Connections Weekend Meeting Notes                              August 17, 2016

In Attendance: Jen Allerding, Kyle Baughn, Jim Grubbs, Joe Kleinknecht, Shawna Layland, Rick Maddox, Steve Melchoir, Tom O'Leary, Sandy Powell, Dave Spraw & Brian Treisch

Financial Report - Dave Spraw will provide a report on financials at the next meeting;

Review Minutes - No amendments to the minutes were recommended

Bonfire/Pep Rally - a Spirit Club will be involved this year as guided by coach Michael Moore; also the Parents Club will be bringing a car for smashing early at the event; Tom O'leary offered some ash wood removed from the city sites for the bonfire if needed; Brian mentioned the need for a sound system at the bonfire site; Rick Maddox offered a portable sound system from their church - electricity would be needed;

Pancake Breakfast - All is ready for the Saturday morning breakfast; entertainment will be coming to perform at the breakfast to draw additional business;

Alumni Band Night - Brian noted that the band will be participating at the Homecoming Game;

Hall of Fame Nominations - 5 nominations have been received; Brian asked to meet on September 2nd @ 8:00 am at the Chamber Office;

Dinner/Banquet - Marilyn is on vacation, but menus & centerpieces are planned; Rev. Darren Harvey from First UCC and Al Sisson, St. Joseph's Parrish will be providing invocation and for the Hall of Fame Dinner;

Fund Raising - Alumni Association - Since last meeting $8450 has been collected for the weekend's events;

Program - Dave will be ready to begin preparing bios and preparing the HOF program;

Awards - Schilling is still providing the awards; Miranda Jones is coordinating the selection of items for HOF honorees and Career Day participants;

Career Day - Jen Allerding reported her involvement in coordinating the MS Career Day; Shawna shared that Spherion will share 2 alumni for the event and also provide funding; Joe reminded that Shawna, Jim, Jen and Rick are on the committee this year;

Status of Auditorium Design Update - Jim reviewed the previous auditorium design plan and estimated that the plan for Galion would be in the neighborhood of $5 to $7 million;

Other Business - Advertising: Joe asked about the billboard; Jim indicated that he can have the billboard prepared using PCTC and NC State's resources @ a reduced fee from last year; Shawna explained her work on the Facebook site; Tom recommended promoting the auditorium design project to the Community Theatre Board and other Alumni involved in theatre; Shawna agreed to prepare the Events page on Facebook; Brian reminded everyone about the 300 Club tickets;