DVRHS All Sports Booster Club
Minutes
February 11, 2013
2012-2013 Officers: Janet Comerford – President
Beth Slusser – Vice President
Michele Baran – Treasurer (absent)
Peggy Mikulicz – Recording Secretary (absent)
Cathy Ferraro – Corresponding Secretary (absent)
Chairpersons:
Janet Comerford – Spirit Items
Call to Order – Janet Comerford called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm and initiated the Flag salute.
Secretary’s Report –January Secretary’s report was presented. Quorum not met. Janet Comerford emailed report to all officers on February 12. Unanimous approval.
Treasurer’s Report – January Report presented. Quorum not met. Janet Comerford emailed report to all officers on February 12. Unanimous approval.
NEW BUSINESS
Winter sports:
Cheerleading – Sports Rep Janet Delatte
The Cheerleaders took 1st Place for the UCA Nationals in Orlando, Florida.
Wrestling – Sports Rep Cara Smith
The Varsity wrestling team finished the regular season with a 12-7 record. Unfortunately, there were some matches that were cancelled due to weather and school closures that were unable to be rescheduled.
The team had an impressive win against higher ranked Warren Hills at this year’s Gold Rush. The Blue Gym was renamed on 1/18/13 as “The Hutch” in honor of Dan Hutchins in an emotional ceremony. Kody Eichlin was chosen as the DV wrestler of the match by the NH coaches at the conclusion of the DV/NH match. He will also be presented with a scholarship at his senior awards night courtesy of the DV wrestling foundation. Senior night was held on February 4th. Seven wrestlers and one statistician were honored.
Because of the strength of schedule, the team qualified for the Sectionals once again this year. They have a first round bye and will be hosting Raritan on Wednesday evening at 7 pm. A win on Wednesday will mean a spot in the Finals on Friday.
The Pre-Varsity squad will be traveling to Raritan HS for one last tournament this Saturday. For the Varsity squad, the Groups begin on Sunday, followed by Regions beginning on February 22 and Districts on February 23rd. Any wrestlers that qualify for States will travel to Atlantic City from March 8-10th.
Our end of year banquet will be held on March 22 at South Ridge Community Church. The Del Val Wrestling Foundation is once again selling tickets for its annual fundraiser. Tickets are $20 and the prizes are cash percentages. The raffle will take place on April 14th at Milford Firehouse. See Coach Fitz for tickets.
Boys Basketball – Sports Rep Sandy DelGreco
Varsity record: 13-4
Won the first game in the HSW tournament next game is tonight against Sparta away.
Peter Christ made his 1000 pts at home against Pingry.
Senior night was Thursday 2/7
White out / Junior terrier night is this Friday 2/15 against Jonathon Dayton.
This game will be in honor of Joey Karabin.13-4
JV: no update
Freshmen:
After starting out the season 1-3, the Freshmen team has turned around their fortunes by posting a 3-1 record, bringing their record to 4-4 for the season. With 4 games remaining, we are looking to finish at .500 or better.
Girls Basketball – Sports Rep Cathy Ferraro
Varsity 16-2
The Varsity Team remains undefeated in their conference with losses to only Phillipsburg & Scotch Plains.
The Hunterdon/Warren /Sussex Tournament began on January 30th and the girls had a bye for the first round. For the second round, the girls beat sixth seeded Sparta home at Del Val 59-47.
In the third round, the girls were supposed to play the 2nd seeded Newton on this past Saturday, but due to weather conditions the game was cancelled and is rescheduled for tonight, Monday, Feb 11th at 5:00.
NJISAA games begin Monday February 25th. The girls are second seed in Central Jersey behind Point Pleasant Beach. They take on #15 seed Carteret at Del Val. All games to follow should be
On February 5th the girls held their Senior Night. They have 3 senior girls this year. Alyssa Ferraro, Shannon Croasdale & Olivia Brogan. The girls beat South Hunterdon for the second time to maintain their No. 1 spot in the conference.
On Tuesday, February 12th, the girls are having their 2nd Annual “Pink Out Night”. Donations slips have gone out. All attending are asked to wear pink in support of the cause. All proceeds from the evening will be going to the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation
The girls are planning the end of the season banquet for the beginning of March.
JV 11-3
Freshmen 3 – 6
Membership – currently 122
Del Val Spirit Wear –
* Recent Sales: 8th grade orientation night (Jan. 31) sales approximately $1800.00, Boys/Girls Basketball game (Feb. 5)
* Orders in production: Varsity jackets, General Clothing items, Softball t-shirts.
* Orders delivered: Boys basketball & white out tees, Holland Girls Basketball, Weightlifting Club, Ski Club, Girls Basketball Breast Cancer Fundraiser Tees, T-shirts for Visiting Chinese Students.
Upcoming Clothing/Accessories Events
January 31 – 8th grade orientation night – Need help setting up at 4:30 in cafeteria, event begins at 6:30. Need assistance to sell and clean up.
February 5 (girls and boys basketball game) – Need help setting up at 3:30 in the gym lobby. Help is also needed throughout the evening until clean up at approx 9pm.
Fundraising -
Field Enhancement Project: Order has been placed.
Viridian: no change
On behalf of the DV All Sports Booster Club, Janet Comerford attended the gym dedication in memory of Daniel Hutchins.
NEW BUSINESS –
Recommended purchasing an engraved 8” x 8” tile in memory of Joey Karabin to be displayed on the wall of the field enhancement project . Proposed inscription: “In memory of Joey Karabin” 1997-2013, 3 Sport Athlete and clip art representing each sport. Quorum not met. Janet Comerford emailed report to all officers on February 12. Unanimous approval.
Thursday, March 14 – Winter Sports Award Night. Need help setting up at 3:30 in the cafeteria. Help is also needed throughout the evening with clean up at approx. 9 pm. Varsity jacket orders will also be taken that evening. Beth to pick up cake and deliver.
Project Graduation Casino Night – awaiting final approval for March 23 at the Riegel Ridge Community Center.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. The next meeting will be held on March 11, 2013.