H.A.S. Development Committee

Meeting Minutes

February 12, 2015

Attendance

Present:Matt Sternig, Pam Bollen, Mike Sternig, Amy Barnes, Peter Winkler, Peter German, Ross Zautner, Ingrid Laforest,Karen Girard

  1. Prayer

Lead by Pam

  1. Approval of minutes from last meeting

Matt approved Jan. 8, 2015 minutes, Peter W. seconded; motion carried

  1. Alumni Relations

a)Planningfor May, 2015,Celebrating 150 years of Catholic Education

(1)Friday, May 15: Pot luck; main course supplied, families to bring sides/deserts (PAC is coordinating) and their own beverages; kid-friendly entertainment in the gym using bleachers for seating

(2)Saturday, May 16: Amy secured date with Eden Catering; menu: roast beef, chicken breast, mashed potatoes & gravy, California blend vegetables & 7 layer salad – approx $12.40/plate; we will supply coffee, milk and dessert; Amy will check Eden Catering’s prices for linens & china; Rene is coordinating cash bar (wine, beer, soda) and securing license; decorations will feature student art; table centerpieces will be made of copies of old school photos; doors open @ 5pm and dinner @ 6pm; cost will be $18/person; Matt is designing invitations using information provided by Mike; Matt is also designing a logo; approx. 1,700 invitations will be mailed out April 2, RSVP requested by April 24.

(3)Sunday, May 17: At each Mass, alumni will be invited to stand for recognition and a blessing; they’ll also be invited to pick up an angel lapel pin from people stationed at the exits; continental breakfast and open house in school from 10:30am – 12:30pm

  1. Annual Fund

a)Donations still coming in

  1. Fund Raising

a)Gifts from the Heart: about 140 items for the raffle; booklet is finished and currently being proofed; Matt is updating the poster and advertising items; extra posters will be available in the school office

  1. Grant Writing

a)No update

  1. HAM

a)February issue almost complete

  1. PAC

a)Event to kick-off to Catholic Schools week went very well

b)Chicago bus trip: still in planning stage; 25 participants needed to break even

c)Currently planning Teacher Appreciation Week activities/events; will be similar to last year

  1. PR/Rebcruitment/Marketing

a)Tri-school marketing update: three weekends scheduled for Farmers Market, various items will be available featuring tri-school logo (seeds, notepads, balloons); looking into sign placement at community sporting venues to increase visibility

  1. New Business

a)Might local businesses put an announcement on their electronic message boards the weekend of May 15/16/17 congratulating HA on 150 years of Catholic education? Pam will gather names of local businesses with message boards and Mike will compose a cover letter

Next Meeting

Thursday, March 26, at 6:30pm in the HolyAngelsSchool science room