The Columbia High School Football Booster Club operates and is registered as a 501c(3) non-profit organization composed of parents, coaches, and other community members who have an interest in supporting the Columbia High School Football program. We are registered as Wildcat Football Boosters, Inc. (EIN# 27-2820550)
MISSION
We will create a championship culture of members and fans that are passionately committed to the belief system and financial well-being of the Columbia Football Program.
VISION
We will have a strong, unyielding commitment to the following:
FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS
We will make Friday nights, or game day, a euphoric experience for our community, fans, and team. We must be unique and create an excitement that is unmatched. We will accomplish this through a coordinated effort between all parties involved. These parties include the Student Body, Coaches, Team, Band, WildPride dance team, Cheerleaders, and Crew.
FUNDRAISING
We will provide resources to coaches and players to enable our team to compete at the highest level. This can only be done by maximizing our efforts to the various forms of fundraising. . . spirit wear, corporate sponsorships, website, game day program, coupon fund raiser, and membership drive.
BRANDING
We will have consistent branding for our program. The Columbia Wildcat “CW” is the primary branding logo. We want everyone to associate our brand, logos, and slogans with Columbia Wildcat Football.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
We will give back to our community through service to others. We will also make a commitment to serve members of our “Football Family” in times of need.
FAQ
What does the booster club do?
We are volunteers who wish to serve and lead by example. We support through fundraising, stand behind strong moral character and good sportsmanship, promote a winning school spirit through all activities, and encourage participation and attendance.
In what way do you raise money?
The role of fundraising shall be to financially support facility maintenance, equipment, capital improvements and other items not covered by Nampa School District (NSD) funds that will: enhance and expand the athletic programs and ensure the safety of all students involved in football program.
Fundraising takes on many forms each year, but primarily we are looking for the following:
- Corporate and business sponsorships in return for advertising.
- Banners, scoreboard ads, website spots
- Nampa School District rules on advertising can be found in NSD 131 Active Policy #7310
- Ask your employer about gift matching. Many companies, including national chains and franchises offer an employee match to funds donated OR hours of service. If you are interested in this option and know your employer will match your community efforts, email [email protected]
- Banners, scoreboard ads, website spots
- We are also promoting memberships in the form of friends and family of the program.
- We also sell our own spirit wear, offer concessions and food at games, and other off-season fundraisers that involve the student athletes to earn extra funds to support the program and their summer camps.
Donations are always very much appreciated! All donations are tax deductible as we are a 501c(3) organization. Your donation will go toward supporting the football program specifically.
How can my business sponsor and support the program?
Contact us directly at [email protected] to become a sponsor and a member of our executive board will work with you directly. Sponsorships can vary but we currently start the conversation with the following offerings:
- $600 – Scoreboard / gametime promotion / social media posts: For $600.00 your logo will be displayed on our scoreboard and your business will be announced and thanked for your sponsorship during gametime when we play on our home turf. There will be social media posts about your business throughout the football season.
- $1,000 – 4’ x 6’ banner / game time promotion / social media posts: For $1000.00 your logo will be displayed on a 4’ x 6’ banner and mounted at the football field for the next two football seasons. Your business will be announced and thanked for your sponsorship during game time when we play on our home turf. There will be social media posts about your business throughout the football season.
- Flat donation: If you would like to sponsor the program and don’t require promotion for your business, your donation of any amount is appreciated.
Who can be a club member?
Everyone! Any and all can be a supporter. We offer different types of memberships. Offer your support and show your spirit with multiple levels of membership offerings and benefits.
- Family and Friends Membership –
- Alumni Membership –
NOTE: The membership year is from July 1 current year to June 30 following year. Basically following the school year just prior to the start of a new year and post graduation.
For example: membership year from July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025. If you register after March 2025, your membership will cover the 2025-2026 school year.
How can I be more involved with the Football Booster Club Board?
Columbia Wildcat Football Boosters Board is comprised of parents (current and former), community members, coaches, teachers and school administrators.
There are many ways and levels in which you can participate
- Booster Executive Board – Be a voted in executive representative of the Booster Club
- Voting Booster Board Member – Board members get voting rights for Booster initiatives and expenditures at monthly meetings.
- To become a voting Board Member please submit request to [email protected]
- Board membership fee is $150/couple and $100/individual annually and can be paid online upon approval.
- NOTE: To be a voting member of the board you must identify yourself and be approved by the existing board and pay the Board Member fee. Membership may be limited by positions or committee roles needed.
- Committee Member/Volunteer – Just want to participate and help out when and where you can? There is no cost or fee to raise a hand and volunteer. Just make yourself known to a board member or representative. We would love for you to simply volunteer to join a committee, form a committee, and offer your time and talents when and where you can for the benefit of the program. This is a great way to start getting involved and learn about how Boosters support our kids!
Feel free to connect and contact someone from our Booster Staff.
Link to Booster Committees
When are football booster club meetings?
We welcome you to join us at our monthly meetings!
The Wildcat Football Booster Board meets once a month, typically the fourth Monday of every month from 7-8pm in the Columbia High School Library.
Members of the Football coaching staff also usually attend and serve as a liason between Boosters and the school and team. The meetings are open to all who would like to attend! Please note however to vote on expenditures and motions during meetings you must be current on Board Member dues.
When and where can I buy team spirit wear?
New team spirit wear can be purchased periodically through the year when we run a “gear campaign”. Watch our news and social media feeds for those updates. We have various sales at distribution days, right before the holidays, and other events like the spring scrimmage and CAT Blast event before school starts.
Otherwise you can purchase gear from our inventory directly from us at any home game or event we are at.
In the future, . . . we are working on our own online store as part of this website offering.
How do I stay informed?
There are a number of ways to stay informed.
- Register on this website and provide us contact info so that we can include you on news of fundraising and event notices.
- Follow us on our social media pages (Facebook, and Instagram)
- Come to our meetings in the Columbia Library. See our meeting schedule.
- Check out our website and learn more about us!
- Please feel free to send us an email with your question/s to [email protected]
- If you are a current parent of a team player and want to receive communications from the Coaching Staff follow the instructions below to receive communication from them via the Remind App.
- Download: Remind App
- Text: @ccdfbrent
- To the number: 81010
What’s next for the booster club?
There are a number of goals the booster club is working on this year. They include:
- Continue growing the support structure of the program by getting more parent involvement. This will allow for more refinement of activities and committees.
- Extend support down to the middle school level at East Valley as well as elementary schools in our area to help build and grow the program. We are doing this in the form of Middle School camp offering, including youth camps and specialized skill camps. Also supporting gear and equipment as High School field equipment is updated, older equipment is being refurbished and transported to the middle school.
- Website expansion and online store presence
- Memberships and Sponsorship levels to increase and maintain year in year out.
- One funded project goal was to upgrade the on-field camera system for the team to better record scrimmages, practices, and games.
For more current goals and initiatives see our Projects page to see short term and near-term goals to improve the football program, equipment, and facilities.
Last year was an amazing year for us! To see what we accomplished visit our Allocations page.
Where can I find any rules or guidelines for football boosters?
By-Laws are posted under “Documents”