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RM Athletics and RM Booster Club News and Info - April  25, 2016
Dodgeball Night Friday 4/29 - 7pm
 
Dodgeball night is a fun night for participants and spectators.  Teams of students and staff (most creatively named and some creatively dressed) come out for a night of fun and games.  Teams are forming now. Students can pick up forms (team signup and waivers) and register during lunch on Thursday and Friday of this week.(4/28 and 4/29). 
 24 team limit.  Cash prizes given to the top 3 teams.  

Admission is $2 in advance and $3 at the door. Tickets sold during lunch.  

Concessions will be open that night. 
 
We need parent volunteers to referee, take tickets, and sell concessions.    
If you can help go to our Sign Up Genius Page or contact Steve Schuck
  
Coordinated by RMHS Booster Club and RM Athletics 
RM Athletics Needs More Volunteers to help the Booster Club - Most jobs can be done in just a few hours a month

Booster Clubs are the MCPS approved group to raise money and support for athletics.  The group needs to fill important roles for the next year that starts on July 1.  While all positions are up for election, we have volunteers willing to fill many roles. We are still looking for volunteers to do:

Recording Treasurer - QuickBooks knowledge is great but not necessary  
Events Treasurer - Take deposits to the bank, recap deposits for the recording treasurer
Recording Secretary- Take notes at approximately 10 monthly meetings
VP Programs - Work with the athletic department, SGA and individual teams to promote RM Athletics  
Sponsor Program Committee - Work with returning VP of Fundraising to sell sponsorships
Communications Committee - Website,Social Media,etc
Concession Stand Helper - Flexible duties could include shopping, helping open and close the stand
Donations Committee - Help oversee the process of soliciting and collecting donations

If you want more information about the positions please touch base with Steve Schuck  or any other Booster officer.  Elections are held at the May meeting but if you need time to learn more about a position, we can do a 2nd election in June.   

The next RM Athletics/Booster Club Meeting is 5/12/16 at 7pm - 
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RMHS Booster Club Scholarship Application is Now Available - Get The Application 

RMHS Booster Club provides 4 grants/scholarships of $750.00 each to graduating seniors. The winners are presented at the Senior Awards Night.  
This scholarship recognizes excellence in athletics and as well as in academics.  
A written application is followed by interviews. The committee looks at the following info.

Involvement in RM Athletics, Academic Achievement, Community Service and Extra-Curricular Activities:  


All Applications are due today,  Monday, April 25,  2016 

The Scholarship Committee will interview the top applicants who are considered finalists based on the above criteria The Committee's decisions about the scholarships will be based on the written application and the interview.  The interview is required for the finalists and will be conducted in May.  Each interview will last no longer than 15 minutes.

Questions - Contact Booster Scholarship Committee Chair Kath Carr or RM's Mary Hull

This News is Spreading

Over this past weekend football, baseball and boys lacrosse continued fundraising efforts and spread 2,555 bags of mulch for mulch sale customers. Thanks to all the volunteers who helped make this happen.    

 

 
Tide Sports Coverage  
 
RM Softball defeats Whitman after scoring nine runs in one inning.  See Tide Coverage

RM Track and Field team finishes Viking Invitational with multiple personal records from team members.  See Tide Coverage

 
Spring Sport Families  - Donation Drive
If you have a student that plays a sport - 
Please Support RMHS Athletics 
 
If you haven't donated, all you have to do is donate $40 per athlete.
Click on the PayPal Donate Now button or you do it offline by printing the Donation Form and sending it to the school - attention RMHS Boosters or have your student give it to Chamy.

RM Athletics needs to raise over $100,000 to fully fund their program.   

The Spring Donation Drive has a $4,000 goal.  

Does your company offer a matching gift program?  See the attached list for companies that likely offer a match program.  Matching Gift Companies

RMHS Athletic Booster Club, Inc is a 501(c)3 organization.  Donations to RM Booster Club are tax deductible.  Booster Membership with donations of $5 or more.  
Summer Camps and other activities  - 

Football - 4th annual Rocket Football & Speed Camp 
July 11th - July 15th 9-3pm  For boys entering grades 3-9
 
If you followed RM Football last year, you know that RM went 9-1 and had 5 sophomores and freshman starters who attended Rocket Football & Speed Camp in the past!
 
This is a non-contact camp emphasizing the fundamental football skills needed for development of younger players.  Speed and agility training is incorporated throughout the camp, making it a fun, rewarding camp for athletes of any sport.
 
Click this link for the Camp Brochure 
 
Contact Information:
 
Josh Klotz - Camp Director and
RM Head Football Coach
301-610-8067


Basketball - RM Basketball Camp
Session 1 June 20-24  Session 2 July 11-15  For boys and girls entering grades 3-8

A fun camp designed to improve a child's skill development thru drills and games that will motivate and challenge the players to reach their potential.  

Click this link for the Camp Brochure 
Note that the camp offers two session discounts, sibling discounts or group discounts.  

Contact Information:

David Breslaw - Camp Director and 
RM Boys Head Basketball Coach
David_Breslaw@mcpsmd.org

Camps and clinics advertised here are not sponsored by Richard Montgomery High School, Montgomery County Public Schools, Montgomery County or RMHS Athletic Booster Club.
Terrapin Tutoring -

Terrapin Tutoring provides convenient and affordable academic support, offering innovative after school small-group workshops and individual tutoring options, allowing families to choose a meeting schedule that suits them best. Terrapin Tutoring's exceptional tutors excel at identifying the disconnect, motivating students to achieve their full potential.  Since 2003, they have established active programs at six Montgomery County high schools. Terrapin Tutoring specializes in math and science, but also offers foreign language with native speakers and SAT/ACT test prep. Terrapin Tutoring's tutors are familiar with AP and IB protocols.
 
Accolade:
My daughter started having difficulty in math after Algebra I. She has greatly benefited from the frequent workshops after school and dramatically improved her math confidence. Now she is truly excelling in Pre-Cal.  --RHS Parent
 

Info provided for the community to know more about merchants and vendors that support RM Athletics.  Programs not supervised or sponsored by RM or RMHS Booster Club. 
RMHS Athletic Booster Club, Inc. a 501(c)3 charitable organization
Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law