OUR MISSION

Beginning with the 2021/2022 school year, the Hudson Athletic Booster Club transformed how we support student athletes and the athletic programs in which they participate at Hudson High School. We believe this new approach will allow us to provide more value and opportunity for all teams throughout the year. Here is a snapshot of how HABC will function going forward:

1)      New uniforms – Annual Budget Amount = $25,000
Athletic Director Mike Chuppa has provided HABC with a “new uniform” calendar. HABC will provide the funds to purchase new uniforms based on this calendar.  For teams that have athletes who buy their own uniforms (wrestling, golf, etc), HABC will provide funds, in an amount defined by AD Mike Chuppa, for those programs to use on other items in lieu of uniforms.

2)      Facility/Capital Improvement Fund – Annual Budget Amount = $12,500
HABC will deposit these funds into an account to be used for items such as weight room upgrades and other facility/field improvements or replacements. As an example, HABC donated $17,000 for the last weight room equipment upgrade. 

3)      HABC Scholarships – Annual Budget Amount = $4000
HABC is increasing the annual scholarship amount to one male and one female student-athlete. Previously, HABC provided $1,000 per student-athlete, but we are raising that to $2,000 per student-athlete.

4)      Ray Hyser Awards – Annual Budget Amount = $3000
HABC will continue to sponsor the Ray Hyser award, presented to one student-athlete on each varsity team. 

5)      Grant Requests – Annual Budget Amount = $40,000 - $50,000
HABC sets aside funds to provide teams with grants. We believe this will allow HABC to have a much more significant impact in the support of our student-athletes. As an example, if a team has a need totaling $3,000 (and is not funded under their athletic department budget), under our previous model, it would take years to earn enough volunteer “earned funds.”  Now, the team can submit a grant request to HABC for those funds. HABC will work in coordination with Mr. Chuppa to prioritize and approve grant requests. 

With our new structure, HABC will have an annual fundraising need of approximately $95,000. By joining HABC with a membership purchase, or by supporting our fundraisers throughout the year, you are helping us work towards meeting our goals and ensuring our student-athletes have everything they need for a successful Fall, Winter, or Spring sports season.

Thank you all for your incredible support!

Hudson Athletic Booster Club Board