Minutes of CHS class of 1956 Reunion Committee Meeting, October 20, 2005
Reunion
Committee Meeting
Minutes
Before the meeting began, Allen Keenan asked that the second paragraph of Joniel
Russel’s e-mail be read aloud to the members.
It was agreed that a card should be written to Joniel.
Allen then asked Marilyn Gilmer to take the Minutes.
I.
Welcome – Allen
Keenan
Allen welcomed Ginny Roberts, Haven Caldwell and Aline and Dick Wisher to the
meeting. Allen thanked Jacqueline
Wilson for letting us use her home.
President’s Report – We’re
off to a great start. The “Kick
Off Party” last month was outstanding. Fifty
people attended. Thanks to Brenda
Boone Davis for hosting the party at the F&M Bank.
We have some volunteers for the various committees and I would like to
get them involved right away. Tonight,
I would like to get a budget approved and discuss various events and venues.
Also, I would like to schedule our committee meetings through to the
reunion.
A thank you note needs to be written to Brenda Davis.
II.
Minutes – Allen Keenan in
Joniel Russell’s absence
Minutes for the
III.
Treasurer’s Report
– Allen, in Jacqueline Wilson’s absence
Checks were written for $148.00, $425.00, and $102.38 leaving a balance of
$10,725.65. The report was accepted.
Fred expressed concern about there being two separate account locations.
Allen asked him to call Chris with his concerns.
Ed furthered the discussion expressing his concern over the tax
accountability.
IV.
Newsletter – Ed
Wheeler
All deadlines were met in mailing the newsletters.
The e-mail deadline was not met, because of technical difficulties.
Cliff said that he would talk with Dick Rapier about scanning the
newsletter.
V.
State of the Class Report
– Allen for Dick Rapier and Dotty Westby
All our classmates are famous and on the Internet.
Just type in a classmates name and a Google search will take them to the
Tom Tom page on our web site.
VI.
Development Committee Report
- Allen for Bill Bruckner and Chris
Seger
Chris Seger reports that…we have broken the $10,000 mark for the Comma Club.
$9,850.00 is in the
Frankly, I have been pleasantly surprised by some of the donations that have
come in from classmates who I did not think would step up to the plate for the
amounts they did. Anyway, I’ll let
you know in the next few weeks to whom I’ve written personal appeals, and
then, after we’ve assessed those responses, we can further broaden our
approach.
VII.
Web Site Report –
Allen
Check out the web site songs. Soon
it will include “OCHS.”
VIII.
Meetings Schedule – 2nd
Thursday of each month. Next
November 10th at Fred Boyd’s home,
IX.
Budget –
Jacqueline Wilson and Fred Boyd
Suggestions: Activities at
Aquarium/Philbrook
Fred needs to check the Hotel contract and report back to the committee
Allen set a budget for 300 at
$50,000.00
Motion
– Ed Wheeler - To accept the budget for 300 at $50,00
Seconded
– Fred Boyd
X
Venue - Allen
Chris Seger – Suggested Philbrook for the gala Saturday event.
Philbrook can accommodate 350 people
Ed – proposed delaying this issue until the next meeting giving Fred time to
research the Doubletree contract. Report
due for the next meeting.
Fred – asked us to consider how our classmates would like this
Allen – This event is for everyone.
Motion – Ed proposed tabling this
issue until the next meeting
Seconded
- Fred
XI.
Review Activities
– Reviewed 50th Brochure
Thursday,
September 29, 2006
Registration desk open
Hospitality room
Friday, September 30, 2006
Golf Tournament
Registration desk
open
Hospitality room
will be open between events
Class
Luncheon/Photos
Mixer
Saturday,
October 1, 2006
Daze/Assembly/Memorial Services
Bus Excursion of
Hospitality room
will be open between events
Dinner
Sealing of Time
Capsule at
Allen – Do you think it is possible for Dave Robbins to sing during the
Memorial portion of the Assembly? Suggestion:
We release balloons with each of the deceased classmate’s name written
on or attached to a balloon.
XII.
New
Business - None
XIV.
Old Business
DFR Committee – Marilyn
reported that this committee has been divided into three separate committees:
The Decoration Committee chaired by Marilyn Gilmer; the Food Committee
chaired by Jacqueline Wilson; and the Registration Committee chaired by Greta
Callous. These should be reflected
separately on the new organizational chart developed by Fred Boyd.
The Decoration Committee’s new members are:
Fred Boyd, Advisor; Linda Boyd,
The Food Committee is waiting for a budget and schedule of events.
The Registration Committee is waiting for a budget
School
Gift – Cliff
Jacqueline offered to help Cliff get an appointment with the school concerning
the use of school buses.
Allen wants all monies left from the reunion to go toward the class gift.
If an endowment is established, perhaps future classes will help with the
funding.
Discussion: Who should receive this
gift? Should a competition be
developed, if so, it should be open to any senior attending Central.
Several wanted the committee to have the final say on the winner.
Suggestion: Invite the winner
to our reunion dinner.
Golf
Tournament – Fred Boyd
Need helpers. Cliff and Haven
Caldwell volunteered to help
XIV.
Roundtable – Haven
Haven said there needed to be another
mailing to keep our classmates informed.
Marilyn said that she would include the newsletter in the committee member
packet.
XV.
Next
Meeting Date – Allen
The next meeting date is November 10th to be held at Fred Boyd’s
home,
XVI.
Adjourn
Motion
– Ed Wheeler made a motion to adjourn at
Seconded
– Haven
Respectfully submitted, for Joniel Russell by Marilyn Gilmer
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