Connections Weekend Planning Meeting                       May 26, 2021

In Attendance:  Jen Allerding, Kyle Baughn, Terry Gribble, Steve Melchior, Sandy Powell, Dave Spraw and Brian Treisch

Financial Report - Dave will provide an updated financial report in June.

Approve Minutes - Thanks to Steve for bringing the March 2021 minutes for approval.  Steve made motion to approve, Terry seconded, motion carries.

Connections Weekend Events for 2021

Bonfire & Pep Rally October 14th

Career Day - MS @ October 15th

Homecoming Game - October 15th w/Lima Central Catholic

Alumni Band - October 15th

Kiwanis Pancake Day - October 16th @ 8:00 - 10:00 am

YMCA 5K Race - October 16th @ 8:30 am - 10:00 am

Hall of Fame Dinner - October 16th @ 6:30 pm

Hall of Fame Nominee Selection

Martha Bell Boyd, Lupe Campo, Chet Foraker and Max Ness were the new nominations for 2020/2021.  Selection committee will meet on June 17 @ 8:00 am. @ Whistlestop Cafe.  Brian, Joe, Dave & Sandy will meet.

Hall of Fame Dinner - October 16th @ GMS Cafetorium

Sandy met w/Doug Frederick @ AVITA to select the menu for October 16th's dinner.  The 2021 menu will include: Garlic Rosemary Chicken, Roast Beef, strawberry-spinach salad, fresh vegetable medley, herb roasted fingerling potatoes, peach cobbler and/or chocolate lovin' spoon cake.

John Warner will be contacted as the new Showtunes director to lead the alma mater.

MS principals will be contacted for student support from the Leadership Committee team for dinner servers.

Marketing - A letter will be sent to businesses and past HOF recipients promoting events and asking for sponsorship for 2021 events.

Performing Arts Center - no planning has been held in 2020 due to pandemic concerns. Brian will communicate with the Garverick's to begin again in 2021. Jennifer spoke about the possibility of a "Legacy Trust" as a fundraising vehicle for the project. She wondered if any local attorneys would have experience in setting up and managing these. Sandy will contact David Keller and Debra Garverick for advice.

Other:

Committee Organization - Time to reach out for new members.

Support for the Committee - Brian and Dave suggested finding a administrative assistant to help with duties.  Continued discussion for the June meeting.

Next Meeting - Tuesday, June 22, 2021 @ 7:30 am. @ Galion City 

Meeting adjourned @ 8:22 am.