COMMERCE-CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Minutes for
May 14, 2007

Cleveland High School Alumni Room

 

The meeting was called to order by the president, Odis Avritt, at 11:30 AM.

 

Present: Ted Amato, Odis Avritt, Gary Bishop, Paul Cook, Pat Dannen, Kari Freeman, Joe Gatto, Karen Genzer, Nadine Livingston, Roy Love, Dennis Maloney, Gladys Michels, Jean Miller, Marty Schwan, Jan Watt.  Guests:  Evelyn Alm and Darlene VanderBiesen

 

  1. Minutes:  Not available because of technical difficulties.

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report:  We have 653 annual members and 312 lifetime members for a total membership of 965.  Current assets for the Association are $21,931.03.  The Scholarship Fund balance is $7,106.16.  Reunion Picnic balance is $803.02.  Cleveland Community Field Project has a balance of $125.36.  Actual assets are $13,896.49.  The Oregon Community Foundation balance as of March 2007 is $175,305.09. 

 

Budget/Finance—No report

 

  1. Principal’s Report:  Paul Cook reported that 13 students from Cleveland were awarded scholarships from the MESD Academic All-star Program.  This includes students from throughout Multnomah County.  In Athletics, District championships were earned by men and women’s track, men and women’s tennis, men and women’s golf, baseball and softball.  Awards in the Performing Arts area were attained by the band which took first place in the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival and the choir which earned first place in both District and State. 

 

The CHS science curriculum will not be required to change at Cleveland as previously requested by the District.  This will benefit the 9th graders and the IB classes. 

 

Following are dates for remaining school activities: 

 

  1. Committee and Liaison Reports:

 

PTA—Kari Freeman reported that the PTA gave $300 to the counseling staff for computer software.  She indicated that Scott Burns, a science teacher, needs to raise $2,000 to get a $7,000 Murdock Grant.   The money would be used for lab techniques in biotechnology.  The PTA is looking into assisting Scott with the needed funds.  The PTA is also assisting the “All-night Party” Committee in raising $20,000.  Kari reported that the 2007 auction netted the school $100,000.

 

Boosters—No report

 

Scholarship—Karen Genzer and Jean Miller reported that the winners of the four 2007 scholarships have been selected.  Currently, there is an ongoing discussion regarding scholarships which are not used within a designated period of time.  The name of the Ironman Scholarship has been changed to “The Don Mitchell Ironman Scholarship.” 

 

Membership—Odis Avritt reported that 188 annual members have not renewed for 2007.  The last mailing of 1000 reminders netted five new members.

 

Communications—No report

 

Golf Tournament—Joe Gatto and Ted Amato reported that the committee has been discussing a variety of topics including prizes and possible sponsor contacts. 

 

Foundation—Jan Watt reported that on January 19, 2008 the Foundation is again sponsoring the “Claws and Dawgs” at the same places as in 2007.  The Auction Raffle will happen only on the night of the Auction. 

 

Board Development—No report.

 

5.       Topics of Discussion and Updates:

 

Alumni Newspaper:  Dennis Maloney indicated that there will be 12 pages in the fall newsletter.  It will include information regarding the luncheon, all-school picnic and both golf tournaments.  All articles should be sent to Dennis.  There will be further discussions about format changes for the newsletter.

 

Spring Luncheon:  Jean Miller and Karen Genzer reported that the general format for the luncheon has been formalized.  Since there are no student photographers available to take pictures at the luncheon, a discussion was held about the possibility of placing disposable cameras at the tables to get candid shots.

 

Cleveland Community Field Project:  Paul Cook reported that we are still in the process of getting the necessary permits and getting the formalized plans approved.

 

2007 Alumni Picnic:  Nadine Livingston reported that 148 alumni have signed up so far.  The committees planning the Alumni Picnic have all their plans in place for a successful venture. 

 

Gym Lobby Trophy Case:  Joe Gatto reported that he and Mike Shanahan are working on getting the proposals ready for the bidding process.

 

6.       Old Business:

 

Odis Avritt reported that the 6 possible CCHSAA logos will be evaluated at the Board of Directors meeting on May 16, 2007.

 

  1. New Business:

 

A motion was made that we invite, as our guests, the 2007 Hall of Fame inductees to the 2007 Spring Luncheon.  The motion was seconded and passed.

 

  1. Next Meeting:

 

Executive Committee Meeting will be Monday, June 11, 2007 at 11:30 a.m. in Alumni Room.

 

Board of Directors’ Meeting will be Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 7 p.m. at Cleveland High School Faculty Lounge*.

 

We adjourned at 12:49 p.m.

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Gary Bishop, Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* note change in location