The meeting was called to order by Kathy McDonald, Booster Club President. She welcomed everyone to the meeting. Kathy explained the Booster Club’s purpose and explained how the membership dues are used. All Booster Club funds are used to purchase equipment and other needs by all the sports team of Levelland ISD, to pay for the Athletic Awards Banquet at the end of the year, and to promote Lobo and Loboette community spirit. We are excited to kick off this school year. Thanks to Paul Isaacks and all the cookers during the scrimmage on Saturday. It was really hot but the players had a great meal.
Kelli Martin, Booster Club treasurer, gave the treasurer’s report. Kelli announced that AIM BANK will be giving away $100 per quarter during each home game if you have a Double L sticker on your car. You must sign up in the Booster Barn before the game to be eligible.
Cristal Isaacks, Booster Club secretary introduced the new members present and welcomed all of our new members. Cristal conducted a drawing for LOBO chair for all new members and Dave Cleavinger was the winner. Cristal said that MCDONALD’S Restaurant is giving a free McCafe Coffee if you have a Double L sticker on your car starting August 24th.
Lucus Buck spoke to the members present and gave an update on the KLVT/HPRN High Plains Radio Network live coverage activities. Sports fans can now follow Lucus on twitter by going to www.twitter.com and sign up for a free account. Add “hprnsports” to your list. Scores will be texted in real time to your phone or e-mail. Fans can listen on line by going to www.hprnetwork.com to listen live. You can follow the blog, get game times, etc. and click to chat with Lucus during the game and more. The LISD Athletic Booster Club review will be each Wednesday at 9:15 am on KVLT. Each Thursday night at 8:00 pm at Mamma Mia’s Pizza Kitchen on College Avenue will be the HPRN 360 Sports Talk with Coach Gary Gutierrez and Sports Director Lucus Buck. Lucus invited everyone to come out and see for yourself what is happening in football in Levelland and surrounding areas.
Kathy McDonald discussed the Commissioners for each sport. We still need commissioners for some of our sports. Please call Kathy at 894-4963 or Cristal at 778-0049 to sign up.
Football – Craig Blair and Dave Cleavinger
Volleyball – Carla Jones
Cross County – Shay Bullard and Pam Trammell
Tennis –
Powerlifting -
Boys Basketball –
Girls Basketball – Kathy Blair and Jackie Shaheen
Boys & Girls Golf –
Boys Track –
Girls Track –
Baseball – Norma Reyes
Softball -
Carla Jones, Volleyball Commissioner reported that the three teams fell to Lamesa last Tuesday but played in the Shallowater Tournament this weekend and they are showing improvement. They went the full five games and they came out on top in two of the three matches. The new volleyball T-shirts are ordered and should be here shortly. Carla is setting the concession stand schedule and needs help from parents. The volleyball players will be introduced to Booster Club on Monday, August 31st ,7th grade through Varsity by Coach Casarez. All volleyball parents are invited at attend.
New Business
Craig Blair said that he will haul the victory bell to games. Craig also said that he will haul the Lobo Tunnel, but needs help him put it up and take it down at the games. Please tell all the football dads they will need help with this. At this time, Junior Gonzales will be in charge of putting up the flags at the four home games, or find someone to do it in his place. The Booster Club will be selling spirit shirts at all the Back-To-School nights.
Booster Barn volunteer sheets were passed around to help during the football games. We really need help to work in the Booster Barn during the second half of football games. Please let Kathy, Cristal, Sharon, or Kelli know if you could help.
Coach Gutierrez attended the meeting and gave a Football report. He was very excited about how well the Lobos did. He said that the boys had gotten excited too. He invited everyone to attend the scrimmage in Friona this week and the first football game at Muleshoe on Friday, August 28th at 7:30 pm. Coach G said that he will start showing “highlights” of the games at the Booster meetings on Monday nights, after the Muleshoe game. He is teaching them the philosophy of “what we have to do to win.” All the Football players will be introduced at the next meeting on Monday, August 24th. Coach G also mentioned a tradition that the boys will participate in: each time that they win while away, that they perform a ritual and drive a spike into the ground on that field, to “mark their territory”.
The Booster Club tailgating supper will be held outside Lobo Stadium the night of the Homecoming game on Friday, September 25th. Ticket prices will be decided by the Booster Club at our next meeting. Paul Isaacks and FE Shaheen are working on getting commitments from cooking teams. We will have a trophy for the winning cookoff team.
Kathy McDonald explained that the Boosters have developed a set of By-Laws for the members. She explained that these By-Laws can later be amended by the membership if needed. She allowed time for members to read the minutes. A motion was made by Mike Stafford and seconded by Jackie Shaheen to adopt the By-Laws on this date. The motion carried and the By-Laws were adopted.
Kathy McDonald reminded members of the meeting next Monday night, when the football players will be introduced to the Booster Club. It will be held in Commons at 6:00 pm. Please bring parents with you that are interested in joining the Booster Club.
Meeting was adjourned and GO LOBOS and LOBOETTES!
