FOOTBALL PARENTS� CLUB MEETING

AUGUST 13, 2008 � 7:00 P.M.

CENTER GROVE HIGH SCHOOL OUTDOOR LOCKER FACILITY

The meeting was called to order by President, Brad Riley.

PICNIC HIGHLIGHTS:

1 Brad thanked Darren Johnson, a former CG quarterback (�03), for working with his employer, Indiana Members Credit Union, to supply the meat and buns for Saturday�s picnic.

2 There was supposed to be a raffle the day of the picnic; instead, several prizes were raffled off tonight � including gas cards, shirts, I-Pod shuffles . . . .

3 Darren did take some time to share about how CG football has helped him in the working world.� The main thing that Darren shared was that it fostered a drive and determination to be as successful as he possibly could be � he was grateful for the experience.

SPORTS SHOW:

1 Mike Duke discussed the Sports Show which is broadcast Thursdays through Saturdays.� He shared a list of the current sponsors and explained how the marketing is done with specific dollar amounts being shared.

2 He added that a new feature this year is a ticker that will run at the bottom of the screen with that week�s game stats.�

SPIRIT WEAR:

1 Phil Fruits shared that Mindy Brooks is doing a phenomenal job.� She set up a Spirit Wear table for both the high school registration and the Red and White Scrimmage.� A total of $ 3,700 was sold during these events.

2 People were encouraged to sign up to help Mindy throughout the season.

TWO-A-DAY WRAP-UP AND MEAL INFORMATION:

1 Cindy Adams thanked all who helped with the 2-a-days.� It went very well!� Cindy was �sporting� a silver watch that was left at the 2-a-days.� If it belongs to you, please get in touch with Cindy.

2 Pre-game meal list was circulated.� Also, if you�d like to sign up to bring cookies to support this effort, please do so.� Lyn Swift will call and remind you if you have already signed up to bring cookies.

3 A sign-up sheet was also circulated for those willing to work the Sweet Shoppe.

TREASURER�S REPORT:

1 We went over budget for the Two-a-Day meals.� This was due to the increase in food prices, as well as, the loss of Captain D�s as our supplier of paper products.�

2 Mike�s Express funds have been collected for the most part, just a few outstanding debts.� If you still owe for these, contact Cindy Adams.

PERTINENT INFORMATION:

1 The red and white bleacher flags are now up thanks to Rick Smith and his family � they look great!

2 Tickets will be on sale at the ticket booth at the southwest corner of the stadium starting at 5:00 p.m. each home game.� Be sure to get there early!

3 Please come early, bring a side dish and enjoy some pre-game dinner at the Spirit Trailer.� Meat this week will be provided by the Shupe family.

4 There WILL BE fireworks at the games � Ray Meredith and Brian and Jacob Brown completed the necessary certification and got the appropriate permits.� Thanks to them!

5 Spirit jerseys have been a big success:� all colors will be available by Friday morning at the latest.

6 There were 40 Football Digest publications available for $10.00 at the scrimmage.� This is a great information source for all of the high school football programs across the state.

7 There is a need for parents to pass out Gatorade to players after both home and away games.� If you are willing to participate in this, please check with Ellen Huddleston.

8 Marty Canganey will continue to create the �Game Day� publication.� Coach Moore will provide each week�s game statistics, player information, etc.� The current printing was paid for by Mike Duke.� This publication will be available at the Parents Club meetings � it will not be on-line.�

9 Photo buttons are finished thanks to Kathy Shupe and several volunteers.� Two buttons were made for each player.�� If you didn�t order them and you�re interested in purchasing them, please let Kathy know.� Also, if you would like more buttons, let her know as well.

10 There are two tents for the pre-game festivities thanks to the Dietel�s.�

11 Senior calendars were made available to parents present at the meeting.� These were made possible by the Todd Bemis.

12 There is still a need for someone to create the game video.� This involves taking end zone shots from the lift and editing film to create the best footage approximately two hours after the game.

13 There are 20 DVD/CD�s left from last year�s season (these are the new ones that were made).�� Greg Cox will be making the CD�s again.

14 Don�t forget to check out the CGHS website.� J.D. Hemmer will continue to be responsible for game day pictures on the website.� Also, Kevin Conrad has created a web cast where you can go back and listen to the games.� All games are archived for a year.

COACH MOORE:

1 Two-a-days are �officially� over.� He wants players to realize what a great opportunity it is to play football � keep enthusiasm high!

2 He thought that Wednesday and Thursday were the best practices that he had ever seen in his years as a coach.

3 He gave the injury report: �Wilson � tore ACL; Miller � right knee MCL sprain (out 14 days); Flowers � bruised kidney (out until 18^th); Sykes � concussion (no contact for the time being); Cram � right forearm from surgery (no contact); Adams � right ankle sprain and eye - hit with a rock (out for the week); Manship � right knee pain; Laughlin � sprained ankle; Riffle � ligament tear at ankle; Swift � quad contusion in thigh (questionable for Friday); Boshear � something in his ear (okay); O�Brien � hip (day-to-day); Jason B. � mono symptoms; Elias � concussion symptoms; Ponder � right ankle sprain; Wood � rolled ankle sprain.

4 Teaching schedule is very full, so he won�t always be able to get back with everyone as quickly as possible.

5 At jamboree, will run about 15 plays � see what team can do.� Not a �score and win� situation, want to run film and see how the boys do � it�s a coaching opportunity.

6 Shared packets that will be given to the players � includes a core value packet � what we want our students to stand for (e.g., family, trust, selflessness, passion, love, etc.

7 There will be new profile and character groups.� There are 30 seniors � he feels like he knows all of them personally.

8 Also had �Max Out� testing information available for parents to see.

9 He discussed the leadership program � group award was given to Team #1 (Mike Wood) for last year.�

10 Encouraged underclassmen to grow by watching how seniors practice and act, etc.

11 It�s not just wins and losses � it�s an issue of character.

12 JV and Frosh game at 1:00 p.m. at the Bantam fields.

13 Adopt-a-team program is happening this year.� The players will get a team and their responsibility will be to go and make contact every week or every other week.� Just so they know that CG cares about them.

14 Coach encouraged all parents to volunteer and get involved�

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, August 20, 2008 at 7:00 p.m.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Brenda L. Krebs, Secretary

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