March 2026 Meeting Highlights

March 30, 2026

In attendance: Alison Reece, Kristi Rusch, April Albrecht, Kate Johnson, Brian Souchek

Agenda Items:

1. Summer Camps (Confirmed)

2. Scholarships

   1. 11 applications received

   2. 4 scholarships available ($500 each)

   3. Winners have been selected and will be notified by April 4, 2026

3. Upcoming Obligations

   1. Board of Governors Presentation

      1. April 8 @ 6 PM

      2. Kristi & Kate will attend

   2. Board of Governors Candidate Dialogue support

      1. TBD

   3. Senior Awards Night

      1. April 28 @ 6 PM

      2. Brian & April will attend to award scholarships

   4. Kindergarten Round-Up

      1. April 20 (all day)

      2. Alison & Brian will attend

      3. Goal to get coach interest for incoming Kindergartners 

4. Program Updates

   1. Wrestling Club

      1. Relaunched December 2025 after club was dismantled in 2024-2025 season

      2. Head Coach: Brendan Gonzales (volunteer): incredible coach who led a team of 8 other volunteer coaches to make this season successful! 

      3. 36 wrestlers (K–5)

      4. $60 per participant

      5. Expenses: 

         1. Team t-shirts: $559.72 

         2. Coach startup costs: $290

         3. ~$1,310 remaining (pending reimbursements to coaches for USA wrestling cards)

            1. Money will be applied to help prepare for 2026-2027 season

      6. 3 tournaments (Eaton, Wiggins, Kersey) with many wrestlers from the club participating

      7. Future Consideration:

         1. Potential Tournament (2026–2027) similar to ones run previously

         2. Could generate significant funds either for HS Wrestling Team or Junior Bulldogs organization

         3. Requires strong HS and parent volunteer support

         4. To discuss August/September

5. Budget Update

   1. Current balance: ~$4,000 (after scholarships and wrestling allocations)

6. New Ideas & Requests

   1. Volunteer Appreciation Video

      1. Request for support sent to David Jones

      2. Concept: Short thank-you video with kid interviews + photos with the goal of appreciating coaches & encourage future volunteers

   2. Community Event: Swim Night

      1. Explore partnership with local pool

      2. Goals: Community building, fun and family engagement

      3. Working on pricing, date

      4. Location: Kelly Farms Pool 

      5. Vote: yes to have

7. Fundraising

   1. Spring Auction Baskets

      1. 100% of funds go to designated USPTO accounts

      2. Guidelines:

         1. Up to 3 baskets per group

         2. Deadline: May 8

         3. Submit via Google Form

         4. Vote: yes to create a basket

   2. Potential for Fundraiser Board or Committee Position

   3. Potential Idea for BreezeThru Carwash Fundraiser

      1. Kate Johnson submitting paperwork

8. Looking Ahead

   1. Fall Rec Sign-Ups (planning needed)

      1. Coaches needed for flag football, soccer, volleyball

      2. Potential interest in creating a 5/6th grade Bulldogs Tackle Football Team through local organization

         1. Would need volunteer coaches and research to determine league
            

   Next Junior Bulldog Meeting:

   Monday, April 27, 2026 in the patio at University Highschool