Allatoona High School Fastpitch Softball 2013 Kickoff Meeting February 7, ALLATOONA DIAMOND CLUB

Introductions Head Coach – Troy Pirkle Co-President – Tony Federici Co-President – Ann Federici Vice President – Kent Wilcox Treasurer – Kim Hester Secretary – Kim Lewis

Agenda Diamond Club/Parent Role Coach Pirkle’s Expectations and Key Dates 2013 Short and Near Term Needs Fees and Fundraising Budget Review Committees Buccaneer Moms Committee Sign Up Questions

Diamond Club Mission To provide financial support to Varsity and JV programs. To create an atmosphere that promotes academic and athletic achievement and school pride. To enable coaching staff to dedicate 100% of time to coaching and teaching. To ensure that members provide support without attempting to become involved in coaching staff decisions. To work closely with coaches and administrative staff to encourage student, parent and community attendance at AHS games.

Parent – Athlete Roles The Athletes’ Role Commit to academics while fulfilling their commitment to Buccaneer athletics. Represent their team, family, and Allatoona in a positive manner at all times. Practice good sportsmanship at all times. Communicate with their coaches regarding any issues of team obligations or rules. Treat their teammates and coaches with respect. The Parents’ Role Guide their children as these students take on tasks of time management, skill development, and responsibility. Support the team, the coaching staff and the program at all times. Encourage their children to communicate with the coaching staff. Encourage their children to commit to a team and program. GET INVOLVED!!

Key Dates DateActivityLocationsInformationCost 1/30 – 2/28Pine Straw FundraiserAllatoona H.S.E- MailedSee Information 1/30 – 8/10TBA Various Fundraising ActivitiesVariousTBD June TBASummer Youth Camp (4th-8th Graders) Allatoona H.S. WebsiteTBA June TBA Usually 3 rd Week Team Camp TBA July TBAJunior Buccaneer TryoutsAllatoona H.S. Website August TBAHigh School TryoutsAllatoona H.S.Website 8/10Kickoff SocialAllatoona H.SWebsite Kickoff Social TBD Player Fees Due 8/7 - WednesdayFirst Day of School 8/23 – 8/243 rd Annual Buc Bash TournamentVariousTBAYour time 8/30 – 8/31Woodland JV tournamentHeritage Park, Cartersville, GA 9/13 – 9/14CHS (Carrolton) Trojan SlamEast Carroll Softball Complex, Carrollton TBA 9/6 – 9/7Kennesaw Mtn HS JV TournamentAdams ParkTBA

Fees and Fundraising PLAYER COMMITMENT FEEPLAYER FUNDRAISING GOAL $500 $1000 COMMITMENT Assuming 25 High School Players that’s a $25,000 budget. Our Goal is to exceed that amount!!

2012 H.S. Financial Scorecard High School program had a 24% increase in total funds collected but still had a 16% shortfall ($3,711) on the year. Strong improvement with even more opportunity to get better! Jr Buc program again hit their targets with a $20 Surplus above the planned Budget.

How does this fee benefit me and my child? –Provides player with first class equipment, facility, uniforms, schedule, etc. –Provides parents with voting rights at all Booster Club meetings on any issues that require a group vote. Player/Parent Commitment Fee = $500 H.S - $325 Jr. Buc 2013 Commitment Fee and Fundraising Target Fundraising Requirement = $500++ Pays for all other budget items to include field equipment, facility build out, tournament travel, player “extras” etc. Meet your Commitment Fee and Fundraising Goal and receive 2 passes to all home games (Varsity or JV), and player receives incentive TBD

Website only sponsor $100 – Logo will remain on website for 1 year SPONSOR BOARD PLAQUE 1’ x 2’ $250 –Sponsor name/logo on board posted on the dugout wall plus website ad 4x4 FENCE SIGN $350 –Sign will remain on fence for one calendar year plus website ad 4x6 FENCE SIGN $500 –Sign will remain on fence and board for one calendar year plus website ad Sign and Plaque Sponsorships ($400 renewal) ($200 renewal) ($300 renewal)

Buccaneer Mom’s Fastpitch Club Purpose: To build relationships with fellow Buccaneer Mom’s, learn more about the game of fastpitch, enhance relationships with local sponsors, coordinate all hospitality, food and transportation related events and most importantly have fun. Membership Fee: $50 Activities and Benefits Buccaneer Mom’s Team Camp – Mom’s to attend 1 day camp with Coach Pirkle to learn and ask questions about the game. Food and drink to be served with the day culminating with a scrimmage game, complete with signs, stealing, etc. Exclusive Buccaneer Mom’s Fastpitch T-Shirt and other potential goodies No men allowed – Although we may show up at scrimmage if permitted

Committees Concessions - Coordinate scheduling for concession duties, maintain and manage product inventory. Player Meals - Coordinate all activities associated with pregame and travel meals. Banquets – Plan and coordinate H.S. and Junior Buc events. Tournament / Special Games – Assist with Buc Bash Tournament, Relay For Life game, Junior Buc Nite, Senior Night. We need all parents (Jr. Buc and H.S) to participate in a minimum of 1 committee!

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