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I. Welcome and Introductions
• Called to order by President Brian Russell at 6:01 pm
II. Approval of Minutes
• Motion to approve made by Bill; seconded by Danny; approved
III. Treasurer’s Report (Danny)
• September activity:
Deposit one check of 25.00
Bank charges: 13.78
Balance as of 10/4/11 is $14,706.14
• Looking into “temporary” (use perhaps 4x year) ATM function, i.e. ATM donations via bank transfer, no cash is handled. Has received informational packet from Bridge Bank, awaiting additional information. Bank of the West has free function rental and discounts on other fees. (Motion to continue to look into this made by Pat N., seconded by Christina, approved; however, must wait for direction from the Board.)
IV. Principal’s Report (Christina Castro, AP, IMA/Guidance)
• Sept. 30 College Day, went well; all teachers did college presentations about college and the college they attended and also displayed posters. Spartan mascot came; a raffle ticket was given to any student who went to Rm. 40 and answered questions re: college. Future plan is to do a College Day every month.
• First win in football vs James Lick by both varsity and junior varsity teams
• Oct. 4-5, CAHSEE for seniors; PSAT for 11th graders next Wed.
• Monday’s staff mtg. was a collaboration process focusing on 21st century skills and closing the achievement and opportunity gap of all students which was the focus of Superintendent Dr. Matthews opening school address
V. Old Business
• Membership drive
o Form a committee to look for more members
o Danny and Mary are interested in participating in “recruiting” more members
o Class of 1982, Grace Aguerria is interested in participating (ref: Rick Aning)
• J. Lohr Winetasting wrap up (Patrick Vigil)
o Positive feedback; people enjoyed themselves . . . a group later went to continue to “have a good time.”
o Bill sold 40 tickets
o Little under $2500. Final accounting to be presented at next mtg. re: outstanding unaccounted tickets
o J. Lohr is open to doing this again next year, rarely do they offer this opportunity to a non-profit group
o J. Lohr saw the event as successful and happy that bottles of wine were also purchased
o More than 50 in room, max. 47 due to fire code re: no back door exit
•Brochure status (Reiko)
o Finished
o May request additional copies but must let Reiko know ahead of time, at least a week, folks!
•150th Celebration (Reiko)
o Reiko will contact PTSA to perhaps sponsor a family oriented event
o Suggestion that Board sponsor the opening event; to be considered
o Bill will check with San Jose Country Club and Bold Knight which can accommodate 286 upstairs and 100 downstairs
o Barbara suggests Board do something here at school; IS Hall an option; History San Jose, etc.; these are suggestions to bring to the 150th Celebration Committee
o Minutes from 150th Celebration Committee:
Celebration Chairperson: Reiko Takao
Calendar for celebration year: begins January 2013 and ends December 2013
Display case in A Hall used to show members of past sports' teams
Suggested venue for kick off event is the San José Country Club
-Theme: 150 Years of Bulldog Pride (1863-‐2013) It's Just the Beginning...and counting
Various committees and chairpersons are as follows:
-Student project centered around the theme/Jer Soriano (chairperson)
*His suggestion: alumni be named as honorary captains during sports' seasons and/or participate in opening ceremony of a game/season.
-All student events/Administrative team at SJHS (chairpersons)
-Alumni groups/Barbara Peddy (chairperson):
Cultural contributions: Italian American Society; Japanese American Museum of SJ
List of dignitaries to be invited to gala (final event)
-Facebook/Socorro Vigil (chairperson) will be checking for cost of using some of the Facebook applications
-GALA (final event)/Bill Kleidon (chairperson)
-Parade/Ric Aning (chairperson) possibly at beginning of football season and starting at original site of school (the current SJSU campus)
-Public Relations/Kent Goodman (website, other media)
-Historical marker/Pat Sweeney (chairperson)
-Flags on street lights (city recognition)/Danny Garza, Cary Catching (chairpersons)
Calendar of events draft will be presented at next meeting
Big Bone game: Principal Cary Catching will see about switching with Lincoln to host in 2013.
Future meetings: Tues, Oct. 18 (6-‐7 p.m.); Tues, Nov. 22 (6-‐7 p.m.)
VI. New business
• Halloween dinner (Mary and Danny)
o Harry’s Hofbrau can hold 210 people for sit down dinner; 275 standing room
o Need $300 for decorations; motion made by Jose that the $300 be the maximum, seconded by Pat N.; passed
o Mariachi coming to perform; great performances according to Danny
o Portuguese dance and Folklorico dance group? Mary will check w/ Cary
o Discussion of changing price . . . 2 for $70 re: easier to sell and concern that there are other Halloween parties being given; motion made by Jose that the dinner tickets be 2 for $70.00, seconded by Pat, passed with one opposed
o Martin, DJ, suggested using the restaurant sound system. DJ charges $75 an hour with 2 free hours for a $225 total. Request wide range of music; motion made by Danny for the 5 hrs. by the DJ; Jose second. Further discussion: mariachi and entertainment will be for 1 hr; need only 4 hr. for music. Will bill for 2 hrs. for total of $150 from 7- 11 pm for 4 hrs. of work; motion amended . . . . passed
• T-shirts (Barbara Peddy)
o Tabled for next meeting and suggested to be presented at 150 Celebration Committee meeting.
• 150th Celebration Logo watches (Limited Edition) Order form (attachment)
o Both the Danish styled and sports watch are $50 each Additional choice of men’s (universal) or woman’s size.
Sample photos (attachment)
VII. Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Pat N., seconded by Patrick V., passed. Adjourned at 7:05 pm
Next scheduled meetings:
2011-2012 Bulldog Foundation meetings will be held in the Media Center, SJHS, 6:00 pm
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January 3, 2012
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