Minutes

Wednesday November 13, 2024 

Attending:  Robert Wahlstrom, Junice Dagen, Vickie Kotschwar, Misty Hickstein, Kathy Cleveland, Connie Rasmussen, Ben Rust, Mary Traphagan, Lorrie Bauer, and Ginger Meyer

The meeting was called to order at 6:56 A.M.

     The FFA students who attended the national meeting in Indianapolis talked to us about the  convention.  The three students were Jadyn Tidyman, Bryson Bickel and Jace Lein.  They competed in Farm Ag Business.  They finished 4^th in the nation.  Bryson finished 10^th overall.  Their sponsors are Jon Cogdill and Maribeth Moore.  Their coach is Justin Madsen.  They also told us about the expo and what they had to do to compete at the nationals.  The fourth member of their team is Gabe Tidyman who is a college student in Milford.  Congratulations to these students and their coach and sponsors.

Old Business:

We reviewed the October 16, 2004 minutes.  Motion by Vickie Kotschwar to approve the minutes.  Seconded by Lorrie Bauer.  Motion carried 10-0.

We reviewed the Investment and Spending Policy.  Ben Rust and Misty Hickstein explained the change that John Auer, our Morgan Stanley advisor, recommended due to Barkley's  being  replaced by Bloomberg Aggregate Index.  We also discussed using a 3 year average for deciding on how much money each account would have to give out in scholarships each year.  We will visit more on this next month.  Motion to approve the Statement of Spending and Investment Policy was made by Kathy Cleveland.  Seconded by Connie Rasmussen.  Motion carried 10-0.

New Business:

  Renee Noble introduced the three students who went to the FBLA National Convention in Orlando this past summer.  The students were Creighton Ryan in Computer Application, JT Obando in US Design, which is designing websites, and Aiden Vinton in Advertising.  They each had to take a test at Nationals in their event.  The Nebraska group went to Sea World as a group.  They also visited Univeral Studios.

Renee also talked about some of the things that her classes are doing using money from grants that she had applied for and received.  They make T-shirts for Chadron Rec and also for the students in the school to buy.  They showed us one of the T-shirts that will be available at the winter sports events for the public to buy.  They are currently setting up a coffee shop for the staff and students.

Lorrie Bauer had talked to Loni Watson about the scholarships for next year and the need to remake the scholarship application.  Loni also said that she is not ready to set up interviews for the scholarships this year.  Lorrie explained to Loni how we just fit the students into slots, depending on how much money we have to give out.  Since several of our scholarships have a requirement that the student attend CSC, we needed to know where the student is going to attend college if possible.  Lorrie said she would get with Loni so we can review the application page, which will be helpful for the scholarship committee when awarding scholarships this spring.

   

   

Treasurer's Report:

NOW account-Homestead Bank as of 10/31/2024 was $6,129.14

Includes the sum of $595.00 from Terri Haynes/100 women grant

Includes the sum of $6,057.80 Opportunity Scholarship donations

Includes the sum of $750.00 for the Class of 1997 Scholarship

Interest on the Now account was $.66

Morgan Stanley Accounts as of 10/31/2024

316-025361-198      Arnoldy                $81,661.67

316-025363-198      Finney                  $36,634.47

316-025356-198      Marshall              $132,415.26

316-025356-198      Prairie Home      $13,200.24

316-025362-198      Foundation         $31,730.98

316-025975-198      Rasmussen         $22,202.89

316-025364-198      Hussey                $64,882.58

                                   Total                    $393,603.12

Decrease of $10,376.63 for the month of October.

Fees for October were $498.40

Deposits Since Last Meeting:   $750.00 Class of 1997 Scholarship

 

Bills Paid Since Last Meeting:  Farmers Alliance-Treasurer's Bond for $199.00

                                                      NAPSF-Dues $100.00

Bills to be Paid:  Bus Passes out of the Terri Haynes/100 Women account

Motion by Misty Hickstein to approve the Treasurer's Report.  Seconded by Vickie Kotschwar.  Motion carried 10-0.

Next Meeting Date:

 

     December 11, 2024 (second Wednesday of the month)

Meeting Adjourned at 7:48

Submitted by:  Robert Wahlstrom

Wednesday October 24, 2024 

 

Attending:  Robert Wahlstrom, Junice Dagen, Vickie Kotschwar, Misty Hickstein, Kathy Cleveland, Connie Rasmussen, Ben Rust, Sandi Roes, Lorrie Bauer, and Ginger Meyer

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 A.M.

 

Old Business:

 

We reviewed the September 25, 2004 minutes.  Motion by Connie Rasmussen to approve the minutes.  Seconded by Misty Hickstein.  Motion carried 10-0.

 

New Business:

 

     Discussion was held on the possibility of joining the Nebraska Association of Public Schools Foundations.  Robert Wahlstrom had talked to the director of the Scottsbluff Foundation and also to the North Platte Foundation.  The dues are based on the amount of revenue that the foundation receives each year.  The dues for Chadron would be $100.  There is a state convention and also the ability to watch programs posted by the foundations as well as interact with other foundations in the state.  Motion by Lorrie Bauer to join the NAPSF.  Seconded by Ginger Meyer.  Motion carried 10-0.

 

Discussion was held on an Investment and Spending Policy.  Each member was given a copy of the policy that Ben Rust put together.  Robert Wahlstrom had contacted 4 schools in the state and 3 of the schools had policies that they shared with us.  Scottsbluff, Norris and North Platte had policies and Alliance did not.  Ben, Misty and Robert had met to discuss these policies and came up with the draft that Ben put together.  We will send a copy to John Auer with Morgan Stanley and get his feedback and if any of the members have any questions or suggestions, please send them to Ben, Misty or Rob before the next meeting.

 

We received a check from CSC for $500 stating that Mayzie Murdock is not enrolling at CSC for the second semester.  She had received an Ione Marshall Scholarship.

 

We have a bill from Farmers Alliance for the treasurer's bond in the amount of $199.00.  Motion by Connie Rasmussen to approve payment of the bill.  Seconded by Kathy Cleveland.  Motion carried 10-0.

   

   

Treasurer's Report:

 

NOW account-Homestead Bank as of 9/30/2024 was $9,427.48

Includes the sum of $595.00 from Terri Haynes/100 women grant

Includes the sum of $6,057.80 Opportunity Scholarship donations

 

Morgan Stanley Accounts as of 9/30/2024

 

316-025361-198      Arnoldy                $84,560.90

316-025363-198      Finney                  $37,459.71

316-025356-198      Marshall              $136,617.12

316-025356-198      Prairie Home      $13,796.32

316-025362-198      Foundation         $32,575.64

316-025975-198      Rasmussen         $22,514.25

316-025364-198      Hussey                $66,079.18

 

                                   Total                    $393,603.12

 

Increase of $6,751.88 for the month of September.

Fees for September were $474.65

 

Deposits Since Last Meeting:  

 

    $500 Refund for Mayzie Murdock 2^nd semester at CSC.

 

Bills Paid Since Last Meeting:  

 

None

 

Bills to be Paid:  Farmers Alliance (Treasurer's Bond)

 

Motion by Vickie Kotschwar to approve the Treasurer's Report.  Seconded by Kathy Cleveland.  Motion carried 10-0.

 

Next Meeting Date:

 

     November 13, 2024 (second Wednesday of the month)

 

Meeting Adjourned at 7:30

 

Submitted by:  Robert Wahlstrom

 

 

 

Wednesday September 25, 2024 

Attending:  Robert Wahlstrom, Junice Dagen, Vickie Kotschwar, Misty Hickstein, Kathy Cleveland, Connie Rasmussen, Ben Rust, Tom Menke, and Ginger Meyer

The meeting was called to order at 7:01 A.M.

Old Business:

We reviewed the May 22, 2004 minutes.  Motion by Kathy Cleveland to approve the minutes.  Seconded by Junice Dagen.  Motion carried 8-0.

New Business:

     

     We passed around the thank you notes for the college scholarships that we received.  Holliann     McMann who received one of the Hussey Scholarships is not attending school this fall.  Loni Watson is hoping that she will attend school next year.

 

The three members whose terms expired are Junice Dagen, Vickie Kotschwar and Robert Wahlstrom.  Motion by Ginger Meyer to reappoint these members to another 3 year term.  Seconded by Connie Rasmussen.  Motion carried 8-0.

Election of Officers:  Connie Rasmussen made a motion to elect the same officers from last year, Robert Wahlstrom-President, Lorrie Bauer-Vice-President, Misty Hickstein-Treasurer and Kathy Cleveland-Secretary.  Motion carried 8-0.

Misty Hickstein joined the meeting.

Scholarships for next year were discussed.  Homestead Bank is no longer sponsoring a scholarship thru the foundation.  The Zac Muma Memorial Scholarship has used up all its funds with the scholarship given last year.  Dave and Ashley Spahn have established a scholarship for a CHS student who will attend CSC.  We discussed making all scholarships $1000, with the Class of 1969 scholarship being $1069.  Motion by Connie Rasmussen to remove the two scholarships and add the Spahn scholarship and make all scholarships worth $1000.  Seconded by Ben Rust.  Motion carried 9-0.

We have 4 students who qualified for the FFA National Convention in October.  The team of Gabe Tidyman, Bryson Bickel, Jace Lien and Jayden Tidyman qualified in Farm and Agribusiness Management Career Development.  They placed first at state to qualify for nationals.  They are requesting help with funding to send them to the national convention.  Junice Dagen made a motion to give each student $500 towards their trip.  Kathy Cleveland seconded the motion.  Motion carried 9-0.

Chelsea Stevens, National Champion in Sustainability Event, Morgan Schommer and Kaylee Sprock and their sponsor, Brenda Budler told us about their trip to FCCLA National Star Event Competition in Seattle.  Chelsea's program was recycling at the High School and how she plans on keeping the recycling program going with help from Keep Chadron Beautiful.  She also is helping with educating the public about the need to recycle.

     

   

Treasurer's Report:

NOW account-Homestead Bank as of 8/30/2024 was $9,425.96

Includes the sum of $595.00 from Terri Haynes/100 women grant

Includes the sum of $6,057.80 Opportunity Scholarship donations

Morgan Stanley Accounts as of 8/30/2024

316-025361-198      Arnoldy                $84,341.12

316-025363-198      Finney                  $37,590.94

316-025356-198      Marshall              $132,674.28

316-025356-198      Prairie Home      $12,901.38

316-025362-198      Foundation         $32,575.64

316-025975-198      Rasmussen         $22,307.11

316-025364-198      Hussey                $64,935.42

                                   Total                    $387,325.89

Increase of $15,117.30 for the month of August.

Fees for August were $491.61

Deposits Since Last Meeting:  

    $1250.00 Rasmussen Memorial, $750.00 Refund from Holliann McMann and Interest of $20.64

Bills Paid Since Last Meeting:  

Scholarships $26,019.00, $1250.00 transfer to Morgan Stanley (Rasmussen Scholarship).

Bills to be Paid:  None

Motion by Vickie Kotschwar to approve the Treasurer's Report.  Seconded by Kathy Cleveland.  Motion carried 9-0.

Next Meeting Date:

 

     October 16, 2024

Meeting Adjourned at 7:39

Submitted by:  Robert Wahlstrom

 

Wednesday May 22, 2024 

Attending:  Robert Wahlstrom, Junice Dagen, Vickie Kotschwar, Misty Hickstein, Lorrie Bauer, Kathy Cleveland, Connie Rasmussen, and Ben Rust 

The meeting was called to order at 7:02 A.M.

Old Business:

We reviewed the April 17, 2004 minutes.  We corrected the attendees to show that Mary Traphagan was in attendance and that Kathy Cleveland was absent for the meeting.  Motion by Connie Rasmussen to approve the minutes as amended.  Seconded by Lorrie Bauer.  Motion carried 8-0.

New Business:

     

     We passed around the thank you notes for the college scholarships that we have received so far.

     There are 4 students who qualified for the national FCCLA National Star Event Competition in    

      Seattle, Washington on June 28 to July 3.  Morgan Schommer in Fashion Design Event Level 3 was a 

      State champion, Chelsea Stephens in Sustainability Event Level 2 was State Runner-up, and Kaylee 

      Sprock and Kenzie Pourier in Chapter Service Event-Portfolio Level 3 were State Runner-up.  Vickie 

      Kotschwar made a motion to approve financial help in the amount of $500 per student.  Junice  

      Dagen seconded the motion.   Motion carried 8-0.

      Homestead Bank informed us that they are going to start giving their own scholarships.  Pete 

      Johnson said that since they had not informed us earlier, they would do the scholarship this year.

Treasurer's Report:

NOW account-Homestead Bank as of 4/30/2024 was $1,624.32

Includes the sum of $595.00 from Terri Haynes/100 women grant

Includes the sum of $7,557.80 Opportunity Scholarship donations

Morgan Stanley Accounts as of 4/30/2024

316-025361-198      Arnoldy                $83,285.93

316-025363-198      Finney                  $38,097.71

316-025356-198      Marshall              $128,311.57

316-025356-198      Prairie Home      $12,528.78

316-025362-198      Foundation         $34,999.52

316-025975-198      Rasmussen         $19,373.48

316-025364-198      Hussey                $59,434.70

                                   Total                    $376,031.69

Decrease of $8,390.59 for the month of April

Fees for April were $476.06

Deposits Since Last Meeting:  

    Homestead Bank Scholarship-$1500.00

4/30/2024-Interest of $.41

Bills Paid Since Last Meeting:  

Check 771 Chadron FBLA for $1500.00 

Bills to be Paid:  Scholarships as thank you letters come in.

Motion by Lorrie Bauer to approve the Treasurer's Report.  Seconded by Kathy Cleveland.  Motion carried 8-0.

Next Meeting Date:

 

     September 25 (fourth Wednesday of the month)

Meeting Adjourned at 7:35

Submitted by:  Robert Wahlstrom