October 15th, 2019 Minutes

Shamokin Area High School Alumni Association

Minutes – October 15, 2019

15 members and friends attended the meeting which began at 7pm at Original Italian Pizza in Shamokin.

President Jeff Schlader ’73 called the meeting to order.

 

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Todd Hockenbroch ’97, Principal reported:

We have a board meeting Tuesday night at the same time unfortunately that I am required to attend. Please let the association know I am extremely sorry for not being able to make it. I would like to report that the school year has started off very positive. We had an amazing group of seniors graduate last year and the class of 2020 appears to be picking right up where the class of 2019 left off. We have already had a student score a 700 on the math SAT! We have more students than ever before in our Advanced Placement courses. We have double the number of students from last year participating in our various clubs and organizations. We are holding our annual college fair on Tuesday the 15th to provide as many opportunities as possible to our students to further their education. This year we have allowed sophomores to attend the Northumberland County Career and Technical Center. Finally, we have flooded the halls up there with students!!! Mr. Hynoski and I continue to give every student opportunities to achieve their dreams’.

Todd Hockenbroch ‘97
Shamokin Area Middle/High School
Principal
Head Wrestling Coach
570-648-5731
thockenbroch@indians.k12.pa.us

 

SECRETARY’S REPORT:

Minutes from April 23, 2019 meeting which are on the website were reviewed over the past few months by various members. John Klinger ’68 made a motion to accept the report and Maxine Howerter Harvey ’83 seconded the motion. All were in favor.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT:

Gregory Dwulet ’68 provided the treasurer’s update. Bob Mattis ’68 made a motion to accept the report and Maxine Howerter Harvey ’83 seconded the motion. All were in favor.

   *General Fund balance is at: $10,910.62

   *Educational Balance is at:   $27,652.28

Approved an amount of $300 to be used at the discretion of the treasurer to be applied to advertising requests which would give exposure to the alumni association. Bob Mattis '68 made the motion to accept the $300.00 request and was seconded by Maxine Howerter Harvey '83. All were in favor.

Greg to work with the education committee to decide the best process to invest approx. $240K in a CD for the DePiante Scholarship which will come due in a few weeks. Greg will temporarily deposit the money in the Alumni Association checking account. Amy Henninger Rachu ’83 made a motion to refer the matter to the Education Fund committee and it was seconded by Bob Mattis ’68. All were in favor.

 

COMMUNICATIONS: Nothing to report at this time.

 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Banquet: John Klinger ’68 reported the Banquet for the 137th reunion will be held on Saturday May 23, 2020 at 5:30 pm at Masser’s Banquet Hall, Paxinos, PA.

John Klinger ’68 asked if Paul Hammus can get newsletters out earlier. John Clutcher ’74 will check on this request and report back at the next meeting.

Comments from John Clutcher:

Mary Anne Brennan Stump ’00 would need to do the follow-up with Mark Paulhamus of Paulhamus Litho, Inc. in terms of required deadlines to see when an earlier mail out can occur. She coordinates the Newsletter activity with Mark. If there are any changes, I recommend we update the policy we have on the website. This past year Mark delivered the newsletters to the mailing house on April 11th or so and I received mine on April 19th. My brother Jeff got his on the 18th. Additionally, I post a PDF copy of the newsletter on the webpage for reference for those who don’t get a newsletter or for those who receive theirs late but want to participate with the banquet. We can discuss this more at the January meeting. 

Afterglow: A discussion on this followed and it was decided that it would still be held, however a concern was made on how to keep the Banquet attendees from leaving and remain for the Afterglow. Some suggestions were made and they will be followed up on, and it will be reported at the next meeting.

Entertainment: Senior members of the high school chorus will perform at the alumni banquet.

Invitation/Newsletter: Nothing to report at this time.

Programs: Nothing to report at this time.

Auditing: Nothing to report at this time.

Awards: Nothing to report at this time.

By-Laws: Nothing to report at this time.

Class Representatives: Jeff Clutcher ’78 reported there were two deaths of representatives:

Mirian Thomas Startzel ’44 and Ronald Chamberlain ‘59.

2019 class representatives are Blake Zalar & Quinn Rollman.

Education Fund: Meeting for the Education Committee will meet on October 29, 2019.

Memorabilia: Jeff Clutcher reported he received a ‘75th Anniversary book form Pat Hoberg from her father’s Estate and numerous items from Anne Sheptak Mitros ’68.

Nominations: We will need a male VP for the Banquet in 2020.

Publicity: Jamie A Hoffman Bordell ’75 had an announcement in the paper (News-Item).

In Noteworthy and Community Calendar for the meeting tonight.

Website: John Clutcher ’74 provided an update on the website and Facebook usage. Facebook membership has increased from 187 at the April meeting to a total of 230.

OLD BUSINESS:   Susan Kropinski Haas’75 reported on the policy and procedures pertaining to who collects and communicates payment for students and parents concerning the Banquet.

This includes the role of Class Advisors who are responsible to collect $5.00 from each student who will be attending the May 23, 2020 Banquet. The Class Advisor will then return the $5.00 to each student attending the Banquet.

NEW BUSINESS: It was recommended that letters be sent to the seniors about the date of the Scholarship testing. A $5.00 registration fee is due upon signing up for the test.

There will be a letter sent to the parents (of the seniors) detailing how to make their reservations for the banquet and payment should be sent to the Treasurer Gregory Dwulet ’68. Reservations are a must.

Susan Kropinski Haas ’75 made a motion for the parent (of a senior) who is not a member of the Alumni pay $20.00 for their meal and the Alumni parent pay $25.00 this includes dues.

Amy Henninger Rachu ’83 seconded the motion. All were in favor.

There was a committee appointed to get the letters out to the seniors on the date and time for the scholarship test, and letter attending the Alumni Banquet. Appointment to committee is:

Amy Henninger Rachu ’83, Vice President
Mary Anne Brennan Stump ’00
Maxine Howerter Harvey ‘83
Susan Kropinski Haas ‘75
Jamie A. Hoffman Bordell’75, Secretary
Bob Mattis ‘68

President Jeff Schlader ’73 will invite the Class Advisors and Class Officers to our next meeting to introduce the Alumni Association to them. Our meeting will be held January 14, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church (downstairs), Chestnut St, Shamokin.

The President will also contact Mr. Hockenbrock ’97 Principal for information.

Susan Kropinski Haas ’75 made a motion for Maxine Howerter Harvey ’83 to fill the position of Historian and John Klinger ’68 seconded the motion. All were in favor.

NEXT MEETING:  

Winter Meeting: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church (downstairs), Shamokin, PA - 7pm

Spring Meeting: Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Grace Lutheran Church (downstairs), Shamokin, PA - 7pm

Banquet:           Saturday, May 23, 2020 Masser’s Banquet Hall, Paxinos PA - 5:30pm

Motion for adjournment was made by John Klinger ’68 with a second by Jody Duceman Callahan ’68. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm. 

 

Respectfully Submitted,
Jamie A. Hoffman Bordell ‘75
Secretary