March Minutes
Lexington Catholic Alumni Council
March 6, 2007
Present: Sandy Devers, Susie Morton, Todd Myers, Tom O’Brien, Kathleen Quigley, Pam Schneider, Darryl Stith
Not Present: John Hinkel, Bob Mitchell
Tom O’Brien led the group in an opening prayer.
Justin Ball – Lexington Legends Representative
Justin Ball came to speak to the Board about the possibility of a LCH Alumni event being held during one of the Lexington Legends baseball games this year. He discussed the many options that they offer. Questions were asked and answered. After he left, the Board further discussed potential dates and options and decided to look into it further.
Mid-Knight Stakes Wrap Up
Pam reported that she was very pleased with the turnout and the amount of money raised for the Mid-Knight Stakes event.
Fat Tuesday Business Lunch – Wrap Up
Pam reported that although she wished all who had called requesting information had shown up, she was very pleased with how many did turn out for our initial Alumni Business Lunch. Board members who attended were pleased with the accommodations provided by the Crowne Plaza. They were very pleased with the lunch that was served and were looking forward to the next one which is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 2007 again at the Crowne Plaza. Pam encouraged each Board member to contact some of their classmates and encourage them to come to the next one. Pam asked the Board if she should send out postcards reminding Alumni of the next lunch. This led to a discussion about how expensive it is to do a mailing to Alumni and whether or not a mailing is our most effective way of reaching out to the Alumni. Tom and Todd both feel that we need to focus on creating an email distribution list as a way to communicate with Alumni and to lessen some administrative costs. It was suggested that at every possible event that’s held, we encourage all in attendance to leave us their email addresses and let them know that, in the future, that is how the Alumni Council hopes to contact them with upcoming events and other news. It was also suggested that this be announced in the next issue of Mind-Body-Spirit.
Status of Spring Fling/Keeneland/Reunions
Pam opened the discussion up with asking the Board their preference of a band or a DJ for the Spring Fling. Most of the Board feels like they’d rather have a band and so Pam enlisted the help of the Board to come up with a band to fit the bill. Several Board members had information regarding possible choices, but, either the band was booked, too expensive or not necessarily a dance band. Todd and Tom were going to follow up on some other possibilities and get back to Pam ASAP. Pam reported that only a handful of classes had opted to use the Keeneland/Spring Fling as the foundation of their reunion.
Pam asked the Board for suggestions on what to serve at the Alumni Keeneland outing. The Board decided to stick with hot dogs, chips and dessert. Sandy said she would be in charge of dessert.
Principal’s Cup
Pam asked the Board’s opinion on when to mail out the brochures, letters, and postcards. Mailing dates were determined. She then encouraged the Board to begin to think about prizes, awards and volunteers. This year’s event is scheduled for Monday, May 14th at Spring Valley Country Club. She set up a time to meet with Tom and Todd, who are, once again, in charge of organizing this event.
Next Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 10th at 6 PM in the President’s House.
With nothing further to discuss, the meeting was adjourned.
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