A board meeting of the Houston Hockey Booster Club, Inc. was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2008, at TGI Friday's in Houston, Texas. President Margaret Martin presided over the meeting. Executive board members present were Margaret Martin, Joy Lister, Melanie Ogren, Kelli Stohs, Patrick Humphrey, Tom Huber, Kristi Parrott, and John Shaw. Also in attendance were Basil Reyna, Dale Humphrey, Timor Martin, and Josh Lister. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 pm.

  The minutes from the previous board meetings were presented. They were reviewed by the board. Melanie made a motion to accept the minutes. Tom seconded and the motion was passed unanimously.

  Tom gave the treasurer's report from the bank statement. As of September 30, 2008, there was a balance of $5,876.85.

Old Business:

  The membership applications were mailed out to the membership. Kristi spent $64 on stamps. John made a motion to reimburse Kristi. Melanie seconded. Motion passed.

  Margaret stated that the Feed the Office event was successful and the office staff was very appreciative. Feed the Team events are scheduled for November 1, 2008 and January 17, 2009.

  John advised that the person he spoke to about being the newsletter editor was not interested and he is still looking for an editor.

  The bus trip to San Antonio scheduled for November 29th was discussed. It will be $55 for members and $65 for non members. Melanie made a motion to approve the bus trip if the final cost is $1600. Kristi seconded and the motion passed. John stated that the booster club would receive an invoice for the trip planned for March 14th and final payment would have to be made 3-4 weeks prior to that date with full refund if the trip was cancelled 7-10 days prior.

  Margaret discussed the player and banquet dates. She is still waiting to hear from Scott.

  There is no new information on the bowling party for Kids Unlimited. Because of time constraints it was agreed that the booster club would pass on hosting the party.

  Melanie presented ideas for possible pins for premium items. The costs were $3.13 each for order of 100, $2.61 each for order of 200, and $2.12 each for an order of 300. Since the pins are going to be dated it was suggested that only 100 be ordered. Delivery would take 7-10 days. Tom inquired about pricing for 125 and 150. Melanie will check on the pricing increments and will email the results. The board could hold the vote by email. The topic was tabled until pricing could be checked.

  Tom brought samples of shirts for a decision on the booster club shirts. A minimum order is 6. The cost long sleeve T shirt without the pocket and the short sleeve polo with the pocket is $21.98 each. Tom made a motion to sell the shirts for $30. Kristi seconded and the motion was passed unanimously. Tom made a motion to re-open the vote for the color of the shirts and change the original colors from red and green to blue and red. Melanie seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

New Business:

  Scott requested that in the past only the President and Vice President of the booster club were his contacts. He stated that he would like that to continue. He also asked that he be the only liaison between the booster club and front office.

  Adrian Cavazos asked if the booster club would be interested in buying a dasher board. After a short discussion it was decided that the cost would be too great even with the discount that was offered. Adrian also asked if the booster club would be willing to help promote the Aeros special interest nights consisting of Military Night (11/22), Kids Day (12/4), and Guns & Hoses (12/30).

  Discussion ensued regarding the motion that was passed last year allowing the committee chairs to vote at board meetings but only if a quorum was present. Tom made a motion to continue this practice for another year. John seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

  Margaret announced that the Wichita Thunder booster club president, Randall Littlejohn, would be in Houston attending the October 31st game. Additionally two visitors from Norway would be attending an Aeros game and would be stopping by the table.

  Serge Payer sent his best wishes and regards to the booster club in an email. He started a blog on his website to keep everyone updated.

  The table collected $27 and 1 ticket for the Breast Cancer Awareness night. Margaret will check to see if the $3.00 service charge applies for tickets donated for charity. She will also check to see if the ticket match for Kids Unlimited has to be all one donation or can a running total be kept since we would be helping with all special interest nights.

  Margaret advised that she met a lady at Kids Unlimited whose son made a clock with the Kids Unlimited logo. The lady stated that she would donate a clock for the banquet auction but asked which logo we wanted to use on the clock. It was decided that the Kids Unlimited logo be on the clock face and the Tailgunners logo on the pendulum.

  Kelli discussed a possible October activity for the weekend of October 24 - 25. She stated that she will check the prices of haunted houses in the area and email the board with prices and locations.

  Margaret said that she would check with the new radio announcer, Jerry Meins, or OJ to see if any one could be the guest speaker at the October general meeting. A possible date for the general meeting is October 21st.

  Kristi discussed possible other charities that the booster club could be involved in. She stated that she would check with the Houston Furniture Bank, Habitat for Humanity, local nursing homes, and hospitals to see how we could be involved.

  Ivan stated that he needed to purchase membership packet supplies. Melanie made a motion to allow up to $100 for this purchase. Tom seconded and it was passed unanimously.

  The next board meeting was scheduled for November 11, 2008.

  Tom made a motion to adjourn the meeting. John seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

  Meeting adjourned at 8:35 pm.