AKRON EAST HIGH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC.
MINUTES: January 2, 2025
ATTENDING: Larry Bond, Marsha Bond, Chuck Hayes, Sharon Kerechanin, Ken Larson, Mike Oliver, Janet Stanley
ABSENT: Michelle Anderson, Rochelle Henderson, David Hoff, Marcia Martz, Mike Nickolich, Michelle Sibbio, Don Young
President M. Oliver called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
SECRETARY’S REPORT (M. BOND)
K. Larson moved and C. Hayes seconded, the acceptance of December minutes.
TREASURER’S REPORT (L.BOND)
Financial Report – All PNC accounts reconciled on Quicken and Excel 2024 Budget Sheet updated for all expenses and incomes by category.
- Checking Account Beginning Balance: $7992.20 Final Balance: $7,163.79 Income: $740.00 (RR Tickets) Major Expenses: $1,446.07 Sports Football – Ridel equipment
- Money Market Account. Beginning Balance: $47,737.49 Final Balance: $47,867.37 Major Expenses: None Major Income: $129.88 interest
- Balance in scholarship fund: $28,791.64
COMMUNICATIONS (M. OLIVER)
- M. Oliver reported that December meeting minutes were posted online.
- M. Oliver will also post current 2025 Reverse Raffle Information Flyer online as well.
- M. Oliver reminded those present to email last year’s contacts for Reverse Raffle tickets by next meeting in February.
REVERSE RAFFLE (S. KERECHANIN AND M. OLIVER)
- Date for 2025 Reverse Raffle is Thursday, March 6 at Guy’s Party Center.
- S. Kerechanin reported that Sunshine Cupcakes will provide cupcakes again for the 2025 event. A motion was made by J. Stanley, seconded by K. Larson and then unanimously passed by the board to use them for the event’s dessert and reimburse Deb McCurry accordingly.
- S. Kerechanin provided a well thought out timeframe for the evening, including tasks, volunteers and responsibilities, announcements and recognition of East CLC teachers/staff.
- S. Kerechanin and others continue to work on gift baskets; many have contributed gift cards and items to include as well.
- S. Kerechanin requested that a financial charge system be in place for the event. Treasurer, L. Bond shared some preliminary findings with PNC and will look into this further before next meeting.
- L. Bond encouraged board members to sell all tickets.
- M. Bond shared last year’s reflections as a reminder, as well as program to be updated/printed by APS and floor map of event for Guy’s North Ballroom.
SCHOLARSHIP (M. BOND)
- M. Bond reported that to date, two former recipients have completed requirements and received financial scholarship renewals of $1,000 each. One more is still pending for student number and proof of enrollment for current semester.
- M. Bond will share with faculty at instruction improvement day on January 31, 2025. At that time, she will speak with faculty about importance of their nominations for the year and protocol. Treasurer, L. Bond will also accompany to encourage Reverse Raffle participation from faculty and staff. Current flyers will be placed in their office mailboxes as a reminder.
60+ REUNION UPDATE (M. BOND AND J. STANLEY)
- Scheduled date for the 2025 60+ Reunion at Guy’s Party Center is Thursday, June 12.
- M. Bond reported that monthly planning meetings will begin in March, 2025.
- J. Stanley will schedule those meetings in order to secure the community room with the Talmadge Library.
- M. Bond shared that Zitzmann Photography has been secured for the event again this year.
HALL OF FAME (S. SIBBIO AND D. HOFF)
- K. Larson shared that the planning committed will be going to Venue next week to select date and menu for this year’s 2025 event.
- Since both D. Hoff and M. Sibbio were not present, M. Oliver will reach out to the latter for status on acceptance of those selected.
MEMBERSHIP (M. ANDERSON)
- No report as M. Anderson was not present.
LINDA THEATER ALUMNI MOVIE/FUN NIGHT (M. ANDERSON)
- M. Anderson emailed board members the results of meeting on 12/18 with Scott Summers and M. Oliver on a Linda Theater Meet and Greet event.
- M. Oliver reported that a proposed date for event is Friday, October 3, 2025.
- M. Oliver put forth request to pursue endeavor; It was moved by C. Hayes and L. Bond seconded. Motion to schedule event was approved by unanimous vote.
- M. Oliver presented second motion to approve rental cost of $600 for 3 hours with entrance fee ticket cost of $10 per person; L. Bond so moved and S. Kerechannin seconded. Motion was voted upon and passed.
MEMORABILIA (M. OLIVER, L. BOND)
- L. Bond reported that ALL ’80’s yearbooks to date (with exception of missing ’86 yearbook) have now been scanned and posted to website! Thank you, L. Bond for your continued diligence on this project.
OTHER BUSINESS
- M. Oliver nominated EHS Class of ’74 Reunion Committee for January Spirit Wins Award for their donation of $582.48 to the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.
- Next meeting is scheduled for 2/06/2025 – 6 pm @East CLC Library.
- With no further business, meeting was adjourned at 7:27 p.m.