April 7, 2014 at 9:00 AM - Schuyler Foundation Meeting

SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION

MEETING 04/07/2014 @ 12 NOON – 1:00 P.M.

@ SCHUYLER CHAMBER OFFICE        

Membership:  Lumir Jedlicka-Treasurer, Brian Vavricek- President, Virginia Semerad, Joyce Baumert- Secretary, Sandy Seckman- Vice President, Victor Lopez, and Dan Hoesing

Guests             - Lora Johnson – Chamber Executive Director                      

                        -Kem Cavanah – Economic Development Coordinator

-Shelley Friesz – sfriesz@esu7.org – 402-352-3527 Ext 216 – Foundation Assistant

-Sheri Balak – sheribalak@gmail.com – Alumni Honors consultant  

Vision:  To support the enrichment of educational programs and student life experience

Goals:  -To promote education in Schuyler Community Schools

            -Additional giving of $100,000 by August 31^st, 2014

             -Conduct feasibility study on possible new construction at high school building 

Secretary Report/Minutes – Review and Approve (refer minutes e-mailed by Shelley Friesz – March 3, 2014)

Treasurer’s Report – unofficial total balance $115,037

     · Deposited $2500 check from Monsanto

Committee Reports:

• Labor Day:Brian*, Victor
• Scholarship:Sandy*, Lumir
• Education:Lumir*, Lora, Brian
• Alumni Website- Dan
• Alumni Honors Committee:Sheri & Joyce

   ·   Performing Arts Center- Sandy, Joyce and Virginia

  ·    Promotion:  All members – Honors Convocations, Graduation, Labor Day, Dance Recital

  • Donor recognition board
  • Giving Challenges
    • Classes
  • Marketing Plan
    • TV in West and East Gym
      • Names of givers
      • Historical perspective of what the foundation has done
        1. SMS Foundation included
      • Use of Brochure
      • Visual projection of the area – sent to Kem for website
      • Solicit donations:

        -Sporting events

        -Foundation Fund Raising and Awareness Annual Banquet

                    -$75/plate

                    -Silent Auction

        -Melodrama

        -Other Ideas

      • Channel 99 (11)

Next Meeting –May 5, 2014 @ 12:00 Noon @ the Schuyler Chamber Office