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January 19th, 2011 Minutes
Minutes 01/19/2011
SHAMOKIN AREA HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Minutes - January 19th, 2011
PRESENT: Charmaine Tetkoskie ‘82, John Klinger ‘68, Jeff Clutcher ‘78, John Schankweiler ‘53, Irvin Liachowitz ‘42, Myron Moskowitz ‘42, Robert Mattis ‘68, Helen Jane Murphy ‘43, Maxine Howarter-Harvey ‘83, John Clutcher ‘74, Bruce Clutcher ‘72, Joan Fauland Eltringham ‘59, Richard Eltringham ‘59, Bill Korbich ‘54, Shirley Fisher Jackson ‘51, Susan Kropinski Haas ‘75.
The meeting was called to order at 6:53 p.m. by Charmaine Tetkoskie ‘82, president.
MINUTES: On motion by Irvin Liachowitz ‘42, second by John Clutcher ‘74, the secretary’s minutes were approved unanimously.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Bill Korbich ‘54 spoke to the group about some changes in interest and transferring funds where most interest would be received. One of the scholarship recipients, Kaitlyn Hine, has never responded. Members of the group said they thought her plans had changed and she was in the Air Force. As had been previously mentioned the funds were transferred to different banks for a variety of reasons. Award money is still in the Susquehanna Bank, some funds are in the First Columbia Bank, and some funds are with M&T Bank. The treasurer said not as much money is coming in, especially from dues. He says we are $410.00 down compared with last year although the dues receipt is the lowest in 2010 than it has been. The group expressed its appreciation for the good job that has been done. On motion by Myron Markowitz ‘42, second by John Schankweiler ‘53 the report was accepted unanimously.
COMMUNICATIONS: Bill Korbich ‘54 said he has a request that we include in our Alumni Newsletter this year about the May 27-28 festival in Shamokin that coincides with our reunion. On motion by Bill, second by John Klinger ‘68 this was agreed upon as long as information is submitted in a timely manner.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
1. Afterglow: Irvin Liachowitz ‘42 has booked the group.
2. Auditing: The books were audited by James Booth and Joan Eltringham. The audit was approved for filing. Both Booth and Eltringham will retire. They were thanked for their work.
3. Awards: Mary Anne Pitorak Miller ‘74 and Susan Kropinski Haas‘75,will again organize the door prizes and the travel award.
4. Banquet: The cost will be $25.00 for the Saturday evening banquet. As informational, Coal Twp. will meet Sunday evening.
5. By-Laws: No report.
6. Class representatives: No changes.
7. Education Fund: There will be a February meeting.
8. Entertainment: Irvin Liachowitz ‘42 will get in touch with the group.
9. Invitations: There is a February 11th deadline to get information in.
10. Memorabilia: Jeff Clutcher ‘78 reports nothing new at this time.
11. Nominations: Maxine Howerter-Harvey ‘83, is the new vice president nominee.
12. Program: There was a discussion about needing some changes in appearance. Jeff Clutcher read an email from the chair and the deadline date for information is extremely important, February 11th.
13. Publicity: Is there enough publicity being deciminated to the classes? Again, an email was read from the chair by Jeff Clutcher. Provide the necessary information and be in touch with the classes.
14. Website: John Clutcher ‘74, gave a report and also stated there was an inquiry about our oldest alumni group status. We are considered the "oldest continuous operating" alumni group.
OLD BUSINESS: H. Robert Mattis ’68, said he still plans to bring Woody Peiffer to the event.
The $25,000.00 being held by the high school from an estate is still having ongoing conversation to determine the best way to transfer the funds.
NEW BUSINESS: Next meeting will be April 20, 2011, but it is tentative.
On motion by Irvin Liachowitz ‘42, second by Myron Markowitz ‘42, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shirley Fisher Jackson '51, Secretary