Booster Club Board
The Appleton North Booster Club Board comprises volunteer parents interested in positively impacting the athletic programs at Appleton North High School. The Board actively leads and manages the Booster Club, not merely serves in an advisory role.
Board members decide on organization and fundraising activities, direct the allocation of funds, and work to enhance the enthusiastic environment of athletic events. The Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month. In addition to attending meetings, each member leads and serves on one of several committees.
Board Members
President - Mike Maddaloni
The President leads the Booster Club and serves as its primary spokesperson, presiding over meetings, setting agendas, and helping ensure the organization’s mission and bylaws are followed. This role provides overall guidance, supports committees, represents the club within the school and community, and works closely with the North Activities Director and Board to advance the success of all athletic programs.
Vice President - Open
The Vice President supports the President in all responsibilities and assumes leadership in their absence. This role provides oversight to committees, helps coordinate major initiatives, and assists in driving communication and collaboration across the Board to ensure smooth operation of the Booster Club. In accordance with the bylaws, the Vice President also serves as the designated candidate to succeed the President, ensuring continuity of leadership for the organization.
Secretary - Julia Franzene
The Secretary maintains accurate records of all meetings, prepares and distributes minutes, and manages official correspondence for the Booster Club. This role ensures transparency and documentation for the organization while supporting communication among Board members and the school community.
Treasurer - Jeremy Van Groll
The Treasurer manages all financial operations of the Booster Club, including maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, overseeing deposits and disbursements, reconciling accounts, and ensuring compliance with fiscal policies. This role provides regular financial updates to the Board and membership, prepares an annual budget for approval, and is responsible for preparing and filing all required tax documents to maintain the club’s nonprofit status.
Membership Chairperson - Lisa Randerson
The Membership Chairperson leads the effort to recruit, engage, and retain Booster Club members by developing outreach strategies, managing enrollment records, and promoting membership benefits. This role works to strengthen community involvement and ensure strong participation in support of athletic programs.
Team Parent Representative Chairperson - Christi DeChamps
The Team Parent Representative Chairperson coordinates with individual team parent representatives to facilitate communication between the Booster Club, coaches, and families. This role ensures each team has active parent involvement, provides guidance to team reps, and channels team needs or ideas to the Board. This role is responsible for organizing all home sporting event online concession volunteer sign-ups, including the creation of the volunteer shifts and as needed communication with the Parent Reps group about concession volunteering.
Concessions Co-Chairpersons - Paula Zulewski, Sarah Roe
The Concessions Chairperson oversees all aspects of concession operations, including managing inventory, scheduling volunteers, purchasing supplies, and maintaining equipment. This role ensures concessions run smoothly and profitably at school events, directly supporting Booster Club fundraising efforts while providing a positive experience for attendees.
Concessions Treasurer - Linsey Wickesberg
The Concessions Treasurer manages and records all financial activity related to concession sales, including handling deposits, balancing accounts, and providing reports to the Treasurer and Board. This role works closely with the Concessions Chairperson to ensure accurate tracking of revenues and expenses, accountability of funds, and compliance with Booster Club financial policies.
Golf Outing Chairperson - Steve Loken
The Golf Outing Chairperson organizes and manages the Booster Club’s annual golf outing, providing overall leadership for the event and coordinating a committee of leads responsible for key areas such as sponsorship recruitment, registration, raffle and auction items, hospitality, and day-of logistics. This role oversees volunteer involvement, ensures effective communication among committee members, and works to create a successful fundraiser that engages the community.
Fundraising Chairperson - Open
The Fundraising Chairperson leads the planning, coordination, and execution of Booster Club fundraising initiatives beyond concessions and the golf outing. This role develops creative campaigns, engages community partners, and ensures all efforts align with club goals and financial needs.
Digital Marketing Chairperson - Open
The Digital Marketing Chairperson manages the Booster Club’s digital presence, including newsletters, website updates, and email campaigns. This role ensures consistent branding, effective promotion of events, and timely communication to members, families, and the broader community.
Social Media Chairperson - Carey Running
The Social Media Chairperson manages the Booster Club’s social media accounts by creating engaging content, promoting events, and celebrating team achievements. This role works to expand the club’s reach, foster community pride, and strengthen visibility for Lightning Athletics.
Technology Chairperson - Joe Scoresby
The Technology Chairperson supports the Booster Club’s use of digital tools and online services, including email, collaboration platforms, and domain name management. This role ensures the club’s technology systems are reliable, secure, and effectively support communication, recordkeeping, and online engagement. The Technology Chairperson also provides guidance on adopting new digital solutions to improve efficiency and strengthen the club’s overall operations.
Legal Counsel - Melissa DeVantier
The Legal Counsel provides guidance to the Booster Club on compliance, liability, and governance matters. This role assists with, or coordinates with a retained attorney to assist with, drafting and reviewing contracts, maintaining and updating bylaws, overseeing state filings, and ensuring the proper upkeep of the club’s articles of incorporation to protect its nonprofit status. By guiding the Board on legal considerations and safeguarding the organization’s interests, the Legal Counsel helps ensure the Booster Club operates with transparency and accountability. The Legal Counsel does not represent the Booster Club in an official attorney-client relationship.
At-Large Member - Doug Salm
An At-Large Member contributes to the overall leadership of the Booster Club by providing input on decisions, assisting with events, and serving on committees as needed. This flexible role allows members to support club initiatives and represent the broader membership on the Board.
North Activities Director - Jere Kubuske
The Appleton North High School Activities Director serves as the liaison between the school and the Booster Club, ensuring alignment between athletic programs and club initiatives. This role provides guidance, communicates school policies, and works collaboratively with the Board to support student-athletes and coaches.
Open Board Positions
We seek volunteers for the Vice President, Digital Marketing and Fundraising Chairperson.
For more information, contact our Board President at president@appletonnorthboosterclub.com.