Connections Weekend Planning Meeting                          May 8, 2019

Agenda

Attendance - Kyle Baughn, Steve Melchior, Sandy Powell, Dave Spraw & Chris    Stone

Financial Report - Dave reported that payments were made to Pioneer for printing costs and to Chris Stone for his Coordinator's work for a total of $2109.  Funds were received this month for a total of $2150.

Coordinator's Report -  Chris reported his interest in updating the program and will contact A1 Printing for the template. He will create a PDF to share with the committee for review prior to the September 1st print deadline. See other items under fundraising.  Chris also reported working with Cathy Moneysmith, treasurer of the Galion Community Foundation, to create a Paypal account for the Connection's/HOF Weekend;

Committee Updates

Bonfire/Pep Rally -  Will occur Thursday evening, October 3rd;

Pancake Breakfast - Is planned for October 5th;

Alumni Band Performance - The band will participate in the October 3^rd Rehearsal and October 4th @ Homecoming Game.

Hall of Fame Nominations - No new nomination forms have been received since the March meeting. The 2019 HOF nominations on file include: David Campbell, Mary Court, Deb Garverick, Jerry James, Ken Jarvis, Kelly (Dye) Rowland & Ed Snyder.  No new nominations have been submitted since the March meeting.  Nominations close June 1^st. Biographical forms are needed for the following:  Mary Court, Deb Garverick, Jerry James & Ken Jarvis.  Dave will follow-up with Deb Garverick and the family of Jerry James, Sandy will follow-up with Mary Court's family and Chris will contact Ken Jarvis' nominators. NOMINATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND SELECTED AFTER THE JUNE 12^TH MEETING BY HOF SUBCOMMITTEE.

HOF Banquet - October 5, 2019 @ Galion MS; no new business.

Fund Raising - Chris is distributing Sponsorship letters to prior inductees.

Program - A1 Printing will continue to be the company used for 2019.

Awards - Dave will be using Deans Trophy House for the 2019 Banquet.

Career Day - No Report.

Other Business - No new business.

Next Meeting - June 12th @ 7:30 a.m. @ the Administration Center; reminder that HOF nominations will follow this meeting.

Meeting Adjourned @ 8:15a.m.