MAURY BOOSTERS ASSOCIATION

BOARD MEETING MINUTES


Date | time 11/4/2024 7:00 PM  

Location: Trinity Presbyterian, 1600 Colonial Ave 


In Attendance

☑Julie Malcolm ☑Christine Redel ☑Megan Kiefner ☐Sarah Wesley 

☐Courtney Epps ☐Katherine Moore ☐Jennifer Moody ☑Elise Chard 

☑Julie Walsh ☑Nicole Drummond ☐Steven Traylor ☐Rebecca Danchise 

☐Erika Donohue ☐Brian Wynne ☐Ann Marie Wynne ☑Courtney Challoner 

☐Bob Dwyer ☐Catherine LaVoy ☐Melanie Sewell ☐ Summer Brennan

☐Karen Anderson ☑Ann Bockheim ☐ Jack Howell ☑ Michelle Nottingham

☐Shawn Wilkerson ☐Nicole Barnes ☐ Sarah McBride ☐ Cerise White

☐Jessica Dumm ☐James Barnes ☐Billy Chard ☐Grant Miller

☐Mylo Bowles ☑Kennedi Carpenter ☐Claire Giglio ☐Mia McBride

☑Kathleen Searing ☑Isabella Stone ☐Carin Carr ☑Megan Moorhouse


Call to Order and Welcome 

  • Meeting called to order by Julie Malcolm

Approval of Oct 7th, 2024 Minutes 

  • Motion to approve minutes: Elise Chard

  • Second: Courtney Challoner

  • All in favor: Ayes unanimous

Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer: Sarah Wesley 

  • Current Balance $34,354.72

  • Julie and Sarah met with accountant who has been doing Maury Boosters taxes for 15 years

    • Also serves as treasurer for Maury Foundation – will speak at our next meeting

  • Received 2 checks from Maury Foundation for $2000 each, one for the past fiscal year and one for the current fiscal year

  • Will get everything cleaned up by Dec and start printing reports monthly

  • Plan to provide an update on merchandise sales at Dec meeting


Committee Report – Grants – Julie Walsh / Courtney Epps / Nicole Drummond

  • Update on approved grants – Soccer subscription is still being worked out

  • No new grants but had a Grant Committee open meeting for staff and a lot of interest so expect some next month

  • Chorus teacher (Mr Brown) asked for risers – Grant Committee to reach out to him to assist with grant application

  • Additional information on previous grant: 

  • Grant no: 2425-10

Requestor: Allison Copeland/CTE

Amount of Grant: $295

Request:  One Commercial Grade microwave oven for students to use in the lunchroom

Number of students benefited: 500+

  • Further discussion with Administration – Ms Berg is supportive; would like to start with 1. Will put on cart and will be rolled out at lunches. When in use, will be in line of sight of administrative staff

  • Instructions will be posted and cleaning supplies will be available as well. 

  • Vote on approval:

    • Motion to approve purchase of 2 microwaves, will purchase one now and hold money for second: Julie Malcolm

    • Second: Elise Chard

    • Ayes unanimous

Committee Report – Teacher Appreciation – Christine Redel / Ann Bockheim/ Steven Traylor / Karen Anderson

  • Booster Night at the Football Game Success!

    • History Dept won (12/15 teachers came) Update on lunch plans – Elise has gift card for 10 sandwiches from Jersey Mikes, Nicole will purchase the rest as well as chips and drinks / post pictures of winning dept lunch 

    • 42 Teachers checked in during the game at our table

    • Raffle winner each quarter, photo booth, pom-poms given away

    • Amount spent for event -  $200 + lunch for history dept 

    • Turn in receipts for reimbursement – Nicole to e-mail receipts to Sarah

    • Many requests for Alumni Hoodies and Hoodies in general while we were selling our merch

  • Halloween Treats for teachers and staff- Total spent $175 (supplies and candy) Thank you to student liaisons for making the bags! Delivered to school on Oct 30th for distribution Oct 31st

  • Maury Teacher of the Year – Ms. Ebonie Campbell (AP Computer Science and class sponsor)– Boosters gift - $500 given the past 2 years

    • Motion to provide gift of $500:  Megan Kiefner

    • Second:  Christine Redel

    • Plan to give during the Holiday Lunch

  • Happy Hour at Cogan’s – Nov 22nd (date approved by admin), 2:15 to 4:30, budget ~$300

    • Still attempting to confirm with the general manager at Cogan’s, multiple messages left for her, awaiting a call back 

    • Need flyer – Kathleen Searing agreed to make flyer, Ann will reach out to her once date is confirmed

    • Nicole will help Ann at the event

  • Holiday Lunch – Confirm date with Ms. Berg (Dec 11 or 18) 

    • Christine – will apply for $200 grant from Wegman’s 

    • Christmas tree wish list for teachers during event (similar to last year)

    • Will plan for Amazon wish list with basic items for raffle (tissues, cleaning supplies, snacks for classrooms)

    • Christine will create the sign-up genius after the date is confirmed with admin

  • Update on Budget for this Committee so far this year:

    • Spent ~$1300 (includes Teacher of Year gift)

    • Budgeted for this school year $6000

Committee Report – Fundraising – Brian and Ann Marie Wynne / Bob Dwyer / Elise Chard / Jennifer Moody 

  • GUAD's Night recap – (Billy Chard)- Raised $540; They offered to do it again in the spring

  • Fruit Sale – Need help distributing flyers around Ghent, businesses, Civic Leagues, election day sites? Jennifer, Carin, Katherine

    • Julie printed 1000 flyers via school

    • Kennedi will ask NHS and Med program leaders to assist with assigning distribution

    • Students and various other Boosters will distribute 1000 flyers on walking routes, coffee shops, post on Nextdoor, Civic Leagues, Maury Foundation, Alumni Groups, Ghent Business Association

  • Trivia Night – sad to cancel. Very busy time for students (Halloween, Homecoming, College Application deadlines, etc)

  • Baker's Crust Night – Will postpone until December due to Class of 2028 Fundraiser Uno Pizza on 11/15

  • Sell merchandise at 11/8 football game vs Granby? 

    • Discussion and decision not to sell at this game 

    • Seats sold – 37 (out of 100), so far this is one season of sports, still have winter and spring sports (Basketball, soccer, etc)

Committee Report – Commodore Care Committee/PTSA – Jack Howell, Summer, Michelle Nottingham

  • Update on Closet

    • Closet is looking good, things are being used (most used: feminine care, clothes, soap)

    • Still have plenty of supplies but may need more in spring

  • Update on money spent this month – none this month

  • Summary of things in the works for the holidays:

    • Thanksgiving cards to families – gift card donation requests have been sent out to Wegmans, Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Fresh Market

      • Gave to guidance counselors last year

    • Accountant provided info– ForKids has Thanksgiving Baskets, look into connecting with ForKids 

    • Lions Club – Sat Dec 14th – Drive Through Pick up of Hot Meals plus gift cards to grocery store and Dollar General; have room for 20 Maury Families. Family has to call and RSVP with the number in the family. Make individualized baskets. 

    • Include counselors and Price and Revell

    • Toy and Gift Drive – ForKids.

    • ForKids would like to help homeless families. 

    • Jack would like to attend the next staff meeting.

    • Ms A Thomas is the admin for the counselors, connect with her. 

    • Michelle Nottingham will be the point person to disseminate the info above to the Care Committee

  • December Honor Roll Assemblies 

    • Cookies and sodas have been provided in the past 

Committee Report – Senior Flowers – Megan Kiefner / Erika Donohue

  • Update:

    • Friday is football and cheerleading Senior Night

    • Fresh Market has been doing a good job

Items from the Floor


Kennedi – idea of food drive in collaboration with clubs (NHS, Op Smile), can donate to families or food bank

    • Once we get feedback from Care Committee we can discuss how to proceed

  • Meeting with Ms Berg in the next few weeks – who is interested in attending?

    • Nicole, Julie Walsh, Christine

Important Dates


  • Nov 8 - Maury vs Granby Football Game

  • Nov 22 – Teacher Happy Hour at Cogan’s 

  • Nov 24 – Fruit Sale Deadline


Meeting Adjournment

  • Meeting adjourned 

The next Maury Boosters Board Meeting will be:

 Monday, Dec 2nd, 2024 – 7 pm, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1600 Colonial Ave. 

Minutes Submitted by Ann Bockheim