Athletic Booster Club of Manchester

“Calendars / posters 3,375 total 3,375”

“CASH CONTRIBUTION: 5,200”

“Expenses advertising and promotion 4,322 office supplies and expenses 38 insurance 509 athletic complex improvem 10,000 supplies-maintenance 98 seasonal spending 2,400 bank charges 86 miscellaneous expense 20 uniforms 1,669 tournament fees and exp 2,538 tournament travel 798 coaching fees 3,000 awards / recognition 813 referee expense 368 donation 100 total 26,759”

“Organization's exempt purpose: the athletic boosters club of manchester exists to raise funds for the supplemental support of the athletic programs at the manchester community schools. The support includes purchasing equipment and improvements to the athletic facilities, all of which are donated to the school district. Funds are also provided as needed and available to the school's transportation department to supplement the costs of bus services for athletic events. The boosters club also has a college scholarship program for athletes whose parents are active members in the organization. Scholarship policy: college scholarships are awarded to district athlete applicants based upon criteria agreed upon by the organization and outlined in the bylaws. Applicants are recommended by teachers and/or coaches. From this list of nominees, recipients are voted upon by the board of directors.”

“Athletic department: seasonal spending and support the boosters help to facilitate athletic events and help with providing athletic equipment and other financial support as needed to assist the athletic department and its student athletes, including annual financial scholarships to athletes.”

“Athletic complex: improvements the boosters may occasionally sponsor improvement projects for the athletic complex. These projects are owned by the school's athletic department (not by the boosters) upon completion. For the current year, a donation was made to pay for improvements to the football field.”