Grayson Rams Touchdown Club Annual Parent Meeting 2019 January 31, 2019 7PM

VISION has no boundaries and knows no limits. The first step toward creating an improved future is developing the ability to envision it. VISION will ignite the fire of passion that fuels our commitment to do WHATEVER IT TAKES to achieve excellence. Only VISON allows us to transform dreams of greatness into the reality of achievement through human action. VISION has no boundaries and knows no limits. - Tony Dungy Quiet Strength

2019 Executive Committee President: Mark Ellison president@graysonramsfootball.com Vice President: Darsha Elphic elphic147@hotmail.com Secretary (Recording): Leah Woods secretary@graysonramsfootball.com Secretary (Corresponding): Stephanie Clements momsclub@graysonramsfootball.com Treasurer: Michelle Howerton treasurer@graysonramsfootball.com Members at Large: Mike Dagenhart, Adam Taylor, and Marbu Neal Concessions Manager: Annette Johnson

Committee Chairs Moms Club President: Stephanie Clements 2020 Senior Class Team Mom: Stephanie Clements 2021 Junior Class Team Mom: Anne Williams 2021 Sophomore Class Team Mom: Tamara Innis Freshman Class Team Mom: Vacant Gold Seats –Willie Banks Field Painting/Stadium Workdays Marbu Neal Pre-gam Meals—Stephanie Clements, Darsha Elphic and Lorraine Lindsey Game Day Volunteers –Annette Johnson Community Outreach (Sponsors, Youth) Mike Dagenhart and Adam Taylor Golf Tournament- Mike Dagenhart Team Banquets- Stephanie Clements Spirit Wear- Darsha Elphic and Anne Williams Media Guide-Adam Taylor

A committee chair will be in touch with you. What are you going to do to make the situation better? VOLUNTEER…WE NEED YOU!! Please sign up for any committee. A committee chair will be in touch with you.

2019 Player Fees $895 payable in 4 installments* 1st Payment: March 1 $450 2nd Payment: April 1 $250 3rd Payment: May 1 $250 4th Payment: June 1 $245 *installments include $300 worth of Rams Cards NO Player Fees will be refunded after May 1st.

RAMS CARDS Each player will be required to sell $300 worth of Rams Cards 15 Rams Cards @ $20 each Rams cards will only be issued after first installment is made Players may request additional Rams cards to help offset their out-of-pocket expenses, but ALL Rams cards must be paid in advance. NO EXCEPTIONS

What is Included in Player Fees ? Game Day Gear: Helmet, Pads, Jersey, Pants (all GHS Property and must be turned in) Practice Gear Weight Room Gear 7 on 7 Gear All Team Meals, Snacks and Beverages, including popsicle Tuesday Camps and OTAs Transportation to away games Workout Room Equipment Maintenance Football/Practice field maintenance Helmet Refurbishment One (1) Grayson TDC parking pass for home game parking Ten (10) Tickets for admittance into ANY home games (9th, JV or Varsity) Two (2) Tickets to the end of year banquet One Copy of the 2019 Media Guide Touchdown Club membership

TDC Operating Expenses Coaches Stipends Nutrition Program Weight Room Equipment/Upgrades Meals Concessions Field Maintenance Transportation Camp and OTA Fees

Archer $1200 North Gwinnett $1300 Mill Creek $1500 Grayson Player Fees Compared to Other Programs Archer $1200 North Gwinnett $1300 Mill Creek $1500

SPONSORSHIPS…A GREAT WAY TO PAY PLAYER FEES!!! INCENTIVE: Receive 50% of all Sponsors over $100 We are 501C, so all sponsorships are tax deductible EXAMPLE: TEAM SPONSOR: $500 On-site banner 4X4 – located on football fence OR scrolling on web banner on GHS FB website Media Guide Ad – 1/2 page in black & white. Company listed on the Grayson High School Football Sponsor directory. Player receives $250 towards fees. After all fees are paid, funds are returned to the parent.

Getting Back to Business in the Community Community Outreach Committee, led by Mike Dagenhart and Adam Taylor, will head our initiatives in this area. Our goal is to fill the stands at the Grayson Rams football games. In order to do so, our players and our coaches must be VISIBLE and ACTIVE in promoting our program. Suggestions: Golf Tournament, Reading to Elementary School Students, Helping in the Carpool Lanes Before and After School, Deliver Calendars and Football Schedules to local retailers, Attend GFL Games, etc.

Senior Dues $150 Must be paid by August 30th Includes: Senior dinner with coaches Gifts for Head Coach and staff Banner with player photo Senior gift

Meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at TDC Members Meetings Meetings will be held on the first Monday of each month at 6:30 pm in the Field House. Notification of meeting date and locations changes will be sent via email. We will not send regular email reminders regarding TDC meetings. TDC bylaws are posted on the Grayson Rams Football Website/TOUCHDOWN CLUB link.

Leaving the game plan is a sign of panic; and panic is not in our game plan. -Chuck Noll

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