The minutes from the last meeting (on September 12, 2007) were discussed. Typographical changes were made. David made a motion to accept the minutes with the changes made. Margaret seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved.

  David made a treasurer report. David stated the account has a balance of $6,035.93. A motion was made to accept the treasurer's report and the report was accepted unanimously.

Old Business:

   Melanie advised that we still need to update the signers on the bank account, but there was some confusion at the bank and she would be contacting them for more instructions. Melanie, Erika, and David all need to sign on the account.

   Kristi stated that the Myspace page is almost operational and has just a few more adjustments to be made. She asked to be e-mailed pictures for the page.

   Melanie advised that the premium items are in. Margaret was reimbursed for the cost. Helen made the suggestion to keep the old premium items (such as pins) to give to visiting booster club members. Melanie stated that there were some set aside.

   Melanie stated that she gave some of the pucks and premium items for the Booster Club table wheel giveaways. Tom bought a new easel and some additional giveaway items. He submitted the receipts for reimbursement. Margaret made the motion to reimburse Tom for his expenses. Kristi seconded and it was unanimously passed. Tom suggested that there should be a giveaway per month for the members working the table. The possibility of autographed pucks was discussed.

   Kristi asked for more pictures for the scrapbook. She said these could be e-mailed to her or they could be given to her at the game.

   The Booster Club website address is houstonaerosboosterclub.com. Ivan advised that the website is not updated hourly and he will call the front office and talk to Scott Henninger to get more information on updates.

   John suggested that a possible date for the bus trip to San Antonio could be December 29^th. Kristi and John will check on prices for buses. Melanie stated she will get possible dates for bus trips to Beaumont. John also made the suggestion of a trip to either Rockford or Chicago.

   Melanie advised that she is still waiting to hear on a banquet date and as soon as we receive a date from the office, we should get started on the planning.

   Erika stated that we now have 38 members. Of those, seven are single memberships and eleven are family memberships. Membership packagaes will be available opening night.

New Business:

   Margaret brought up the subject of Deaf Night. David, Tom, Basil, and Margaret are assisting in making the Deaf Night plans. Sponsorship forms were passed out. Sponsors will get a ticket match and their name on the Jumbotron. Raffle tickets are going to be sold, and pictures with Santa will be available as well. Margaret requested permission to use the Booster Club table and website to advertise. Tom made a motion to allow use of the table. Helen seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.

   Melanie suggested possible board meting dates of December 5^th, January 9^th, February 4^th, March 5^th, and April 1^st. General meeting dates would be October 24, November 12, December 18, and February 19. The coaches will be speaking at the October 24^th meeting and a meeting location of Pappas BBQ (on 59) was decided. There will be players at the December and February meetings. It was suggested to have the Aeros support and office staff speak at the November meeting. John suggested having the first general meeting be an open forum and open to all. The $5 non-member fee would be waived. Tom made a motion to waive the non-member fee and have an open forum meeting for the October 24^th meeting only. John seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.

   Helen is going to try to get dates for Feed the Team. Possible dates are November 3, November 24, and January 19. Helen asked if it would be okay to contact the assistant coach to arrange the event. Melanie advised that it would be fine.

   John stated that he is arranging a lunch and hour-long tour of the Carnival Conquest cruise ship in Galveston. He advised that each member attending would have to pre-register and that there would be limited attendance. More information would be forthcoming.

   The next meeting date was scheduled for November 7, 2007 at SRO Sports Bar.

   Tom made the motion to adjourn, seconded by Margaret. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:21 PM.