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August,
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Staying in touch with your needs is
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Now, on to this month's issue.
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WHAT GOOD IS A BOOSTER CLUB?
What
good is a booster club? Take a stroll through
a line of parents waiting to watch the local
ballgame and ask them this same question.
You are sure to get a mixed response. The
real fact is that the majority of parents
don't really know what a booster club is.
In fact, many just see it as "the group
of football parents" or the "cheerleading
parents". While only a small majority recognize
that the booster club is actually a very
important group of people
(parents, alumni, community supporters,
etc.) who tirelessly support the continuation
of extra-curricular programs through a focused
level of active support.
A
good booster club
is one of the most valuable assets a school
or program can have. Think for a moment
on the benefits associated with a program
having a good
booster club.
A
good booster club
plays a key role in providing volunteer
support, transportation, field preparations
and upkeep, facility improvements, acquiring
new equipment, supplies and helping to cover
costs associated with summer camps, clinics,
lodging, meals, uniforms and coaches salaries.
A good booster
club provides scholarships, financial assistance,
and an unlimited amount of volunteer support.
Now
take away the good
booster club, its volunteer and financial
support and what are you faced with? I will
challenge anyone who believes that a program
can successfully succeed year after year
without a good
booster club. The fact is if your booster
clubs isn't providing the support your extra-curricular
program needs then it's time for change.
A good booster
club is an invaluable asset.
As
we start back into the school year I want
to encourage each of you to help your booster
club become the valuable asset that will
insure the success of your program. Take
the time to introduce the value of your
booster club to parents and community supporters
and remember that each person you educate
on the value of a good
booster club is a newfound resource that
may very well enhance your clubs potential.
I
wish each of you the best of success.
Happy Boostering!
Steve M. Beden
Executive Director
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| BOOSTER
CLUB MEMBERSHIPS |
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With
each passing year the NBCA has seen an outstanding
expansion take place across the nation.
Our goal of helping insure that all booster
clubs succeed is stronger today than it
ever has been. With the downturn in state
and federal funding supporting extra-curricular
programs booster clubs are fast becoming
the support channel for insuring continued
success.
The
National Booster Club Association understands
the challenges and needs faced by booster
clubs and in an effort to insure that all
boosters have the best possible opportunity
to succeed we are now making available to
all booster clubs the opportunity to take
advantage of the benefits associated with
membership in the National Booster Club
Association. In an effort to see that every
booster club in the country receives the
support and resources necessary to succeed
we have now opened membership and its benefits
to clubs for all clubs.
Membership
will entitle the booster club to the basic
member benefits needed to help manage and
grow your club.
If
your booster club has not enrolled with
the NBCA now is the time to take advantage
of a tremendous opportunity.
ENROLL
TODAY!
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BOOSTER CLUB AUCTION SITE |
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Fast
Paced Fundraising With GOBIDUSA.com - Taking
Booster Clubs Online
Gobid,
a resource for non-profit fundraising and
specializing in online charity auctions,
in partnership with NBCA will be launching
a new fundraising opportunity for all of
the booster clubs across the country - you
are invited to join the countless charities
who have already discovered the Gobid advantage!
We are proud to have simplified the traditional
live/silent auction process, reducing the
monetary investment and number of manhours
needed to make your event a success; we
provide the technology and the electronic
toolkits that will turn even the computer
wary into an online fundraising aficionado!
All
NBCA registered booster clubs receive the
Gobid Auction for FREE
Interested
booster clubs will need to register their
club, collect the items to be auctioned
through friends, family, corporate connections...your
sources are limitless and the quantity auctioned
depends only on your own desire to succeed.
Once amassed, simply add the items into
our user friendly system, promote your efforts
and after the auction's completion receive
a cheque for your proceeds from Gobid.
SPECIAL
BUSINESS MEMBER OPPORTUNITY
Business
members now have an additional opportunity
to gain exposure! Sponsor an item to be
auctioned on the first ever national
booster club auction. Each item ($25
minimum value) or certificate donated to
the auction will produce a direct promotional
opportunity for your company to gain enhanced
exposure. To learn more email ptaylor@boosterclubs.org
or phone 509-735-2878 ext. 212.
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We provide uniforms for all sports as well
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You
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Every order is handled with pride and treated
as if you are our only customer.
Visit
www.lettermen-jacket.com
Click on the email link and send us your
questions about products and pricing. You
will appreciate the value and service of
The Sport Shoppe.
We
are new to the National Booster Club Association
and look forward to meeting everyone. Just
a sample of what is in store when you do
business with us, email us and inquire about
our jacket sponsorship program. Your club
invests ZERO and 100 sales earns 500 dollars!
This program is incredible.
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| INTERNATIONAL
MASCOT |
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The
summer months are upon us, and a new school
year is fast approaching. A great way to
start the year out and boost enthusiasm
is to introduce a new costume for your school.
We
are a custom design costume company and
can create any type of costume. Our art
department will work from your existing
school character or logo to generate custom
design artwork. IMC provides conceptual
design artwork at no cost or obligation
to you.
For over twenty years IMC has been a leader
in the design and manufacture of unique
mascot character costumes worldwide. We
recognize the needs of our customers and
provide the very best in costume quality
and after sales service.
By beginning the process now, you can be
the envy of other schools and teams when
your new school mascot is unveiled this
fall. Boost your school spirit with a new
mascot design!!
For
additional information, view our website
at www.imcmascots.com
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| BUILDING
A SUCCESSFUL BOOSTER CLUB |
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This month we cover topics #14 & #15
Behind
every successfully funded athletic
program, there is usually an active
and thriving booster club helping
to pave the way. Without a properly
running support branch, athletic departments
and alumni would be forced to constantly
operate and support under a dark cloud
of uncertainty, debt and cutbacks.
Booster
clubs are an essential part of not
only the fundraising process, but
also the community process. The effectiveness
and efficiency of an enthusiastic
booster club can provide an excellent
vehicle for community involvement
and a perfect way to offset the rising
costs afflicting athletic departments
across the country.
However,
having an effective booster club is
much more than monthly meetings and
money drives. It is about teamwork,
responsibility, accountability and
awareness.
Here
are 15 of the most common mistakes
(listed randomly) made by booster
clubs across the nation. Each month
we will provide expanded topic and
tips for two (2) of the topics noted.
1 |
Senior
parents running the booster
club...
(Covered in January's Issue)
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2 |
Isolating
a club...
(Covered
in January's Issue)
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3 |
Conducting
consecutive and/or multiple fundraisers...
(Covered
in February's Issue)
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4 |
Lack
of mission and vision statement...
(Covered
in February's Issue)
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5 |
A
lack of an Executive Booster Club...
(Covered
in March's Issue)
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6 |
Gaining
tax exempt 501(c)3 status...
(Covered
in March's Issue)
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7 |
Accounting
policies and procedures...
(Covered
in April's Issue)
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8 |
Keeping
in contact with friends, alumni
and business supporters...
(Covered
in April's Issue)
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9 |
Overstepping
boundaries...
(Covered
in May's Issue)
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10 |
Understanding
the booster clubs job...
(Covered
in May's Issue)
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11 |
Keeping
the club compliant with state
and federal guidelines...
(Covered
in June's Issue)
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12 |
Staying
in-tune with district policies...
(Covered
in June's Issue)
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13 |
Establishing
a working relationship with
school administrators and coaches...
(Covered
in July's Issue)
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Lack
of policies and procedures...
Understanding
how to handle a given issue as
well as the standard operating
procedure for a given task is
an area that most booster clubs
neglect, which is the cause a
great deal of confusion.
Tip: How you
handle major issues should be
outlined in your by-laws. Minor
issues should be discussed regularly
between club officers and a format
for reaching a clear understanding
must be achieved and then recorded
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Outlining
job descriptions and areas of
responsibility...
Booster
clubs must have a clear understanding
of the responsibilities and job
descriptions for each position
including sub-committee or co
chair positions. A clear definition
will increase the likelihood of
a new volunteer stepping into
the position come elections as
well as helping to better organize
the group throughout the year.
Tip: Put duties
and responsibilities of each club
position on the back of nomination
forms as well as publishing for
distribution at your first meeting
of the start of each school year
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| THANK
YOU BUSINESS MEMBERS! |
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THANK
YOU BUSINESS MEMBERS! I want
to thank and recognize our new and
old business members for supporting
youth activities. The necessities
of your businesses are so important
to the clubs and teams who depend
on quality products, programs and
services. Positioning your products
in front of millions of visitors is
our goal for everyone to be successful.
It’s all about teamwork, goals, and
achievement.
Now
that school is starting I would like
to encourage your company to take
this opportunity to allow us the ability
to help promote any special offers
you may be scheduling.
I
welcome the opportunity to assist
you and encourage you to contact me
with any questions or promotions you
may want to schedule. Remember the
NBCA is your source to successful
booster club activities; we provide
the bridge for corporate America to
meet booster clubs nationwide.
Patti
Taylor
Business Support Staff
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| VENDOR
OF THE MONTH |
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CartridgeFundraising.com
was established in 1993 remanufactured
laser cartridges. In 1998 the company
started working with organizations
who needed a new revenue stream. They
coordinate collection programs nationwide.
Groups collect empty printer cartridges
(both ink and laser). Businesses want
do something with their old cartridges
and booster clubs wanted to find ways
to raise money.
CartridgeFundraising.com
offers personalized service. Each
club will have a fundraising coach
who is their to assist a club become
successful in our fundraiser as well
as any other they may be doing. This
truly is free money. Cartridges are
discarded every day, they are worth
money. Plus with recycling this fundraiser
is great for the environment. Our
vision for clubs is a new revenue
stream involving the whole community.
CartridgeFundraising.com
goals for clubs is to offer a personalized
program to assist clubs increase their
ability to raise money with school
budgets under constant turmoil. They
encourage groups to collect old cell
phones, empty inkjet and laser toner
cartridges. These can be worth as
little as a dime and as much as $12.00.
100% of the proceeds go directly to
the club. There are absolutely no
costs to implement this program. CartridgeFundraising.com
pays all of the program expenses,
including all shipping! Plus they
have a referral program and envelope
program! It’s nationwide, all year-round,
and hassle-free!
Visit www.cartridgefundraising.com
to check out our 2 new programs: Doggies
Treats and a full line of sports uniforms
with tee shirts etc, at special booster
club discounts.
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| THUNDER
STICKS |
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THUNDER STICKS! A very successful fund
raiser. Cheer your team to victory with
this unique product. Perfect for sponsor
participation. Go to www.balloons.bz
to view low delivered prices. Call toll
free 888-882-2111 for more information.
Rodin International, Inc., P. O. Box
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| DO-IT
YOURSELF FUNDRAISER OF THE MONTH |
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50-50 Raffle:
A simple fundraiser that involves
the sale of raffle tickets with the
proceeds being split evenly between
the winner and your organization.
Many clubs include a 50-50 raffle
at all their regular monthly meetings.
Tickets are sold throughout the 'get
acquainted' or informal portion of
the meeting. The profits can be earmarked
for an individual ongoing project,
or included with other funds raised
for your main charitable goal.
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| DEAR
BOOSTER |
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Dear
Booster,
We are thinking
of starting a Booster Club at our
Elementary school to separate the
sports program from PTA programs.
One question I have is regarding bank
accounts. Would the Booster Club be
able to set up a local bank account
in order to deposit checks from fundraising
and write checks for tournament fees
or must all checks be sent to you
instead? Are
they able to open a bank account under
the Booster name or must that still
be done through the school?
Diane
K.
Rio del Norte PTA President
Dear
Diane,
Congratulations on the decision to
start a booster club. This is a wise
move and one that will help the extra-curricular
programs at your school.
Booster
clubs should consider one of two different
structures. Become a registered non-profit
corporation in your state, then down
the road when you have organized and
are prepared file with the IRS to
become a tax exempt organization.
The second option is to become a Public
Operating Foundation (POF). In the
first scenario where you become a
registered non-profit corporation
you will be issued your own Federal
Employer Identification Number (EIN)
which will enable you to open a local
bank account. If you choose the option
of a POF you will not be allowed to
open a local bank account, but instead
a sub-account will be established
by the master foundation to manage
your funds. Under the POF funds must
be sent to the master foundation for
deposit and distribution.
Opening
a bank account under the school is
a no-no. Although many booster clubs
have established bank accounts under
their school, the reality is that
unless your booster club has become
a subsidiary or "doing business as"
(dba) organization of the school your
club and the school could be in for
some troubling suprises from the local,
state and federal authorities.
Send
us your Dear Booster.... article and
we will select one each month to share
with the readers of Booster Trends.
To submit your email send to: dearbooster@boosterclubs.org.
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WHAT
SPORT AM I PLAYING
Looking for a fundraiser for the fall
that is fun and free ? Take a look
at www.WhatSportAmIPlaying.com
. This sports trivia book was written
to teach kids, adults and novice sports
fans many of the terms and jargon
used in everyday sports. The book
is compact and easily fits into glove
compartments, purses and book bags.
We are currently offering 100% consignment
for booster club members for their
fundraisers. You tell us how many
books you would like for your fundraiser
and we cover the shipping costs. You
only pay for the books you sell and
send back the ones you don't. No upfront
costs !! Feel free to check out our
website.
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NATIONWIDE HELPERS |
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We still have a few openings left
for the following positions:
Area
Coordinators - The
NBCA is now seeking individuals who
would like to assist local clubs,
teams and businesses. This is an ideal
opportunity for anyone currently working
with a club or team, looking for an
opportunity to work part-time, or
looking to help make a difference
in your community. Coordinators will
receive high commissions for introducing
the association’s services to businesses,
schools and parent organizations.
This is an outstanding opportunity
for any person who understands the
role that extra-curricular activities
play in shaping our society. If you
would like to be considered for this
position, please email your resume
and cover letter. Incomplete applications
cannot be considered. No telephone
calls, please. Email us today at marketing@boosterclubs.org
City
Directors - The NBCA
is seeking a limited number of individuals
to become City Directors. For more
information visit our online City
Director information section at: http://city.boosterclubs.org
Club Coordinators
- The NBCA is seeking individuals
who are currently working with or
involved with booster clubs. This
is an ideal opportunity for anyone
currently working with a club or team
who would like to turn the time you
are spending into an opportunity to
receive prizes, awards, recognition
and compensation. Club Coordinators
do not have to do anything more than
you are currently doing. If you would
like to be considered for the position
of Club Coordinator, please email
your name, club affiliation, city
and state. No telephone calls, please.
Email us today at marketing@boosterclubs.org
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DRIVE |
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Try
telling your fifteen year old student to
go door to door and sell candy bars, shampoo,
or even pies for your next fundraiser. You
already know what the reaction will be.
These students want to reap the benefits
of a fundraising activity, but they don’t
necessarily want to work hard to make the
money. Enter Virtual Drive of Texas, a state
approved computer based training Driver
Education program.
We
know how difficult it can be to get our
students motivated. The fundraising product
should have appeal to the people who sell
it. With most fundraising efforts, the difficult
part of the process is talking the customer
into buying something they really don’t
need. The key to Virtual Drive of Texas
is that the product sells itself because
it has a very specific market. Every 15
year old student in Texas is required to
take a driver education program. They will
spend in the neighborhood of $200 to $350
at some point to take a course. Our job
and yours is to make sure they choose this
one.
The
secret to our program is that we do all
the work. You don’t worry about inventory,
about collection of money, about sending
items back that don’t sell. The only thing
you will be responsible for is the advertising
campaign. After that, the work is done behind
the scenes and you get a check to your organization
every quarter. It truly is the easiest fundraising
program you will ever be a part of.
To
become an affiliate of our company and begin
making money, go to www.virtualdriveoftexas.com
and click on the fundraising tab. You will
learn more about our program and find out
just how easy it will be to earn money for
your organization.
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| FAST
FACT |
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Fact of the month-
"Developing multiple levels of membership
(ie. basic, gold, lifetime, etc) that include
plaques and certificates will encourage
community supporters to become members and
increase your yearly revenues."
Quote
of the month-
"If people are coming to work excited...
if they're making mistakes freely and fearlessly...
if they're having fun... if they're concentrating
doing things, rather than preparing reports
and going to meetings - then somewhere you
have leaders." -- Robert Townsend
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