Manhattan High School Alumni Association

Annual Meeting

September 14, 2009

The annual meeting was opened by President Dave Fiser. He welcomed the members and thanked them for being loyal members.

Jim Morrison, president of the Manhattan-Ogden School Foundation, told the members about the Foundation. The Foundation supports the Yes Fund Activities, Student Recognition and Teacher Recognition.

Dr. Seymour, Associate School Superintendent, talked about the building projects for USD 383. Phase I will start with Ogden Elementary and Amanda Arnold Elementary Schools. The largest elementary school project will be at Lee School, changing the size from a middle sized school to a large school. All elementary schools will have additions and renovations; renovations are also included for the two middle schools. Manhattan High School will be a massive project, the largest in the bond issue, that will take about a year in the planning stage. Dr. Seymour said that it is too early to know if land acquisitions will take place. After the school projects are finished a redistricting will take place in USD 383. This would probably happen in the fall of 2011.

Charles Hostetler, Chairman of the Nominating Committee (which also included Diane Gaede and Janet Duncan) presented the slate of officers for the next two years:

President Dave Fiser

Vice President Carita Otts

Secretary Sally Lansdowne

Treasurer Brenda Hoefler

Communications Off: Janet Duncan

Events Officer: Keith Eyestone

Directors: Don Slater, Ned Seaton, Pete Paukstellis,

Mike Buchanan, Marlene Glasscock, Cam Feltner

There being no nominations from the floor, Jim Morrison moved to approve the slate of officers. The motion carried on a voice vote.

Committee Chairmen, appointed by the President, are:

Events-Keith Eyestone, Publicity-Mike Motley, Reunion-Dean Taylor & Cam Feltner, Museum/Archives-Don Slater

Minutes of last years annual meeting were read and approved.

Treasurer Report was given:

As of 9/14/09 Assets: $14317.78

Total inflow: $3237.92

Total outflow: $2990.08

Overall Total: $247.84

Report of the Events Committee: Keith Eyestone reported the MHS tailgate and the Wall of Fame were both good events. The August picnic held at the Keats Park had about 35 people attend. Keith said that next year’s picnic might be held at the new Wefald Pavilion in City Park. The 2009 MHS tailgate with be on October 16, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The Wall of Fame will be in January 2010.

Report of Communications Officer: Janet Duncan reported that she would like submission of articles for the MHSAA Mentor. All the old issues may be viewed on the website. The new webmaster is Mike Duncan, ‘62.

Report of Publicity Committee: Mike Motley reported that he is working on getting the news out about upcoming events. He will use the newspaper and the radio.

Report of Wall of Fame Committee: Mike Buchanan reported that the new Honorees will be inducted in January 2010. The committee includes: Mike Buchanan, Keith Eyestone, Don Slater, Ned Seaton, Mike Simmons and Brenda Simmons. After a question from Jim Morrison, Mike informed us that the maximum numbers of inductees is four. The number can be zero to four, and some years there could be no inductees.

Report of Reunion Committee: Dean Taylor said he is having fun working with the reunion committees. In the year of 2009, 10 reunions of 12 possible were held. Most of the classes visit the Alumni Center and Archives at East Campus. These tours are hosted by Don Slater. Janet Duncan helps by recording the occasion for The Alumni Mentor and the MHSAA Website. The committee is looking forward to assisting the classes having reunions in 2010.

Report of MHSAA Museum & Archives Center Committee: Don Slater reported that many reunion attendees have visited the Museum located at the East Campus. He is usually at the Museum on Friday afternoons from 1-3pm during school and is happy to open the center whenever anyone wants to visit.

Old Business: Member Carl Nelson came to the meeting to mention good news and bad news. He likes The Alumni Mentor. He was unhappy with the Wall of Fame selections for 2009. He was disappointed that Dr. John Weigel was not chosen. Mike Buchanan responded that Nelson could resubmit the application for next year’s consideration.

Another member asked if the Wall of Fame Committee notified members when their nominations were determined not to be qualified. The answer was, No, members have only been notified whether their nominations were chosen for the Wall of Fame or not.

New Business: There being none, the nominating committee was thanked for their work on the slate of officers. Jim Morrison moved to adjourn.

Respectfully Submitted, Sally Lansdowne, Secretary