NORTH ALLEGHENY UNIFIED BOOSTERS ORGANIZATION
Minutes
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ponce Room – Baierl Center
Board Members Present – Georgiana Thomas, (President), Debbie Hnat (Vice President,
Softball), Glenn Anderson (Treasurer), Mike Murphy (Secretary, Boys Volleyball) Jill Guthrie
(Past President, Beautification Project) .
Chairperson Present – Rita Stypula (Membership, NASH, Boys Lacrosse) Jana Lake, (NAI, MMS
Scholar Athlete, MMS, MES, Football), Melanie Rutan (CMS Scholar Athlete, CMS), Kathleen
Nachazel (Scholarship, Wrestling), Kristen Heckert (Scholar-Athlete, IMS, IES).
Reps Present- Dave Thompson (Boys Tennis), Kris Arnold⁄Kelly Reed (Girls Tennis), Sonya
Buerger (Swimming⁄Diving), Denise Hauser (Gymnastics, Ice Hockey), Danelle Tyler (Slow-
Pitch Softball, Girls Golf, Bowling), Ann Best (Girls Volleyball), Jan Kovacevic (Inline Hockey),
Cheryl Sirianni (Girls Lacrosse), Beth Dutton (Girls Soccer), Heather Earle (Boys Soccer), Lisa
Mahoney (Water Polo), Lynn Sosvicka (Field Hockey).
It is the responsibility of each rep to pass along to your membership all the information
received at tonight's meeting.
UBO Scholarship Winners – Georgiana Thomas: Matt Buerger (Swimming⁄diving); Zach Shaw
(Boys Volleyball); Sean Kurtz (Band⁄Rowing); Don Vandergrift: Julia Campbell (Band).
I.
New Business
Minutes – After recognizing the scholarship winners, Georgiana asked the UBO members to
review and approve the March 2012 minutes. Ann Best moved to approve, seconded by Kathleen
Nachazel. Motion passed. Minutes from this meeting will be posted on the UBO website.
Treasurer’s Report – The Treasurer reported a balance of $1,729.21. Motion to approve report
was made by Danielle Tyler, seconded by Melanie Rutan. Motion passed.
II.
Committee Reports
Following reports were received from committees:
Kennywood – President indicated that everything is on track for in-school sales for Thursday, May
17th. Tickets will also be on sale June 12th and 13th. Picnic is June 13th ! All reps were reminded
how important their ticket sales are to continuing the UBO’s mission, and all are asked to promote
sales within their groups.
Membership – Rita Stypula circulated a roster for next year’s reps to fill out and noted that her
email address is drapvoma@zoominternet.net for future roster updates from the membership.
Participation Award – Drawing was won by Girl’s Tennis.
III.
Old Business
Golf Outing – Cancelled.
Tiger Fundraisers – We still have an inventory of the UBO Tiger Door Mats and Tiger Fan Yard
signs for sale. Please contact a Board Member.
IV.
Rep Reports
Baseball – Booster group consists of families of Varsity, JV, 9th grade and middle school teams. Three
major fund raisers: Fall golf outing, Spring lottery, and pizza coupon book sales. Team had a “tiger-
fest” kickoff night where teams and coaching staff were introduced, dues were collected, etc. Fees and
fundraising went to supplemental game apparel, senior night, banquet, and scholarships based on QPA.
Team has own website accessible from N⁄A website. There was 12 seniors, 11 juniors and 16
sophomores on Varsity⁄JV. Finished in 2nd place in Section and was WPIAL semi-finalist.
Ice Hockey – Try outs in early May for four (4) teams with 18-20 players each, which begin practice in
August. Varsity were section champs. Several fundraisers. Community Service included coat drive for
Lifehouse Mission and a charity game to benefit the Komen Foundation.
Lacrosse Boys – Varsity team finished 11 and 6, good for third in section. Team had 19 seniors, 17
juniors, 16 sophomores and 29 freshman. Activities included watching a Div. I college game at RMU.
Major fundraisers were Boars Head Ham sale and a raffle. A “face-off banquet” was held March 4th.
End of year banquet June 3rd. Dues are $395. Winter conditioning offered in Jan⁄Feb.
Lacrosse Girls – 29 varsity and JV players and fifteen on a ninth grade team. Varsity finished 7-9.
Boosters instituted a “volunteer fee” returnable when the family completes work assignments.
Softball – 55 girls participated on Varsity, JV and 2 middle school teams. Varsity team was 10 and 2.
Finished second place in section and still alive in WPIAL playoffs. Had a youth clinic (K-6) fundraiser,
proceeds of which were donated to Animal Friends. Dues were $150.
Boys Tennis – 12 varsity players, all of who participated in a points match. Overall record 17 and 4.
Had WPIAL singles champion, sophomore Kevin Goth. Coaches conducted clinics over the Winter.
Dues were $100 a player.
Track – 220 high school athletes. Dues were $50 per person or $60 per family. Had two car wash
fundraisers and a golf outing. Girls’ team narrowly missed finals, Boys were WPIAL runners up. Fifty
(50) athletes qualified for WPIAL individual finals.
Boys Volleyball – 22 varsity, 10 JV players for a total of 32. Also have another 37 players on junior
high and one ninth grade teams who do not pay dues and are not part of the booster group. Dues are
$200. Major fundraisers: concession at an all-day tournament and a car wash which will be held on
Sunday, May 21st. Money was used mostly for buses to away tournaments. Players interested in joining
the program have the opportunity to play volleyball through Summer Rec. Information is on the
website. Positions are available for players of any height. Team currently in the WPIAL playoffs here
tomorrow. WPIAL championship Friday, May 25th.
Swimming⁄Diving – Both teams WPIAL champs. 42 swimmers and 9 divers. Two out of area
meets. Fundraisers were Chinese auction and concessions. Money used for coach bus travel, pictures,
senior plaques.
Cheerleading – 110 girls in grades 7-12. Tryouts is early May for following Fall⁄Winter seasons. All
girls chosen participate in main fundraiser, which is K-6 mini camp. Team participates in elementary
school pep rallies and annual coat drive with N. Hills cheerleaders. Team went to five (5) local
competitions and the UCA Nationals in Orlando.
V. Athletic Director’s Report
Patti McClure had several points of interest to share with the assembled representatives.
Physicals – There is a new form on the website – must be used.
Impact Testing – Fall Impact testing and try out information has been posted. Most schedules for
the Fall and Winter have been completed and are posted. Patti reminded membership that seventh,
ninth and eleventh graders (grade as of the Fall of 2012) must be Impact-tested, along with anyone
who wishes to participate in a sport who was not tested last year. There is a make-up, and if none of
those dates work, students can contact AD’s office and go to another sport’s date. All students
should report at least 15 minutes prior to the posted times. There will be some pay dates later, but
she encouraged everyone to try to make the posted free tests. No off-site testing will be accepted.
MSA Cup – NA has a slim lead over USC and Mt. Lebo.
Scholar-Athlete – Still unable to pull quarterly grades from Tyler system. (See March 2012 Minutes
for further details). Membership had several suggestions, including basing award on semester QPAs.
VI.
Conclusion
Motion to adjourn the meeting made by Debbie Hnat and seconded by Jane Lake was passed and
the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.
Mike Murphy, Secretary
Next Meeting:
September 12, 2012 @ 7:00 pm
Ponce Room Baierl Center