Connections Weekend Planning                                         1/10/2018

Agenda

 In Attendance: Jen Allerding, Kyle Baughn, Terry Gribble, Jim Grubbs, Joe Kleinknecht,  Steve Melchoir, Sandy Powell, Dave Spraw & Brian Treisch 

 Financial Report: Dave reported that last year's incoming funds totaled $7841.00, our expenses for last fall's events totaled $3743.44; the checking account has $22,375.67 and the investment account has approximately $24,000; Brian recommended that $7,375.67 be moved to the investment account, leaving $15,000 in the checking account.  Joe KIeinknecht will contact Gary Frankhouse about the $500 donation from the County Education Partnership.

 Review of Minutes: Sandy reviewed minutes; Steve Melchoir moved to approve minutes from October 25th and Terry Gribble seconded;

 Committee Updates:

Bonfire/Pep Rally - The 2018 Connections Weekend will be October 11 - 13th;

 Pancake Breakfast - Will continue in 2018;

 Alumni Band - Will continue in 2018;

 Hall of Fame Nominations - Paul Kim is already approved for 2018, Horace Freese & George Guins were also recommended.  Mr. Freese has information on file.  For 2018, applications will be accepted beginning March 1st and the deadline for applications is June 1st. The Selection Committee will meet by June 15th.

 Dinner Banquet - Jim will share the contact information from Pioneer CTC with Sandy to secure services from the Pioneer Culinary Arts Program;

 Fund Raising & Promotion - Jim recommended that a database be developed of all previous Hall of Fame honorees to include contact information; a new letter will be developed for past HOF honorees encouraging their support;

 Program - No action taken;

 Awards - No action taken;

 Career Day - October 12th will be this year's Career Day at the Middle School;

 Capital Planning Updates - Jim shared that rezoning of several district parcels are in process with the City of Galion; he would like to see maintenance and transportation moved to the campus; the soccer program is growing and needs a permanent location and the campus has the land to create a field; Jim also shared a land lease option that could help release funds for the building process; a design firm will be selected; the goal would be to have groundbreaking by June 2018 for a new transportation/maintenance facility and soccer fields; 

 New Business - Securing a part-time individual to help coordinate the letters, mailings phone calls and marketing initiatives.  Attend monthly meetings of the committee.  Jennie Stevens was recommended for this position.  Kyle would talk to her and let the committee know the results;

 Next Meeting - Thursday, February 22, 2018 @ 7:30 am @ the Galion Schools' Administrative Center.

 Meeting adjourned @ 8:26 am.