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Revised 9/10/2009
Event Details Added
Below is an edited portion of a letter developed to promote the activities planned for the 2009 Homecoming Weekend. Email updates for this event may be obtained by clicking HERE or the Icon in the left column. View original Sponsorship Letter here. View Sponsorship Levels. View and print a Sponsorship Form .
Something GREAT is happening in Galion! We hope that you choose to be a part of this event.
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The Galion Community Theater will be the setting for the Connections Weekend 2009 Alumni & Friends Event on Thursday, September 24th. The evening's festivities will kick-off at 6:30pm with registration, hors d' oeuvres, and networking.
At 7:30, Dr. Kathy Jenney will make a presentation about the purpose of Connections Weekend, followed by Mr. Gary Frankhouse introducing the Career Day Speakers in attendance, and Mr. Brian Triesch will conclude the presentations by introducing the evening's honored guests.
The evening will conclude with featured speaker Carl Johnson, a 1985 Galion alum currently working for Honeywell, followed by socializing and networking. This is a free event with a $5 donation gladly accepted. Tickets the night of the event are $10 at the door. To reserve your tickets prior to the 24th, please call the Galion Board of Education office at 419-468-3432 ext. 4636, Uptowne Outfitters at 419-468-2900, or the Galion Chamber of Commerce at 419-468-7737. Parking for the event will be available in the First United Church of Christ parking lot from 6-8pm.
We hope you will make plans to join us for a great night of recognition and networking with Galion alumni!
Friday, September 25th
Career Day 2009, as a part of Connections Weekend 2009, is an opportunity for the Galion alumni to share their professional experiences with current Galion students.
The day's activities start bright and early at 8am with panel discussions involving students and Galion alumni. After a break for lunch, students will have the opportunity to network with alumni in 2-38 minute Career Sessions based on the student's interest.
We've currently have nearly 40 alumni confirmed to participate in Career Day 2009. Click Here to view a list of confirmed attendees and careers where alumni are still needed to participate. We would like to thank OSU-Mansfield and
If you are interested in participating in Career Day 2009, please contact Gary Frankhouse at 419-295-1686 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Friday night will be the Homecoming Game at Unkrich Stadium in
Saturday, September 26th
The Galion County Club will host the Connections Weekend 2009 Golf Scramble on Saturday, September 26th. Check-in begins at 8:30am, with a shotgun start at 10am. The format will be a 4 Player scramble with proximity games (closest to pin, longest drive, etc.), skins game, and handicaps! The cost per player is $100, and includes 18 holes and a cart, burger or brat lunch with chips, brownies, drinks (not the adult-type), and door prizes! Checks can be made payable to GALION COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and can be mailed along with the completed entry form to:
Galion Booster Club
c/o Rod Vose
472 Portland Way North
Galion, Ohio 44833
Bring your 4 Person team, or we'll pair you up! This event will be a great way to end the Connections Weekend 2009 festivities. Registration Form here
Saturday night will see the first class inducted into the Galion High School Hall of Fame. This Hall of Fame is to honor Galion graduates and Galion Educators who have made their marks after graduation. Nominations are being received for this first class. A formal Banquet will be held at the
With this effort we hope to raise $50,000.00 to start the process of adding a wonderful Arts and