Connections Weekend Meeting Notes      5/18/2016

In Attendance: Kyle Baughn, Gary Frankhouse, Jim Grubbs, Joe Kleinknecht, Shawna Layland, Rick Maddox, Steve Melchior, Sandy Powell, Tom O'leary, Dave Spraw, Marilyn Stepro & Brian Treisch

Co-chairs Brian Treisch & Dave Spraw opened the meeting;

Sub-Committee Responsibilities:

Marketing: Shawna will help to set-up the "Connections" Facebook page and asked for other volunteers to help w/the site development; Brian & Kyle offered to help;

Financial Report & Fundraising: $16,065 were raised last year; expenses paid were $11,128; $14,994 Bank Deposit; $15,000 invested in Edward Jones; Joe Kleinknecht stressed the need to raise funds in order to cover costs of the "Connection" events;

Hall of Fame Nominations: Brian has spoken to Historical Society for possible names of graduates from pre-WWII;

Bonfire: Thursday, October 13th - Kyle will communicate to youth and HS teams & cheerleaders to hold the date for the bonfire; Jim shared the names of Jessica Hammond, Rick Walker & Katherine Nutt, elementary music teacher as contact for Bonfire entertainment;

Career Day @ MS: Friday, October 14th - Gary mentioned that Ryan Karbula showed interest, but is currently working in Sandusky; Brian will contact him; 

Tom commented that the Pioneer students would be good spokespersons to the MS age group;  Rick Maddox offered to be a helping hand to the chair;  

Shawna recommended using Facebook and "boosting" the Galion HS Connection Weekend info;

Homecoming Football Game: Friday, October 14th - Will have additional details at the next meeting;

Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast: Saturday, October 15th - Joe & Brian commented that the breakfast is on par; Jim Grubbs asked if it would be possible to hold the 5K and if possible to have student music performances and market to the soccer families for possible breakfast participants;

Hall of Fame Dinner & Awards: Saturday, October 15th - Marilyn commented that she will call AVITA for catering; she also has spoken with Craig Alguire to create a G trophy table centerpiece w/a photo of former HS.;

Other: Discussion was raised for the purpose of the "Connections Weekend."  

The Auditorium/Auxiliary Gym was shared with the group; questions were raised about the architectural drawings that were prepared several years ago; Tom O'leary also discussed the use of debt to realize this district project; Marilyn emphasized that there are wealthy alumni who may have interest but have never been asked to contribute; Joe will contact Dick Cope and Jim will contact Chris Stone for photos to be sent to Shawna; 

Next Committee Meeting: Wednesday, June 15th @ 7:30 a.m.;