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05/02/08
Messages from two TTBC presidents

Incoming 2008-2009 President, Sherri Nickolas

Well, here it is May 1st so I guess that means that now I am officially the new President of the Tornado Booster Club. Wow, that was an awesome letter that Barb sent and it is going to be hard to follow in her footsteps but I hope that I can be as good of a President as she has been. So much of what Barb mentioned in her email is what I was going to say so I am just going to say “ditto” I couldn’t have said anything better. We all came together a few years ago with one purpose in mind and that was to try to make sure that the players have a good, positive experience while they are in Frisco and to let them know that there are people out there other than their Billets (who give so much to the boys – Thank You) that care about their well being. The players become very special to us each season and it is hard for us to say “Goodbye” at the end of the season – especially if they aren’t returning. Best of luck to all of them.

The BC welcomes your suggestions about possible ways to raise money so please feel free to shoot me an email if you have any suggestions. I know that one thing we have talked about is putting together a cookbook so you might want to start thinking about what recipe(s) you would like to share with us (if you don’t mind sharing some of your family recipes). Even if your son is an Alumni we would still welcome your recipe(s) because like Barb said “Once a Tornado, Always a Tornado”.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe summer and as we are made aware of things that we can share I will pass them along.

Regards,

Sherri Nicholas I Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. I 12700 Park Central Drive, Suite 1800 Dallas TX 75251 I 972.770.1332 direct I 972.770.1300 main I 972.239.3820 fax

 

 

 

Outgoing  2006-2008 President, Barb Simpson

Greetings Boosters,

I hope that you will indulge me for a few minutes as my term as Booster Club President comes to a close.

When I became President my goal was to be sure that the Booster Club was always about the boys and what was best for them. I think that we did accomplish that goal. Together as a group we managed to support the team to the best of our abilities. The Tornado organization always knew they could call on us, and they did. Whether we were giving rides to and from the airport, working the table, feeding the team, supporting try out camps, or even painting the locker room we were always there. We even came together to make a holiday away from home enjoyable for another team.

Although we are still waiting to hear where we will be playing next season the Booster Club will carry on. It might not be in the same capacity as years past but, we are committed to the team in every way possible. Hopefully soon the Tornado organization will make an announcement on where the team will be located or what the schedule might look like so we can prepare for the 08-09 season.

For those of you who are parents of players I want to thank you one more time for loaning us your son. I know as a mom of a teenage boy, if my son were far from home I would hope that he would have someone that would support and care for him. I know many of you player parents knew we were there for your boys, and felt some comfort in that. It was so great to meet so many wonderful families that all have the same goal in mind, to make this season the best it could be for the guys.

If your son will not be back next season we hope that you will continue to keep us updated on your son’s future endeavors so we can post it on the web page and let everyone know what they are up to. Remember Once a Tornado, Always a Tornado!

If your son will be returning for another season we look forward to seeing you all again when the season is underway. We hope we can plan on your continued support in our efforts.

I talked with Dwight and Craig at the end of the year banquet and told them that the Booster Club would be able to help at the try out camps here in Texas if they needed us. They are both appreciative of all we have done for them and the team. I am sure we will be hearing from them on ways we can help during tryouts.

I would like to thank everyone that volunteered in any way this season. You all made it easy! I cannot begin to express the emotions I am feeling as another season comes to an end. You guys really are like family to Mark, Chad, and I. We enjoy being with you both at the games and at other functions away from the rink.

I know that you will all support the new Booster Club President Sherri Nicholas as her term of service gets underway on May 1st. I know she plans to have a meeting with the Tornado office in the near future to get things going for next year.

Thanks so much for an incredible two years,

Barb Simpson

GO TORNADO!!!!