Galion Alumni Association

2011 - Accomplishments

The Galion Alumni Association, along with the rest of the world, has entered the year 2012 with mixed expectations.  As an organization we have continued to contribute to the Galion Community through the Galion City School System.  Each year brings successes and disappointments in the expectations of fulfilling the goals of our organizational mission.  This update will cover a few of the upsides and downsides of 2011.

On the upside were the donations to several projects and the participation of the Galion Alumni Association in the Galion Connects Weekend.  In 2011 we were able to provide $1000.00 to the Galion City Schools Campus Wear fund.  This fund is used to provide assistance to those who might not otherwise be able to afford the clothing required by the dress code.  A $700.00 donation was made to the band instrument repair fund.  A strong effort is being made to introduce musical instruments in the lower grades to rebuild the music program participation to levels seen in the Jack Arlen era.  The Association picked up the $75.00 licensing fee for the movie shown during testing week.  Additional funds were used to pay Association expenses.  This included fees to the State of Ohio to maintain our tax free status and change of Statutory Agent. We maintained our membership in the Galion Area Chamber of Commerce and covered P.O. Box and mailing expenses.  Promotional ads were purchased in the Drama Department program and an ad in the Connections Weekend publication.  

Galion Connections Weekend Activities

Here are few of the photos taken or the activities that took place during the 2011 Galion Connections Weekend.  All photos are courtsey of Dick Cope (galionguy).  Click on Read more to see them all.

Thursday, October 6th

Thursday Band Practice