Planning Fall dinner for November 8, 08 from 5 - 7:30 pm at Belmont High School Pig Roast with Brats & Dogs, volunteers took various projects to work on prices, tickets, flyers, advertising, set-up, costs, etc....
Really need more Alumni to help with this event. Call 542-6573 or 253-5918 for more information & volunteering
We covered the following: the results of the Alumni Booth at the All Class Picnic 08/06/08 (including alumni enrollment, alumni response, sales, orders, expenses and competitors); Trade Name Registration completed & checking account opened 8/11/08; Post Office Box opened; the Bison Shop or Alumni room was cleaned, inventoried & decorated, discussed expenses & need to order cashbox, candies & supplies; covered accounting of inventory & ownership of inventory; discussed potential scholarships from the Optimist Club & donations from NCB; created a new Flyer for Merchant locations to notify Alumni of meetings ++; and the need for Alumni Volunteers
The meeting started with Joye Stier sharing "How happy she was about having an Alumnus". She did not want people to think she wanted money for the school. She emphasized "It is to bring people together, renew old friendships and make new friendships and share experiences. Additionally, she would like Alumni (graduates) to be present at the opening of the new school with people representing each graduating class. Ms. Stier said, "This has been a long time coming."
Marlene Pegel passed out handouts to the attending Alumni. She explained that advertising has been placed in free community newspapers, WHIO-TV, ABC22 and FOX 45.
She covered the New Alumni name: Belmont Bison Alumni Association and explained why we were not able to use the previous Alumni name. After discussion, attendees agreed to use the new Alumni name. We discussed the Belmont Bison website.
Next we discussed the need for a constitution (Source: Dunbar HS Alumni) and how other school alumni groups work. The set-up costs: the Name Registration is $50.00 and the checking account is $50.00. The checking account is pending with National City Bank; waiting for confirmation of the Trade Name.
At this time, we have a FEIN or Federal Tax Identification Number and have filed for the Trade Name of Belmont Bison Alumni Association with the Secretary of State. Plus, the Bylaws (Constitution**) ready for filing with the Secretary of State, only after we elect Officers and file the Articles of Incorporation.
In the meeting, we agreed on Monotype Corsiva typeface style for the Alumni logo. We covered the constitution: the objectives, the officers, the election process, the committees, and the types of membership (& dues). There was lots of ideas and discussion. Note: The Operating Folders are ready for the officers and committees: for meetings, power point presentations, fundraising, advertising, legal documents and a membership enrollment. The alumni enrollment form is available at meetings or can be emailed to alumni and friends of BHS.
Recapped Old Business:
Various projects needed @ New School - by Michael Slightam dugouts, press box, Athletic Hall of Fame. These items are typically not included in new school funding.
Potential fund raisers to benefit the new school - with scholarships & the projects above. Place your name & graduation year on Laser Bricks 2B placed on school grounds. Upcoming plans: Spaghetti dinner, Fish Fry and all class reunion +++ more ideas
OBJECTIVES of our Alumni - by Marlene Pegel
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE
Discussed other high schools and their alumni groups & programs
Enrolled attendees. Keep in mind, all graduates are alumni and an enrollment form will be available at each meeting.
In attendance were Alumni from the Class of 1962 through 2007
Ideas to expand the Alumni were to use Classmates.com, MySpace & other internet sites to reach our classmates in Ohio & USA
We have a current website @ www.belmontbison.com This website was started by Jerry Steiner, class of 1970. He was recognized for his good work in helping bring Belmont classmates together. Thank you, Jerry, from all of us.
New Building Plans were explained & illustrated by Joye Stier, Principal of BHS.
Various projects that will be needed - by Michael Slightam dugouts, press box, scholarships, Athletic Hall of Fame. These items are typically not included in new school funding.
Potential fund raisers to benefit the new school - Bricks with your name & graduation year placed in a special area +++more ideas
In attendance were Alumni from the Class of 1958 through 1983
In open forum, some of the Alumni had never had a reunion and this was the first Alumni meeting they had ever attended. It was stressed the importance of having activities and building a dynamic Alumni group.
