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

2. 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

3. 2019 Executive Committee
President: Mark Ellison
Vice President: Darsha Elphic
Secretary (Recording): Leah Woods
Secretary (Corresponding): Stephanie Clements
Treasurer: Michelle Howerton
Members at Large: Mike Dagenhart, Adam Taylor, and Marbu Neal
Concessions Manager: Annette Johnson

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 2019 Player Fees $895 payable in 4 installments*
1st Payment: March 1 $450
2nd Payment: April 1 $250
3rd Payment: May $250
4th Payment: June $245
*installments include $300 worth of Rams Cards
NO Player Fees will be refunded after May 1st.

7. RAMS CARDS
Each player will be required to sell $300 worth of Rams Cards
15 Rams $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

8. 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

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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

14. 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 .
We will not send regular reminders regarding
TDC meetings.
TDC bylaws are posted on the Grayson Rams Football Website/TOUCHDOWN CLUB link.

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

16. Q&A