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January 18th, 2017 Minutes
January 18th, 2017 Minutes
Shamokin Area High School Alumni Association
Minutes – January 18th, 2017
22 members and friends attended the meeting which began at 7pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Shamokin.
President Tammy Linton Glowatski ’87 called the meeting to order at 7pm.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
Chris Venna – due to a last minute schedule change - was unavailable to provide an update.
SECRETARY REPORT:
Jamie Hoffman Bordell ’75 reported the minutes from the October 12th 2016 meeting are on the website for review. H. Robert Mattis ’68 made a motion to accept the report and John Klinger ’68 seconded the motion. Motion was approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
Gregory Dwulet ’68 reported the general fund balance is $16,028.33, down about $3,200. The education fund balance is around $18,900, up from $18,200. Specifically, for the end of 2016 it was $18,963.45 versus 2015 $18,291.44.
A donation of $50 for Student Council (homecoming) and $100 Totem Pole (yearbook) was made.
John Klinger ’68 made a motion to accept and Mary Anne Pitorak Miller ‘74 seconded. All were in favor.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Jamie Hoffman Bordell ’75 reported thank you cards received from scholarship winners. 21 acknowledgements from the following 2016 graduates - Jared Dunn, Sofia Pearson, Jensen Bordell, Paul Block, Brad Carpenter, Jacob Direnzo, Brayson Pawelczyk, Michael Britton, Travis Nelson, Andrew Jones, Donna Rania, Amanda Stanchick, Rebeka Mummey, Jeanette Costa, Ivy Savidge and Brett Rebuck.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Afterglow: As a follow-up to the fall meeting, a discussion on the Afterglow was held. The points in question are: should it be continued, who should run it, the cost involved, and food usage. The speaker system for banquet was also discussed. It was decided that the Afterglow should still continue and that it will be evaluated on a regular basis. Since Dorothy Zebrowski Goodman '44 discussed having another person taking over for her as head of this committee at the last meeting, we are seeking someone to take over this committee. The group discussed finding ways to keep people at the banquet for the Afterglow.
Auditing: Gregory Dwulet ’68 reported we do need to find someone other than himself to fill the audit committee opening. Greg cannot audit his own books as it needs to have an independent review.
Awards: Details of the awards are found in the newsletter and on the website. Sandy Dilliplane Rossnock ’92 is on the awards committee. She will be reviewing the website for accuracy (number of awards and details), and passing any changes to our treasurer Gregory Dwulet ’68.
Banquet: The banquet for the 134th reunion will be on Saturday May 27th 2017 at Masser’s Banquet Hall, Paxinos, PA. John Klinger ’68 reported that we are all set.
By-Laws: No report made at the meeting.
Class Representatives: Jeff Clutcher ’78 reported Dave Donmoyer ’48 and Tom Olcese ’48 passed away last fall.
Education Fund: Susan Kropinski Haas ’75 reported February 15th, 2017 – 6:30pm St. Johns UCC – will be the next meeting. At that time, they will know better the number and amount for the awards.
Entertainment: Irvin Liachowitz ’42 to follow-up with Vic Boris to book the band for the event.
Invitations: Big – Urgent - topic for the evening. Our current printer for many years – “Keystone Printing & Graphics, Inc.” will not be able to process our newsletter, banquet program or postcards. Joe Shepard ’59 – owner of Keystone - will assist in the transition to another printing source. He is recommending Paulhamus Litho Inc. at 2824 Old Montoursville Rd, Montoursville, PA 17754 . Joe has used them for some of his work in the past. Myron Moskowitz, ‘42 made a motion to accept and John Klinger ’68 seconded. All were in favor. Joe Shepard ’59, Sheila Masinos Pavelko ’74, Jeff Clutcher ‘78, John Clutcher ’74 and other alumni will work out the details on how to collect newsletter info to pass along to Paulhamus Litho. They will do our newsletter and banquet program. We would be doing our own postcards.
Memorabilia: Nothing to report.
Nominations: Need a female VP for the 2017 banquet. Suggestions always appreciated. One alumni attending tonight will give it some consideration.
Programs: Jeff Clutcher ’78 reported that 2 class reps were lost last year who were also Alumni Presidents. Mary Anne Pitorak Miller ’78 to work with family contacts to get pictures for banquet program.
Publicity: Jamie Hoffman Bordell ’75 reported that she had published several times the meeting for tonight, including using the News-Item under Community Calendar.
Website: John Clutcher ’74 provided an update on the website and Facebook usage. Facebook membership has increased from 107 at the October meeting to 109. Alumni table was at the December 27th high school boys basketball game.[J1]
OLD BUSINESS:
Mary Anne Pitorak Miller ’78 reported we have key chains to be used as gifts for the 50th anniversary classes.
Concerning communication of scholarship test to students:
Tammy Linton Glowatski ’87 to review process with high school principal Chris Venna.
John Clutcher ’74 to check with high school principal Chris Venna on when the fall college night meeting for parents is going to be held. This would be a good opportunity for an alumni table to be set-up to promote the scholarship testing and the alumni organization.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
NEXT MEETING:
Spring Meeting – Wednesday April 19th, 2017 – Grace Lutheran Church.
Motion for adjournment was made by John Clutcher ‘74 and seconded by Claire Clutcher Varney ’62. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:35pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jamie Hoffman Bordell ’75 – Secretary