Who Can a Booster Club Support?

A booster club can support all of a school’s teams or a specific team or club, including a band. Athletic booster clubs are the most common, and they typically support all of a school’s sports, as well as the band. Booster clubs use a variety of fundraising methods to generate revenue for the
school and sports they support. All this money is exempt from federal income tax so long as the club is properly registered as a 501(c)(3) organization. Generally, booster clubs cannot support an individual. They must provide funding to the group as a whole. For instance, the booster club president couldn’t use club funds to buy new football gear for their son who plays on the varsity squad. However, the club could
donate money for the purchase of new equipment for the entire team or simply purchase the gear outright.

What Are All of the Roles and Responsibilities for Booster Club Officers?

The primary booster clubs officials’ roles are President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This group is known as the Executive Board. Some clubs have additional VPs for Social, Fundraising, and Communications. Your organization may also have committee chairs for specific events, with ad hoc responsibilities over the course of the year.

What Are Booster Club Roles and Responsibilities?

Each club may assign a few specific tasks differently, but overall, the roles for each position are as follows:

• President
  • The President is the leader and “#1 Fan” of the club and the organization it supports. They’re ultimately responsible for the overall operation of the booster club, including fiscal matters and filling vacancies for volunteer roles. The President holds the fiduciary responsibility for the corporation. Presidents also provide direction for booster clubs, ensuring that all booster club activities are in line with the mission of the club.
• Vice President of Spirit Wear
  • Coordinates the ordering, sale and distribution of all Spirit Wear. Works with the Communications Coordinator to create a Spirit Wear marketing/communication plan.
• Vice President of Concessions
  • Coordinates the ordering, sale and distribution of all Concessions. Works with the Athletic Director and Team to provide the proper products for the concessions during games or events.
• Vice President of Membership(Vacant)
  • The vice president of membership is responsible for recruiting new members and retaining current members. Ideas are welcomed to how we can reach new members and
• Secretary
  • The Secretary keeps all the records for the club, including meeting minutes for both Executive Board meetings and regular meetings. This officer may also be incharge of overall communications, such as sending out meeting information and regular email updates about the booster club.
• Treasurer
  • The treasurer handles all financials, although many clubs have a secondary officer provide oversight to authorize expenditures. Treasurers collect fundraising donations. They may also create budgets for the club and serve as an accountant. Treasurers might also be responsible for procuring items for fundraisings.
• Vice Treasurer (Vacant)
  • Shadows and assists the treasurer in the handling of all financials. Assists and coordinates with the Treasurer to collect fundraising donations. They may also assist in creating budgets for the club and serve as an accountant. Treasurers might also be responsible for procuring items for fundraisings.
• Communications
  • Maintains open communication between all stake holders. This includes updating the webpage and social media to inform the community of upcoming events and areas in need of volunteers.
• Member-at-Large
  • The member-at-large is responsible for participating in board meetings, providing input on key decisions, and contributing expertise or guidance on matters relevant to the organization’s mission and objectives.