Booster Club Sponsors Sports Grants
Ongoing fundraising by the Huntington Booster Club has allowed the organization to continue its grant program, which was initiated in 2007. The program has funneled tens of thousands of dollars worth of equipment and supplies and related items to Blue Devil teams.
Application forms have been made available to the coaches of every sports program. The forms provide an overview of the initiative, which continues to draw an enthusiastic response from Blue Devil athletic community.
Coaches have been invited to apply for individual grants to fund items that the district doesn't ordinarily cover in its annual budget. According to information provided to members of the coaching staff, "The purpose of the grant is to fund, support and foster team, sport, school or district-wide initiatives that have a broad impact on the encouragement of the participation in healthy physical activities and athletics by our students and the promotion and advancement of the competitiveness of our athletic programs and teams."
The program is funded through proceeds from the Booster Club's fall golf outing, March Madness party, sales of merchandise, refreshments and snacks at sports games and events, membership dues and donations.
The Booster Club encourages applications from teachers, coaches and administrators. Application forms can be found in the district's athletic office, located near the Huntington High School gym or online at www.hufsd.edu; click on the links for School Community and then Booster Club and finally "Forms and Files."
Applications forms can be submitted to the Huntington Booster Club at P.O. Box 2294, Huntington, New York 11743. For additional information contact Booster Club grants coordinator Karen Dwyer at karen@meetah.com.