Antigo Volleyball Booster Club Meeting Minutes

August 23, 2022 7:15pm
Heinzen Pavillion
Present: Jesse Knetter, Kevin Fischer, Kami Fischer, Rob Cornelius, Cami Cornelius, Beth Decker,
Melissa Cornelius, Sara Schlieve, Michelle Arlen, Lynn Czerneski, Mary Young,
Meeting called to order 7:15pm by Kevin Fischer
Treasurer’s Report:
Report read by Kevin Fischer (Carlene Nagel looking to resign as treasurer)
Approve Bills:
Approve team picnic meal invoice of $250, and to compensate $200 to Chloe Decker for her time as a
summer league coach. Motion made by Arlen 2nd by M. Cornelius/ All in favor
Coach Update:
-Asked for funding to chip in to the high school athletic department towards HUDL software, cost of
approx $1600-$1700 as Tom Schofield bought a group package and prorate by the sports that use it.
Mostion by Schlieve to approve, 2nd by Decker / All in favor
-Coaches apparel to be same as past with 1 shirt for middle school coaches and 2 for high school
coaches. Motion by Decker, 2nd by Schlieve/ All in favor
-Parents sportswear can be purchased from Antigo Sportswear, Knetter was planning to contact them to
see if new designs are a possibility.
-WI Dell trip departs 8/24/22 and club will provide rooms and meals for varsity team
-Dig Pink will be Oct 4th vs Medford this is also homecoming week. Girls will be visiting the cancer
center to discuss, also handing out flyers in the community and asking for donations or raffle baskets
donations. Schlieve was going to contact Printwear to get tshirts made for both Antigo & Medford for
players and coaches.
-Asked for $50 to compensate Clint Powell to create the pregame playlist, M. Cornelius made a
motion, 2nd by Young / All in favor
**CAR ALARM ECHOING THROUGHOUT PEACEFUL VALLEY PARK**
Revisit meal already approved for away games…Ke. Fischer need help delivering to bus, R. Cornelius
agrees to handle that task. Knetter going to ask team whom they choose and maybe move it around the
community.
-Website continue to be ran by Chad Cornelius / Search360 at no cost, as a thank you to Chad offer to
give his immediate family a yearly pass to sporting events. Motion by Arlen, 2nd by M. Cornelius/ All in
favor.
-Senior night is October 13, board offers to pay for seniors gifts, discussion on setting a limit and how
to offer the gifts so it is not outside the rules. Agree that $25 each is a fair donation to each senior…
Rob Cornelius / CR Realty offers to donate the money to go towards the senior gifts at $25/player
-Discussion on setting a banquet date which senior moms will discuss.
-Team dinner sign ups are full with a couple parents missing sign ups and Decker agrees to go through
list and contact the ones who were not signed up.
-Dave Bardo donated a portion of his Antigo School Board compensation to the club of $92.35
Motion to adjourn by M. Cornelius, 2nd by Ka. Fischer.
Meeting adjourned at 8:13pm

Antigo Volleyball Booster Club Meeting Minutes

May 9, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
Antigo High School
Present: Kevin Fischer, Kami Fischer, Carlene Nagel, Sherry Aulik, Melissa Cornelius, Jesse Knetter, Beth
Decker, Lynne Dafoe and Cate Below
Concessions
The Booster Club will provide concessions for weekend tournaments as part of our fund-raising efforts.
Concessions for games held during the week will be provided by the Student Council and Skills USA
groups.
Uniforms
Discussion took place about whether new uniforms should be ordered, and if so for which teams. A vote
was taken, and it was decided that new uniforms will be purchased for the varsity team (one short
sleeve and one long sleeve jersey). Existing jerseys would then be passed down to JV and JV2.
Spring League
Discussion took place about spring league. Calls will be made to try to pull together a few teams from
area schools that are within a reasonable driving distance.
Election of Officers and New Board Members
The following individuals were nominated and elected to serve as Club Officers: Kevin Fischer,
President; Beth Decker, Vice President; Sherry Aulik, Secretary; and Carlene Nagel, Treasurer. As there
were subsequently two vacant positions on the board, Lynn DeFoe and Kate Below were nominated and
accepted positions as directors.
Picnic
The picnic is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, August 27 th at 6:00 pm at the high school. The Club will
cover the cost of meat and beverages.
Coaches Report and Approvals
 Summer League – There will be one team for the Weston summer league. It was approved to
pay the $250 registration fee.
 Cookie Dough Sales – All players will be asked to sell cookie dough as one of the club’s primary
fund raisers. Jesse will have them delivered on a day other than Friday.
 A hospitality room will be provided for coaches and referees during the Great Northern
Conference on September 21. The Booster Club will pay for the food and refreshments.
 Wisconsin Dells Tournament – Varsity will leave on August 28 th for this tournament. The Club
will cover the cost of dinners out (2 nights) and hotel rooms.
 Lunch – The board approved Jesse to cover the cost of lunch for each player at each tournament
provided it is not in violation of any rule to do so. The Club will reimburse these costs.
 Coaches – Coach Andi Gretzinger and Coach Emma Nicholson have both indicated they have
other commitments so will not be able to coach this fall. Coach Hannah has said she will

continue to serve as a coach. It was approved to give Jesse discretion in offering a coach’s

stipend to an individual who has approached him about assisting with coaching. Other
recommendations for coaches are needed.
 Standards – The board voted to cover the cost of new standards and gave Jesse discretion in
selecting and purchasing them up to a maximum of $5,000.
 Coaches Apparel – The Club will reimburse each coach for up to two items of apparel needed
for coaching
The meeting was adjourned.

Antigo Volleyball Booster Club Meeting Minutes

August 16, 2017

Antigo High School Commons

1. Meeting called to order by Kevin Fischer.

2. Treasurer’s Report-Report for 2nd Quarter 2017 (4/1/17-6/30/17) handed out by Carlene Nagel.

3. Approve Bills-Extension cord for volleyball machine was approved.

4. Coaches Update-Jesse Knetter

-Volleyball picnic will be held in the AHS Commons on August 22nd at 6:15pm. It will be a potluck with booster club supplying the meat and drinks. Senior parents will organize.

-Cookie Dough forms will be handed out to players this Friday, 8/17/17. Cost has increased to $18/box with goal of selling 30 boxes per player. Delivery will be on 9/13/17 from 1-3pm.

 -Senior Night will be Oct 12th. There are 6 seniors. Motion made to approve a $20 cap for players purchasing the Senior gifts and booster club will reimburse the players.

-Parents Night will be Sept 25th. Motion made to approve the booster club covering the cost of flowers for parents up to $200. Melissa will take care of getting the flowers.

 -Wisconsin Dells Varsity tournament has been organized. Players will leave on Thursday, Aug 24th. Suburbans for travel are arranged and players will be staying at the Best Western which includes a continental breakfast. Players will return Saturday evening.

-Varsity Warm-Ups were discussed. Decision was made to purchase 18 warm-ups and re-use yearly. The varsity team will make the final decision on style after options presented by Coach Knetter.

-Team Dinner dates are as follows in the AHS commons: Wednesday, Aug 30th-Varsity; Monday, Sept 11th-Varsity; Monday, Oct 2nd-JV; and Wednesday, Oct 11th-JV2.

5. New Business

–Concessions (4 home games & 2 tournaments). Options discussed and decision made for volleyball to do our own concessions. A sign-up sheet for parents will be at the picnic. -Special Home Game Night Events this year. Decision made to have players decide if and for what cause.

-Website will go live on 8/17/17 (antigovolleyball.com).

-OshKosh Tournament. All 3 teams are going. Team dinner after at Golden Corral and meal cost approved.

 -Spring League coaches were approved for $100 gift card.

Next meeting will be on September 20, 2017