October 7, 2013 at 12:00 PM - Schuyler Foundation Meeting
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I. October Meeting
Rationale:
SCHUYLER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS FOUNDATION MEETING 10/07/13 @ 12 NOON – 1:00 P.M. @ SCHUYLER CHAMBER OFFICE Membership: Lumir Jedlicka-Treasurer, Brian Vavricek- President, Virginia Semerad, Clinton Parr- Secretary, Sandy Seckman- Vice President, Victor Lopez, and Dan Hoesing Guests – Lora Johnson – Chamber Executive Director -Joyce Baumert – Performing Arts consultant – 402-352-5324 –mandjbaumert@gmail.com – possible member -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 Absent: Vision: To support the enrichment of educational programs and student life experiences Goals: -To promote education in Schuyler Community Schools -Additional giving of $100,000 by August 31st, 2013 Secretary Report/Minutes – Review and Approve (refer minutes e-mailed by Shelley Friesz – September 9, 2013) Treasurer’s Report – unofficial total balance $115,037 · Donation received from Robin Stevens for $500. New Business · Presentation by Scott Larson & Paul J Strawhecker on fundraising · Presentation by Kem Cavanah regarding the Alumni Website Committee Reports:
Alumni Honors Committee: Sheri & Joyce Next Meeting – November 11, 2013 – Monday – 12:00 Noon @ the Schuyler Chamber Office
Discussion:
Minutes from October Schuyler Community Schools Foundation meeting
Members present: Brian Vavricek, Sandy Seckman, Dan Hoesing
Absent members: Lumir Jedlicka, Virginia Semerad, Clinton Parr and Victor Lopez
Others present: Lora Johnson, Kem Cavanah, Joyce Baumert, Sheri Balak and Shelley Friesz
Brian called meeting to order
Goals- Brian suggested refining the second goal
Secretary Report/Minutes discussed: not approved due to not enough members - will put on next meeting agenda to approve
Treasurer’s report- Brian gave a bill from the Oak Ballroom for charges from the Labor Day Dance
• Kem suggested getting a hold of Mary Peschel at the city office to see if we pay sales tax since we are a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization
New Business:
Paul Strawhecker and Scott Larsen gave a Campaign Services Presentation
Kem Cavanah had discussion about the Alumni Website
• The foundation to control ownership of the Alumni Website
• Wants an answer yes or no at the next meeting so will put on November agenda
• Talked about the finances& membership numbers
Committee Reports
Fundraising :
• Need to look at foundation finances; find out if foundation would be able to pay the cost of their initial services and the monthly expenses
• Talk with the school board to see if possibly pay some of the cost
• Check with Pinnacle bank to see if the money is earmarked for scholarships or what?
Distinguished Alumni Award: Sheri & Joyce presented more information
Brian adjourned the meeting
Next meeting will be November 4th at noon at the Schuyler Chamber office 12:00-1:00 pm
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