Athletic Boosters Club
The Amelia Academy Athletic Boosters Club assists the athletic department to achieve its objectives in the educational process. This is realized by working with the athletic directors and coaches in conjunction with the school administration.
Officers
President – Belinda Farnham, bfarnham@ameliaacademy.com
Vice President – Kelly Roach, kroach@ameliaacademy.com
Treasurer – Robin Gough
Secretary – Tanya Smith
History
Founded April 1994 by some of the patrons and staff of Amelia Academy which included Linda Duncan, Paul Folliard, Taylor Harvie, Dallas Lewis and Elgin “Pistol” McMillian
Purpose
To support the needs of Amelia Academy athletics
Mission Statement
The Amelia Academy Athletic Boosters Club strives to meet the needs of the student athletes by providing financial support to ensure a fun and safe environment to encourage team building skills, positive reinforcement and sportsmanship in all sports.
Completed Projects by Boosters
- Activity Bus for school trips
- New gym floor
- Protective gym floor covering
- Sound system
- Soccer goals
- Trophy case
- Painting of gym, locker rooms and bath rooms
- Updated locker rooms
- Small basketball goals for the younger students
Financially Assisted Projects by Boosters
- Marquee
- A/C in the coaches’ office, art and music rooms
- Repair of gym roof
- Replacement of gym windows
Current Projects
- Working towards the installation of an air conditioning/heating unit for the gym
Sponsorship
- Veterans Appreciation Program Refreshments
- Alumni Homecoming
- Appomattox River Float Trip and Picnic
- Alumni Baseball Tournament
- Spaghetti Dinner/Auction
Membership
Open to any alumni, parent, teacher, staff or coach.