The Monroe Athletic Booster Club sponsored the 1st Annual Hornet Day on Sunday, August 19. The event took place at the Monroe High School Sports Complex. At the start, student-athletes and coaches were introduced to Hornet Fans and community members. Fans had an opportunity to take pictures with their favorite athletes; decorate their lockers; and tour the film room, trainer room and weight room. Coaches and players conducted minicamps for the young athletes. The Spirit Shop was opened to purchase Hornet merchandise. Folks brought cameras, autograph pens, and locker decorations; and enjoyed the evening. In case of rain, the event would have moved indoors.

The club sponsors tailgating before home football games.

Fundraisers: Forms for fundraisers can be found on the club's website listed below.

• Memberships
• Fall & Winter sports programs
• Program advertisements
• Memorial & Honor bricks
• 50 / 50 raffle
• Concession stand
• Tree project

One fundraiser for the club is the Honor & Memorial Brick project. Engraved bricks have been placed in a landscaped arch around the flagpole that is located south of the stadium complex. Future bricks will be installed in groups of 30; or for a small fee, bricks can be engraved on site.

2007 Donations:

• Portable Press box
• Rehabilitation equipment
• Hyperextension equipment
• Academic patches
• Basketball goggles / sweats
• Golf Shirts / balls
• 3 video cameras
• VB camp fees
• Wrestling camp fees
• Soccer tournament fees
• 2 Pitching machines
• Slideshow of league champs
• LED sled
• 'That's My Boy' event table (2)
• Weight room equipment payment

Email address: mlsbooster@monroelocalschools.com

Webpage: www.monroesports.org : You'll find the Bylaws, Communication Plan, agendas, minutes, patron form, Hall of Fame documents, and tailgate info.

All interested parents, coaches and community members are invited to attend the monthly meetings - you don't have to be a member to attend. Meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of each month in the school's Media Center. Contact Ann Dillon-Hinkle at 539-9923 if you have any questions.

The mission of the Monroe Athletic Booster Club (MABC) is to facilitate and promote the activities of the Monroe High School's sports programs. MABC will work with the coaches and administration to support the athletic program by providing funds, boosting attendance, building morale and providing an enjoyable healthy environment for the student-athletes. MABC will be responsible for raising funds required to meet the club's objectives.