Athletic Boosters

Mission/Purpose

The primary purpose of the St. Henry Boosters shall be as follows:

• To provide an active organization to promote and support the athletic interests of St. Henry District High School.
• To assist the athletic director, coaches, and other associated personnel of St. Henry District High School to:
  • Develop and maintain the athletic programs and the various athletic facilities and equipment in keeping with the high standards of the school.
  • Untilize the athletic program as a positive force to build an enthusiastic school and tradition.
  • Develop and maintain an active interest and support for the athletic program among the parents, students, and alumni of SHDHS.
• To provide financial support for the athletic program by means of fundraising activities.
• To provide a fun, interactive, social environment for all of its members.

2012-2013 Accomplishments

• Through the work of its many events, the Boosters raised approximately $103,000.  These funds provided the means for the following:

• • $45,000 placed in an account toward the building of a new press box stand (to be completed by Fall 2013) and Grotto.
  • $8,000 distributed to the athletic teams that participated in the Golfathon to help pay for game expenses, uniforms, etc.
  • $5,000 paid toward the Booster’s $15,000 commitment to pay for the irrigation system on the new soccer practice field.
  • $6,000 placed in a new “Future Maintenance Fund” to help pay for major maintenance of our athletic facilities (example, soccer field recrowning and returfing, baseball field recrowning, etc.).
  • $2,500 spent on new concession equipment to improve our concessions (please note that Jill Felix has done a tremendous job running our concessions this year).
  • $2,000 on the coaches’ recognition party for all SHDHS coaches.
  • $1,000 in scholarships to one male and one female senior.
  • $500 in grants to other organizations within SHDHS.
  • Pay for all drinks at every athletic team banquet.

Past 3 Year’s Accomplishments

• Established fun, social and fundraising events for the St. Henry Community including:
  •  Taste of St. Henry
  •  Drive 4 Your School
  •  Golfathon Kick-Off Party
  •  Golfathon
  •  Renaissance
  •  HOF recognition dinner
• Helped fund the new rubberized track.
• Paid for new track equipment.
• Paid for new storage facility.
• Helped fund new athletic department’s utility vehicle.
• Helped fund new soccer practice facility.
• Provided nearly $23,000 in funding to all sports teams.
• Provided funding for needed maintenance of athletic facilities and equipment.
• Provided and managed concessions for majority of our sports teams.
• Provided scholorships to 2 of our graduating seniors.
• Provided grants to other organizations within SHDHS.
• Developed the plans, architecture, and funding plans/budget for a new Pressbo for the SHDHS Stadium to be completed in 2013.
• Developed the plans, architecture, and funding plans/budget for a very special Mary Grotto that all SHDHS can be proud and enjoy.