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Meeting Minutes for February 2, 2011

President Terry Edwards called the meeting to order on February 2, 2011 at Iowa State Savings Bank. Present: Terry Edwards, Connie Husted, Mike Husted, Candy Jerkins, Pennie Sommar, and KHS student liaisons Katie Ayers and Tim Shepherd.
Excused: Mike Dutton, Chuck Reeves, and Larry Rowley.


Motion to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2011 meeting was made by Connie Husted, seconded by Pennie Sommar, and carried.

Student Liaison Report: Katie and Tim reported that the Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising events are going well in all the schools and they are preparing for the games on February 5. They also reported that the Student Senate Fundraiser this year will be to the National Parkinson’s Foundation in memory of Guidance Counselor Terry Tribolet.

Treasurer’s Report: $323 was collected from pop can redemptions for the month of January.

Events: Terry reported that to date 53 alumni have signed up to play in the Alumni vs. Cancer basketball events beginning at noon on February 5: a 6 on 6 girls game, a 5 on 5 girls game, and 2 men’s games. Black or Gold T-shirts have been printed for the players, and Coach Jim Uitermarkt has arranged for referees. There will be no admission charge, but donation jars to the American Cancer Society will be available at the entrance to the gym. The silent auction fundraiser items will be available as well as other fundraising items and activities. Motion was made by Pennie Sommar, seconded by Connie Husted and carried that KAA donate a Knoxville Alumni Lifetime Membership for the Coaches vs. Cancer silent auction. Motion was made by Candy Jerkins, seconded by Pennie Sommar and carried that KAA bid on the Adam Lucas DJ Productions for Homecoming, with a beginning bid of $100 and a ceiling of $575 (regular cost for a 5 hour event).

Homecoming: Pennie has contacted several people willing to help plan the 2011 Homecoming Events. Chuck had told Pennie that a ‘Save the Date’ email will be sent by Pat Kading. Pennie will contact Dylan Morse to see if he would provide a projector and coordinate the video presentations.

The Class of 1961 has raised $13,700 towards an endowed scholarship through Dollars for Scholars, and Phil Langstraat will make a presentation at the Annual Meeting.

S.O.S.: Board members gave unanimous approval to cancel the February and March SOS meetings as there are no current pending events. Monthly meetings will resume in April.

SFundraising: Pennie was contacted by Jim Butler at KNIA to see if KAA would be interested in a possible fundraiser to be held in the spring. Details would be released upon approval by the businesses involved. Board members gave unanimous approval to let KNIA proceed with coordinating the event.

New Business: Pennie noted that Bryan Schlotterback received the Matthew C. Job Pride in Knoxville Award for his 24 hour run in 2010 to benefit SOS.

Old Business: Discussion was held regarding a replacement for the Alumni Board to replace Pat Kading. Terry will contact Angie Uitermarkt to see if she would be interested.

Adjournment of Business Meeting: The president asked if there was any further business and that the meeting be adjourned. Motion made by Mike Husted, seconded by Candy Jerkins, and carried that the meeting be adjourned. The next meeting will be at 5:00 pm on March 2, 2011 at Iowa State Savings Bank. The next S.O.S. meeting will be at 6:30 pm on April 13, 2011 at Swamp Fox.



Approved by: ________________________________________
Terry Edwards, President, Knoxville Alumni Association

Approved by: ________________________________________
Candy Jerkins, Secretary, Knoxville Alumni Association