Agenda

In Attendance: Kyle Baughn, Terry Gribble, Jim Grubbs, Miranda Jones, Joe Kleinknecht, Rick Maddox, Steve Melchoir, Sandy Powell, Dave Spraw, Marilyn Stepro & Brian Treisch;

Financial Report: No news at this meeting.  Fundraising letters will be prepared and mailed soon;

Review of Minutes - Minutes were approved;

Committee Updates:

Bonfire/Pep Rallly - Cheerleaders, Marching Band & Alumni Band will be present; there may be a food fundraiser organized by the Band Parents, Kyle will inquire w/ this group; Bonfire to begin at 6:50 pm;

Pancake Breakfast - Kiwanis met yesterday and will work with school personnel about entertainment; Miranda also announced that the 5K run is pulling together for the morning of the breakfast, the route will extend to the Westmoor area;

Alumni Band - Rehearsals have been ongoing during the summer and are looking forward to attending the bonfire and homecoming game;

Hall of Fame Nominations - recipients have received their announcement letter; responses have been received from Chris Bailey, Lee Burkum & Matt Smith (honorees include - Judy Beers, Arthur Poister, Dr. Paul Kim, Marc Enright, Matt Smith, Dr. Lee Burkum & Dr. Chris Bailey);

Dinner Banquet - Marilyn announced that the number of attendees need to be sent to the AVITA food service (Wade Cramer, chef) a week prior to the event;  MS students will serve dinners; centerpieces will be for sale @ $10 each;

Fund Raising - Jim asked questions about district website use regarding the advertising of the event; the alumni association posts all available information on their site, including past year's information;

Program - Dave is ready to receive bios and ads to begin building the program;

Awards - Miranda shared that the awards have been ordered for the career day speakers and HOF recipients;

Career Day - Jim shared that Jen has been working with Sarah Wegesin and Tracie Wittibslager for Career Day speakers;

New Business - Capital Planning - Jim announced that Charlene Parkinson will be meeting with financial advisors (Baird Financial) for guidance on any new district construction projects; Jim also shared the possible estimates for varying building scenarios and the possible need to go to the voters for approval; Third Friday event is this Friday 8/18 from 4:30 - 8:00 pm; Jim announced that the mobile billboard has been constructed and ready for a banner; Joe agreed to call Ralphie's manager for use of space; Rick Maddox also offered use of church space for mobile sign if necessary;

Next Meeting - Wednesday, September 20th @ The Galion Schools' Administrative Center.

Meeting Adjourned @ 8:15 am;