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Welcome 2014 PHS Football Kickoff Meeting August 15, 2014. Quarterback Club. Agenda: Introduce QB Club Board Members Review some background and philosophy Review the 2014 QB Club budget Ask for your support Financial Volunteer to help. Quarterback Club. QB Club Board Officers
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Welcome 2014 PHS Football Kickoff Meeting August 15, 2014
Quarterback Club Agenda: • Introduce QB Club Board Members • Review some background and philosophy • Review the 2014 QB Club budget • Ask for your support • Financial • Volunteer to help
Quarterback Club QB Club Board Officers • Tom Lysinger, President • Eva Wilson, Vice President • Brenda Mealhow, Vice President • Val Douglas, Treasurer • Celia O’Brien, Secretary
Quarterback Club QB Club Board- Members at Large • Erin Griffin • Lisa Amechazzura • Candi Thomas
Quarterback Club QB Club Board- Class Contactss • Kristen Bullock, Senior Class Contact • Kathryn Lysinger, Junior Class Contact • Greg Dunn, Sophomore Class Contact • Tim Ostdahl, Freshmen Class Contact
Quarterback Club • A non-profit 501(c)3 organization • Organized with the following purposes: • General support for the Coaching Staff • Raising funds required by the football program • Organization of parent volunteer activities to enhance the playing experience of our kids • Organization/sponsorship of social activities for players and their families
Quarterback Club • The days of “free” high school sports of our youth are long gone (at least in Douglas County). • The school district pays for: • Salaries for most of the coaches • $4,846.99 for bus transportation • The remainder of expenses are covered by the QB Club. • The 2014 QB Club expense budget is $91,750.
Quarterback Club Guiding Principles: • Be clear with parents up-front on what it takes to run the program. • Create a plan that balances fund-raising with parent contributions. • Be creative and aggressive with fundraising. • Be frugal but provide for a good experience for our kids • Don’t “nickel and dime” parents. • Provide for economic support to families when needed. • No student should be kept from playing football for financial reasons. • Maintain absolute transparency with financials.
Quarterback Club Expense Budget: • New Varsity Uniforms: $17,000 • Fundraising- Purchase of Pondo Cards, Supplies) $13,850 • End of Season Banquets: $12,000 • Equipment: $10,000 • Coaches Stipends: $ 6,000 • Family Hardships: $ 4,800 • Bus Transportation: $ 4,500 • Pre-game Meals: $ 4,000 • Videography: $ 3,000 • Football Operations (e.g. HUDL, Camps, Athletic Trainer) $ 3,000 • Banners, Signs, Buttons $ 2,500 • Bowling Event Expenses: $ 2,000 • June 6 Scrimmage Dinner: $ 2,000 • August Kick-Off Event: $ 1,500 • QB Club Expenses (e.g. Constant Contact, Senior Night, Homecoming): $ 1,500 • Bookkeeping (QB software, tax prep): $ 1,100 • Insurance: $ 1,000 • Other: $ 1,500 $91,750
Quarterback Club Income Budget: • Ponderosa Card Sales: $50,000 • Player Participation Fees: $22,800 • Corporate Sponsorships: $ 5,000 • Lift-a-thon: $ 5,000 • Poker Night(s): $ 5,000 • Youth Camps: $ 3,000 • Bowling Event: $ 2,500 $93,300 *PHS gets additional funding from student participation fees, gate and concessions
Ponderosa Football Parent expenses: • Spirit Pack- Summer: $ 150 (to QB Club) • Spirit Pack- Fall: $ 135 (to QB Club) • CSU Pueblo Camp: $ 200 (to CSU) • Athletic Fee: $ 150 (to Douglas County) • Summer Weights: $ 150 (to Douglas County) • QB Club Fee: $ 350 (to QB Club) $1,135 ($985 to Freshmen) Families have considerable out of pocket expense to support their son(s) to play PHS football
Quarterback Club What can we do to soften that financial blow? • Leverage King Soopers Cards • Help solicit corporate sponsors • Help with fund-raising events - Staff events - Sell cards, hot dogs, whatever - Suggest new fundraising opportunities • Work opportunities for our kids - Employer directs hourly wage directly to QB Club - Income allocated to player’s QB Club Account - Player participation fees - Spirit Packs - Camps
Quarterback Club What we ask of parents: • Support your son in the sale of Ponderosa Cards • Volunteer to help with various projects • Reach out to local businesses for sponsorships • Pay “Player Participation Fees” as soon as possible • Freshmen: $200 • Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores: $350 • Attend QB Club Board Meetings (Monthly) • Have fun together (e.g. Home Game Tailgates)
Please Remember: http://football.ponderosaathletics.com
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