Bayard High School Alumni Association
Open Meeting of Members
September 3, 2011, 4:00 P.M.
Bayard Elementary Cafeteria
The meeting was called to order by President Kathy Otte. 20 members were present.
Minutes
The minutes of last year’s meeting were read by Vice-President Joan Schmall. Marilyn Wimmer moved the minutes be approved as read. Joan Pullen seconded; motion carried.
Treasurer’s Report
The treasurer’s report was presented by Treasurer Nellene Mailander. There was a total of $3,829.01 in the checking account. Two scholarships for a total of $3,000 were given out in the 2010/2011 school year. Darlene Dietz moved the report be approved as read; Doris Reifschneider seconded; motion passed.
Future of the Organization
President Otte asked for nominations for officers from the floor because the present officers were not able to field any nominees. A complete slate, with the exception of Joan Schmall who will continue as Vice-President, is needed for the organization to go forward. There were no nominations.
Darlene Dietz moved the organization disband due to lack of interest and use the remaining funds to pay bills and give scholarships for 2012; Jackie Laux seconded the motion. After much discussion, Vance Nelson moved to table the motion on the floor until the next meeting. Joan Pullen seconded; motion passed.
Vance Nelson volunteered to be president and was elected by acclamation. Marilyn Wimmer agreed to be interim secretary until another secretary could be elected at the next meeting. Nellene Mailander volunteered to continue as treasurer until the next meeting when another treasurer could be fielded. The positions were so filled by acclamation.
President Vance and Vice-President Joan will schedule a special meeting to
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elect a permanent secretary and a permanent treasurer
elect a permanent secretary and a permanent treasurer•address the motion on the table concerning the dissolution of the organization because of lack of interest
address the motion on the table concerning the dissolution of the organization because of lack of interestAdjournment
Doris Reifschneider moved the meeting be adjourned. Darlene Dietz seconded; motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:20 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Acting Secretary, Nellene Mailander
2010 Bayard High School Alumni Association
Business Mtg. Minutes and Information
Annual Business Meeting
September 4, 2010
5:00 at the Bayard Elementary Activity Center
The 30th annual Bayard High School Alumni meeting was called to order by President Katherine (Hrnicek) Otte (1961) followed by the introduction of officers. The minutes of the 2009 meeting were read by secretary, Jennifer (Kniss) Meyer (1972). The minutes were approved as read. The financial report was given by treasurer, Nellene (Foreman) Mailander (1958). The checking account showed a balance of $5,208.72, and there was a balance of $3,564.16 in a certificate of deposit.
Unfinished Business
There was no unfinished business.
New Business
Nominations of Officers
President Otte asked for nominations to fill the vacancies of secretary and vice-president in the slate of officers. No nominations were forthcoming, and President Otte announced the meeting would remain open for nominations until after the banquet, so that the alumni would have time to think it over and volunteer to serve as officers.
President Otte asked for nominations to fill the vacancies of secretary and vice-president in the slate of officers. No nominations were forthcoming, and President Otte announced the meeting would remain open for nominations until after the banquet, so that the alumni would have time to think it over and volunteer to serve as officers.
Changes to the Constitution and Bylaws
President Otte reviewed changes to the constitution and bylaws that have been proposed and approved by the sitting officers. Dave Peterson moved the changes be approved; Bill Whitney seconded the motion. Motion carried. Copies of the current documents and copies of the proposed documents were available for members to review and are attached to these minutes.
Changes to the Scholarship Guidelines
Nellene Mailander reviewed the proposed change to the current guidelines for the scholarship committee. The change would remove the stipulation that the scholarship applicants who are attending Nebraska schools be given preference to those attending out-of-state schools. Betty Eirich moved the new guidelines be approved; Doris Reifschneider seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Becoming Part of the Bayard Area Foundation
Nellene Mailander reviewed the reasons why it would be advantageous for the alumni association to join with the Bayard Area Foundation and become a project committee of that organization. Both the alumni association and the Bayard Area Foundation work to further the cooperation and community spirit of the Bayard area; the alumni association would profit financially and tax-wise by becoming part of the foundation and having its backing. The foundation has already approved the arrangement by majority vote. Dave Peterson moved that the alumni association become a project committee of the Bayard Area Foundation. Bill Whitney seconded, and the motion passed.
Invocation
Invocation before dinner was offered by Larry Hubbard.
Dinner
Dinner was catered by Carolyn Campbell and served by members and sponsors of the Class of 2012.
Program
- Scholarship winners Dakota Douglas, Cassie Rice and alternate Katie Reichert were announced.Dakota was present to receive his scholarship.
- Prizes were awarded to the following:
The attendee who traveled the farthest: Peggy Johannson (1980)The youngest alumnus: Dakota Douglas (2010)The person with the most letters in his/her name: Odelia Hernandez-Magnanz (1980)- Roll call of the classes was taken by Doris Reifschneider with 117 alumni in attendance.
48 alumni and their spouses from the class of 1960 were there celebrating their 50th reunion.- The memorial tribute was presented by Nancy Peterson.
It was prepared by Nancy with the help of Joan Pullen (1950).- Former cheerleaders led the group in singing the school song.
Second Call for Nominations of Officers
President Otte asked for further nominations for vice-president and secretary. Joan Schmall volunteered to fill the position of vice-president. Gary Hrnicek volunteered to be secretary. Since there were no other nominations, they were elected by acclamation.
Reminder:
President Otte reminded everyone to keep the association updated as to changes in mailing or e-mail addresses. Correspondence from the association will be sent only to those who have paid their dues. She reminded the group of the association’s web address: www.bhs-alum.com.
Adjournment
Vern Meyer moved the meeting be adjourned. Darlene Dietz seconded. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Meyer
Recording Secretary
2009 Bayard High School Alumni Association
Business Mtg. Minutes and Information
The 29th Annual BHS Alumni Meeting was called to order on Saturday June 20th , 2009 at 4:35 by President Dave Petersen (1974) followed by introduction of officers. Minutes were read by Jennifer (Kniss) Meyer (1972) and approved. Financial report was given by Lucy (Lopez) Vera (1956). Checking balance: 3,691.43, and balance of Flex CD $5,378.38.
Old Business: Discussion was held concerning changing the date of the BHS Alumni Annual meeting and banquet to coincide with the Bayard Pioneer Days weekend. Attention was called by Doris Reifschneider that an amendment to the constitution was needed to change the date of the banquet and meeting. Doris Reifschneider then proposed a motion that there be an amendment to the constitution to hold the BHS meeting and banquet to coincide with the Bayard Pioneer Days weekend. The first motion was made by Tracy Nelson and seconded by Tom Nerud. A vote was taken and approved.
The 2010 BHS Alumni Banquet will be held on September 3,4, 5 – Labor Day Weekend, 2010
New Business: Dave Petersen opened discussion concerning scholarship funds, does the association need to be able to adjust the amount of the scholarship because donations for the scholarships are down slightly. A motion was made by Tracy Nelson to keep the scholarship amount unchanged for the two recipients at this time. Seconded by Darlene Deitz. Motion Carried Scholarship donation amount remains at $10 per year.
Election of officers: Proposed slate of officers, President: Kathy (Hrnicek) Otte (1961), Vice President: Doris (Schledewitz) Reifschneider (1955), Secretary: Jennifer (Kniss) Meyer (1972), and Treasurer: Nellene (Foreman) Mailander (1958)
Our thanks to Dave and Nancy Peterson, Marilyn Wimmer and Lucy Vera for their years of service.
Meeting was then adjourned.
Invocation was given by Melvin Hubbard
The Dinner and program followed. Dave Petersen served as Master of Ceremonies. The dinner was hosted by Carolyn Campbell. Our thanks for a wonderful meal and to those who helped prepare and serve the banquet. The alumnus traveling the farthest was Ed Hornby (1947). The oldest alumni Jake Reifschneider (1934), and the most grandchildren Kenneth Parriott (1958).
Roll Call of the classes was taken with 79 alumni in attendance. Introduction of scholarship recipients for the class of 2010 were Kevin Foland and Cynthia Garza.
The memorial tribute was prepared and presented by Nancy Peterson and Joan (Bangert) Pullen (1950)
Entertainment for the evening was presented by Alexios Anest (2007)
Alumni E-mail address – www.bhs-alum.com.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer Meyer
PO Box 374, Bayard, NE 69334
