McNeil Swim and Booster Club meeting – October 15th

Members present:  Coach Chapa, Coach Foss, Joanne Sims, Leigh Krusee, Tracey Quinn, Mr. Shomper, Beth Gavin

I.                   Pool Challenges:  The Heating motor for the Rattan pool is broken without a definite date it will be fixed. Coach Foss is researching alternative pools in the meantime.  Coach Foss will also coordinate the transportation needs for the students from the temporary team pool.

II.                Aggieland Needs:  Coach Foss has scheduled a regular school bus, and will request a driver for the meet.  The bus will depart around 6:00 a.m. with possible warm-ups around 9:00.  The exact warm-up time will be announced shortly.  Coach Foss will send Ms. Krusee the lunch requests as soon as possible.  The swimmers will not return until late due to the Prelim / Final meet set-up.  Coach Foss will also research possible dinner options available.

III.             Westwood Swim meet has be altered to a ‘Double Dual’ meet.  The meet will include Lake Travis High School.  This will be scored as a regular dual meet.

IV.             Regionals:  The location for Regionals has not been finalized.  Possible locations have been discussed (which includes U.T.).

V.                Team Spirit day:  The annual Ropes Coarse was discussed.  There has been difficulties in scheduling a date.  The Ropes Coarse may be changed to a School Lock in with various activities.  More information will follow.

VI.             Swim-A-Thon:  The Swim-A-Thon is scheduled for October 26^th.  We will coordinate a breakfast for the swimmers following their swim.  Ms. Krusee will send out an email to include breakfast items such as muffins. 

VII.          Next Booster Club Meeting:  November 12^th at 6:00 in B113.