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Booster Club
Leadership Workshops

As a district treasurer, this workshop
was very good. Definitely a must
attend for anyone working with
or overseeing a booster club!
Jenny S, District Treasurer
Outstanding workshop! Very valuable
ideas and information. Can’t wait
to attend another workshop with
my fellow club officers.
Bev G Booster Club President

We are the industry’s leading organization for providing booster club training and best practices guidance for school administrators and booster club officers.

We offer the booster club industry’s only platform that encompasses comprehensive booster club compliance and assessment reviews with step-by-step oversite and year-long corrective training with club, school and district
evaluation reports.

Workshop Objectives – the 6 “E’s”

– Establish booster club fundamentals and best practices
– Establish verifiable booster club compliance – district, state and federal
– Establish best practice oversight and interaction with school administrators
– Establish a system and process for minimizing risk and loss
– Establish steps and processes for year-to-year transition and continuity
– Establish oversite with ongoing training and compliance implementation

 

Compliance & Training Areas of Focus

Compliance Workshops cover the following areas:

  •  Booster Basics
  •  Accounting
  •  Recordkeeping
  •  Taxes
  •  Corporate Registrations
  •  District, State and Federal Compliance
  •  Bylaws
  •  Insurance
  •  Fundraising
  •  Membership
  •  Elections – Nominations
  •  Officer Duties & Descriptions
  •  Marketing
  •  Club Branding
  •  Meetings
  •  Social Media
  •  Communications
  •  School District Relationships
  •  Risks & Liabilities
  •  Officer Transition/Continuity
  •  End of Year Tasking

* Topics covered throughout spring-fall workshops and year-long training-support sessions

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Option: Twice yearly workshops (Fall – Spring)

The Booster Basics Workshops provide both school administrators and booster club officers with workshops up to twice yearly and year-long support with focus on insuring that booster clubs are following district, state and federal regulations and conducting activities with best practices to help minimize risks, liabilities and challenges – for ALL PARTIES!

CURRENT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

WORKSHOP DATES WILL BE POSTED AS SOON AS SCHOOLS RE-OPEN

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Ongoing Training & Support at ALL Levels

Booster Club Officers – School and District Administrators are all provided ongoing Guidance, Education, Training and Support from trained industry experts. Every Booster Club in attendance is provided extended guidance and support for a period of up to 6 months from each workshop. Non WSBCA or affiliated state association clubs receive three consolation/support sessions via email or phone, with a trained booster club advisor.  WSBCA member clubs receive unlimited consolation/support sessions via email or phone, with a trained booster club advisor, assigned specifically to their group.
All consolation/support sessions are focused on helping the booster club progress towards compliance and best practices that will meet expectations at the district, state and federal levels.
School and District Administrators whose booster clubs attend the workshops are provided with ongoing guidance and support via email and phone, from a trained senior level booster club advisor.

No More Guessing! Minimize Risks – Liabilities

No more guessing! This workshop is focused on helping root out problems and deficiencies with the goal of putting booster clubs squarely on the right path to compliance and best practices.

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Who Should Attend?

We provide two workshops both on the same day**: A 90-minute Admin-Overseer workshop for school and district administrators tasked with overseeing and working with booster clubs and a 2.5-hour Booster Basics workshop for booster club officers and leaders.

**The Admin-Overseer Workshop is open to all school and district administrators, coaches, program directors and overseers.

The Booster Basics workshop is open to all booster club and parent group officers, volunteers and those interested in supporting the growth of booster clubs and extracurricular programs.

**Admin-Overseer workshop only offered at School District Sponsored workshops.

How Long Do the Workshops Last?

The Admin-Overseer workshop is 90 minutes.  The Booster Basics workshop is 2.5 hours with additional time allocated for an open floor Q&A session.  School – District sponsored workshops are scheduled for the same day, with times established by the school or district.  Booster Basics workshops start at 6pm unless otherwise noted.

Where Are Workshops Held?

School – District sponsored workshops are held at the School or School District facility.   Community based workshops are scheduled in communities statewide.

How Can Our School or District Host a Workshop?

Fall and Spring workshops fill quickly.  To find out schedule openings click on the button below!
An association representative will personally provide you with answers to any questions you may have as well as providing a workshop packet outlining scheduling and logistics details.

 

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How Can I Sign Up for a Community Workshop?

Community based workshops are open to all Booster Club, PTA and PTO leaders. To find, schedule, or register a community based workshop near you click on the button below.

 

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Each month the WSBCA sends out email/text communications covering booster club news, tips, pointers, and the months “power building” topic. These communications cover areas of interest and value for booster clubs at all levels.

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