Kappa Omega Zeta Alumni Association Board Meeting

• Members present: Bill Beams, Tom Grissom, Frank Penn, Steve Ruddy, Jack Walker.
• Bill Beams called the meeting to order at 6:15 P.M.
• Bill Beams
  • Stated that he wasn't confident that fund raising activities such as the Phone-a-thon, Keeneland outing, and the Legends game were showing positive results.
  • A $25,000 goal for the Endowment Fund should be reached by Homecoming 2005.
  • 10% of Endowment Fund contributions can be used for fund-raising expenses of the Alumni Association.
• Brother Frank Penn (KO 450)
  • Pledged a total of $4,000 to the Endowment Fund.
  • Brother Penn presented a $4,000 pledge from Brother Larry Ensor (KO 519) for the Endowment Fund.
  • Brother Penn also stated that the best approach to fund-raising would be direct personal contact.
• Brother Tom Grissom-
  • Utilize Brother Dan Miller's expertise in fund raising. Meet with him and James Koeppe before the next meeting.
  • Have Past High Alphas call 10 members from his presidential year for pledges to the Endowment Fund.
  • Establish a Big Brother/Little Brother chain.
  • Investigate Memorial Gifts.
  • The Class of 1955 will have a special activity at this year's Homecoming.
• The next meeting was set for the Cralle Student Center, July 26, 2005, at 6:00 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,
Jack Walker, KO 396
Alumni Board Secretary