We are a volunteer-run organization. Our current (volunteer) board members are:

President		Arthur Gollwitzer
Vice President		Brian Engel
Secretary		Shawn Hunter
Treasurer		Justin Gordon
Website Director		Lashelle Inman
Communications Director		Ryan Fickert
Fundraising Director		Mike Hughes
Equipment Director		Josh Thompson
Tackle Commissioner		Jared Schmidt
Tackle Commissioner		Matt Brecher
Flag Commissioner		Connor Overby
Flag Commissioner		Adam Stroop
Team Parent Coordinator		Loni Thompson

You can read more about what each position is responsible for below. If you're interested in helping out in any way, we're always looking for new volunteers! Email [email protected] with your interest and we'll get back to you soon.

President. The President shall serve as the Chief Executive Officer of FBC and shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• presiding at all FBC regular and special Board and Executive Committee meetings;
• casting the deciding vote in the event of a tie at any meetings at which he or she presides or waive the right to do so;
•  authority to appoint delegates to any special committee;
•  prior to the last meeting of each Fiscal Year, authority to appoint an auditing committee to inspect the Treasurer’s books to certify their accuracy;
•  with the Treasurer, overseeing all FBC budgets and financial reports;
•  representing the FBC at DSISD, City of Dripping Springs, and other community meetings and functions, in the best interests of FBC;
•  filling vacated Board positions by nominating candidates to serve the remainder of any unfulfilled term for approval by majority vote of the Board;
•  ensuring that Board members carry out their listed duties and responsibilities of FBC;
•  managing the day to day operations of FBC;
•  assigning signature rights for any agreements with DSISD, the City of Dripping Springs, or other local, state, and federal entities; and
•  transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Vice President . The Vice President shall succeed to the powers of the President in his or her absence and in addition have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• responsibility for all insurance matters, including but not limited to informing the Board about insurance coverage, handling claims (including follow up), and dealing with any insurance problems that might arise;
• serving as chairperson at any Discipline and Protest committee, including appointing members to serve on the Discipline and Protest committee prior to the start of each tackle football season; and
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Secretary.  The Secretary shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• recording the minutes of all meetings, attend to all correspondence, and maintain the records of FBC;
• providing minutes of the FBC meetings to all Directors of the Board within two weeks subsequent to the meeting; 
• providing notice of all meetings as required by the FBC Bylaws;
• maintaining the current FBC Bylaws and DSYSA FBC Rules and Procedures;
• maintaining records of meeting attendance; and
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Treasurer.  The Treasurer shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• collecting all dues and fees owed to FBC, control all monies of FBC, and maintain detailed records of FBC’s income and expenditures;
• paying all FBC bills properly passed upon and approved by the President or the Board;
• compiling and submitting an annual report of the FBC finances or at such other times as may be requested by the President or the Board;
• acting as an advisor, providing oversight, and reviewing all financial records related to the FBC;
• working with the DSYSA Treasurer on financial and accounting matters relating to the FBC; and
• transmitting all financial records to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office;

Website Director.  This Website Director is responsible for updating, maintaining, and managing the FBC website and working with DSYSA to provide accurate information regarding the FBC on the DSYSA website. The Website Director shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• managing all seasonal registration websites for football and providing reporting regarding the same to the President and the Board;
• ensuring the FBC and DSYSA websites provide timely accurate information regarding football activities;
• working with the Communications Director to provide timely and accurate messages to Members and prospective Members regarding football activities via the FBC website, the DSYSA website, social media, and email;;
• working with the Fundraising Director to stock and establish their e-stores on the FBC web site, if applicable; and
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Communications Director.  The Communications Director is responsible for providing timely and accurate communication to Members and prospective Members regarding football activities via DSISD events, printed announcements, email, and social media. The Communications Director shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• establishing and managing all FBC email and social media accounts;
• working with the Website Director to provide timely and accurate messages to Members and prospective Members regarding football activities via the FBC website, the DSYSA website, social media, and email;
• timely preparation of printed announcements, emails, and social media posts informing Members and prospective Member of football activities upon reasonable request from the President or the Commissioners.
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Fundraising Director.  The Fundraising Director works to raise money for the FCB for use in purchase equipment, paying for fields, defraying registration costs, or any other football activities by attempting to sell “spirit wear” merchandise and soliciting donations from local businesses and others. The Fundraising Director shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• identifying and assessing potential vendors for FBC spirit wear;
• working with such vendors and the Board to design, price, and sell spirit wear;
• maintaining a master list of businesses that have contributed to the FBC;
• researching grants that may be available to benefit the FBC;
• soliciting donations and applying for as many grants as possible and appropriate for FBC’s benefit; and
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Equipment Director.  The Equipment Director ensures the coaching volunteers and teams have access to the equipment available for use during practices, and the required equipment for game days. The Equipment Director shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• preparing a written inventory of all FBC equipment, both prior to and following the completion of each tackle football season;
• repairing or disposing of any deteriorated equipment deemed unsafe or inappropriate for further use;
• ensuring game day equipment is available at the proper field locations prior to the start of all games;
• ensuring a trainer scheduled to support home games has the proper set-up, which typically includes AED equipment, a tent, and cooler of ice;
• working with the Commissioners to organize and distribute all game uniforms to coaches and parents; and 
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Tackle Commissioner or Co-Commissioners.  The Tackle Commissioner or Commissioners manage and assist the President in managing the day-to-day operation of the tackle football program. The Board should strive to have Co-Commissioners to assist one another and the President. The Tackle Commissioner(s) shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• recruiting and presenting to the Board head coaching candidate volunteers for tackle football;
• working with the DSISD football coaches to provide a baseline understanding of the concepts they want FBC to teach to the volunteers and players;
• ensuring the behavior of the tackle football coaches, players, and parents is consistent with the standards of the DSYSA Code of Conduct and the requirements and rules of Pop Warner Little Scholars and HCPW;
• working with the Equipment Director to ensure all preparations have been made for game day equipment to be delivered and picked up from the stadium(s), including down markers, first down chains, end-zone pylons, and AED equipment.  FBC equipment will be stored in a location specified by the Board and subject to check-out procedures that the Board may from time to time establish;
• working with the Flag Commissioners to develop and support football camps and related activities; and 
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Flag Football Commissioner or Co-Commissioners.  The Flag Football Commissioner or Commissioners manage the day-to-day operation of the flagfootball program. The Board should strive to have Co-Commissioners to assist one another. The Flag Football Commissioner(s) shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• recruiting coaching volunteers for flag football;
• working with DSISD football coaches to provide a baseline understanding of the concepts they want FBC to teach to the volunteers and players;
• ensuring the behavior of the flag football coaches, players, and parents is consistent with the standards of the DSYSA Code of Conduct;
• working with the Equipment Director to ensure all preparations have been made for game day equipment to be delivered and picked up from the stadium(s);
• working with the Tackle Commissioners to develop and support football camps and related activities; and
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.

Team Parent Coordinator.  The Team Parent Coordinator works with each tackle football team, e.g., the individual “team parents,” on team roster management and related logistics, including, for example, assisting team parents with uniforms, compliance with Pop Warner Little Scholars and HCPW registration requirements, e.g., roster certification and weigh-ins, and resolving parent questions and concerns. The Team Parent Coordinator shall have the following powers, duties, and responsibilities:

• ensuring team parents understand and comply with Pop Warner Little Scholars and HCPW requirements relating to roster certification, minimum play rules, etc.;
• leading efforts to train team parents and other volunteers on Pop Warner Little Scholars and HCPW rules;
• ensuring that coaching staff complete all required registrations, trainings, and certifications;
• serving as a liaison between parents and coaches, the Commissioners, and the Board; and
• transmitting all records and correspondence to any person elected to succeed him or her in that office.