“Kira brings a wealth of talent, passion and knowledge to the advisory board and will help to mold the support NABCA can provide to both parents of athletes and fellow sports organizations and associations,” said NABCA President Steve Beden. “Safety should always be considered a priority in sports, and the role NABCA plays in educating parents is ideal for insuring that this message rings loud and clear.”

“The opportunity to become a member of the NABCA national advisory board is both an honor and a privilege and I look forward to helping provide the association with the best leadership possible, just as I provide my athletes with the best quality health care possible. I understand the importance and benefit of having access to a Certified Athletic Trainer and I firmly believe that all secondary schools should seek to employ a Certified Athletic Trainer. The health and safety of athletes should be a top priority in all athletic programs.”

About NABCA
The North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) (www.boosterclubs.org) is the governing body and first of its kind national booster club association dedicated to providing booster clubs and their extracurricular organizations throughout North America with the highest level of Guidance, Education, Training and Support. NABCA supplies booster clubs with the most comprehensive portfolio of resources and club building tools available to help build and manage successful clubs. Booster Clubs are a key component to a successful extracurricular program as they provide funding, volunteer support, upkeep for facilities, fields and equipment, transportation and scholarships.

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March 28, 2008
Cherry Hill, NJ – As proponents of child safety, North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) and Kidz-IDz have joined forces to offer two unique products to help protect our nation’s youth from stranger abductions and unintentional injuries.

Free Child Photo ID Card
Every NABCA member is being provided with a free, hard plastic, Child Photo ID & Medical Emergency Card with Electronic ID. Because the ID Card includes valuable medical information in addition to important personal data, it not only helps reunite a lost or missing child with their loved ones or group, but also is helpful in the event of a medical emergency. Specifically, each fully customized ID Card is imprinted with:

• student’s color photo
• student’s first initial & last name
• student’s date of birth, height, & weight
• student’s eye color, hair color, & gender
• student’s medical conditions and allergy info
• emergency contact name with three phone numbers
• optional medical release section

In addition to the free Child Photo ID Card, each member also receives a free Electronic ID. An Electronic ID is recommended as the fastest solution for transferring key information in the event of a missing child episode or a medical emergency. It enables parents to store their child’s photo and descriptive details on their home computer, and includes other helpful files to help prevent and react to an emergency. The ID Card and Electronic ID are free; members contribute only a reduced shipping & handling fee.

According to Steve Beden, President of NABCA, “It’s nice to find something that can truly make a difference in the life of a child or a family and we believe that the Kidz-IDz Child Photo ID Cards can do just that. When we first reviewed the Kidz-IDz Child Photo ID Cards we realized that not only were they an invaluable tool when a child is lost or abducted, but we also recognized that the cards were of tremendous value for kids of all ages who attend camps and clinics or travel with school clubs and teams as the cards contain vital medical information such as allergies and medical conditions as well as serving as a medical release.”

Safetyville Board Game
New this year, NABCA and Kidz-IDz are introducing the Safetyville board game to all Booster Clubs. As stated on the product packaging, and evidenced by favorable product reviews, “Children get so absorbed in this competitive board game that they don't even realize they are learning how to stay safe in today's unsafe world!” Normally $20.00 + shipping, NABCA members may purchase Safetyville at a 20% discount. Additionally, NABCA members may participate in the Safetyville Fundraiser. By selling this board game to friends & family, Booster Clubs earn money while helping educate children about how to stay safe in their own environment.

According to Michael Pouls, founder of Kidz-IDz, “We are very excited to be working with NABCA, providing Booster Clubs across the country with not only an outstanding fundraising opportunity that raises money for their club, but also with the tools they need to keep safe in today’s increasingly dangerous world. The Safetyville board game, for example, helps children identify and therefore avoid potentially dangerous situations.”

The North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) (www.boosterclubs.org) is the governing body and first of its kind national booster club association dedicated to providing booster clubs and their extracurricular organizations throughout North America with the highest level of Guidance, Education, Training and Support.

Kidz-IDz is a leader in child safety. For more information, please contact Mindy Hershorin at 610-520-2012 or mhershorin@kidzidz.com.

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About NABCA
The North American Booster Club Association (NABCA) (www.boosterclubs.org) is the governing body and first of its kind national booster club association dedicated to providing booster clubs and their extracurricular organizations throughout North America with the highest level of Guidance, Education, Training and Support. NABCA supplies booster clubs with the most comprehensive portfolio of resources and club building tools available to help build and manage successful clubs. Booster Clubs are a key component to a successful extracurricular program as they provide funding, volunteer support, upkeep for facilities, fields and equipment, transportation and scholarships.

About The King and His Court
The King and His "Court"® (www.kingandhiscourt.org) is a traveling softball team that is to the world of baseball and softball what the Harlem Globetrotters are to basketball; only the Globetrotters have a full team, the Court makes due with four players in a nine-man game. In 1999 Sports Illustrated magazine ranked its top 20 favorite teams of the 20th Century based on “…how much fun they had playing the game – and how much fun we had watching them.” The King & His Court® ranked 8th, ahead of such fan favorites as the 1985 Super Bowl champs Chicago Bears (11th) and the 1955 World Series champs Brooklyn Dodgers (#19). In 62 years of playing conventional nine-and-ten-man teams while fielding just a pitcher, catcher, first baseman and shortstop, The King & His Court® has traveled more than 4,000,000 miles to win more than 10,000 of its more than 11,000 games before more than 20,000,000 spectators on six continents and in all 50 states.

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“This is an exciting opportunity to work with NABCA and its members to offer preventive heart screening programs that can help minimize the occurrence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) among students and athletes,” said Curtis Muldrew, CIO and Business Development Director of HeartScreen America. “Together we will provide education about SCA and heart screening services to communities nationwide, while creating valuable fundraising opportunities for local booster clubs.”

According to the Heart Rhythm Society, SCA claims over 14,000 young American lives each year. Many of the young people involved exhibited no prior symptoms and no one suspected there might be a problem with their hearts.

HeartScreen America offers a program which can help detect cardiac abnormalities leading to sudden cardiac arrest. Its screening program includes an electrocardiogram which is reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist. Additionally, screenings include a family and personal heart health questionnaire, blood pressure reading and BMI (body mass index) calculation. Results are then sent directly to the home so this information can be shared with the individual’s physician. Typically, this type of cardiac screening is not provided to children or covered by health insurance unless there are symptoms or a strong family history.

“Whenever kids begin activities, in summer camp or sports training for example, most people agree that a physical examination is appropriate. But a standard physical exam does not typically include an electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) test for heart abnormalities,” says cardiologist Dr. Stephen Travers, Director of the Saints Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation Program in Lowell, MA and scientific advisor to HeartScreen America. “An ECG, simple and painless, can be quite effective in detecting many of the types of heart conditions that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest in youngsters and young athletes.”

HeartScreen America partners with local schools, boosters, and other community organizations to bring heart screenings to their areas. For more specific information about hosting a heart screening program in your area, please email service@HeartScreenAmerica.com, or call 866.722.8008 and ask to speak to a Program Coordinator. For more information about HeartScreen America, please visit www.HeartScreenAmerica.com.

About HeartScreen America
HeartScreen America is a large population, direct-to-consumer heart screening company which offers comprehensive heart screening programs that can identify the risks associated with cardiac abnormalities and heart disease. HeartScreen America’s affordable heart screening programs are a fraction of the cost for comparable services offered at outpatient facilities. HeartScreen America is screening hearts and saving lives. Additional information about HeartScreen America can be found at www.HeartScreenAmerica.com.

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October 12, 2007:
The North American Booster Club Association is proud to announce its support of the Major League Baseball's (MLB) Baseball Tomorrow Fund. The Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) is a joint initiative between Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association that was established in 1999 through a $10 million commitment by Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association. During the 1999 World Series, Baseball Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Players Association Executive Director Donald Fehr and the Baltimore Orioles' Cal Ripken Jr. were on hand to introduce this new grant program for youth baseball and softball.

The mission of BTF is to promote and enhance the growth of youth participation in baseball and softball throughout the world by funding programs, fields, coaches' training, and the purchase of uniforms and equipment to encourage and maintain youth participation in the game. Grants are designed to be sufficiently flexible to enable applicants to address needs unique to their communities. The funds are intended to finance a new program, expand or improve an existing program, undertake a new collaborative effort, or obtain facilities or equipment. BTF provides grants to non-profit and tax-exempt organizations in both rural and urban communities. BTF awards an average of 30 grants per year totaling more than $1.5 million. The average grant amount is $51,000. BTF is now funded annually by MLB and the Players Association.

It was NABCA's leadership role of helping to provide Guidance, Education, Training and Support to booster clubs and their extracurricular programs that brought about the relationship of helping bring exposure to the BTF initiative. We encourage youth softball and baseball groups to submit their interest for grant consideration by CLICKING HERE.

September 3, 2007:
The North American Booster Club Association is proud to announce the recent expansion of our National Advisory Board. The board now include our first Canadian board member -Cathy Noel and individuals who bring a strong representation within the field of health and fitness. The boards newest members (click here to view bios) include;

Paul Krupin; President of Direct Contact Services, Inc. and director of Direct Contact PR (formerly IMEDIAFAX - The Internet to Media Fax Service), a custom publicity service.

David Jack; David has a true passion for Sport and Fitness and he currently spearheads a sports and fitness division of Indoor Sports/Teamworks. His experience includes:Training experience with NFL, including Tampa Bay Buccaneers off-season training 2007, Working with professional athletes from various sports, including off-season training and nutritional programs for the New England Revolution, and several schools and teams throughout New England, Program design and coaching for Arena 1 pro football team the Austin Wranglers, Providing Nutritional products and information to various clients including, the Boston Red Sox, Co-creating and instructing a curriculum for students in schools known as “Sports and Life,” offering kids tools to be leaders in their community, live to their potential, and make healthy, positive decisions to succeed in sports and life.

Cathy Noel; As President and CEO of Choice Events, Cathy has helped organizations raise millions of dollars and touched many individuals who have participated locally, nationally and internationally in events she has produced and managed. Organizations include: Prostate Cancer Research Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, Parent Support Services, The Red Cross, BC Lions Society, Provincial Sport Organizations and National Sport Organizations. Events include: Commonwealth Games, University of British Columbia Intramural Sports Program, Royal Victoria Marathon, the Times Colonist 10k (the 2nd largest 10k in Canada), Do it for Dad for Prostate Cancer, Canary Soap Box Derby, Arthritis Research Golf Classic and many more.

FabricAide is a laundry additive that imparts a layer of active antimicrobial onto all sports laundry including towels, socks, equipment bags and towels (you use towels twice??). On old and new fabrics alike, FabricAide remains active 24/7 and is long lasting. It will not change the properties of the fabric and inhibits odor and stain causing bacteria from growth, eliminating the famous “sweat smell”.

“With FabricAide, parents can obtain priceless peace-of-mind that their student athletes are being protected with the most advanced antimicrobial available in the industry. This is an easy, unique, affordable program that has benefits that go beyond just raising healthy profits,” says Craig Andrews, CEO of SportCoatings.

Is there an actual testimonial or case that we can use that would show the power of the product…. Or maybe the value of the product…. Or maybe just how important the product is? This would be great here.

“NABCA is excited to offer the FabricAide Boosters Program to parents nationally. Being proactive in the defense against bacteria is a must in today’s sports community, and now, parents can minimize bacterial infections while simultaneously raising unparalleled funds for athletic programs,” says Steve Beden, President of NABCA.

As part of the Sports Antimicrobial System® (SAS), a family of treatments designed to inhibit and minimize microbial contamination on all sport surfaces for extended periods, FabricAide offers antimicrobial defense to garments and textiles.

Powered by the ÆGIS Microbe Shield® technology, used in medical and consumer applications for over 30 years, all SAS treatments impart an invisible, odorless layer of antimicrobial protection. Registered with the EPA, the technology will not leach any chemicals or heavy metals into the environment and will not rub off onto a player’s skin. Since the microbes can not adapt to the treatments, no “super bugs” can develop.

SAS also includes TurfAide™ and SportsAide®. TurfAide provides antimicrobial protection for synthetic turf systems while SportsAide is used on a wide range of sport surfaces including locker rooms, whirlpools, gym mats, and exercise equipment.

July 15, 2007
NABCA is proud to announce the working partnership with the Living Legacy Foundation, a 501c3 public charitable foundation and originator of a patent pending process of creating grants for charitable organizations without any cost or liability to the benefiting charities or its donors. The Legacy Now program provides booster clubs and extracurricular programs with the perfect opportunity for creating an immediate economic benefit that is not dependent upon the death of its donors.

Program highlights include:
• An effective way to re-approach major donors who may be suffering from “donor fatigue”.
• No financial cost or liability.
• No administration costs or income tax liabilities.
• No future effort required.
• A program in line with industry ethical standards and current government regulations.

Through the educational awareness offered by NABCA Advisors, the Legacy Now program will be offered to booster clubs and extracurricular organizations in selected markets nationally and with a continued expansion into markets throughout the United States and Canada.

June 1, 2007:
NABCA partners with Fund&Edutain Guide to expand publication into every K-12, booster clubs and extracurricular programs throughout the United States.

The Fund&Edutain Guide is the #1 Guide for fundraising ideas, educational programs and other products, services and information helpful to schools, booster clubs and non-profit organizations!

Fund&Edutain Guide provides schools, PTAs, PTOs, booster clubs and other non-profit organizations with ideas and strategies for fundraising to help you purchase programs and products for your organization.

In addition to fundraising ideas, it also offers the latest information on environmental, health and safety programs helpful to administrators, teachers and children. Our educational magazine also includes innovative, entertaining, educational programs and products that enrich students' lives...that's EDUtainment!

Fund&Edutain Guide is now celebrating its 10th Anniversary. The recent merger with NABCA will help to expand the publications distribution to: 100,000 print editions per year and 4 online editions (3,200,000 emails per year) sent to: PTA's, PTO's, Principles, booster club members and fundraising and educational program directors.

“ Everybody’s Fundraising & Edutainment Guide is a resource that we need and are thankful to have in our school.”
Reverend Rene Ward,
Allen Temple, Portland, OR

“ Loved your Guide! We are using it to help us raise over a Million dollars for our community’s new library.”
Pat Zimmerman,
Colts Neck Library, Colts Neck, NJ

“ Our school is building a $1.5 Million gymnasium and we’re using your article, ‘Big Money Fundraising’ to help raise the money. We would like to share it with our fundraising staff. Please send us 30 more copies.”
Carol Hicks,
First Lutheran H.S.,Sylmar, CA

April 26, 2007:
Eddie Feigner was a true legend. Establishing more than a dozen historical records and entertaining more than 20,000,000 people worldwide. Eddie was also a tremendous humanitarian and loved to bring smiles and support to boys and girls, young and old.

Today a founding memorial wall - "The Eddie Feigner Legacy Wall" (www.eddiefeigner.com) is being established to permanently reside in Huntsville, Alabama. Proceeds from the Legacy Wall will go to help support Eddie's widow, Anne Marie as well as the Huntsville First Tee program, Honor Flight, the Huntsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, NABCA and the Huntsville Sports Commission - all deserving and worthwhile programs of interest to Eddie.

NABCA is co-sponsoring the wall with four organizations who each have a strong passion for helping insure that boys and girls can experience positive life empowering opportunities through extracurricular programs. With the partnership between these organizations NABCA believes that the Legacy Wall will open the doors to a great deal of opportunities for booster clubs and extracurricular programs throughout the Huntsville, Alabama area.

March 1, 2007:
NABCA assumes ownership of King & His Court (www.kingandhiscourt.com) with plans to expand tour to support more Youth Organizations: For over sixty years the King and His Court have entertained boys and girls, men and women and have traveled more than 4,000,000 miles to win more than 10,000 of its more than 11,000 benefit games before more than 20,000,000 spectators on six continents and in all 50 states. All while providing fundraising support to communities and youth organizations. NABCA's Executive Director and the King & His Courts new administrative leader, Steve Beden said "the King and His Court will continue the legacy started by its founder Eddie Feigner of helping to raise money for charity and youth organizations while providing a positive family oriented event. NABCA is committed to helping insure that the King and His Court not only lives on for decades to come, but also provides an expanded level of entertainment for all who attend as well as financial support to booster clubs and extracurricular programs."

NABCA is currently filling the upcoming 2007 tour, which will start in California on Memorial Day weekend and end in early September. Tour inquiries are now being accepted.

February 28, 2007:
NABCA rolls out a greatly expanded and enhanced Booster Central: In a continued effort to provide booster clubs, their supporters, program administrators and our business partners with an Internet portal that offers site visitors access to an ever growing abundance of club building tools and resources, NABCA has launched a greatly expanded Booster Central. NABCA has continued to provide the leading destination portal for booster clubs since launching Booster Central in 2001. The enhanced portal now offers all site visitors with a very interactive experience. Regardless of whether a visitor is a member of NABCA or not they can gain access to club resources, search for fundraising programs, enroll for club website's and fill out club questionnaires to gain hands on support from one of NABCA's NSN representatives.

February 16, 2007:
NABCA commits to a staged roll out of the North American NSN expansion campaign: After a 14 month pilot of NABCA's NSN concept, NABCA has set into motion a North American expansion campaign designed to bring a greater level of consistent support to booster clubs in towns and cities throughout North America. The National Support Network (NSN) will provide an ongoing level of guidance, education, training and support for booster clubs and program administrators that has been lacking to date.

NABCA's Executive Director, Steve Beden said "booster clubs have struggled for decades in large part because there is no training and transition system in place to help new incoming officers pick up where the outgoing left off. It's sad that booster clubs haven't had the support systems to help them succeed, but that is all about to change".

February 7, 2007
Booster U Workshops now to be offered throughout North America: NABCA has taken a giant step to help make available the Booster U mini training camp seminars to all markets - large and small.

In an effort to expand the Booster U Workshops, NABCA announced that it has opened registration to all markets. Organizations are invited to register their interest though Booster Central and once NABCA receives a minimum of 3 market location inquiries, it will put into motion an awareness campaign to gain enough support for holding a Booster U.

Booster U Workshops are geared to providing the educational support, training and resources to help clubs expand and grow. Workshops are 3 ½ hours in length and regionally located to provide ease in attendance. Each workshop is filled with key topics, speakers, drawings and giveaways. Workshop topics include: fundraising, membership & club expansion, sportsmanship & parent support, club policies & guidelines, club events & activities, newsletters & communications techniques, and cover topics such as controlling fan violence, club officer duties & responsibilities, and much more.

All workshop attendees receive a complementary NABCA Booster U training binder with session content, NABCA outlines and partner support materials and giveaways. All clubs with 5 or more representatives in attendance receive additional pre-selected prizes and awards. All attendees are entered into the multiple Booster U drawings. Booster U workshops are the ideal format for gaining important educational guidance, training and club building tools.

Don’t mess out on the best opportunity to gain vital club building skills and knowledge. Visit Booster Central and register your cities location for scheduling opportunities.

“Booster U - bringing desire and knowledge together to create opportunity"

November 16, 2006
NABCA puts together review committee for seeking New Age fundraising programs: NABCA has established a review committee that is tasked with seeking cutting edge fundraising programs. The goal is to help seek out the best of the best new and creative fundraising programs for booster clubs. With the continued cutbacks facing many programs around the country, booster clubs are being asked to increase their financial support at alarming rates. The traditional fundraisers will remain a mainstay for many programs and with the addition of new programs that can raise higher amounts of money, with less work booster clubs will have a better chance of insuring they reach their annual fundraising goals.

NABCA invites all new, creative fundraising programs to complete the Fundraising Questionnaire online at Booster Central.

November 3, 2006
Regional NABCA Steering Committees now being formed throughout North America: NABCA is seeking individuals willing to sit on Regional Steering Committees and to assist in the following areas: (1) National Policies and Procedures - procedural review and comment, and (2) Local/Regional needs review.

All parties are invited to apply and all accepted applicants will serve an initial 12 month term with formal elections taking place once a minimum of 4 committee members have been selected.

Multiple Regional Steering Committees will be located throughout a state or province and with exception to assisting in review of the National Booster Club Policies and Procedures all efforts will be focused on helping to guide NABCA on the needs of booster clubs and extracurricular programs locally. A time commitment of 2 hours monthly is required.

Steering Committee applications can be downloaded from Booster Central.