Minutes of Alumni Meetings
June 13, 2006
Attendees: John Colman, Tom Iacovone, Ed Beckett, Tony Silvestri,
Kathy Dougherty,Joe Murphy, Kathy Genzano, Pat Murphy, Anne Matt,
Anne Barron, Bill Popjoy, Ann Gorman
Opening prayer was led by Ed Beckett.
Minutes of the April 10, 2006 meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer’s Report was read by Anne Matt (see attached). The 2nd
payment for scholarships was made to Gloucester Catholic.
Finance Committee intends to meet during the summer.
Scholarship Committee – Board approved the suggestions made by the
committee with modifications.
Suggestion was made to write grammar schools to see if they would
like a representative of the Alumni at their graduation ceremonies.
The Alumni Association awarded 38 scholarships in the total amount
of $40,000.
Some of new scholarship sponsors are:
Dr. Gross – a second full scholarship for an incoming freshman
Campbell Family – 3 scholarships - $1000 each
Beckett Family - $1000 scholarship
Doris Underwood sponsored by the Lanciano Family - $250
Ginger Dougherty sponsored by her son, Dr. Joseph McComb - $1000
Scott Kaplan from St. Jude’s - $1000
Robert Keenan sponsored by his family - $1000
Membership Committee
Will meet in early July
Will determine when to kick off the next appeal drive – September a
potential date
Golf Tournament
$5200 profit
Fr. Sullivan Scholarship awarded to 2 students for $500 each
Rams on the Reef – will be held on August 12, 2006 at the Beach Club
in N. Wildwood.Price $20 – Time 2pm to 7pm.
Principal’s Report
School is doing well.
204 registered at Freshmen registration
Replace boilers – asbestos removal involvement
Fr. Cherubini has been named new Pastor at St. Ann Elizabeth Seton
parish in Absecon
No announcement as far as a new Vice Principal
Might be getting a part time Chaplin
New Business
The following checks were issued to John Colman:
$15,150 – for students in need
$250 – for Fr. Cherubini
$170 – ad for All Star game at Rowan University
Invite the Dominican Scholarship winners to the Communion Breakfast
Communion Breakfast – Sunday, November 5th at 9am in the Gym
Meeting closed with a prayer.
The next Alumni Board meeting will be held on Monday, September 18th
at 7pm in the school library.
Gloucester Catholic Alumni
Board Meeting
Minutes April 10, 2006
Attendees: John Colman, Bill Popjoy, Anne Matt, Anne Barron, Joe
Murphy, Jerry Sampson, Ann Gorman, Ed Beckett, Ginger Dougherty, Pat
Murphy, Kathy Dougherty, Mary Ann Saunders, Jim Bonner, Elaine Hill,
Frank Ward, Joanne O’ Connor, Tom O’ Donnell, Annette Reiter, Al
Radano, Joanna McSweeney, Eppie Bottinger
Opening prayer was led by Ed Beckett
Minutes of the November 21, 2005 meeting were read and approved.
{The January 2006 meeting was cancelled due to the death of John
Colman’s mother.}
Treasurer’s Report was read by Anne Matt. {See attached}
Anne Matt reports that the finance committee has never met and
questions when accounts for the separate scholarships should be
opened.
Scholarship Committee Report- Tom Heim, Chairman
Tom was unable to attend this meeting but Pat Murphy reports that he
received a letter from Tom detailing the first draft of suggested
criteria for establishing “named” scholarships. {See attached
letter}
Committee member Elaine Hill reports that the committee recommends
that any existing scholarships be grandfathered into the new policy.
Follow up on the Rose Gorman Scholarship.
Ann Gorman, reports that the family wishes to put some money toward
making a pathway between the convent { a.k.a. The Dominican Center}
and the main building of GCHS and establishing a $1000. per year
scholarship for a Gloucester City student.
Follow up on the Scott Kaplan scholarship
Pat Murphy reports that he is in touch with the Kaplan Family
regarding criteria for this scholarship.
Membership Committee Report- Jerry Sampson, Chairman
Jerry reports that 404 persons have contributed to the Alumni
Association Campaign. This is the same number as those contributing
in the 2003 and 2004 campaigns but 150 names have changed. 150
persons who donated in 2003 and 2004 did not donate this year and
150 new persons have donated. Jerry reports that the process of
upgrading and tracking membership is improving.
Pat Murphy reports that the new GCHS Alumni Directory 2006 will be
ready in June. Pat noted that we may need to purchase new computer
software for data and tracking Alumni funds.
Golf Tournament- Annette Reiter, Chairperson
The 10th Annual Fr. John Sullivan Alumni Golf Tournament will be
held at Ramblewood Country Club on Monday June 5th. {See attached
new brochure} Annette reports there were 56 sponsors last year and
the goal for this year is 56. The committee will meet again on May
3rd.
Alumni Awards of $250 each to a graduate senior boy and girl was
approved by the board.
The Alumni Board will again sponsor breakfast at the senior
graduation practice.
The board also approved an ad from GCHS for Joe Recupero and Vinny
Santangelo for the All Star football game at Rowan in June.
Tom O’ Donnell ’56 reports that the GCHS class of ’56 which will be
honored at the 2006 graduation ceremony will be presenting GCHS with
a new banner for the gymnasium.
Principal’s Report- John Colman
John Colman reported that over 200 freshmen have registered for the
2006-07 school year and that enrollment will be stable or slightly
increased.
John read a letter that was sent out to the families of all current
GCHS students.
John reports that the 2nd Annual GCHS Fashion Show and Basket
Auction held at Lucien’s Manor on March 16th was very successful and
cleared $34,000.
Our meeting closed with a prayer
The next Alumni Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 13th
2006 at 7pm in the school library.
 | Opening prayer was led by Ed Beckett. We especially remembered deceased friends Bill Matt and Ralph Citro. |
| Attendees: Tom Iacovone, John Colman, Anne Barron, Anne Matt, Pat Murphy, Maryann Saunders, Ann Gorman, Joe Metranga, Tony Silvestri, Ed Beckett, Jerry Sampson, Kathy Dougherty, Elaine Hill, Jay Maier, Bill Popjoy, Kathy Genzano, Joe Murphy, Tom O’Donnell, Frank Ward, Al Radano, Eppie Bottinger.
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| Minutes of the September 13, 2004 meeting were approved with typographical corrections.
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| Treasurer’s Report was given by Anne Matt:
Regular Funds $35,089.03 Sr. Martha Mary Funds $5,125.00 DiDio Funds $21,828.87 Sheridan Funds $4,650.00
Iacovone Funds $10,095.37 Johnson Funds $1,500.00
Byrnes Funds $2,544.65 Roach Funds $200.00
Thompson Funds $20,983.53 Total Funds $102,016.45 |
| GCHS Senior Dan Randolph was a guest at our meeting. Dan talked about life as a student at GCHS and highlighted some of his favorite activities, which included the student powderpuff football game, the Thanksgiving Drive to collect donations and prepare and deliver baskets of food to the needy. He reported that students loved the Homecoming Dance and definitely wants to plan more dances throughout the school year.
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| Tom Iacovone reported that the class of ’79 had their 25th reunion and class member Mickey Orsini, a fire squadron member who flew over the skies of Iraq donated a U.S. flag for display a GCHS.
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| Committee reports were given by
1. The Corporate Relations Committee 2. The GCHS Membership Committee |
| Tom Iacovone reported that he met with the head of the scholarship selection committee and they will hold a meeting in January.
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| Pat Murphy reported that GCHS teacher Tom Reed is in charge of the Alumni website. He encouraged alumni to send in pertinent data.
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| Pat Murphy inquired if we want to pursue a new printed Alumni Directory. The last directory was completed in 1993. The membership committee will discuss this.
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| Cathy Dougherty questioned if our Association is eligible to receive gifts through donations to the United Way Campaign. Ann Gorman stated that she has information regarding this and that it is done by County.
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| Report on the communion breakfast was given by Anne Barron. Approximately 300 persons attended. $3,135.00 was taken in. $1300.00 was paid to cafeteria workers. Total expenses are not yet in. Mass was celebrated in the gym and it worked out well.
The John and Jackie O’Donnell award was awarded to Rose Gorman. The Dr. Frank and Mrs. Catherine Kelly Award was presented to John Colman. The Thomas G. Stewart III award was given to Lou Brick.
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| GCHS 75th Diamond Anniversary Celebration
The Oldies Dance held in October was a huge success. Approximately 450 persons attended and the responses were very positive. Many would like to see this Oldies dance become an annual event. Some are suggesting January or February as possible alternative dates. All expenses are not yet in.
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| Tom Iacovone suggested that the fundraising and social committees collaborate on plans.
The Bylaws Committee is planning to meet in January.
Sister Theresa Bruno, Spiritual Committee Chairperson is stationed in North Jersey but has made it known that she wants to stay involved with the committee.
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| Public Relations Committee—Erin Levengood was unable to attend this meeting but will put together samples of letterheads for our Association. Pat Murphy questioned if trustees want their degrees listed on Alumni stationary.
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| Joe Murphy reported on his visit to Roman Catholic High School, where he met with John Facili, head of the Alumni office. John related that Roman Catholic was mandated to close in 1986. Their strong alumni then went into action by writing letters to the Bishop and making newspapers interested in their story. They were then advised if they could get 250 students registered for admission, they could remain open. (There were 77 students enrolled at the time) Then came bingo 5 nights per week, auctions, beef n beer nights, etc. The alumni efforts were successful and the school remains open. The Alumni office operates full time with a director for institute advancement. John Jungers is Secretary Treasurer and Judge Nicholas D’Alessendro is legal counsel for the alumni.
John Colman reported that he had a discussion with Bishop Joseph Galante and that he, Tom Iacovone, and Bill Popjoy will meet with Bishop Galante on December 16, 2004 at 1 p.m. in the Chancery office. John said he would like to give our new Bishop a brief history of GCHS and discuss where we have been, where we are and where we are going. The Bishop will be invited to visit our school. John stated that the letter drafted by Bill Popjoy
needn’t go out just now due to the impending meeting. John also
informed us that St. Joseph’s High School in Hammonton, NJ
purchased a public Middle School and refurbished it. |
| Our meeting closed with a prayer. Our next meeting will be
held on Monday January 10, 2005, at 7 p.m. in the GCHS library. |
Attendees: Tom Iacovone, John Colman, Anne Barron, Anne Matt, Patrick Murphy, Cathy Coughlin, Kathy Genzano, Mary Ann Saunders, Dan Spencer, Joanne O'Connor, Ginger Dougherty, Bill Pop joy, Pat Harker, Tony Silvestri, Neil McPeak, Al Radano, Joseph Matranga, Jim Bonner, Annette Reiter, Michael Bonner, Ed Beckett, Bob Delengowski, Tom O'Donnell, Joe Murphy, Frank Ward, Elaine Hill, Bob Wright, Erin Levingood, Gerald Sampson, Eppie Bottinger.
| Minutes of the June 14, 2004 meeting were read and approved.
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| Treasurer's Report:
Regular Funds $40,084.96 Byrnes Funds $2,542.07 DiDio Funds $21,814.09 Thompson Funds $20,967.47 Iacovone Funds $10,089.26 Sr. Martha Mary $2,625.00
TOTAL FUNDS $98,122.85 |
| Income tax will be mailed on 9/14
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| Tom Iacovone reported that our Alumni Assoc. has been funding the student activity bus for several years at a yearly cost of approximately $11,000.00. A vote was taken and a motion passed that we will continue to fund the bus.
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| Kathy Coughlin gave the update on the GCHS 75th anniversary celebration focusing on three main events:
| The Oldies Dance will be held on 10/22/04 from 7:30 to 12 midnight in the
GCHS gym. It will include a beef buffet, catered by Pat O'Donnell, setups and beer. Radio personality Andy Kortman will host the affair. Bill Harker, class of 1955 is the chairman. Tickets are $20 per person. The class of 1974 is celebrating their 30th reunion at this event. |
| A fashion show is planned for March 2, 2005 at Venice Caterers in Berlin. The GCHS parents and students are organizing the affair which will include a Chinese Auction. Mary Ann Nunez and Denise Reed are the chairpersons. |
| The Diamond Anniversary gala will be held on May 6, 2005 at the Hilton Hotel in Cherry Hill. Joan Chalmers will chair the event. A Chinese auction and silent auction are planned. Prize donations for weekends at your summer place are being encouraged.
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| Rams on the Reef Report-Approximately 450 persons attended. The hurricane like weather and an Iacovone family wedding may have affected the decline in attendance; however the profits were $7,277.46. Expenses of$168 were reported. We have booked the Beach House in North Wildwood for August 13, 2005.
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| The 75th Anniversary opening Mass held at St. Margaret's Church in Woodbury Heights was not well attended.
The GCHS family picnic at Lake Garrison on July 17th only drew about 50 participants, but a good time was had by the families who attended.
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| New Business:
Proposed letter to the Diocese of Camden
Our president, Tom Iacovone is proposing that we, the GCHS Alumni Board write a letter introducing ourselves to our new Bishop, Bishop Joseph Gall ante. Points of concern are:
1. We make it known that we have an active association with a vested interest in GCHS and the name of Gloucester Catholic High School.
2. We are seeking information that will help us in directing our organization to go forward to the next level.
Tom Iacovone suggested that we ask Bill Pop joy to draft a letter and present it at our November meeting. Tony Silvestri questions what we would do differently if a decision for a new high school is made by the diocese in four months, or four years from now. Neil McPeak suggested that we must have firm purposes in mind because that will encourage benefactors.
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| Communion Breakfast- The annual Alumni Mass and breakfast will be held on November 7th in the GCHS gym. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Suggestions for speakers are NJ state senator Mike Madden, a 1972 GCHS graduate nominated by Al Radano, and Mike Bowe, a GCHS grad and local radio personality nominated by Cathy Coughlin.
Tom Iacovone gave a brief review of the annual awards.
O'Donnell Award-goes to GCHS graduate
Dr and Mrs. Kelly Award-the recipient does pot have to be a GCHS graduate but must be a friend of GCHS who has given his/her time and or talents to help the school.
Thomas Stewart Award-is given to someone who is outstanding in a service industry such as fire, police, medical, or related field.
Previous award winners' names are displayed on plaques in Alumni Hall. Please send your nominations to Tom Iacovone by October 20th.
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| Pat Murphy reported that an ad hoc committee met over the summer and proposed a slate of officers. We will hold a vote
at the November meeting. Proposed officers are President- Tom Iacovone, Vice President-Bill Popjoy, Recording Secretary-Eppie Bottinger, Corresponding Secretary-Anne Barron, Treasurer-Anne Matt.
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| Tom Iacovone gave an overview of the new committees. Anyone
desiring to change their committee membership please notifies Pat Murphy. Individual committees may meet whenever or as often as necessary or by conference call etc. Starting with our November meeting individual committees will give a report on current activity.
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| Pat Barker asked if we approach the parents association for new members. Be suggested making a vehicle for this such as associate alumni members.
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| Dan Spencer asked about the new system which Camden Catholic and Paul VI high schools are utilizing which names a president of the school.
Ed Beckett replied that it is a board of governors and that the President is the CEO of the school and he does the hiring and firing. John Colman explained that Bishop Galante
wants to evaluate this system. Joe Murphy suggested that we should
consider talking with folks at Roman Catholic regarding their
recent experience in preserving their school. Principal John
Colman reported that over the summer the gym was painted and a
huge American flag was painted on the back wall by the Art
Department. Tile work was done gratuitous in the bathrooms outside
the cafeteria. A new two year teacher’s contract was signed
including an increase in starting salaries and a 4% increase each
year. Total enrollment this year is 784 students including 216
freshmen. It was noted that 3 years ago total enrollment was 852.
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| Our meeting closed with a prayer. |
| Our next meeting will be held on November 15th at 7p.m. |
Attendees: John Colman, Tom Iacovone, Jay Maier, Tom O'Donnell, Ed Becket, Anne Matt, Anne Barron, Rose Gorman, Jo-Ann O'Connor, Ginger
Dogherty, Mike Bonner, Eppie Bottinger, Pat Murphy
Minutes of the September 22, 2003 meeting were read and approved with one addition-which was that of the Pershing scholarship monies had not been received as of October 20th.
Final arrangements for the annual GCHS Alumni Communion Breakfast to be held on Nov. 2nd at Monsignor Lucitt Hall following the 9:30 am mass at St. Mary's Church are under way. Pat Murphy will print the cards with the important upcoming events and dates that will be placed on all tables. Pat will also order the plaques to be presented to award recipients. Invitations will be sent to the Sisters of St. Dominic who live and work in Gloucester and to Monsignor James Curran.
It was reported that members of the nominating committee, Tom Iacovone, Jay Maier, Tom O'Donnell and Jo Ann O'Connor met last week and they are considering a list of sixty people for nominations to the board.
By-laws Committee: Mike Bonner and Ed Beckett
Mike Bonner reported that his research revealed the following information,
- The GCHS Alumni Association was incorporated in 1983.
- Anne Barron was the incorporator
- No existing by-laws were found
- Contributions to the Alumni Association are deductible
Mike Bonner made note of the fact that we are in the process of not only changing the structure of the by-laws, but also making new by-laws at the same time. He reported that 70-80% of the work is completed, but the mechanics need to be solidified.
Mike Bonner and Ed Beckett presented the following for discussion and vote by the board.
- Staggering {alternating} the board by allowing 2 consecutive terms of 3 years each. Imposing a two-term limit. After serving 2 terms, the board member would retire from the position for a minimum of 1 year.
- Requirements for voting to pass: Simple majority versus quorum. Simple majority will consist of 66 2/3 to 75% of the votes by those present. Quorum will require a minimum number of board members/directors to be present for the vote.
The board voted for a staggering board with no fewer than 20 members and no more than 40 members.
Other options suggested were to have a past president and two at large board members.
Tom Iacovone questioned if the Alumni Board needs to have legal representation. Mike Bonner {attorney} agreed to give advice as a board member.
The proposed new by-laws will be presented to the present board at the November 10th meeting.
Rose Gorman submitted the idea of "Adopt a Student" to the board. The board agreed to hear more about this program after our proposed reorganization is completed.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 10th, 2003 at 7pm in John Colman's office.
Attendees:
John Colman, Tom Iacovone, Pat Murphy, Anne Matt, Anne Barron, Jay Maier, Kathy
Genzano, Ralph Citro, Tom O’Donnell, Ed Beckett, Mike Bonner, Eppie Bottinger.
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Minutes of the April 7, 2003 meeting were
read and approved with one correction to the treasure’s report. |
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Treasurer’s Report June 16, 2003 Total Funds
$93, 561.13
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Regular funds |
$24618.67 |
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Di Dea funds |
$22208.48 |
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Sr. Martha Mary Funds |
$5125.00 |
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Joan Roach funds |
$1000.00 |
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Iacovone funds |
$11045.25 |
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Johnson funds |
$1000.00 |
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Byrnes funds
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$3221.83 |
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Catherine Sheridan |
$3500.00 |
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Thompson funds |
$23841.90 |
| A second payment for tuition scholarships is
due in the amount of $16, 000.00. |
| Tom Iacovone reported an IRS update that we
remain in good standing. |
| John Colman reported that the 2003 GCHS
graduation held on May 30th at St. Agnes Church in
Blackwood went very well. Twelve graduates who celebrated their 50th
graduation anniversary attended as invited guests. Corsages were
presented to the female alumni participants. |
| The annual senior breakfast sponsored by the
alumni was held on the last day of school and the cafeteria workers
provided the food. |
| Winners of the Alumni Assoc. Awards were Amy
Stephenson and William Kelly. A thank you note was received from
William Kelly. |
| Jay Maier reported that the annual Fr.
Sullivan/GCHS Golf Tourtament was a great success. 82 golfers
participated. The approximate profit from the evnt was $5100.00.
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| Ads for Rams on the Reef will appear in parish
bulletins and as an insert in the June edition of the Ramblings.
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| Notice that scholarship funds are due will be
sent to the Pershin, Johnson, McPeak, and McIntyre families. |
| GCHS Alumni Joe Murphey and Joe Fields will be
inducted into the South Jersey Football Hall of Fame at Masso’s on
June 25th. The alumni board approved a $200.00 ad for the
program. |
| The management of River Sharks Ball Field in
Camden has given the Alumni Board 75 seats in 3 deluxe boxes for a
game in July. It was decided to invite past sponsors of our
fundraising events and the scholarship selection committee. The
board will supply refreshments for the event. |
| Tom Iacovone gave a presentation on
reorganization structure and gave handouts to all attendees. After
discussion, the concept of reorganizing the structure of the GCHS
Alumni Assoc. was voted on and passed by the board. |
| John Colman suggested that we might consider
“emeritus” board members. |
| Ed Beckett suggested that we add a spirituality
committee, which could among other things plan alumni retreats. |
| Mike Bonner was approached and accepted to the
chair the By- Laws Committee. He will draft by-laws for
presentation to the board at our September meeting. |
| Tom Iacovone volunteered to chair the
nomination committee. Tom O’Donell, Mike Bonner, and Jay Maier
volunteered to be members of the committee. Tom asked each board
member to come up with 5 names as nominees for the various
committees and to submit the names by July 30th. |
| The committee will meet in August. |
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next Alumni Board meeting will be held on Monday September 8, 2003
at 7pm in John Colman’s office. |
January 13, 2003
Attendees: Tom Iacovone, Anne Barron, Patrick Murphy, Jay Maier, Tom O’Donnell, Ginger Dougherty, Joanne McSweeney, Father Perry Cherubini, Anne Matt, Eppie Bottinger.
Minutes of the September 9, 2002 meeting were read and amended to include a new annual alumni award. The Thomas G. Stewart III Award was established. This annual award will be presented to a GCHS alumna / alumnus or GCHS friend who has demonstrated exemplary service to the community. The first award was presented to William Glassman Sr. Gloucester City Fire Chief.
The annual Fr. John Sullivan – GCHS Alumni Golf tournament will be held at Ramblewood Golf Club on Monday June 2nd. The fee will be $90.00 per golfer. Registration will be at 11:30 am with a 1:15 shotgun start. Chairperson Jay Maier reported that there will be a putting contest with a vacation trip prize. Hole sponsors are being sought and expanding plans are underway.
The 8th annual "Rams on the Reef" summer reunion is scheduled fro Saturday August 9, 2003 at the Beach Club, North Wildwood. Colleen McIntyre will chair the event.
IRS update- Tom Iacovone reported the Alumni Board retained the accounting firm of Gocial Gerstein LLC of Voorhees NJ. Tim Marlin, associate Accountant, completed the audit of GCHS Alumni funds and we are now totally in compliance with IRS rules.
Tom Iacovone reported that he, Principal John Colman and Fr. Perry Cherubini attended a dinner during November for the Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio Scholarship fund. A donation of $500.00 to the fund was made on behalf of the GCHS Alumni Association.
Tom Iacovone introduced a new proposal for expanding our alumni organization. An organizational chart was distributed to board members for consideration and input. Tom requests that the board
members e-mail comments to him at tiacovone@avalonexhibits.com
A scholarship criteria committee has been established. Anne Barron, Patrick Murphy and Ginger Dougherty have volunteered to be members. Specific criteria
for all scholarships will be developed and documented by the committee.
Principal John Colman is requesting additional financial assistance for hardship scholarships due to increased requests from GCHS students and families. In addition a donation was made
for the new photographs in the Dominican Center.
Tom Iacovone gave board members a rough draft of the 2003 GCHS alumni appeal letter which is targeted
for a February mailing.
The next alumni meeting will be held on Monday, April 7th in Principal John Colman’s office at
7 pm
June 10, 2002
Attendees: John Colman, Patrick Murphy, Anne Barron, Anne Matt, Ginger Dougherty, MaryAnn Saunders, Jay Maier, Ralph Citro, Tom O'Donnell, Joe Rafferty, Mike Bonner, Eppie Bottinger
| Minutes of April 8th meeting were read and approved. |
| Winners of the GCHS Alumni awards at graduation were Beth Underwood and Sean Saunders. |
| The annual Fr. Sullivan Alumni Golf Tournament held at Beckett Golf Club on June 6th realized approximately $4,000 in profit. Expenses included approximately $2,300 for food. Fleet Bank was a corporate sponsor for $1,000 and is considering a sponsorship again in 2003. Future plans include recruiting more corporate sponsors and exploring other sites for the tournament. |
| Rams on the Reef annual reunion will take place on Sunday, August 11th from 1 to 6 at the Ocean Drive in Sea Isle. The committee was unable to secure any special parking privileges for the event. |
| The alumni board discussed the need to revamp the process for applying for scholarships to Gloucester Catholic. The main consideration is to designate one particular person available at the school to answer questions and assist families. A designee has not yet been named. |
| Patrick Murphy reported that a new scholarship has been by proposed by the Roach Family in memory of their mother Joan for a St. Mary's student. |
| The annual GCHS Alumni Communion Breakfast is being planned for Sunday November 3rd. |
| Principal John Colman reported that the Diocese will in-service all high school principals on the new organization of all diocesan high schools. Each school will be independent with a president and board of trustees. More information will follow. |
| Enrollment is approximately 840 students for September 2002. |
| Mr. Colman escorted alumni board members on a tour of the convent, which is presently being renovated to accommodate additional classrooms and offices for GCHS. |
| The next meeting of GCHS alumni board will be held on Monday, September 9th at 7 pm in John Colman's office. |
September 19, 2005
Attendees:
John Colman, Tom Iacovone, Anne Matt, Anne Barron, Bill Popjoy, Pat
Murphy, Ed Beckett, Kathy Dougherty, Ann Gorman, Elaine Hill, Mary
Ann Saunders, Tom Heim, Annette Reiter, Neil McPeak, Bob Wright,
Jerry Sampson, Michele Baccare, Frank Ward, Eppie Bottinger
Ed Beckett led the opening prayer.
Treasurer’s Report: Anne Matt
*See Attachment
Anne reports that income taxes are done every June. A report is
available.
Tom Iacovone introduced new board member 1983 GCHS graduate Michele
(Daily) Baccare.
Tom Iacovone, Bill Popjoy and several board members met before this
evening’s meeting to discuss the need to revise our mission
statement. They think our role should not be encumbered by where
GCHS will be in 5 years. Our goal is to support GCHS. An ad hoc
executive board committee will meet on Wednesday, November 16th at 7
p.m. to review and renew our mission statement.
Tom Iacovone reported that our endowment scholarships are becoming
self promoting. He questions what else should do with the monies. We
have $128,186.37 in eleven accounts.
The current alumni appeal has received donations and pledges
totaling $24,191.00 from 286 donors so far this year.
Membership Committee—Jerry Sampson
*See attached report regarding GCHS Alumni Appeal.
The fundraising and social committees have combined.
Rams on the Reef Report—Anne Barron
The 10th Annual Summer Reunion was again very successful. Proceeds
were $6,677.00. Attendance was down by about 100. The committee
thinks that maybe the Wildwood location is too far. One option under
consideration is the La Costa Lounge in Sea Isle City.
The GCHS annual Alumni Communion Breakfast will be held on Sunday,
November 6th. Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. by Fr. Cherubini in
Msgr. Lucitt Hall followed by breakfast. Matt Geibel, class of 1989
will be the guest speaker.
Pat Murphy reported that work on the 2006 GCHS Alumni Directory is
underway by Harris Publishing Company.
Update on GCHS social oldies dance—Kathy Dougherty
The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd in the Msgr.
Lucitt Hall. It has been learned that we will be competing with a
dance at Annunciation Parish featuring Gerry Blavat. We still need a
DJ and the committee plans to contact Mike Bowe, a GCHS graduate and
former radio DJ.
Spiritual Committee—Ed Beckett
Ed suggested that the Alumni sponsor meetings recounting 40 years
since the Vatican Council. He suggests a good opportunity for this
would be during the season of Advent or Lent.
Principal’s Report—John Colman
John reports that the Diocese of Camden purchased the two properties
located next to GCHS on Cumberland Street. John is not sure what the
purchased will be used for.
John reports that enrollment at GCHS is good. There are 210 new
freshmen. Faculty turnover numbers were 3 this summer.
John made two requests of the Alumni Board for donations:
1. Agnus McGlade Bernato’75 and Lisa Angelotti Gedaka ’84 are being
inducted into the Camden County Sports Hall of Fame. John would like
to place a full page ad in the program book for $125.00.
2. A $200.00 donation regarding the Adam Talafiero Foundation. Adam
was a local high school football star at Eastern High School and was
injured at Penn State.
These were approved by the Alumni Board.
Our meeting closed with a prayer.
The next Alumni Board meeting will be held on Monday, November 21,
2005 at 7 p.m. in the library.
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