Galion Alumni Association

Executive Committee

Minutes

Sept. 17^th, 2007

Attendance: Brian Treisch, Joe Kleinknecht, Steve Melchior, Sue Jarvis, Bill Durtschi, Craig Clinger, Thomas Palmer

Guests: Gary Frankhouse and Bruce Angell

President Brian Treisch called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. The agenda was approved with flexibility. (Motion: Joe Kleinknecht/ Craig Clinger)

Treasurer’s Report was given by Steve Melchior. The ending balance as of Sept 17^th, 2007 is $3737.78. Treasurers Report was approved. (Motion: Thomas Palmer/Bill Durtschi)

Gary Frankhouse explained the function of the Galion Education Foundation. The Foundation funds educational activities for public, private and home school students. Fundraising is always a concern. Gary suggested pooling resources for fund raising activities.

The Galion Community Foundation is another funding avenue for scholarships and grants. Bruce Angell reported that over $500,000.00 in scholarships has been given out since 2000. Some agencies that have benefited from The Community Foundation are The Galion Community YMCA, The Red Cross, Community Theater, Boy Scouts, Galion Public Library, Sara Beegle Center, The Galion Fire Department and others.

The Entryway Project has reached $58,848.00. The fund raiser raffle drawing will take place at the Varsity Grille Sept. 28^th after the football game.

Brian Treisch announced that there are presently 168 members of the Alumni Association. The newsletter will be available on line October 15^th.

Steve Melchior reported that people are still concerned about security on the website. Joe Kleinknecht has been working on selling advertising to local business.

Nov. 3^rd has been set for a work session for the Alumni Association. Sue Jarvis will procure a facilitator. Brian Treisch will reserve the Galion High School Library.

An ad-hoc committee for the purpose of looking into fund raising was discussed and will be looked at after the work session on Nov. 3^rd.

A motion was made to rent space for the Oktoberfest at the cost of $100.00. Motion carried. (Motion: Joe Kleinknecht/ Sue Jarvis)

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Sue Jarvis

Secretary