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Dear Booster........

Booster Trends announces the official launching of our Dear Booster column.

Do you have something you would like to submit for the upcoming Dear Booster column? Send it to Dear Booster now.

State Chapter inquiries are now being accepted.

We want to hear what you think about this e newsletter.

Do you know of a booster worker who deserves to be recognized?

Booster Clubs are the single organization dedicated to supporting the more 25 extra-curricular activities within the secondary school systems.

You are a vital link to insuring the continuation of these programs.

Let's all work together to insure the continuation of extra-curricular activities for all students regardless of race, religion or financial stature.

Coming in August:
- Online fundraisers
- Fundraising Mall
- Fundraising Corner

Get ready to make some serious club dollars!

Dear Readers,

Thank you for helping make Booster Trends a success! We also want to welcome those of you who are just receiving Booster Trends for the first time. You join a growing list of fellow booster associates from around the country. To those of you who have been with us these past months we want you to know that we enjoy your letters, emails, comments and questions. Please keep them coming!

Now, on to this month's issue.

This month launches the first column of "Dear Booster".

Dear Booster,
Help! We can't seem to attract parents to our monthly club meetings. What can we do to increase attendance.
Sincerely,
Tom H., Vanderpoint H.S. Booster VP

Dear Tom,
This is a subject that has multiple answers but for now let's direct our attention to increasing "long term" attendance, which is vital to a clubs growth. Here is an easy and highly effective solution. Regardless of what your clubs affiliation (sports, band, debate, etc.) you can apply the following to all.

We need to remember that people come to events and meetings because they have an interest in hearing what will be said or they are coming to support someone or something they care about.

Successful booster club meetings need to include the following:
1. A well defined meeting agenda - don't sidetrack
2. Meetings that always start on time and end within a maximum of 1 1/2 hours
3. Include a keynote speaker like the coach, principal, or someone with credibility who has a genuine interest in helping your group.
4. And, equally as important you must provide an environment that welcomes and encourages new attendees. People will not attend your meeting if they feel that it is "only for a select few".

Show your parents that you are well organized, have an agenda that effectively and efficiently addresses important club issues, and you welcome them with open arms and you will be amazed at how your meeting attendance will grow.

Send us your Dear Booster.... article and we will select one each month to share with the readers of Booster Trends. To submit your question email dearbooster@boosterclubs.org.

HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

After many months of programming the NBCA is proud to announce that in conjunction with the launching of Club Builder our technical staff have given us the green light to release Command Central.

Command Central is a secure portal where clubs can control multi-tasking activities such as:

All booster clubs can register to use Command Central but please note that some Command Central activities are restricted to NBCA registered affiliates only so make sure you club signs up today. To register to use Command Central and Club Builder visit BoosterWorld now.

Fundraising programs involving product sales raised an estimated $1.9 billion net profit last year for nonprofit organizations. Schools and school groups account for $1.52 billion of those profits. The fundraising estimate is based on a new survey conducted by the Association of Fundraising Distributors and Suppliers (AFRDS).

Product fundraising generates $4.164 billion in annual retail sales, up roughly 7% since the previous survey in 1997, the last time the industry group collected the statistical data.

Clearly, product sales is a critical resource for schools and other non-profit organizations working to raise money for computers, class trips, athletic and music programs, playground equipment and much more.

Other key findings:
- Schools and school groups represent 80% of fundraising sales.
- Among school sales, more than half (54%) were made through elementary schools.
- Among survey respondents, top selling products were, in order: candies and confections, magazine subscriptions, frozen entrees, cheese and meat products, decorative novelties and gift wrap.
- On average, non-profit groups retain 46.5% of the total fundraising sale as pure profit!
- The average product fundraiser generates nearly $6,000 in sales.

Quote of the month-
"Action springs not from thought, but from a readiness for responsibility."

Come join our "find a mascot contest". The NBCA is seeking your suggestions in helping develop a mascot for the National Association. Submit your suggestions on a mascot name and character look before July 31st. All entries received by July 31st will be eligible for a $100 cash award. Winner to be announced in the September issue of Booster Trends.