PAA Organizational Meeting August 15, 2007

Attendance: Dan Thornton, Deb Stephenson, Frank and Linda Bolla, Cathy Crawford, Janice Littrell, Mary Guilmet, Carol Jakobsons, John McNamara, Peggy Nickerson, Cindy Adams, Larry Fisher, Elaine Poretta, Liz Babeu, Renee Llorente, Jill Daamen

Introductions:

            Dan Thornton /Athletic Director

Dan introduced himself and gave a brief outline of his vision for Pentucket athletics as the new AD. He stressed that he would like to work with the three communities to create a positive attitude to sport in the community and to work with the Parks and Rec. committees in the respective towns regards to field usage etc.

            Items that he would like discussed in a future meetings are

a)       Pentucket logo

b)       Official school colors??

c)       Fundraising ideas

d)       Cleaning up the gym entrance /hallway

e)       Banquets

f)         Pentucket Apparel

Kevin Eddy /PAA President

Unfortunately Kevin was tied up and only made it at the end of the meeting. He looks forward to meeting everyone at the next meeting.

Overview of PAA

            Deb Stephenson gave a brief overview of the PAA

Treasurer’s Report

            Linda Bolla reported that we have a current balance of approximately $6,300.00

Fall Books

            Picture Day for all sports will be Sept 4

            Janice Littrell would like to have contact info for all new coaches

Elaine Poretta said she had 20 new accounts for advertising in the Fall Book and is hoping to hear back from previous advertisers soon.

Upcoming Fundraisers

Deb Stephenson mentioned that Kevin Eddy would like to organize a waffle ball /tug of war fundraiser at the Groveland Old Home Days ..more details to follow.

Other Business

            Banquets

A new policy for end of season banquets will have to be discussed as there is a new regulation that will not allow our ‘pot luck’ style banquets because food that is cooked at home cannot be brought in to be served. Food would have to be cooked on school property or supplied by an outside caterer. To be discussed at a future meeting.

Outdoor Concession Stand

Cathy Crawford needs at least 5 parents to help out at in the concession stand at each home football game. She is willing to do the prep-work but needs help during the game.

Cathy will coordinate with Dan Thornton and the Water Dept to oversee that water pipe is working and has been checked.

Outdoor Football Field Lighting

$30,000 in a CD earmarked for “football lighting” ……can we raise the additional $70,000 needed to install football lighting or do we use the money for other improvements to sports facilities at Pentucket? …to be discussed at a future meeting

Motion to change PAA meeting dates to the first Wednesday of every month

Meeting adjourned at 8:30pm