Athletic Booster Meeting Notes
2025-2026
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**Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Marina Ross
Titans Storm Presentation
Storm is the student section for our sports.
Bayler, Leah and Savannah representing the group today.
Storm is asking for money to purchase paraphernalia for the theme for each game. They can pay for these things from their account.
Storm is asking for a large storm speaker with a microphone - approximately $300 to use during games.
Storm reps will send options to BMHS Booster email.
Introduction
Board member introductions.
Approval of minutes - motion by Rachel - approval by Katina.
Athletic Director’s Report
Introduction
Goal is to continue the BMHS sports success and meet our kids.
Plans to go to as many events as possible.
Athletic website is down due to change in company and platform. Hope to be fixed by end of the week.
Coach/Parent Rep Reports
Sarah Gabbard - Boys Golf - 5th, 7th, 5th place in first three matches - vs Midview tomorrow.
Belts purchased by Boosters look great!
Richel Maloney representing Booth for football - scrimmage in Pickerington last week, scrimmage later this week, did well in 7 on 7. Gold card fundraiser currently going on, just finished football gear fundraiser with Luna. Will be selling a Terrible Towel ($5) for the games - money will be used for meals for the freshman team.
Kim Handa - helping with freshman football - needs volunteers Thursday to feed freshman football players.
Sherri McGraw parent rep for sideline cheerleading - done several fundraisers this summer - Meredith Bell is competition parent rep. Wing Ding Parma Tavern this Saturday - get message out.
Steve Blatnica - boys soccer coach - opens on Friday at Normandy - 16 seniors last year - but filled with a large freshman group this year.
Janelle Sarges - parent rep for girls soccer - won first scrimmage and tied second against a tough team. Alumni game last night won by our current team in PKs. Finalizing fundraising opportunities.
Renee Nedoma - Representing volleyball but not the parent rep- season opening this weekend - new coaches - scrimmage at Hudson on Wednesday - Razzles fundraiser over the summer.
Tim Barnes - cross country coach for boys - large freshman class this season - teams are largest they have ever been for boys and girls, early event boys 9th, girls 6th which was a good result. Home meet at Midpark on the 23rd.
Girls Tennis - Kevin Braaten - coach -16 girls total - currently 0-2 - only 4 girls have played tennis before. Best player tore acl. Trying to create an experience for the girls.
Danielle Colonna - softball rep - Alumni game last weekend for softball - pitching and catching clinic coming up.
VP Membership Report - Katina Swancer
Yard Signs - 26
Programs - 11 - must be pre-ordered
Membership - 21 members - currently live
Parent ads - 3
Business ads -
Fundraisers can be posted on Boosters website - send to BMHS Booster email.
Yard signs, programs, ads available through September 6th
VP Concessions Report
Sign up being sent out after this meeting
Only volleyball at this time
Entree prices raised but everything else the same.
Being here tonight gets you first dibs in picking dates for concessions, lots and 50/50.
Question about how much concessions makes - approximately $261 per game in fall - winter $481 per game. Team gets tips.
Treasurer’s Report
Rolled over some CD funds
GVArt shirts earned $1640
All-Star gaming made $3558 in June.
Committee Reports
Parking Lot and 50/50 - Janelle and Debbie
We will reach out to the parent rep for the team that signed up.
Old Business: None
New Business
Raffles for attendance - $200 given to two teams who attend each Booster Meeting.
Raffle at 1st home football game for membership - anyone who joins that night - Luna gift certificate.
Updated Best Practices - will be emailed
Wish List - Coaches sent to Boosters - varying amounts - Boosters will determine what they will purchase.
GVArt shirts again this year
Madzy Funds to be used this year for students in need.
**Meeting adjourned at
Next Meeting: September 8, 2025 at 7:00 - BMHS Cafeteria
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**Meeting called to order at 7:00 pm by Marina Ross
Introduction
Approval of minutes - motion by Sharon Zesotack - approval by Ty Morgan
Athletic Director’s Report
Ryan Kelber -
Host District Finals D2 Volleyball - opportunity for parking lots and concessions - 10/22 - 5:00 and 7:00
Cross Country hosting Patriot Invitational at the middle school 9/20
Senior nights being schedules
Website is coming along but is not correct yet.
Communicate significant events and honors to athletes to Kelber
Coach/Parent Rep Reports
Girls Golf - last match tomorrow at Seneca - SWC on 9/15, Sectionals on 9/22. Abigail Roy came in first place shooting a 44.
Cross country - Girls at Buckeye came in second place; Boys team is growing to point can compete for conference championship; Freshman class is unique, learning, one freshman - Gavin made the top 10; every race 10 of 25 boys achieving their personal best. Future is exciting.
Boys Golf- Varsity 3-4; JV 2-3; Varsity near top at every tournament. Sept 26th Golf will be selling raffle tickets for Browns swag that was donated at the football game.
Bowling - League bowling for youth flyers coming out - program needs to build. Considering youth leagues for Sat/Sun. Bowling alumni went to Notre Dame - threw an 890 series with 35 strikes in a row.
Football - 2-1, senior night vs Elyria October 17th - Rally Towels sold a total of 90.
Boys and Girls Basketball - Night at the Races - February 7th
Cross Country blankets for sale $40
Boys Soccer - doing well - freshman class is impactful - BINGO night 1928 Public House Tuesday, 9-9, from 6-8.
Volleyball - Youth night is 9/16, 9/25 is teacher appreciation - Normandy last week all three teams won, Varsity with a big comeback.
Swimming - State of Ohio allowing ”back stroke ledge” $300-1600 per ledge. Looking for ways to support. Competitive advantage for any team that has them.
VP Membership Report - Katina Swancer
Yard Signs - Still in production more details 9/9, still open for new signs through tomorrow evening, about 50 sold. Signs will be distributed to the parent rep who will disperse to parents.
Programs - preordered 31, down from last year. Hoping to be ready for Homecoming game. Programs will be distributed at home football games and at Booster Meetings. Preorders open until Friday.
Membership - About 58, down from last year where we were at 94.
11 business sponsor ads, 18 parent ads for program.
VP Concessions Report
Ordered new popcorn machine, put in today.
No complaints - going well
Pricing is on the TVs - one remote works both TVs
Looking into concessions at Roehm
Treasurer’s Report
Team accounts are updated
Committee Reports
Parking Lot -
Square is not working for parking lots; issue with tailgating - cars come prior to parking lot arrival - pass for tailgating - band must be dropped off in the back by the athletic center - reminder to band director - band buses supposed to park on Maple.
50/50
Old Business:
Wish Lists - a couple coaches have turned these in - not a guarantee
New Business
GVArt shirts again this year
Parent reps are required to be a paid Booster member.
****$200 WINNING SPORTS … Cross Country and Boys Soccer****
**Meeting adjourned at 7:55
Next Meeting: September 13, 2025 at 7:00 - BMHS Cafeteria
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.
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