All booster clubs operating within Bay District Schools are required to submit to the school principal the following:  Club Constitution and Bylaws, list of current officers with contact information, and a detailed bi-annual financial report with deadlines of December 31 and June 30 of each year.  Included are sample documents to assist in the formation and running of a booster club.

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

a. Role of the Club

The Deane Bozeman Volleyball Booster Club exists as an organization of parents and community persons dedicated to:

1) Supporting, encouraging and advancing the The Deane Bozeman Volleyball program and related activities of The Deane Bozeman School, thereby cultivating clean, wholesome school spirit, promoting good sportsmanship, and developing high ideals of character.

2) The Club shall promote projects to improve facilities, equipment, and team related needs necessary to provide an adequate volleyball program for the school.

3) The club shall not seek to influence or direct the technical activities or polices of the school administration or of the school officials who are charged with the responsibility of conducting the The Deane Bozeman Volleyball program of the school.

4) The club shall do nothing which violates the rules of the Florida High School Athletic Association or in any way jeopardizes the membership of the school in the association.

b. Financial

The booster club will contribute financially to meet the needs of the The Deane Bozeman Volleyball team that otherwise would not be available. Primarily, the monies of the Booster Club will be expended for 1) capital improvements of the athletic facilities, 2) major purchases for the sport, 3) warm-ups and uniforms, 4) reconditioning, and 5) awards.  A detailed bi-annual financial report will be presented to the school principal by December 31 and June 30 of each year and will be kept on file with the school book keeper.

c. Relationship with Coaches

The Head Coach and the Booster Club should work together to determine which team needs the Booster Club will support and to prioritize them.  The Booster Club should always consult with the Head Coach and be sure their goals and activities are aligned to the vision of the Head Coach for the sport program. The Booster Club shall not attempt to get involved with the coaching aspect of the sport.  No discussions should take place concerning item such as:  player selection, playing time, strategies, play selection, etc.

d. Relationship with the School Administration

The school Head Coach will attend all athletic booster meetings and act as official liaison between the school and the booster club.