Connections Weekend Planning Committee                       Sept. 8, 2016

Brian Treisch called the meeting to order.

Members present: Rev. Rick Maddox, Miranda Jones, Jim Grogg, Sara Wegesin, Brian Treisch, Joe Kleinknecht, Steve Melcher, and Dave Spraw.

Financial Report: Dave report that $10,751.00 has been donated to date.

This includes $551.00 that was received just prior to the meeting.

Pancake Breakfast: Joe and Brian reported that everything is set with

entertainment scheduled for the morning.

Alumni Band Night: Brian reported that this is all set and announced the

practice times that have been set up.

HOF Nominations: This year’s class has been selected and includes:

Gayle Dull – 1903; William Durtschi – 1940; Kevin Arnole – 1975;

Scott Palmer – 1981; Rick Jobe – 1982; Jim Wegesin – Staff Member.

(Jim was chosen by consensus of the steering committee to replace

Marilyn Stepro who declined her selection. Brian Treisch will draft

Mr. Grogg will be sending the appropriate letters to inductees.

Dinner/Banquet: In the absence of co-chairs Marilyn Stepro & Sandy Powell, Dave reported that the menu would be chicken or beef + appropriate complementary dishes; reservations are due to Avita by Oct. 7.

Fund Raising: ?????

Program: Dave indicated that he will begin working on the program and will need bios of inductees, etc., to give to A1 Printing.

Awards: Miranda reported that she will order awards but will need complete names, graduation years, etc., to set this process in motion. She

also asked about the number of speakers for Career Day so she can

the gifts.

Career Day: Jim reported that Jennifer Allerding is already working on this with a new format being put into place. She will be working with the new administrators at the Middle School to select servers, etc.

Status of Design: The plan is to have drawings at the dinner.

Other Business: The basic schedule was announced and will be as follows:

Thursday, 10-13-16  - Bonfire – New: Bands, Car Smash, Pizza

Friday, 10-14-16  - Career Day 8 – Noon at the Middle School. Game – Pregame 6:00; Alumni Band – 6:30; Game – 7:00

Saturday, 10-15-16  - Pancake Breakfast 7 – 11 at ???????????

 HOF Dinner – 6 PM at the Middle School

            Sara Wegesin explained the new “Leader in Me” Program, volunteering students to work in some capacity at the various events. After

some discussion, the decision was made to include the students

in the pancake breakfast activities.

Next Meeting: SEPT. 21, 2016, 7:30 AM, at the Superintendent’s Office.