COMMERCE-CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Minutes for
January 14, 2008

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, Neshia Cameron, Paul Cook, Rose Chapman, Pat Dannen, Kari Freeman, Joe Gatto, Karen Genzer, Nadine Livingston, Bill Love, Dennis Maloney, Jean Miller, Marty Schwan, Dave Voll

 

  1. Minutes from the December 10, 2007 meeting were approved as written.

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report:  We have 669 annual members and 311 lifetime members for a total membership of 980.  Current assets for the Association are $20,629.01.  The Scholarship Fund balance is $9,190.86.  Actual assets are $11,438.15.  The Oregon Community Foundation balance as of September 30, 2007 is $183,147.44. 

 

Budget/Finance—No report

 

  1. Principal’s Report:  Paul Cook reported that the student transfer process for the 2008-2009 school year begins in February.  On Saturday, February 2, there will be a “Celebrating Schools” event at the Expo Center and on Thursday, February 7, the CHS “Bridging the Gap” night will be held.    Cleveland students will begin the forecasting process in mid-February.  All winter sports teams are competing well and are having success.  Field Update:  The PIL Hall of Fame Committee has donated $5,000 toward the matching funds for the field in the name of Mel Krause.

 

    1. PTA—Kari Freeman reported that on Thursday, January 17, that the Multnomah County library staff will be present at the PTA meeting to educate parents on the nuances of “Space Book” and “My Space.”  The CHS librarian will be discussing with parents the “Homework Hotline” usage. 

 

    1. Boosters—Bill Love reported that the Booster Club is still getting organized. 

 

    1. Foundation—No report 

 

  1. Standing Committees and Liaison Reports:

 

Scholarship—Karen Genzer and Jean Miller reported that the CHS note cards are still available.  Karen reported that the Committee is discussing with the Eastmoreland Garage Sale Committee the possibility of the Association selling items at the sale.  The Committee is also updating the questions to be used to interview scholarship nominees. 

 

Membership—Dave Voll reported that invoices for 2008 renewals will be sent out this week.  In February, a bulk mailing with be sent to a selection of the alumni.

 

Communications—No report

 

Golf Tournament—Ted Amato reported that the money donated by the CCHSAA Golf Committee to the CHS was used to purchase needed items for Girls’ Soccer, Basketball and Golf and Boys’ Basketball, Wrestling and Track.

 

Board Development—Dave Voll stated that we currently have openings on the Board of Directors.  We are looking for alumni interested in filling those positions.  Directors whose terms expire in 2008 will be contacted to ascertain if they are interested in extending for three more years.  Officers will also be contacted regarding their interest in continuing in their office.

 

5.       Topics of Discussion and Updates:

 

Alumni Newspaper:  Dennis Maloney reported that he is starting to organize material for the spring newsletter to be printed in March.

 

Spring Luncheon:  Karen Genzer indicated that the Committee is still discussing the format for the luncheon.    

 

2008 Alumni Picnic:  Neshia Cameron reported that the Committee is in the early stages of planning for the Picnic on July 12, 2008 at Oaks Amusement Park.

 

6.       Old Business:

 

Distinguished Alumni Award:  Odis Avritt reported that the Distinguished Alumni Award proposal will be presented at the Board of Directors meeting on January 16, 2008.

 

  1. New Business:

 

Oregon Cultural Trust:  Jean Miller had a preliminary discussion with the Executive Board about getting involved in this state sponsored program.  More information will be coming.

 

2008 PTA Auction:  Odis Avritt inquired as to whether the Association wanted to purchase a table at the Auction.  Further discussion will be held. 

 

  1. Next Meeting:

 

Executive Committee Meeting will be Monday, February 11, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in Alumni Room.

 

Board of Directors’ Meeting will be Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Cleveland High School Library.

 

We adjourned at 12:55 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Gary Bishop, Secretary