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January 8, 2019
Dear Galion Alumni:
The Galion Alumni Association has
entered 2019 with high expectations for the organization in the Future. We have with open arms welcomed new members
into our fold with several accepting positions on the Board of Directors. We
have already experienced the dividends of having these younger alumni stepping
up to accept the challenge of renewing interest in the Galion Alumni
Association. With the arrival of this
news letter, it is our hope that you will continue to be a member or consider becoming a member of the Association. You will find on this website a printable membership form under the ABOUT US menu or may join by using the membership online purchase option in the right column. Current and past member participation has
been greatly appreciated.
Membership in 2018 reached 160 dues
paying members, of which 85 were Lifetime Members. This year, three members chose the Lifetime
Membership option and we thank them for their dedication to the
Association. Most of our annual members
are individuals or couples that maintain their memberships year after
year. We would like to encourage those
members that are local to participate by attending the monthly meetings and
becoming a member of the Board of Directors or participating in the activities
of the Alumni Association. There is
always the opportunity for all to relay suggestions for activities that would
appeal to you. Alumni Association
information and activity updates may be found either on the Galion Alumni
Association website or Facebook page.
Galion Alumni Association
2018 In Review
During 2018, the Galion Alumni
Association continued to pursue opportunities to aid in building a better
school system and community. We have
been involved in providing funds for small projects that benefit current students
and recognize the contributions of Galion Graduates. Some of those efforts are covered below.
Income:
The Alumni Association held several
fund raisers during 2018. The Primary
fund raiser was the 300 Club Ticket sales which resulted in all 300 tickets
were sold. For those not familiar with
the 300 Club Ticket, it involves the sale of 300 tickets at $20.00 each. At each home game in both football and
basketball, two tickets are drawn to determine winners of $100.00 each. Those tickets are then returned to the
container and are eligible to be drawn in the future. Anyone wishing to help with the sale of the
300 Club Tickets please contact us. This
year, we decided to sell Galion Alumni T-shirts. We offered both men's ($15) and women's ($20)
styles in colors complimentary to Galion Tiger color theme. These shirts are obtained through a Galion
business, achieving one goal of the association to support the Galion
Community. Two social type events were
held during 2018. The first was a "Pints for a Purpose" event held at the 1803
Taproom. The second, was a mug painting event held at Fox Winery. Both Galion establishments provided an
enjoyable evening for those who attended. Total income from all sources
including the membership dues $9094.90, down slightly from the previous year.
Expenses:
Cash donations went to the Galion City
School System $3100.00 for a Connections Weekend Sponsorship package and $1000.00
to The Campus Wear fund. Two school organizations received money from the Association.
The After Prom Activities Parents
Committee ($100), And The Galion PTO $(200.00) received donations. Money was also spent to promote the
Association through an ad ($100.00) in the Drama Department program, Sports
Program Ad ($400.00), Pickle Run Booth ($25.00), Come home to Galion Banner
($40.00), and the purchase of social media software to aid in posting to social
media platforms. Expense Items this year included $62.00 for Post Office Box
fees and postage and $75.00 to maintain our Chamber of Commerce Membership, $3476.00
for 300 Club drawing winners and ticket printing costs. The initial purchase of the Alumni T-shirts
amounted to $495.00. Total expenses came to $9328.29
The Galion Alumni Association continues
to be a participating member of the Connections Weekend Committee. This Committee is responsible for the
production of the Galion Connections Weekend which will be held October 3-5,
2019. As in previous years, there will
be a Thursday, Homecoming Bonfire (Weather permitting), a Friday, Career Day
for Middle School students and the Homecoming Game in the evening. Saturday features a Kiwanis sponsored Pancake
Breakfast, and the Hall of Fame Banquet.
The Alumni Association plays a large role in the Hall of Fame event and
encourages the submission of nominations for Galion High School graduates that
deserve recognition. Nominations for the
2019 Hall of fame inductees are due by June 1, 2019. All of the Connections Weekend events are
open to the public and are not restricted strictly to Alumni. Please join us.
The Connections Weekend is intended to
serve as a fund raising vehicle to provide funds for building an Auditorium or
Performing Arts Center on the Galion City Schools Campus. This is an extremely ambitious undertaking as
this will be a multi-million dollar project and will require some large donors
to step forward. There are other
projects, one being a community project to build an all year sports complex
near Route 30, which the Alumni Association has been invited to provide
support.
You are encouraged to visit the Galion
Alumni Association Facebook Page or the Galion Alumni Association website. Some extra features, such as Galion trivia
questions and spotlight features on Galion Students or graduates. This is a result of bringing some in younger
graduates as members of the Alumni Association board. The Alumni Association Board generally meets
the third Monday of every month unless there is a cancellation or rescheduling.
The meetings are currently being held at Ralphie's in Galion usually at 6:30
p.m. All who wish to participate are cordially invited to attend.
Galion Alumni
Association Board
Brian
Treisch - President Joe
Kleinknecht - Vice President
Steve
Melchior - Treasurer Bill
Durtschi - Secretary
 Karen Flowers Sarah Wegesin
Nadia
Oehler Meghan
Tyrell
Kelly
Phelps
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