JTHS BAA ANNUAL MEETING MINUTES FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2008
This is the DRAFT version of
our meeting minutes.
ATTENDANCE: Art Perez, Gene
DiVecchio, Jan Uffelmann, Janet
Goldman, James Stegall, John
Troughton, Brad
Uffelmann, Melissa Christman, Jack Schiffer, Megan Gonzalez, Mary
Beth Bjekich
The BAA annual meeting was
called to order at 6:30 pm at
Maurie's Table, Joliet IL on September 28,
2008.
First there was a review of
minutes from the 2007 Annual
Meeting with motion to accept as
written by Gene DiVecchio and
2nd by Jan Uffelmann.
Next on the agenda was review of the Financial Statement. It was noted that there was an outstanding postage bill of $346.77 payable to the school. This payment was motioned to be paid by Art Perez and 2nd by Mary Beth Bjekich. The ammended Treasurer Report was accepted and motioned by James Stegall. Cash on hand as of August '08 is $ 13, 969.64.
YEAR IN REVIEW
A few activities were
discussed that will be held
yearly-the Winter Basketball
Game and an annual performance
by the Jazz Band to keep
interest up and for exposure to
the public. It was felt that all
involved enjoyed playing with
the HS PEP Band for the
Baskeball game and generated
interest for the high school
members to return as Alumni
members. As well as inspire comraderie
between the "oldtimers" and the
highschoolers. Brad will
talk with the Jazz Band group
to plan a session at the
Bicentennial Park for future
summer programs.
FUTURE EVENTS
A planned activity is for
the Winter Homecoming
Basketball Game against Carl
Sandburg on February 13, 2008,
Friday night.
Art recommended that the Alumni
Band supply pizza after the
game. It will be discussed with
Mr. Fiske if it is ok to bring
food into the Band Room for the
high schoolers and to let them
know we are doing this for
them. Alumni thought this would
promote fellowship and
comraderie between the alumni
and youngsters. We are always
trying to increase our
membership and hope to get their
interest at an early level.
Which always leads to
recruitment....and social
events. The Alumni are always
trying to increase membership
and interest in our group. Some
recommendations are outings to
Hackney's Brass Tacks in
February or March. and as always
the group is open to any
suggestions.
2012 Centennial Concert
The alumni group is planning
a BIG event for the Centennial
Anniversary. We will need
planning sessions, sponsorship,
advertising as well as lots
more Aumni!! The Board is
throwing around ideas and
suggestions but needs much
help. The BAA want this to be
a very special and great event
for all to enjoy, but we need
more membership and money. A
timeline will be built upon in
the near future as well as some
possible new venues to get our
name " out there" ..Heard of You
Tube??? You may see our name on
You Tube......Yes, us oldsters
can get "hip" if we have too.!!
There is still mention of a
Midwest performance, but it
is still on the back burner for
now.
Election of Officers
President: Brad
Uffelmann accepted office
of President. The vote was
motioned by Megan Gonzalez and
2nd by James Stegall, with all
in favor.
Vice-President: Art
Perez accepted the office of
VP. The vote was motioned by
James Stegall and 2nd by Jan
Uffelmann with all in favor.
Secretary: Mary Beth Bjekich
accepted the office of Sec. The
vote was motioned by Megan
Gonzalez and 2nd by Art
Perez, with all in favor.
Treasurer: Jan Uffelmann
accepted the office of Treas.
The vote was motioned by James
Stegall and 2nd by Jack Schiffer with
all in favor.
One 3 yr at large term was
accepted by Melissa Christman.
The vote was motioned by James Stegall and 2nd by Jan
Uffelmann with all in favor.
This places Gene DiVecchio with
2 years remaining on his term
and Megan Gonzalez with 1 year
remaining on her term.
There were recommendations of
Meeting and Working Sessions
scheduled for the next year.
Regular Meetings are scheduled
as
follows:
Working Sessions will be scheduled, as needed, during months where a Regular Meeting is not held. NEW BUSINESS
It was questioned if the
Board can change the time and or
date of the Annual Meeting to
help facilitate attendance. The
Board has to comply with the
By-Laws. This could be under
consideration for future
meetings, with announcements as
needed. The meeting was
adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth
Bjekich. Sec.
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