Kennewick High School All Class Reunion

MINUTES
APRIL 20, 2006
STEERING COMMITTEE
KENNEWICK HIGH SCHOOL ALL CLASS REUNION

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Gene Spaulding.

There were 31 alumni and 1 guest for a total of 32 in attendance.

The Good of the Group was read to include those known Alumni that have passed on since our last meeting, those committee members having birthdays and anniversaries, wellness updates and birth announcements.

Secretary, Debra Blum read the Minutes from the March meeting. Mary Stultz, class of 1952 made the motion to accept the Minutes as read, while Trude McMonagle, class of 1945 seconded the motion. The Minutes were approved as read. There was a discussion regarding listing the names of those in attendance in the minutes. Kathleen Kersey class of 1970 made a motion to attach the attendance list to the Minutes for a permanent record, Edith Leistritz class of 1948 seconded the motion. The motion passed.

Treasurer, Marlayne Kufahl, presented the Financial Report and stated that we have a net income of $189.86.

Marlayne stated that we had received the bill for the yearly dues for the Post Office Box #6437, in the amount of $80.00. Joe Byrne class of 1976 made the motion to pay the yearly dues, while Bill McCollom class of 1970 seconded the motion. The motion passed. Marlayne is to write the check payable to the US Postmaster, Gene Spaulding will pick it up and he and Bob Crater will sign the check and pay the yearly fee.

Reports –
Gene Spaulding stated that Roger has been ill this past month and will do his best to get us color copies of the Logo for our May meeting.

Old Business –
Kathi Kersey stated that she had received a copy of the 2004 contract from the Fair Grounds, for us to review before Gene would meet with the County Commissioners. Gene stated that he will meet with the Commissioners in either June or July. The Secretary for the Commissioners will let Gene know when meeting schedule is available.

Gene also mentioned a four part story in the Benton County Historical newspaper about the Masonics and their lodge. Gene asked for a show of hands as to how many are members of the historical society. A large majority of the members present are also members of the historical society.

The money from the 2004 reunion was given to the Historical Society in the form of a CD, and the interest is given to the Historical Society.

Henry Belair has in his possession of the class photos from 1907 to 1981. Henry has always stated that he does not own the photos and that they are to go to the Benton County Museum upon his passing or the closure of his restaurant. Henry rescued the photos from the high school before they could be disposed of.

New Business –
Ken Nelson, Class of 1971, and Economic Developer with the City of Kennewick, informed us of the website http://www.pni.gov/edo/business/alumni/ This web site is sponsored by Tri-City Industrial Development Council, Tri-Cities Visitor and Convention Bureau, the Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The idea is to attract the resources of former Tri-Citians who have gone on to fame and fortune. The criteria; once lived in Benton or Franklin counties and now own their own higly successful businesses, hold executive position in companies or have a net worth of more than $3 million. The program invites them to contribute their capabilities, capital and connections to benefit the Tri-Cities while creating opportunities for themselves. Ken is wanting us to contribute names of KHS alumni that might fit into this category. Names may be submitted by going directly to the web site.
An e-mail request came to our attention that an individual is looking for clothing from the 2004 reunion. If you have an item that you would like to sell, please forward the information to Debra Blum and she will provide you with the e-mail address for the individual looking for the items of clothing.

Nomination of Officers was presented by the nominating committee as follows:
President – Joe Byrne and Gene Spaulding
1st Vice President – Lynn Gillespie & Pat Turner Hooker
2nd Vice President – Kathi Kersey, George Boice and Harold Parker
Treasurer – Marlayne Kuffel and Eva Hubbard
Secretary – Debra Blum, Dee Sleater-Yeager and Ruth Locati

Nominations for officers are open and maybe submitted at the next meeting.

Kathi Kersey approached the nominating committee after the presentation of the slate of officers and submitted her resignation effective this evening.

The Committee Sign-up sheet was also presented for review and for volunteers to begin signing up for committees. The Committee list may not represent all committees needed.

The next meeting will be on May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge. Glenna Russert stated that she would bring the refreshments.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 p.m. by Gene Spaulding.

Respectively submitted
Debra Blum

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