2011 DQC May 10 2011 MINUTES

Welcome:

The meeting was brought to order by DHS 2010 President Paul Deterding.  Paul expressed his thanks to everyone for their support during the 2010 season.  He welcomed the new parents and reminded the parents that as boosters of the Trojans we are charged with taking care of our kids and providing the tools necessary for the best team possible. 

Paul introduced the new President as Frank Pierce and expressed his support for the new President and asked everyone to give President Pierce your time, energy and 100% support to make our Trojans the very best they can be in the 2011 Season.

President Frank Pierce also welcomed everyone to the Daphne High School Quarterback Club.  He encouraged the supporters to invite others to be included in the Quarterback Club and reminded us that the QBC is open to anyone and everyone who loves the Trojans and wants to see them succeed. 

Pierced introduced a representative for Stadium Wraps for a demonstration of their product.  The large banners were shown and advised that approximately 80% of the Alabama schools use the product to decorate the stadium.  The banners can last in a stadium for approximately 10 seasons if brought in and cleaned between the seasons.  The 4 x 6’ Banner, digital items and (4) 8x 10” individual photos and group photo for $235/each.   See stadiumwrap.com for review of the potential of the wraps.

Coach Update:

Coach Glenn Vickery welcomed the crowd and thanked everyone for their attendance tonight.  He stated the large attendance is an excellent start to the new season

He encouraged everyone to become part of the team that is Daphne.  He reminded everyone that we have a position to play and a talent to share.  He encouraged everyone to explore the options and find a roll to play to contribute to the team.

The QBC buys all the equipment for 8^th grade and up.  The high standard safety equipment is very expensive but needed to protect the players.  Additionally, the video, audio equipment and its maintence are very expensive but much needed in today’s competitive recruiting environment.   The technology is continually changing and we must stay up to have the best exposure of our players.

The May 21^st is the spring game at 6pm against Escambia County HS.    Rising 8^th and 9^th graders play on May 20^th at Spanish Fort H.S.  We get 10 days of spring practice this week and next week.  We have had some 40 college coaches come through the field house in the last few weeks.  We are looking for a Defensive Coordinator and we are waiting on mandatory transfers to be placed.

June 6^th begins summer workouts unless at a church/mission camp.  If the boys are in town they are expected to be at workouts.  The coaches need to know about time they will not be there.  July 25^th is a dead week so it is recommended to schedule a vacation during that time or May 30^th week.  August 1^st is practice begins for all teams.  The school begins on August 15^th.

We are looking currently looking for a JV cheerleader coach.  Mrs. Horton and Coach Vickery are aggressively looking to fill this important position.

Coach Vickery reminded everyone that as wonderful as last season was, a new season is beginning.  We are looking for new leaders among the players and a renewed spirit in our supporters.  We have great expectations and we are not going to live in the past but look forward to a bright future for the team.   

Parents and supporters are welcome to attend practices and encouraged to enjoy every minute with the players and cheerleaders as the time is short.  He again thanked everyone for their support and attendance. 

President Comments:

Chesley Darby was introduced as the new Varsity Cheerleader coach.   Coach Darby expressed excitement about the upcoming season.  The June 16^th is the Varsity camp. We are working on the JV camp now.  The team is already practicing and getting ready for an awesome season.

Boston Butts are being sold for $30/each available on May 19^th so it will be available for graduation/Memorial Day weekend.  They are sealed and ready for freezing.  This is our beginning of our fundraising efforts.

The Draw Down is coming up on June 18^th with great food, fellowship, music and drink.  The cost is $100/couple to include dinner and opportunity to win $5000.  Melanie Simison will be heading up this fundraiser.  We are challenged to increase over the last year’s proceeds of $10,000.  We are looking forward a silent auction volunteer.

Additional fundraisers include the lift-a-thon will be an exhibition of the players strength and a fundraiser for the players.  Additionally the coupon books/cards will be coming up for sale.  The Golf Tournament will be coming up in the summer.  The program ad sales are additional fundraiser.  The Corporate Sponsorships are very important and if you have a business or contact with a business we would ask for your support.

Pierce introduced Randy Olsen as the website liaison.  There is a text notice available so you can go onto the website and sign up.   We will be trying to keep up better with the JV and freshman game results.  Contact is webmaster@daphnefootball.comwith information you would like to see on the website. 

Workday is this Saturday beginning at 8a.m.-3pm.  We congradulate the Daphne Boys and Girls Soccer teams on going to the finals in Huntsville this weekend.

Coach Vickery Closing:

Daphne has been selected as a elite school to participate in IHigh beginning next year.  Our website will fall under IHigh and include all activities and sports will come under one website in the future.   This is an exciting future event for our school and much to look forward to. For this season, please check the daphnefootball.com website for important material, forms, information.

Next week’s meeting will begin at 6pm for parents interested in scholarship material with George Crenshaw.  It is an important meeting and parents are reminded to come back.  The regular meeting will begin at 6:30-7:30.