Viking Backers
Minutes for August 15, 2007

Attendees:  Tara Anderson, Laura Wetherald, Tara James, Jeannie Provosto, Jen Clements,
Harry James, Martha Clarkson, Kurt Vogan, Colleen Vogan, Karen Jones, Katherine Martinez,
Pam Jones, Debbie Batzer, and Carol Fox

President Laura Wetherald called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.

Minutes:  This was the first meeting of the 2007 – 2008 school year.

New Business

Laura Wetherald introduced the 2007-08 Viking Backer Elected Board:
-        Dave Bleyer – Treasurer
-        Katherine Martinez – Vice President of Administration
-        Tara James – Vice President of Ways and Means
-        Tara Anderson – Secretary

Board Member Reports

Treasurer
Please see the attached budget.

Update from the Vice Presidents

Katherine Martinez gave an overview of Administrative Tasks.
Tara James gave an overview of Ways and Means Committees.

Open Committee positions:
      Need Chairperson for Fall Art Auction
Need Chairperson for Spring Mother/Daughter Tea and Fashion Show
              Debbie Batzer will make contact with Carrabba’s
      Fall Concessions Assistant to Harry James

Please see Tara James with any fundraising ideas.

Fall Start Up
      Fall Sport Meeting – Wed, Aug 22nd
New Student Orientation – Aug 24th
      Back to School Night – Sept 20th

School Administrative Liaisons

Jeannine Provosto
Sports Schedule
      Aug 28th – Girls Soccer
      Aug 29th – Boys Soccer
      Aug 30th – Cross Country Meet

Field Hockey Bleachers were delivered!
Cross Country Tent delivered and the team is very excited!

Jen Clements
Thank you for the support that the Backers provide the Mt Hebron community!

Fall Concessions
Harry James

-        This year we are asking the teams/clubs to help run the concession stands.
-        Field Hockey has asked for concessions at their games.

Website
Harry James

-        Website will be updated weekly to show the concession profits each week.
-        If any other committees would like information posted please let Harry James know.

Membership

Membership has a goal for 200 families to register

Spirit Wear

All product is now from Field House and can be ordered on the website!

Need volunteers for Back to School Night to help sell Spirit Wear

Next Meeting is September 5th, 2007 at 7pm and will be chaired by Laura Wetherald.

Meeting closed at 8:45 PM