let me rephrase.to my knowledge(im not a board memeber)the only gear they have says booster member on the items.so you cant imo sell this to the general public.what they could do is offer some non-member items to the public.the issue with this was not stepping on the toes of other groups selling shirts.online makes sense because no one else is doing this.i dont speak for the booster club i just paid my money and have an opinion.i think its important to have certain perks for memberships such as decals,shirts and hats.i wasnt saying non members shouldnt have any access to merchandise but if they want booster specific they need to join.Justafan said:
PNG BOOSTER CLUB WEBSITE OPEN HERE!!!!!!!
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I agree that Booster club "stuff" should be for booster club members. Maybe we could sell the same shirs/hats, etc.. w/out ABC logo. I'm sure the folks at Threads would love the buisness and all would be happy.
I am member and does anyone have a suggestion on how to be more open/informative as to what's going on with regard to meetings, events etc.. It seems as though there needs to be more communication between the Board and the members
I am member and does anyone have a suggestion on how to be more open/informative as to what's going on with regard to meetings, events etc.. It seems as though there needs to be more communication between the Board and the members
Former NDNette
100+ Posts
They didn't seem to have a problem selling t-shirts with Booster Club on them at the Spring game.
The members of the booster club are working their tails off ! It is a NEW organization and we are going through normal growing pains. There will be some really cool merchandise for sale in the future, but you also don't want to step on any toes in other organizations. There are members arriving at 6:00 PM every Friday night to work, sweat, greet people and sell programs. Come by the table and ask some questions so that we can tell you what we are all about. There was no meeting this Monday due to Labor Day. It is my understanding that there will be a meeting, with Coach Faircloth present, every Monday night in the high school cafeteria. The booster club member apparel is just that...it is for booster club PAYING members. Other items should be available at a later date. Stay tuned for much bigger and better things to come ! 
tribesman said:The members of the booster club are working their tails off ! It is a NEW organization and we are going through normal growing pains. There will be some really cool merchandise for sale in the future, but you also don't want to step on any toes in other organizations. There are members arriving at 6:00 PM every Friday night to work, sweat, greet people and sell programs. Come by the table and ask some questions so that we can tell you what we are all about. There was no meeting this Monday due to Labor Day. It is my understanding that there will be a meeting, with Coach Faircloth present, every Monday night in the high school cafeteria. The booster club member apparel is just that...it is for booster club PAYING members. Other items should be available at a later date. Stay tuned for much bigger and better things to come !
+ 1 for Tribesman ... let's all remember that the PN-G Booster Club is brand new. There will be some turbulence and bumps in the road as the Booster Club, PN-GISD, school administrators, and the various student organizations all work together to ensure that the funds raised can benefit as many students as possible. When the PN-G Booster Club website has missing information, send a polite e-mail and ask them for an update. Or, if you find information that needs to be dispersed to Indian Nation, then post it here at www.pngindians.com. The owner of this website will do whatever is necessary to promote the PN-G Booster Club, PN-G students, and all of those men and women working hard to help the kids of PN-G. This website and message board is a compliment to the Booster Club site. We are all working together to promote PN-G and the good kids attending PN-G. We are all pulling the wagon in the same direction. When the merchandise is for Booster Club members, that is a benefit to those who have paid. When the Booster Club has merchandise that it can open up to the general public, I'm sure it will do so. The Booster Club has plans for a bright future. The young men working on the committees are wanting to be inclusive and they want to grow the organization. No one wants to exclude anyone in the PN-G alumni base or the outstanding PN-G fan base.
Go Indians. Peace.
ndnsrock44
100+ Posts
This will be a great thing for PNG fans, alumni and the athletic department, lets just give it some time. We need to remember that the leaders of the booster club are doing this voluntarily while maintaining jobs and raising families. So lets not be quick to criticize. Once it gets rolling this will be an awesome institution for our community.
NDNband69 said:
That's not altogether correct. At the last meeting, it was stated my the board that from now on, the meetings are open to members only. Which makes sense, because it is, in fact, a "Booster Club Meeting".
They also said that they are considering a lower cost membership, which can be helpful in the O'Bama times.
NDNmom91
500+ Posts
PNG Proud said:NDNband69 said:
That's not altogether correct. At the last meeting, it was stated my the board that from now on, the meetings are open to members only. Which makes sense, because it is, in fact, a "Booster Club Meeting".
They also said that they are considering a lower cost membership, which can be helpful in the O'Bama times.
I think a lower cost membership would help a lot! Fifty dollars may not be hard for everyone but it is for some right now. Maybe to start, they could offer a discount for couples/families. For instance, if my husband and I both want to join, the fee could be $80 instead of $100, but if only one wants to join then it remains $50. I think it would encourage more people to join, just a thought!
Former NDNette
100+ Posts
I've been a supporter of PNG my entire life. I think the booster club is a great idea, but the one thing that has kept me from joining is the cost. I am single, and only have one income and money is tight as I'm sure it is for everyone else. I have to pick and choose where any extra money (which isn't alot) is going.
At Bridge City it is a flat $10 and it includes a window sticker--- period. That way it encourages more people to join which means more people to help with fundraisers. Additionally, it DISCOURAGES people who think they should have an elite status because of their dollar contribution. I mean, at what point do you stop--will you be able to buy a seat in the Press Box with a $5,000 donation to watch the game? Hopefully, that is not the case now. My opinion is a flat $10 fee and if you want to contribute more make a financial donation with no strings attached.
If you want to really open it up to the mass, and not a select few, the money factor has to go away.
If you want to really open it up to the mass, and not a select few, the money factor has to go away.
Proud Band Mom
100+ Posts
Tribesman,
Thank you so much for your post! All of the other organizations out here, Band Parents, Choir Parents, Project Graduation parents, PTA / PTSA parents, etc appreciate the sensitivity of the ABC with regards to what the other organizations are trying to sell. Project Graduation sells t-shirts every year so we raise enough money for Project Graduation to keep our seniors safe. PTA's sell their items and the playoff t-shirts so we have funds to help our teachers and our schools. BAC is doing the Paint the Towns Purple campaign for the concrete logos to support all Indian students K-12. Choir does a project as well. These groups have worked together for a long time to make sure that we don't sell items that the other carries, so we don't take away much needed funds from each organization.
Since we have so many established organizations who depend on "their" fundraising items, its really hard to coordinate items so we don't hurt the many groups of students who need our support. We really appreciate your words and actions! We look forward to supporting the ABC as well! Welcome to our network ;D
Thank you so much for your post! All of the other organizations out here, Band Parents, Choir Parents, Project Graduation parents, PTA / PTSA parents, etc appreciate the sensitivity of the ABC with regards to what the other organizations are trying to sell. Project Graduation sells t-shirts every year so we raise enough money for Project Graduation to keep our seniors safe. PTA's sell their items and the playoff t-shirts so we have funds to help our teachers and our schools. BAC is doing the Paint the Towns Purple campaign for the concrete logos to support all Indian students K-12. Choir does a project as well. These groups have worked together for a long time to make sure that we don't sell items that the other carries, so we don't take away much needed funds from each organization.
Since we have so many established organizations who depend on "their" fundraising items, its really hard to coordinate items so we don't hurt the many groups of students who need our support. We really appreciate your words and actions! We look forward to supporting the ABC as well! Welcome to our network ;D
Proud Band Mom said:
I am not the "spokesperson" for the Booster Club, but I thank you for your words. We are in this for the student athletes and I can assure you that all organizations are considered when decisions are made. I feel that the fees associated with initial membership were neccessary to get this program " kick-started". Hopefully once the fundraisers begin, we may be able to consider lowering memberships at a later date and giving "founding members" some sort of perk. We must all work together to maximize our potential.
Not to change the subject, but no one seems to be selling jerseys fr a fundraiser. I'd love to see the booster club have jerseys for sale at the games and online (for our out if town fans) to ALL fans. Helmet replicas (desk size) would be a great idea also. They could sell rejcas of past helmets too.
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5A DII BI-DISTRICT
PN-G Indians (9-1)
vs.
Hallsville Bobcats (4-6)
Friday, Nov. 15, 7:00PM
PN-G INDIANS FOOTBALL
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