END OF SEASON WRAP-UP EQUIPMENT

The dates for equipment turn-in will be Tue, Nov 2, 6p-8p and Thu, Nov 4, 6p-8p. Equipment needs to be cleaned before returning. Helmets should minimally be wiped down (we know they won’t be perfect) and any customization stickers/decals need to be removed prior to returning. Chin straps must also be returned. We also know that these new pants are not coming clean this year so please do your best to get them clean. Once ALL equipment is returned (in satisfactory condition), your child will be marked down for their banquet ticket. You must keep the yellow copy of the equipment form as proof that equipment was returned, just in case something gets overlooked.

BANQUET Our end-of-season banquet will be Fri, Nov 19 at the Wurlitzer, 908 Niagara Falls Blvd, N. Tonawanda, NY 14120. Doors will open at 545, food will be served at 615, and the awards ceremony will begin around 645. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at concessions or at equipment turn-in. There will be a basket raffle and 50/50. Each team will be called up to be recognized for the season and each player will receive a gift courtesy of TFC. Because of the limited capacity, we are only allowing parents to purchase 2 tickets up front, and then if they need additional tickets they will be marked down and after all players receive their minimum, we will then open the remaining tickets to be sold to whoever requested them. Some players may not be planning to attend, while others may only need 1 ticket. We are pretty certain that we can accommodate everyone, but we just want to make sure. Tickets must be purchased by Nov 7 and if needed after the above mentioned dates, they can be purchased at our monthly meeting, or by calling Janelle Stevens at 716-560-5850.

Anybody looking to purchase a page in our banquet book, they are as follows: ¼ Page (Text Only) - $20 ½ Page - $30 Full Page - $50 Please send submissions to Shauna Ramos at Sunflwer2003@yahoo.com or call 716-948-4447.

SURVEY Even though we feel this season went pretty well, we recognize that we are not perfect, and things can always be improved. From an organizational standpoint, but also from the product we provide. This year we decided to implement a survey system to help us learn what we need improvement on. We already know certain things, but with your help, you can help us with specifics. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R793R8P

THE ROAD AHEAD We just want to remind everyone that this organization is run entirely by UNPAID VOLUNTEERS. We give up countless hours and days of our free time for nothing more than to ensure that this place thrives and is able to continue to provide football for the community. The single biggest thing that will help us thrive is more people chipping in. Too many times over the years (this year included) comments were made about “doing what we want”, or even that one person “owns this place”, both of which are false. We operate as a non-profit organization, following set by-laws and Robert’s Rules of Order. We encourage those of you who want to help make changes to make this place better to attend our monthly meetings. Our next scheduled meeting is Friday, Nov 5 @ 6p. Meetings are usually 45-60 min. We don’t meet in December, then January through June we meet the first Thu of the month @ 6p. We look forward to welcoming new members to come up and help us make TFC better.