Sidney Alumni & Friends, Inc.
Sidney HS
October 22, 2007
Jann Tackett brought the meeting to order at 7:05pm. Present were: Jann T., Kassie Jorgensen, Heidi Lowthrop, Linda Reilly, Gregg Cruickshank, and Kirk Hughes. Joyce Gorham arrived at 7:20pm and Heidi L. left at 7:30pm.
9.4 was added to the agenda, Kirk Hughes resigning as of December, 2007. It was moved by Heidi L. and seconded by Kassie J. to accept the agenda as amended. Motion passed.
Kirk H. read the minutes of the last meeting. It was moved by Gregg C. and 2nd by Linda R. to approve the minutes as read. Motion passed.
Correspondence: There was none.
Kassie J. handed out a list of bills that had been paid: Gene Kirk for the sign, Sidney Post Office for PO Box, and Sidney Foods for meat & cheese trays.
Kassie J. handed out a balance sheet of accounts from the inception of SAF, Inc.
She reminded the group we will need to come up with $1,300 in July of next year and each year until 2012. An updated pledge sheet was also handed out.
Kirk H. moved to accept the Treasurer’s Report including bills paid. Heidi L. seconded it and the motion passed.
1. Homecoming Review 2007
-There were over 100 people (About 50 Alumni) at the gathering at the Legion after Homecoming. Set up was easy and people had a good time. It was decided to continue this event on a yearly basis.
-Kirk H. had three students carry the new SAF, Inc. sign in the homecoming parade.
2. Ball Field Shelter- Susan H. said to take this item off the agenda until after
holidays. Her family could discuss their plans then.
3. Brick Project- Susan H. and Joyce G. are going to be meeting on a weekly
basis and will report more next month. Kassie J. gave Susan H. some brick orders.
4. Fall newsletter-Highlight homecoming activities—Kassie J. will do this article.
Brick Orders- Get these sent in.
Tax Deductible Contributions and IRA’s for 70 ½.
Seeking New Board Members.
High School Heroes- Football Team Play-Offs, Kelsey Nenneman, Wes Albertsen, & Cassie Berry.
5. Change The Honored Classes For 2008- Joyce G. and Gregg C. will try to change these on 10-27-07 at 9:00am.
1. Kelley Marshall’s Student Council Report-Kelley was absent.
2. Money Maker Ideas For Lights Sort Fall.
-Slow pitch softball tournament—Susan H. will email Charlie Bohlen to see if he is interested in setting one up. We would certainly help at it.
-Grandparent Prom
-Golf Tournament—Not sure if there are already too many of these.
-Silent Auction—at one of the events.
-Emmy’s Dinner—Not sure if they would want to do a 3rd one for us.
-Track Meets—We will continue to do two of these in the spring.
3. Kirk Hughes will resign from SAF, Inc. in December of 207. Joyce G. moved to regretfully accept Kirk’s resignation. 2nd by Gregg C. Motion passed.
Next meeting will be November 29, 2007 at 7:00pm at the high school.
Kirk H. moved to adjourn and Susan H. 2nd it. Motion passed.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:40pm.
Respectfully submitted,
Kirk Hughes
Secretary