Palatine Tiger Sharks Swim Team
Parent Advisory Board – Meeting Minutes
September 15, 2014
Meeting called to order: 7:01pm
Attendance:
G. Nelson, T. Gallagher, P. Griffin, N. Carlisle, S. Poss, J. Bolger, L. Rodney, K. Lind, S. Dunne, T. Stepp, J. Borre, J. Ratkovich, D. Bestor, J. Patla
Opening Comments:
None
Secretary Report (N. Carlisle):
August Minutes – Modify to reflect Corporate Sponsorship submitted report via email to Team President; also, to pass along information (under open discussion) to Corporate Sponsorship, not S. Dunne.
Sara motioned to approved as amended; Jennifer seconded; minutes approved as amended
Registration Summary:
Numbers keep going up
280 as of September (vs. 264 last year)
President Report (G. Nelson):
Graham is having breakfast with d211 Ads on September 29th, invited by Augie. Tony was also invited. They will be talking about pools, relationships, coaches, etc. Our head coach has worked hard to rebuild these relationships.
Need to verify Nominating Committee is still ready to move forward.
Budget Committee will be President, Treasurer, Corporate Sponsorship, Tony, Patrick, and 2 General Members. Liz and Sara Poss agreed to be the members. Teresa will schedule the meeting for an upcoming evening and let all know.
Teresa asked Liz and Susan to give her a rough idea of #s for preparing for the meeting.
Oktoberfest – Thank you to those who volunteered to work – Graham & Brier Nelson, Lisa Rowley, Nicole Carlisle
Brier has booked Courtyard (Airport) for Indy meet.
Head Coach Report (T. Gallagher):
Hiring 2 new coaches (Age Group):
Seth Sable – formed H.E. HS swimmer, starting in 2 weeks
Phil Schroeder – former Fremd swimmer, taught Birchwood/FAC/private lessons, starting in a week
Still searching for Senior level coach; Tony will coach both groups if he doesn’t find someone
Ordering new Birchwood practice flags; going ½ and ½ with Aquatics to order new lane line reel (toward spring)
Money left in Park District budget from this year.
Hickory Willow meet (for HS boys) – limited to Sr1 and Sr2; same weekend as Intrasquad
Asst. Superintendent of Recreation Report (P. Griffin):
Not much changed
We have Harper 2 mornings/week
Fremd is also pushing for Palatine to go to Buffalo Grove, which will help us.
Question (S. Dunne): Pool Rental during January when HS in finals – are we still planning to go to Lattoff?
Per Tony, Lattoff is more expensive; we’ll plan to use Lattoff, but hasn’t been decided yet because of all the variables
Question (K. Lind): Is there still water in Streamwood HS pool?
Answer: Tony will look into it.
Treasurer Report (G. Nelson for T. Stepp):
Motion to approve - Liz; Second – Kim; all in favor; none opposed.
$225,000 in Money Market
$25,000 in Operating Account
We’re in a good cash position
Approximately $160,000 bill due to Park District in December.
$16,000 was made at this past year’s Winter Splash; that’s approx. $50/kid
Summer Frenzy & Splash – income finalized
Registration $ came in September – still working on it.
Escrow Report (T. Rothmeyer):
Nothing to report
Sara getting hard drive back
Vice‐President Report (L. Rodney):
Will send email looking for group parents
Requirement: been through at least one winter season
Working on Spiritwear; hopefully out next week
Corporate Sponsorship (S. Dunne):
November fundraiser – Nov. 15th?Friday or Saturday night?Arlington Racetrack, Makray, Twin Lakes? Something casual
Cocktail tables, drinks and appetizers; Liz knows a singer
Send out a Save the Date for Nov. 15th by end of this week or next week
Fundraising (L. Rowley):
Amazon Smile set up; will get Kim info to send out
Suggestion (J. Bolger): Dine N Share after Intrasquad meet (Oct. 25) – Photo’s, Culvers, Chipotle
Tentative: Panera – Monday, Oct. 13th Dine N Share
Communication Report (K. Lind):
Anne’s Unique Boutique will set up an account; only up to 2 people to drop off; only one person to pick up check
Kim willing to work with another person to coordinate drop-offs; she’ll set up next month; Nicole to pick up check
Advertise and bring Shark swap to Intrasquad - YES
Meet Directors Report (J. Bolger):
Winter Meet Options (Not doing Elk Grove):
Cohost or Cancel
See agenda for options – (1) and (2) are options available
Check with other teams hosting following weekend; see if Glenbrook South a possibility
Jennifer, Graham, Tony and Dustin will decide in next 2 weeks.
Open Discussion/New Business/Future Agenda Items
None
Meeting Adjourned: 8:19pm (Liz/Teresa)