- Akron East High Alumni Association, Inc. Minutes: August 3, 2023 Attending: Michelle Anderson, Larry Bond, Marsha Bond, Chuck Hayes, David Hoff, Sharon Kerechanin, Chuck Malivuk, Mike Oliver, Fred Silvey, Sally Thompson, Don Young Absent: Rochelle Henderson, Marcia Martz, Michael Nickolich, Walter Noland, Janet Stanley, John Stanley President C. Malivuk called the meeting to order at 6:05 pm. Secretary’s Report (S. Thompson) • D Hoff moved and M. Anderson seconded accepting the June minutes as written. East Alumni Association Golf Outing (F. Silvey) • To be held August 26, 2023 at the Mayfair Country Club with registration at 7 am and start at 8 am. • F. Silvey reported 17 foursomes have been signed and he is working on the 18th. • F. Silvey states several hole sponsors have been secured but can use more. • S. Kerechanin is recruiting more volunteers to sell beverages which will be purchased and sold independently from the golf course this year. Amount needed was discussed. • Mulligans, golf ball count and 50-50 raffle details were discussed. • F. Silvey will send out information to those attending regarding the Raber Road detour. Treasurer’s Report (L. Bond) • L. Bond reported that the June financial reports were emailed since there was no meeting in July. June financials all balanced. • Financial Report o Beginning July Balance $65,369.87 o Income: Golf Outing, Memberships, 60+, HoF $ 815.00 o Expenses: Storage Unit, HoF, 60+, Scholarship, Money Market, PNC Acct, Service Charge $35,686.13 o Ending July Balance $30,498.74 • L. Bond reviewed the financial report by category. • L. Bond reported that a new account has been set up with PNC with $2,000 being deposited in checking and $30,000 into a money market account. This change is being made due to Huntington service fees having escalated and more money can be earned in the money market account at PNC. A debit card was also obtained. • L. Bond reported a profit of $1,057.61 from the 60+ Reunion Luncheon. • M. Anderson inquired as to how members are notified when their dues are up for renewal. L. Bond stated this has never been done but is something that is possible and should be discussed. • L. Bond stated there has been a funding request from the Robotics Team for $200 for T-shirts. A motion was made by S. Kerechanin, seconded by M. Bond, to approve the request. A vote was take and passed unanimously. Communications (M. Oliver) • M. Oliver reported the website was updated with the June Board Meeting Minutes. • M. Oliver reported the golf outing flyer had been posted and will be updated to ask golfers to bring coolers. • M. Bond inquired as to posting information on the scholarships awarded; M. Oliver asked M. Bond to forward the information.
- • M. Bond and L. Bond will forward pictures from the 60+ luncheon to be posted on the website. • A discussion followed on soliciting new members via the website and Facebook page. S. Thompson offered to send M. Oliver information on individual class Facebook pages for this purpose. Reverse Raffle (J. Stanley, L. Bond) • M. Bond reported a date has been reserved at Guy’s Party Center for Thursday, March 7, 2024, for the Reverse Raffle. Scholarship (M. Bond) • M. Bond reported that to date seven recipients have completed their paperwork and checks have been issued. M. Bond will notify these recipients that the monies have been paid and renewals are possible. One student has decided to enter the military instead and four recipients have still to submit their paperwork. • M. Bond read a thank you note from recipient Trinity Thomas who received $2200. • M. Bond has received a request for a renewal from a former recipient who will soon be graduating from college; a letter was sent explaining funds were already allocated but if funds become available, she will be notified. 60+ Reunion (J. Stanley/M. Bond) • M. Bond presented a recap of the 60+ Reunion held on 6/15/23 at Guy’s Party Center announcing that attendance was 305, which was an increase from last year. • A follow up committee meeting was held on 7/12 at Tallmadge Library with good attendance; all comments on the reunion were positive. • M. Bond announced the next 60+ Reunion will be held 6/13/24 at Guy’s Party Center. • M. Bond stated the collaboration with Zitzmann Photography worked well and saved money. L. Bond and M. Bond added the names, printed and mailed the pictures (60 pictures were ordered). • M. Bond stated a new mailing service will be utilized next year. Hall of Fame (D. Hoff) • D. Hoff reported he had sent out an email to board members today listing the accomplishments of One student has decided to enter the military instead and four recipients have still to submit their paperwork. those nominated so far. • D. Hoff reviewed the accomplishments of each nominee and state he is waiting for more information on a few other nominees. • L. Bond stated he intends to nominate the “Marlboro Man,” Dave McLean, who was a 1940 EHS graduate. • L. Bond is working on a master list of all those inducted so that the list coincides with the wall at ECLC. Memorabilia (M. Oliver, L. Bond) • L. Bond and M. Oliver will be devoting more time to the yearbook project. • L. Bond and M. Oliver intend to plan set a date to research what memorabilia might be under the stage at ECLC. • L. Bond announced that it was determined there were no yearbooks printed from 1925 to 1940. • L. Bond visited the Kenmore Annex and found no EHS memorabilia. Elections (C. Malivuk) • Officer & Trustees positions that are up for election at the September meeting are President, Secretary, and Trustees 1, 2, 5, 6, 9 and 10. These are two-year terms.
- • C. Malivuk announced he would not be running for reelection. • S.Thompson agreed to again run for Secretary, D. Hoff will again run for Trustee 5, M. Bond will again run for Trustee 9 and M. Anderson will again run for Trustee 10. C. Malivuk will check with the others to determine their willingness to run. Other Business • C. Malivuk announced the September Board Meeting will be an open meeting. M. Oliver will post this on the website. • M. Anderson inquired the status of EHS Alumni Association’s assistance with the ECLC audio system. M. Nickolich was not present to report. • L. Bond stated the EHS Alumni Assn phone number is being utilized more. • M. Anderson reported she met the new owner of the Linda Theater owner who described the future venue of the theater as well as the new restaurant next door. It was suggested the Assn might consider this venue for an EHS Alumni Night. This discussion will continue at the September meeting. • A discussion was had on the need to solicit new members for the Board from younger classes. With no further business, a motion was made by M. Oliver and seconded by M. Bond to adjourn at 7:50 pm.