Booster Club

The term “Booster” is usually associated with organizations whose main purpose is to support the school’s

athletic programs.   At Benedictine, the Booster Club

strives to support ALL “Men of Benedictine,"  whether they choose to participate in sports, student government, band, school newspaper or any of the many opportunities open to “Men of Benedictine.”

Purpose

The Purpose of the Benedictine Booster Club is to support Benedictine High School and its programs.  It shall sponsor fund-raising activities for the benefit of the school and of the entire student body and to help defray the cost of activities.  To achieve this purpose, it shall coordinate its programs with that of the various departments of the school.  It shall in no way interfere with or dictate policy to any of these departments.

The Benet Society

The Benet Society functions as a committee under the

auspice of the Benedictine Booster Club.  The mission of the Benet Society is to enhance and further the spirit and reputation of Benedictine High School by providing a sense of community and encouraging volunteerism through selected service and altruistic projects.

Membership

Membership is open to all who share an interest in promoting the general welfare of Benedictine High School, its programs and its students.  Parents and guardians of students, alumni and their families and faculty are invited.  Board meetings are open; please check for meeting times and dates.

Meeting Dates

Meetings are generally held at 7:15 pm on the first Monday of each month in the BHS conference room.

August 6                             August 27

October 1                            November 5

December 3                         January 7

February 4                           March 4

April 7                                 May 5

June 9

 2007 – 2008 Calendar of Events

• New Student Orientation Picnic – August  19
• Faculty/Staff Appreciation Lunch – August 23
• Bengal Roar Sales – Fall Sports Program and Split Pot Raffle – Home Football Games

• Magazine Drive – Kick off August 22 
• Meet the Teacher Night – Tuesday, September 4
• Night at the Races – Saturday, October 27
• Open House – Sunday, October 28 – 12 to 3 pm
• Open House – Thursday, November 8 – 6 to 8 pm
• Fall Sports Banquet & Senior Parent Recognition
• Father/Son Bowling Tournament - January

• Reverse Raffle – Saturday, January 26, 2008, Patrician Party Center

• Catholic Schools Teacher Appreciation Lunch – January
• Winter Sports Banquet & Senior Parent Recognition
• Lenten Fish Fries  - Friday, March 7 & 14, 2008
• We Are Family Night - May

Benet Events

• Fire Safety Walk with BHS Key Club – October 28
• Mothers Know Best – A Holiday Boutique – Sunday, November 18

• Read in Days – All Wednesdays in February
• Mother/Son Dinner Dance

Accomplishments

The following is a partial list of Benedictine High School programs and organizations that have benefited from past Booster Club support:

• Replacement of classroom desks
• New band uniforms
• Student directory
• Replacement of school dining hall furniture
• Purchase of audio visual equipment
• Orientation picnic
• Open houses
• Athletic programs
• Sports banquets
• Installation of new dining hall flooring

Funding of the following student projects:

• Year book
• Spectrum Literary Magazine
• Student seminars
• The Bennet – student newspaper
• Student Mentoring program