meet May 1st 2021 – Flyer is ready to send out tomorrow. Mr. Rex will get on the website and social media for us to all share. Start at 9am and a couple hours estimated time frame. Erin Ryan will ask for approval and Board Meeting for insurance coverage.
-Shirt prices – 200+ shirts would cost 4.30 per shirt for YXS-AXL. Price goes up 2.00 for XXL. Jim will wait until Thursday to order depending on return of registration. Will order 200 and there isn’t a year printed on them so the same shirt and design could be used for following years also.
- Committee needs – Coach Mohlis will help get the word out for this to younger students with Mr. Grundmeyer.  Erin Ryan and Veronica Prouty will work concessions.  Craig Harrison said would be the starter if couldn’t find someone else.  Food would consider breakfast pizza, pizza ranch pizza, muffins, normal menu we use for summer concessions and then can use left overs. Erin Ryan will work on the menu and have available.
Booster Club golf outing.  Ryan Dietzenbach and Ryan TeBockhorst are heading that up. It will be the day of Oelwein celebration, June 5th.  They will reach out for what help they may need. Coach Lape has signs made already from football for donations and their logo is put up on a sign. Jim will let them know this so do not have to make more signs.
Booster Club Athletes of the Month – Congratulations to Cooper Smock and Kaylee Stewart as the March Athletes of the Month.
Discussion regarding August meeting to include a vote on all the prior nominations and have an Athlete of the Year as August would be between sports. During the summer Missy will send voting out via e-mail for those in attendance at May meeting. April Athletes of the month Female Malayna Kiel, Male Spencer Logan.
 
New Business:
         Election of Officers for 2021-22 year.  MOTION:  Missy nominated Ryan Dietzenbach as treasurer, Jim had confirmation he would accept. Second Lindsey R – all ayes, motion carried. MOTION: Missy nominated Lindsey Rechkemmer as Secretary, she accepted, second Erin R.  MOTION:  Terry Rex nominated Jim Prouty for president, he accepted, second Ron V.  MOTION:  Erin Ryan nominated Ron V for vice president,  Ron accepted, second Terry Rex.
Summer concessions: Prices and Menu. Will remain the same menu and prices will remain with the exception hot dog increase to $2.00.  The worker concession spreadsheet is nearing completion. Lindsey will ask Mr. Schauf to share with her and she will help out. Jean will discuss with Ryan the deposit slips and the bags to have 300.00 for change to begin with. Missy and Erin will work on ordering food from Sams, Edgewood Locker, Pepsi and pick up for initial stock.
 
Open Forum: Terry Rex thanked Jean for all her years of work as treasure.
 
Next Regular Meeting: May 5th 2021 @ 6:30 PM
 
Attendance: Jim Prouty, Ron Voshell, Jean Logan, Missy Jeanes, Terry Rex, Jeremy Logan, Mr. Anderson, Lindsey Reckemmer, Erin Ryan, Coach Lape, Coach Mohlis, Coach Thomas presented part way through the meeting. (12)
 
Adjourn: MOTION:  Ron V made a motion to adjourn at 7:42pm, second Terry R.

Booster Club Agenda
March 3rd, 2021
6:30 PM OHS Library

Call to Order:  06:31 pm

Secretary’s Report:  Posted online and approved

Treasurer’s Report:
    Beginning Of Year Balance    $27,243.53 *8/1/19   * Bank Balance        
    Income Received            $16,604.19
Expenses Paid            $9,554.34        
    _____________________________________________________________    
    Balance                 $34,292.38        
                        
    Allocated Funds            Posters 2020/2021         $1600.00                                  Volleyball             -$200.00
                            Cross Country         -$200.00
                             Football                    -$200.00
                             Girls Bball             -$200.00
                             Boys Bball            -$200.00
                        Baseball Uniforms               $2,750.00
                        Cross Country Uniforms        $1,725.00
                        Football Uniforms            $10,000.00
                        Trainer Cart (up to)        $300.00
                        Cross Country Flag (up to)    $300.00
                        VBall Portable Carts 9up to)    $300.00
                        Boys Bball pads (up to)        $120.00
                        Tennis Lobster (up to)        $1,600.00

    Total Allocated                                $17,695.00                        
                            
AD Report:  
    All Conference Awards
    Malayna Kiel – 2nd team All Conference
    Karlie Wegner – Honorable Mention
Jacob King – 1st Team All Conference

Spring sports are getting geared up, track started this past Monday. Tennis and Golf start 3/15/21.  Asking for help at home track meets dates are 4/13 HS girls, 4/19 HS boys, 4/20 JH Boys, 5/4 JH girls conference meet. 

Youth track meet date could be 5/1/21 for a Sat am. This was set up for last year and the pandemic canceled it. 

Suggested a Booster Club Golf outing for a fund raiser. Ryan D will be the chair and Mr. Yessak will also be on the committee. Anyone else willing to be on the committee please get in touch with Ryan D or a Booster Club Member.  Aug 7 is the tentative Football Golf Outing. Tentative June 5th date will be set will be set for a Booster Club Golf outing to coincide with the Oelwein Days Celebration. 

Coach Schauf has accepted a job as Principle at Monticello and will be moving at the end of the year. He thanks all for their support. Ron thanked him for his time at the school and wished him well. 

Coaches Open Forum:
    Volleyball nets at middle school are not in great shape. Instructed Abbie Ryan to contact Mr. Schauf. 

    Mr Yessak will be the new boys tennis coach. 

Old Business:  
    Athlete of the Month – Karlie Wegner Girls Basketball and Jacob King Boys Basketball were the February Athletes of the Month. 
    Tennis – Looking at getting the hitting board replaced –  there was no Senior Seminar interest. Heather was going to contact some contractors regarding volunteer to build and Booster Club then assisted with material cost. Tabled till next meeting and ask her to come in. 

New Business:
    Summer Concessions – 26 dates – Missy will talk with some other parents regarding willingness to assist with am games. Most of pm games would be covered by Missy and Erin Ryan with most of the help needed in the am. 

    Booster Club Elections – May meeting will be election month. If your interested in serving please notify Jim. Will need a treasurer. Ryan D and Lindsey R are interested in serving as an officer. 
    
Open Forum: 
Duelling pianos -  Erin will talk with Travis regarding information from the vendor and availability. 

Display cases are up, but no information is on them yet. Mike Aldrich plaque will be displayed as his family donated the funds for this. Booster Club TV’s were donated to the school and they can do with them as they wish.  

Next Regular Meeting:  April 7th, 2021

Attendance:   Ron Voshell, Missy Jeanes, Jean Logan, Bob Lape, Mr. Yessak, Terry Rex, Lindsey Rechkemmer, Jeremy Logan, Ryan Dietzenbach, Erin Ryan (10)

Adjourned:  7:10 pm.  Motion: Jeremy made a motion to adjourn, second by Terry. ​

Booster Club Agenda
February 3rd, 2021
6:30 PM OHS Library

Call to Order: 06:31pm 

Secretary’s Report:  Minutes were posted online

Treasurer’s Report:
    Beginning of year balance            $27,243.53 
Income Received                    $16,502.87
    Expenses Paid                    $ 9,155.34
    _____________________________________________________________
    Balance                        $ 34,591.06

    Allocated Funds                    $ 1,000.00    

AD Report: 
    Boys Basketball – post season starts 2/15.
    Girls Basketball – Post season starts 2/13.
    Wrestling – Sectionals @ Independence 2/6. 
            Districs @ Solon
    Bowling – we host boys bowling 2/15 @ Viper Lanes 10:30 am start
                We host girls bowling 2/16 @ Viper Langes 10:30 am start

    Uniform Update – Factors to consider when considering    
        When was the last time new uniforms were purchased?
        What is the condition of the current set of uniforms?
How much is the total cost and what funds are available in the club account?
What is the philosophy of uniforms for the program? Ex: buy a quantity that outfits everyone 9-12, buy a quantity that is just for varsity and the old uniforms get passed down. 

    Girls basketball uniforms (2014) – they have plenty, however many of the home ones are stained. They are varsity uniforms that have also doubled as JV. JV jerseys need to be thrown out. The away JV is a mixed variety. With numbers going up this year and next year they will struggle to have enough uniforms. Last were purchased in 2014. 
    Softball (2017) – Future purchase would be 3-4 years down the road. 
    Volleyball – Home 2019, away 2016.  Varsity uniforms are good for a few years, but JV, JJV and freshman could be replaced. Plan to revisit after next year. JV and freshman are from 2012 and JJV from 2014. 
    Track (2016) Need to update new school logos, but not an immediate need. 
    Wrestling  - Will need new uniforms in the future as current ones have the NEIC logo on the back of them. 
    Boys Basketball
    Girls Tennis – wants to move away from the dresses they currently have, they are not comfortable or functional. 
    Boys Tennis – just purchased for this past year, not sure on inventory, but they are a drifit material shirt. 

Coaches Open Forum:
    Jason Gearhart – Cross County uniforms – they currently borrow from track and do not have their own. They have growing numbers with expected 18 boys/18 girls next year. $75.00/uniform. Coach requested booster club cover half the cost of uniforms which would be $1725.00. 
    Motion:  Terry Rex made a motion to pay $1725.00 to cover half the cost of new Cross Country uniforms. Second Erin Ryan. All ayes – motion carried. 

Baseball uniforms are currently 9 years old and players have to supply their own pants. There is currently only 10 pairs each of home and away pants. The rest are shot with major holes in the backside and knees. Coach would like to get 30 sets of home and away uniforms. Cost is 92.00/set he is asking for half the cost to be covered by booster club $2750.00
 Motion: Missy made a motion to cover half the cost of $2750.00 for new baseball, uniforms.  Second Terry Rex, All ayes – motion carried

    Bob Lape – Football – We will currently be short 12 sets of uniforms with the numbers we have in the program as of today. The goal is to get every player in the same uniform and not have 4 different sets. The JV uniforms are also in bad shape with numbers peeling off, they were a cheap selection to fill a need. The total cost of uniforms through Powers in Waterloo will be around 15,000.00 for 70 sets of away/70 sets of home and 70 sets of pants. The club has 5,000.00 from can collections. Plan would be to keep the same uniform and only reorder as needed to replace rather than a large order to be needed again. Request is for 10,000.00 from the Booster Club. Motion:Terry Rex made a motion to allocate up to 10,000 for the purchase of new football uniforms, Second Erin Ryan, all ayes – motion carried. 

Old Business:
    January Athlete of the Month went to Malayna Kiel – Girls Basketball and Carsen Jeanes – Wrestling. Congratulations. Guidelines were discussed regarding Athletes of the Month and approved as follows:

One male and one female athlete will be recognized each month.  They will be awarded a certificate printed by OHS secretary approved by Mr. Schauf. Also will be awarded a small item awarded by a local business. 2021 year Subway footlong meal and Caseys large pizza. 

Nominations:  Current season coaches will be e-mailed by Booster Club Secretary a week prior and asked to complete nomination form for 1-2 athletes by the last Wednesday of the month. This will allow them to be brought to the Booster Club Meeting at the first Wednesday of the month. If a meeting isn’t held then all present at the prior month will be emailed the nominations and asked to vote. 

Voting:  Secretary will present the nominations at each Booster Club Meeting. Those in attendance at the meeting will be allowed to vote. In the event a family member is nominated that person will abstain from voting. The nominating coach will also abstain from voting. 

Presenting Awards:  2 Booster Club officers will then present the athletes with the awards at a practice with a picture being taken. Will briefly interview the athlete regarding activities they are involved in at OHS

Oelwein Daily Register Recognition:  Secretary will email editor@oelweindailyregister.com the pictures, statements made by the nominating coach regarding the athlete, and the activities the athlete is involved in at OHS.  Chris Baldus (editor) will then create the write up and include other pictures he has obtained throughout the season. 


New Business:
    Tennis – Heather Brown the new girls tennis coach looks to bring new energy and excitement to playing tennis at OHS. She would like to get the hitting backboard replaced. The current one is warped and not functional. She would like it to be 10 feet x 32 feet with cost of $8500.00 for a rally master back board. Ideally a wooden one could be made. The hitting board allows them to practice on their own and help for more practice and boosting confidence in playing. It was decided to hold on the board until the next meeting – we could certainly fund some, but need more info. Jim Prouty will speak with City Officials on this as the courts are partly used by the city. on this. Mr. Schauf will speak to Mr. Kastli and Mr. Dinsdale on making these and also consider this as a project for Senior Seminar. 

Monday/Tuesday next week the awards trophy case will be installed. Donated funds are by the Aldrich family in honor of Mike Aldrich a great supporter of Oelwein Athletics. There will also be a webpage. Yearbooks will be archived from years past starting in 1913. 

Open Forum:  none reported

Next Regular Meeting: March 3rd, 2021

Attendance: Jim Prouty, Mr. Schauf, Missy Jeanes, Erin Ryan, Jean Logan, Coach Lape, Coach Gearhart, Heather Brown, Terry Rex (9)

Adjourned 7:27 pm.

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