The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Jim Steele.

Those present were:

Jim Steele, President,

Gordon Coreil, Vice President

Dianne Leblanc, Board Member

Christy Turner, Board Member

Charmaine Efferson, Board Member

Several Bronco Backers members were also present to participate in the Bingo committee report.

Those absent were:

Karen Goings, Secretary

Brandy Westmoreland, Treasurer

Teresa Steele, Board Member

Allen Walls, ZHS Athletic Director

Old Business/Committee Reports

• Bingo: Christy Turner gave a report regarding the Baker Bingo hall. The report included financial information. She also said the food was going well and seemed to be improving attendance. There will be a change in the Sunday hours (12-4 PM, 4-8 PM, and 8-12 PM sessions). Christy will now e-mail monthly statements to each MIC, regarding their account balance.
• Capital Outlay: Gordon Coreil is conducting the annual inventory and will be packing up the Bronco Store material.
• Tailgating: Teresa Steele was absent and no report was given

New Business

• Jim Steele proposed the Bronco Backers sponsor an event honoring Bob Howell, the outgoing football coach and another event to meet the new coach. The motion was seconded by Gordon Coreil and passed without opposition. Charmaine Efferson was appointed to chair the event.
• Brandy Westmoreland had advised the Board she would have to resign due to personal issues. A new Treasurer must be appointed. Christy Turner agreed to take over the Bingo accounts. The new Treasurer will be responsible for the general fund accounts, and oversight/disbursing funds from both accounts. Jim Steele proposed the remaining Board members, Gordon Coreil and Diane Leblanc be made signatories on both accounts. The motion was seconded by Christy Turner and passed without opposition.
• Bronco Backers, Inc. has been asked to act as financial agents for several of the sports teams. There was discussion regarding the terms. Gordon Coreil proposed that we do so, and that only checks in even dollar amounts be accepted. The Treasurer would be responsible for the accounting. Jim Steele seconded the motion and it passed without opposition.
• There was a general discussion regarding the Football Coach selection process.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 (Jim Steele motion, Gordon Coreil second – no opposition).

Minutes

Bronco Backers

Monday, January 5, 2009

ZHS Athletic Building

In attendance: Jim Steele

                        Gordon Coreil

                        Christy Turner

                        Diane LeBlanc

                        Brandy Westmoreland

                        Karen Goings

                        Charmaine Efferson

                        Duane Turner

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm at the ZHS Athletic Building.

Jim motioned we form a Charitable Gaming Committee and have Christy Turner over see the committee and to report back to the board for consideration of all suggestions from committee.

Karen second it and all were in favor, none opposed.

Jim motioned we form a committee to handle capital spending for next year.  Jim suggested Gordon lead that committee and report back to the board.

Diane second it and all were in favor, none opposed.

Jim motioned we form a tailgate/food committee to take care of all food/tailgate needs for the upcoming year.  Jim suggested Teresa lead this committee and report back to the board.

Gordon second it and all were in favor, none opposed.

Bingo was the next order of business, we discussed if we should offer some type of food to the players to get more people in the door.  Some of the other organizations are preparing hot dogs, cookies, and other items for the players.  We asked Christy to get with her Charitable Gaming Committee and let see what ideas they come up with for feeding the players.

Jim discussed questions/concerns to address for the hiring committee for the new football coach.

Gordon motioned we pay Alan $1500 of the $3000 we own him for the hemi vac machine.  Karen second, all were in favor and none opposed.

Diane suggested we talk to the coaches and get them to nominate a player of the year for our scholarship program.  Brandi second it, all were in favor, none opposed.

Gordon asked that we get the word out for any one willing to help cook/donate jambalaya for the wrestling tournament on January 17^th.  He will probably need about 300 plates.

Brandi suggested we not give up the 50/50 raffle in lieu of bingo because we make more money with the 50/50 this was tabled for later date and more discussion.

Brandi added she may have to resign after February due to her father opening his business and she will need to help him and not have the time to commit to bronco backers.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.

Minutes

Bronco Backers

Monday, September 15, 2008

ZHS Athletic Building

The meeting was called to order by Jim Steele acting President.

Jim asked the board to suspend regular business and have a general meeting.  Karen motioned it, Christy 2^nd and all approved no one opposed.

Jim introduced board members and the executive board.

Jim gave the members an annual report of what the Bronco Backers had done for the year 2007-2008:

• 5K
• 50/50 fund raiser at football games
• helped in funding the bronco statue
• increased communication between coaches and bronco backers
• raised over $20,000
• athlete of the year
• tailgating
• meet the coaches banquet

Jim discussed where the board is headed for the year 2008- 2009 and that the board met with the Doc (sports medicine) and Coach Yellott (strengthen and conditioning coach) and how we would work with them through all sports.  We will also work with Mr. Murray with team academic success.

Teresa gave the financial report from last year

Christy gave the membership count as of today.

We then proceeded to election of new officers.  Positions open were President, Vice President and Treasurer.  The nominating committee nominated Jim Steele as President, all members were in favor and none opposed.  The nominating committee nominated Gordon Coreil as Vice President, all members were in favor and none opposed.  The nominating committee nominated Brandy Westmoreland as Treasurer, all members were in favor and none opposed.

Charmaine Efferson asked that the board waive the meeting attendance policy for her due to Hurricane Gustav and the lost of her father.  Jim motioned, Karen 2^nd, all were in favor and no one opposed.

Jim gave an outline of the purpose and process of BINGO and how it will benefit all sports.  He also emphasized we would need help to make it a success from all sports and/or clubs.

Christy and Teresa showed the members the items will have in the bronco store this year.

5K was discussed briefly with more to follow at a later date.

Meeting was adjourned by Jim Steele at 8:30.