**Meeting called to order at 7:01 by Marina Ross

Welcome and approval of May minutes

• Approval by Amy Booth second by Jyl Rhoden

Coaches/Parent Rep Reports

• Boys golf - solid start beat Amherst for first time; SWC preview finished 3rd with a school record with Oliver Marcel with 72, a school record.

• Girls Golf - 1-1 first win against Amherst last week.

• Boys Soccer - Preview in Strongsville, young squad, won scrimmage 6-2, first game this Friday.

• Boys track - state champion in high jump Riley Jones at 7 ft; many ranking athletes.

• Boys cross country - 30 runners (large group); young class; strong opportunity to win the conference and state.

• Girls cross country - many new recruits; squad of 17 (large); talented squad with opportunity to do well this season.

Athletic Director Report -  Ryan Kelber

• Student presentation - Student athlete EKG screening during lunch and learn - can prevent cardiac arrest in student athletes - generally insurance will not pay for EKG without symptoms so this is a valuable opportunity to receive the screening at little cost.

• Great spring season of track - honor Riley Jones at a football game.

• Record board going up for All-Ohio recipients

• Record boards being updated in the hallway by Melissa Burchett

• Athletic website is currently up to date as of 3:00 today. All ticketing information on the site.

• YOU Report website for coaches; helps shoot out sports updates to social media.

Officer Reports

• President’s Report

  • Coach/Parent rep reminders

    • Binders for each parent rep should be passed along from rep to rep

    • Coaches should not handle money; parent reps should encourage participation; reps should be sure to sign in so they receive updates and information

  • Guest Speakers - Abby Rigda for September - discuss how injuries are handled

• VP Membership/Sponsorship Report - Katina Swancer

  • Social media; programs, yard signs and memberships. 

  • Signs, sponsorships and memberships are live on the website.

  • GV Art shirts and sweatshirts are available online

  • Changes to memberships: 3 memberships - all memberships provide opportunity to apply for Booster Scholarship - $5 concessions gift certificate with membership 

  • Send fundraisers to Katina for posting on social media

• VP Concessions Report

  • Overview of concessions changes

    • Adding Roehm to concessions with limited menu

    • Pricing changing a little

    • August 17th will be a concessions orientation for anyone who wants to run concessions this year for a fundraiser.

    • Sell hoodies and t-shirts at concessions

    • Sign-ups for new year - 35 slots available go into one pot, divided evenly among teams that work.

• Treasurer Report

  • Treasurer hunt for ‘27-’28

  • Informational sheet being sent to all parent reps that explains how money is handled.

  • Stipends to each team based on the number of team members the previous year.

    • Money from pull tabs is what is dispersed

    • Being distributed shortly

Open forum for feedback/suggestions for the upcoming school year

• Blatnica question: banners at Roehm - how are they purchased and can they be earmarked for a particular sport?

Raffle tickets pulled - Winning teams:  and XX

**Next Meeting will be Monday, September 14, 2026 at 7:00 pm in the BMHS Cafeteria

**Meeting adjourned at 7:46

• Roehm Concessions

  • Need to buy a refrigerator, cabinet needs to be re-keyed (district (Ross Rolland) should take care of this).

    • Move industrial small fridge from concessions to Groza (Tim will speak to Kelber)

    • Purchases:  Keurig, square, cash box, bins, shelves etc …

    • Raise candy to $3.00. Pizza to 12 slices per pizza for $4.00.

• Permits are in for all booster meetings - conflict with freshman orientation - try for 8/11

• Email for Booster Meeting

  • All coaches present with parent rep

  • $200 drawing to every team with a rep and/or coach present

  • Sign ups for concessions, parking lots and 50/50 will be sent out to parent reps present at the meeting FIRST.

  • Feel free to email topics you would like discussed but we will be adding a short question/answer portion to the end of the meeting.

• GVArt t-shirts and hoodies possibly sell at Roehm concessions - put on hometown ticketing - sell a couple of each size at concessions.

• Membership and program sales opened. Program sales and signs close August 31st.

• Number of roster spots for each team needed to determine payouts for stipends.

• Coach’s wish list items can be sent for 2026-2027

• Google Form to describe what people want included in invite/reminder email

  • Topics to be discussed

  • Questions for the AD

  • Suggestion for meeting agenda

  • Ways that Boosters can better support teams

  • Anonymous

• Parking Lot and 50/50 sign-ups ready to go at first meeting.

  • Tailgate pass?

• Storm present at each meeting

• Athletes come present about team and wins

• Membership prizes: 

  • 25 - voting rights, scholarship application and $5 concession coupon

  • 50 - add recognition in the program 

  • 100 - add GVArt t shirt

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting.

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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

**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

Mee**Meeting called to order at  7:00 pm by Marina Ross

Introduction

• Approval of minutes - motion by Jamie Fleming  - approval by Sarah Gabbard

President’s Report

• When an issue is discussed people who wish to speak will raise their hand and wait to be acknowledged. When acknowledged the person can speak. Only three speakers will be allowed to speak. Others who wish to say something can email Boosters.

Athletic Director’s Report

• Ryan Kelber

  • Senior nights have been successful - Wednesday is Girls’ soccer, Football senior night is Friday with tennis and cheer.

  • Playoffs next week 

  • Wednesday we are hosting Division II District final for Volleyball

  • We need to find out if Finnie is hosting Football Playoffs - parking lots and 50/50.

Officer’s Reports

• VP Membership Report

  • Membership at 74

  • Programs 37 sold, 22 ads, 19 sponsor ads

  • Winter programs and signs will be live soon. Parent reps of winter sports please sent link and reminders about joining Boosters, yard signs and programs

• VP Concessions Report

  • 10/22 two separate games - need teams to sign up for these.

  • Winter sign-ups will be out soon with basketball and wrestling schedules.

  • If teams have outside tournaments for which they want to work concessions let Rachel know. Also if you have an outside tournament and do not want to work it, let her know and she will try to fill it with teams.

• Wish Lists

  • Soccer and Wrestling were provided the items on their wish lists

• Treasurer’s Report

  • Debits and credits have been added to the General Fund items.

Coach/Parent Rep Reports

• Cross Country - last year at SWCs men were last in conference, this year they were second. Girls were 5th in the conference. Pancake fun run this weekend and on Monday at Mentor for JV race. Regional meet on the 25th in Boardman. Some kids with outside shot of getting to states.

• Boys Golf - Season has ended - did not play at level expected. 7 - 18 hole tournaments and 7 top 10 finishes. Gavin Wagner was tournament medalist at SWCs. Set 18 hole team average. Oliver Marcelo qualified for districts for second year in a row.

• Football - Friday is senior night - senior meal is next week - rally towels and concessions for JV football games have been successful.

• Wrestling - Jamie Fleming - working hard 4 days a week in preseason, looking at 70 rostered total. Received new mats for $41,000 paid for by the district. OSU vs Michigan wing night fundraiser at Rookies is coming up.

• Baseball - Tues/Thurs workouts. Trying to put together a fundraiser.

• Middle School cross country - 3 students competing in the state meet on Sunday.

Old Business:

• GVArt shirt order has been placed and will be sold at the concessions stand for those who were not able to place an order. Shirts should arrive in two weeks.

New Business

• Stipend Policy up for vote - see written policy. Policy put up for vote - Majority (25) voted yes.

• Coach McNamara presents Digital Scoreboards proposal to Booster Membership.

  • 17x10 Digital Scoreboard to be installed in the gymnasium.

  • Estimate is $115,000 dollars.

  • Meetings have taken place between previous athletic director, Draves, Wheeler, Titan Studio teachers about how to make this work for our school.

    • Ad generation program “Scorevision” which can help supplement the cost.

    • School district is willing to put money into this venture,

  • Option one - ask for $50,000 give $25,000 back in advertising revenue.

  • Option two - ask for $25,000 outright to go directly to the school

  • Ryan Kelber - video boards will be run by Titan Studio - this will be part of their curriculum; Christina Capretta - Communications Director will support with videos and social media.

  • Outside party can manage the ad sales.

  • This issue will be discussed further at the next Booster Meeting.

****$200 WINNING SPORTS … Swimming and Cross Country****

**Meeting adjourned at 7:47

Next Meeting:  November 10, 2025 at 7:00 - BMHS Cafeteria

ting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.

**Meeting called to order at  7:00 pm by Marina Ross

Welcome/call to order-sign in

• Approval of minutes - motion by  Jamie Fleming- approval by Patty Roy

Opening Remarks - Marina Ross

• Raise your hand to be acknowledged to speak

Athletic Department Report - Myranda Rowland

• Fall Sports Banquet on 11/18.

• Student/Athlete Achievement Initiative - run report of students in danger of being ineligible. Must come to study hall during lunch and learn. Attendance is kept. Met with students and they know the plan. If students skip the study time they cannot practice. Coaches have access to the document. Grades are monitored regularly.

Officer’s Reports:

• President’s Report

• VP Membership Report - Katina

  • Membership from 74-86

  • Winter yard signs available on 11/12.

• VP concessions Report - Rachel

  • Winter sign-ups are coming out after meeting to those in attendance. 24 total slots. 1 sign-up at a time.

  • Adding a contract onto concessions.

• Treasurer’s Report

  • Fall concessions gone out 222.19 per event.

  • 50/50 Pay outs - 342.72 per night

  • Team stipends - $25000 have gone into accounts - used previous year rosters to determine numbers.

  • Team wishlist request - $17000 have been distributed to teams.

  • Parking Lots to be distributed after this weekend.

Coach/Parent Rep Reports

• Football - Quote from Hunek thanks the Boosters for their support. They are very proud of their season and grateful for support of the school, community and parents.

• Baseball - Thanks for the pitching machine. Outdoor practice - moving indoors now. Working with adaptive sports at the Middleburg Rec.

• Unified Sports - Began practice - have 5 coaches.

• Softball - thanks for purchasing the pitching machine. Indoor workouts and leagues.

• Wrestling - in full swing - mini camp today - 60 boys 16 girls - thanks to Boosters for the pulleys. Fundraiser 11/29 Wing Night.

Old Business:  

• GVArt shirts available in the concession stand beginning the first game.

****$200 WINNING SPORTS … Bowling and Boys’ Golf****

**Meeting adjourned at 7:20pm

Next Meeting:  December 8, 2025 at 7:00 - Teamz

Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.

Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.

Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.

Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.

Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.

Meeting minutes will be posted after meeting has taken place.