COMMERCE-CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

Minutes for
February 11, 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, Pat Dannen, Kari Freeman, Nadine Livingston, Roy Love, Dennis Maloney, Jean Miller, Marty Schwan, Tom Strader, Dave Voll, Jan Watt

 

  1. Minutes from the January 14, 2008 meeting were approved as written.

 

  1. Treasurer’s Report:  We have 673 annual members and 311 lifetime members for a total membership of 984.  Current assets for the Association are $16,937.33.  The Scholarship Fund balance is $4,255.86.  Actual assets are $12,681.47.  The Oregon Community Foundation balance as of December 31, 2007 is $183,671.54. 

 

Budget/Finance—No report

 

  1. Principal’s Report:  Paul Cook reported that the Cleveland Wrestling Team was City Champions.  Seventeen wrestlers will be going to the State competition.  The Men’s and Women’s Swim Teams were District Champions. The “Bridging the Gap” night was a huge success.  The Jazz Band finished second at the Evergreen Jazz Festival.  The Trailblazer floor dedication will be scheduled for some time in March.

 

    1. PTA—Kari Freeman reported that the PTA had a very informative meeting regarding student use of “Space Book.”  The PTA donated $750 to Student Services for a laptop, cart and projector.  They also gave the Cheer Team $1,500 toward workout mats.  The Cheer Team finished 8th in State in the Co-Ed Division.

 

    1. Boosters—Odis Avritt reported that the Booster Club is having organizational concerns. 

 

    1. Foundation—Jan Watt reported that the “Beer, Brats and Burgundy” event will be held on April 5, 2008 beginning at 6 p.m. at the Hair of the Dog.  The cost will be determined at a later date.  The Cleveland Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held on February 22, 2008 at 7 p.m. in the school gym.    

 

  1. Standing Committees and Liaison Reports:

 

Scholarship—Jean Miller presented the idea of inviting the scholarship interviewers to the Spring Luncheon.  A motion was made and seconded to cover the cost of the interviewers’ lunch from the CCHSAA general fund.  The motion passed.  The garage sale is still in discussion.

 

Membership—Dave Voll reported that 359 members have yet to renew their membership.  Since the most recent mailing, 112 have renewed.  Any information regarding 2008 class reunions should be sent to Dave Voll or Marty Schwan. 

 

Communications—No report

 

Golf Tournament—Ted Amato reported that the contract has been signed at Eastmoreland Golf Course for the golf activities for the 2008 tournament.  The food contract is being finalized. 

 

Board Development—Dave Voll reported that inactive Board members will be contacted by letter to confirm an interest in continuing in that capacity.  Board members whose terms are expiring will be contacted about their interest in extending for another term.  Officers will be contacted about their interest to continue in their current position.  A motion was made to have Tom Braden serve on the Board of Directors and in an at-large position on the Executive Committee while remaining on the Advisory Committee.  The motion was seconded and passed.

 

5.       Topics of Discussion and Updates:

 

Alumni Newspaper:  Dennis Maloney reported that March 1stis the deadline for pictures and articles for the spring newsletter. 

 

Spring Luncheon:  Jean Miller reported that they are finalizing the cost for the luncheon.    

 

2008 Alumni Picnic:  Neshia Cameron reported the Picnic will be on July 12, 2008 at Oaks Amusement Park from 11a.m. to 8 p.m.  If a person is interested in attending, they can pre-register by June 30, 2008 for a price of $10.  Beginning July 1, the price will be $12.50 and, on the day of the picnic, the charge will be $15.  Food catering options are being discussed. 

 

6.       Old Business:

 

Future Involvement with All-City Alumni Association:  Jean Miller brought up an idea where CCHSAA would be involved with the All-City Alumni Association in having a float in the Starlight Parade which is associated with Rose Festival.  There will be ongoing discussion on this idea.

 

  1. New Business:

 

Recognition for Mel Krause:  Extensive discussion was held as to possible ways to honor Mel Krause for his many civic and athletic contributions.  Odis Avritt made a motion to recommend to the CHS Booster Club to rename the existing ”CHS Hall of Fame” to become the “Mel Krause Cleveland High School Hall of Fame” and that a plaque would be displayed acknowledging his accomplishments.  The motion was seconded and passed.

 

  1. Next Meeting:

 

Executive Committee Meeting will be Monday, March 10, 2008 at 11:30 a.m. in Alumni Room.

 

Board of Directors’ Meeting will be Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 7 p.m. at Cleveland High School Library.

 

We adjourned at 12:42 p.m.

 

 

Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

Gary Bishop, Secretary