Griffin Nation Athletics Club, Inc.

Griffin Nation FAQs

What is a booster club?

The basic definition for booster clubs is an organization that is formed with the goal of supporting a specific department or cause, such as a sports or drama program in a school. What a booster club does, in some ways, depends on the program being supported, but generally, booster clubs strive to organize fundraising and volunteer their time in an effort to enhance the performance of their activity or extra-curricular program. Providing enthusiastic emotional support for a team or program is another purpose of a booster club.

Athletic booster clubs have the general function of assisting, promoting, and supporting all athletic programs that are active at the lower school, middle school, high school, or university level. Primarily, athletic booster clubs are to assist with fundraising opportunities, to help manage donations and other funds, promote the attendance and spirit at athletic events, and to encourage the involvement of parents and students during athletic department activities. An athletic booster club should also promote students to be mindful of the balance between academics and athletics. The major goal of an athletic booster club is to provide funding to support quality, interscholastic athletic programs while also providing athletic scholarships for students. Additionally, athletic booster clubs have the responsibility of encouraging participation in sporting events within the student body and community as a whole.

Can anyone join the Griffin Nation Booster Club?

Booster clubs are comprised of student families, businesses, community members, teachers and staff. No one is required to join the Booster club; it is an individual/family choice.

What is this new Griffin Nation? How is it different from the old Griffin Nation?

The new Griffin Nation is being organized as a non-profit, outside organization called Griffin Nation Athletics Club. All efforts under this new organization will be in support of Lake Mary Prep athletics. All donations will now be tax deductible. This new organization will have the operations, marketing and oversight to support volunteer and fundraising efforts for LMP Athletics. The old Griffin Nation was mostly for families to receive season passes for athletic events. The goal of the new Griffin Nation is to support significant enhancements to athletics including equipment, facilities, programs, etc., to redefine and reshape the athletics experience for our athletes and families for years to come.

Can the Booster Club purchase equipment for the school?

No. The school is responsible for the purchasing of all equipment associated with the specific athletic activity. This procedure ensures that the products purchased meet Florida High School Athletic Association, National High School Federation and school system standards. Further, school purchasing ensures quality control as well as protection during warranty periods.

What is the role of the Head of School in the Booster Club?

The Booster Club Board is comprised of the Head of School, the Director of Athletics, the Booster President, Booster Vice President, Booster Secretary and Booster Treasurer. The Head of School has final authority over the existence of and all activities of a booster club. The Head of School reserves the right to recognize and sanction a booster club’s involvement in extra-curricular activities including fundraising. Only the Head of School may allow the booster club to incorporate the school’s name. The Head of School must approve all content and publications that a booster club sends to parents and/or the community.

How can I get involved?

Some Executive and Committee Chair opportunities include:

The Executive Committee:

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Committee Chairs:

Fundraising and Community Outreach

Membership

Technology

Concessions

Communications and Social Media

Spirit Wear

Scholarship

Volunteers and Team Parent Coordinator

Alumni Coordinator

Special Projects

What do I get with my membership?

Depending on your membership type you could enjoy season home game tickets, courtside or field side seats, custom stadium seats, merchandise gift cards, credit for summer camps at LMP, and advertising for your business, service, or family at LMP events through gameday programs, scoreboard signage or banners at LMP facilities!

And there’s more! You get to feel great about supporting your student athlete and Lake Mary Preparatory School!

Do I get season passes with my membership?

Season home game passes are included with Corporate Memberships as well as Family Platinum, Gold, Silver and Burgundy memberships. The number of tickets varies within membership type.

Can I get a tax deduction for my donations or membership?

Yes. Griffin Nation Athletics Club is set up as a not for profit 501(c)(3) which makes your membership fee and any donation a tax-deductible donation.

Thanks to all the corporate, family and staff members who signed up. Here are some highlights from our inaugural year:

44 Family and Staff Members joined
Started enhancements to the press box to include weatherproofing, sound equipment, camera systems and lightboards for light shows.
Installed new stage padding.
Hosted many theme nights during basketball, baseball, and flag football.
Hosted the GRFYs
Hosted the Spring Top Golf Spirit Night
Sold Spirit Wear/Gear at Events
2 new Corporate Members joined in addition to Advent Health renewing their agreement.
We had a net income of $24,723 of which $7,481 was made as gifts to the school and $8,100 is carried over to the 2024-2025 school year.

So what’s planned for this year?

Our mission is to support significant enhancements to athletics including equipment, facilities, and programs. Through donations, the support of our community and volunteers, we want to redefine and reshape the athletics experience for our athletes and families for years to come.

The LMP Athletics staff has made a list of projects that need additional funding to complete. They are:

Renovating the outdoor track
Continued enhancements to the press box to include weather proofing, sound equipment, camera systems and lightboards for light shows.
Adding an outdoor locker room
Additional bleachers for outdoor fields and indoor gym
Netting on the baseball field
Covering the batting cages
Score tables and scoreboards for the gym
Weightroom equipment
Updating and enhancing the Next Level Athlete Boards

Some FAQs:

What is Griffin Nation Athletics Club?

It is the newly formed athletics booster club to support athletic activities from Pre-K through 12th grade! Booster clubs are independent organizations designated to support, encourage, and advance athletics programming for years to come. The Griffin Nation Athletics Club will help our students, athletes, and coaches in funding special projects, improving equipment and expanding existing programs, among other things! We are recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax-deductible.

How is Money Raised?

Family memberships, Corporate Memberships, banner sales, donations.
Fundraising events such as pickleball tournaments, jog-a-thons, field parking space sales, half-court shot competitions, lift-a-thons, golf tournaments, spirit nights and so much more.

What are the Family Membership options?

Click here to learn about our Family Memberships.

What are the Corporate Membership options?

Click here to learn more about our scoreboard sponsorships and corporate options.

Can I just buy a banner?

Yes. Click here to learn more about supporting LMP Athletics by buying a banner or two!

How can I just donate money?

Go to our home page and click the “Donate Now” button at the top of the page.

How do I volunteer?

Griffin Nation Athletics Club has set up a website to educate, manage all memberships, donations and volunteers. To volunteer, you must be a member. After you join you will see a form to sign up for volunteer positions.

Interested in Griffin Nation/LMP Booster Club Merchandise? Visit our Booster Store here. You must be a member to view and purchase.