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Penn Trafford Wrestling Booster Executive Board
President: Denise Young
Click here to E-mail Denise
Vice-President: Paul Matthews
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Treasurer: Karen Grainy
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Secretary: Carole Baker
Click here to E-mail Carol
Trustees
Dom Bergamasco Click here to E-mail Dom
Karen Evers Click here to E-mail Karen
Frank Gibson Click here to E-mail Frank
Dan Wrobel Click here to E-mail Dan
Jeannie Grupp Click here to E-mail Jeannie
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Booster Meeting
Meet the Coaches Meeting
Thursday, November 20, 2008
7:00pm, Room - LLA @ PTHS
CURRENT NEWS
EMAIL DATED November 24, 2008
WELCOME TO ALL THE NEW BOOSTER MEMBERS!!!
You can expect an email from me each Monday throughout the Wrestling Season. I try my best to keep them brief and to the point. The purpose is to inform you of all that is going on in the wrestling program along with the wrestling website www.penntraffordwrestling.com. If you know someone who is not currently receiving this email and should be, please forward their email address to me. Thanks!!
HOLIDAY PRACTICE SCHEDULES are posted at www.penntraffordwrestling.com.
POINSETTIA & WREATH FUNDRAISER - Pick up for the poinsettia/wreath fundraiser will be after
practice on Tuesday, November 25th in athletic office lobby area.
PICTURE DAYv
High School & Trainers Picture Day - Tuesday, November 25
Junior High Picture Day - Wednesday, November 26
MEET THE WRESTLER FAMILY DINNER
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2008
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING PRACTICE (APPROX. 6:00 PM)
The coaches, wrestlers & trainers will join us in the HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA after practice. This is a great opportunity to meet the coaches, wrestlers & trainers for the 2008/2009 season.
We are asking each family to bring one case of bottled water and the food item listed below:
Please bring to the cafeteria no later than 5:00 pm.
LAST NAMES:
A-G 2# TOSSED SALAD (2 -1# BAGS)
H-R = 2# COOKED RIGATONI , PLAIN NO SAUCE. Adding a little oil will prevent the pasta from sticking
S-Z = 2 DOZEN RICE KRISPIE TREATS (HOMEMADE OR BOXED
PLEASE RSVP WITH THE NUMBER OF FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WILL BE ATTENDING BY NOVEMBER 26TH TO Carole Baker at PTWRESTLINGBOOSTERS@COMCAST.NET
Help is appreciated for SET UP, SERVING and CLEAN UP. Thank you for the continued support.
BOOSTER MEETING
Tuesday, December 9 Room #106 7:00 pm
Please mark your calendar and make every effort to be there because YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
MEET THE COACHES this THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH 7:00 PM IN THE LLA ROOM
AT THE PTHS. You definitely want to be a part of this evening!!! Not
only will you be Meeting the Coaches but you will be receiving
IMPORTANT INFORMATION concerning the upcoming season. See you
there!!!!
Media Guide Information:
Final cut off for submitting personal ads will be Thursday at Meet the
Coaches meeting. Submit to Denise Young.
Entertainment Books
Entertainment money is DUE NOW to Barb Wrobel (checks payable to
PTWB). You can turn your money in Thursday at Meet the Coaches to Dan
or Barb Wrobel. Meet the Coaches night will be the last opportunity to
pick up books. Please contact Barb if you want your books brought to
the meeting.
IT'S PICTURE TIME!!!!!
HS & Senior Picture day - Tuesday, November 25
Junior High Picture day - Wednesday, November 26
JV Schedule
The JV schedule has been finalized and w
ill be added to our website
www.penntraffordwrestling.com.
Be sure to check the site often to see what's happening in our
wrestling programs.
Penn Trafford Wrestling Booster Membership Drive
The Penn-Trafford Wrestling Boosters is the official fundraising
organization that supports Penn-Trafford Junior High and High School
Wrestling.
Over the years, we have provided scholarship support, purchased
equipment, purchased jackets, hosted a yearly banquet and subsidized
travel expenses. These are just a few examples of the many ways the
organization supports the wrestling program at Penn Trafford.
Please join the Boosters.
By joining, you will be making it possible for the current and future
athletes to experience all the wonderful things that come along with
being a Penn-Trafford student-athlete. Membership forms will be
available at Meet the Coaches Night.
Meet the Wrestlers Family Dinner will be DECEMBER 2ND immediately
following practice. All families are encouraged to attend. Each
family will be asked to bring a case of bottled water & either Rice
Krispie Treats, Salad or Pasta. Specific details will be handed out at
the
MEET THE COACHES NIGHT.
Next booster meeting December 9, 7pm Room #106 at the PTHS.
Please try to come, its only an hour long, but much is accomplished!
Congratulations to the following wrestlers who earned a participation
or varsity jacket. (Another great benefit from PTWB!)
Christian Bosco
Nick Caporoso
Connor Downs
Nate Evers
Michael Funyak
Trevor Gibson
Matt Lago
Cody Slepsky
Mike Theys
ALUMNI HIGH-LIGHT
PTWB Alumni Night will be held December 23, 2008
PT vs. Hempfield
Alumni Wrestling in College - check out this link for information on PT
alumni currently wrestling in college
http://teachers.network.penntrafford.org/~ptathletics/Penn_Trafford_Athletics/Penn_Trafford_Athletics.html
Alumni in the News - Nick Padezan wins National Catholic Championship
http://www.setonhill.edu/o/index.cfm?PID=35&T1=10&T2=0&T3=0
***Forward alumni news to youngmdts@aol.com or
ptwrestlingboosters@comcast.net for inclusion in our weekly emails.***
TRINITY CLINIC
Just one more great benefit from the financial support of our booster
organization.....
Trinity Clinic - Saturday, November 15. Bus departs the high school at
8:00am! All Junior High and High School wrestlers are to report to
the high school no later than 7:45am. The bus will return to the high
school at approximately 4:15pm.
MONTHLY MEETING NOTICE
The November booster meeting will be held in conjunction with
Meet the Coaches Night on Thursday, November 20th.
The meeting is scheduled for 7:00pm at PTHS in the LLA (next to
the library). You don't want to miss this evening, its your chance to
really get to know the Coaching Staff, ask any questions you may have
and you'll get a lot of information about our wrestling program.
MEDIA GUIDE AD CAMPAIGN
Thank you to everyone who helped to obtain ads for the 2008-2009 Media
Guide. Unfortunately our ad total is down about $1,000.00 from last
year and we are running out of time to increase that number. If you
do have an ad to submit, please contact Carmen Owens by Tuesday,
November 11.
MEDIA GUIDE $5 PERSONAL ADS
There is still time to help make up some of the $1,000 by getting
everyone you know to place an ad for your son in the media guide!
Personal ads are due by this Saturday, November 15. Remember each
wrestler or trainer that submits ten $5 personal ads will receive a 1/4
page layout which will include an individual photo. Personal ads
should be submitted to Denise Young.
**Please note that the media guide deadlines are very important for
meeting the printers requirements to have books available for the first
home match.**
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
November 20- Meet the Coaches Meeting , 7:00PM in LLA @ PTHS
November 25-High School Team & Trainers Picture Day, 3:00pm
November 26-Junior High Team Picture Day, 3:30pm
December 2-Meet the Wrestlers Dinner, immediately following practice in
the cafeteria.
December 9-PTWB General Membership Meeting, 7:00pm, PTHSv
Penn Trafford Wrestling Booster Club
"Have an impact, make a difference...become a PT Wrestling Booster Member!
For a mere $10, here's what your membership includes:
> The privilege to participate in an organization that is helping to shape the future of wrestling at Penn Trafford!!
> The right to vote on decisions discussed at Booster meetings
> The opportunity to assist in developing and voting on the annual Booster budget
> The bonus of receiving a discounted price for the annual Booster Banquet held after the end of the season
> And finally, last but not least, the chance to proudly display the Wrestling Boosters window cling!
To become a booster member, just call Karen Grainy, Treasurer, at 724-744-7025 or 412-874-4897 to receive a Booster Membership form to complete. If you have any questions about the Booster organization, contact Karen, any Booster officer, or any Board Member."