Akron East High Alumni Association, Inc.
Minutes: June 1, 2023
Attending: Michelle Anderson, Chuck Malivuk, Mike Nickolich, Mike Oliver, Sally Thompson, Don Young
Absent: Larry Bond, Marsha Bond, Chuck Hayes, David Hoff, Rochelle Henderson, Sharon Kerechanin, Marcia
Martz, Janet Stanley, John Stanley, Walt Noland
Guests: Julie Oliver, Lori Howerton
President C. Malivuk called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
- M. Oliver introduced the guests present who represent the Home Builders’ Association (HBA).
- J. Oliver introduced L. Howerton, the CEO of the HBA, and described the charity committee of HBA that
encourages students to enter trade careers. - L. Howerton stated the EHS Alumni Association is the first Alumni Association to be approached for this
type of collaboration. - L. Howerton described the intense need for trade labor stating there are 265,000 job available and
while the APS and its career academies are attempting to assist, there are still barriers preventing
students from obtaining these types of internships. - HBA is proposing a partnership with businesses to accept sponsorships (vs scholarship) at a potential
cost of $3000 per student for a ten-week apprenticeship. - L. Howerton is to submit a proposal for this venture with a list of companies who are willing to
participate.
Secretary’s Report (S. Thompson) - M. Oliver moved and C. Malivuk seconded accepting the May minutes as written.
Treasurer’s Report (L. Bond) - L. Bond sent a message that the treasurer’s report will be delayed due to not yet receiving the bank
statement. The report will be emailed to the Board when completed.
East Alumni Association Golf Outing - C. Malivuk will contact F. Silvey to arranged a date for a Golf Outing Committee meeting.
- M. Nickolich volunteered to assist in soliciting funds (i.e. hole sponsors).
- M. Oliver volunteered to assist in the planning of the Golf Outing.
- Golf outing is scheduled for August 26, 2023 at the Mayfair Country Club.
Communications (M. Oliver) - M. Oliver reported the website was updated with the May Board Meeting Minutes.
- M. Oliver reported the videos of the Hall of Fame inductees were posted on Facebook.
- M. Oliver forwarded the videos of the Hall of Fame inductees to Terry Golden to show on the ECLC
video monitors for the students to view.
Reverse Raffle (J. Stanley, L. Bond) - No report.
Scholarship (M. Bond) - M. Bond submitted a report prior to this Board Meeting and emailed to the Board members.
- M. Bond explained in the report that 12 scholarships were awarded that totaled $26,400.
- M. Anderson who assisted M. Bond described the Sr Recognition Assembly and the awarding of the
Scholarships. - M. Bond suggested Matthew Futch from Project Grad Program at ECLC as a contact/liaison person for
scholarships.
60+ Reunion (J. Stanley/M. Bond) - M. Bond submitted a report prior to this Board Meeting which was emailed to the Board members.
- M. Bond reported in that email a committee meeting was held on May 10, 2023, and was well
attendee. - M. Bond reported that the June 7 committee meeting was cancelled but that three volunteers would
assist with assembling name tags at the Bond’s home on June 5. - M. Bond reported that the program has been sent to the APS printer.
- M. Bond stated as of the date of her report 275 reservations had been received.
- M. Bond stated the photographer had been paid a deposit of $240.
Hall of Fame (D. Hoff) - No report at this time.
Memorabilia (M. Oliver, L. Bond) - M. Oliver reported that L. Bond continues to work on the yearbook scanning process.
Other Business - M. Nickolich spoke with V. Derr regarding the sound system at ECLC and will continue this
communication. He also plans to talk with the drama coach. - M. Oliver offered to check pricing on mics.
- C. Malivuk announced there will be no July meeting; the next meeting will be August 3, 2023.
- C. Malivuk asked for any further business with none being raised.
With no further business, a motion was made by M. Oliver and seconded by M. Anderson to adjourn at 7:23