Meeting Article
GLENDALE EDUCATION FOUNDATION LOOKS FORWARD TO SPRING 2023 INITIATIVES
(COALPORT) – At their February 27, 2023, meeting of the Glendale Education Foundation, the board of directors heard opening remarks from Glendale School District Superintendent, Sean Gildea. Mr. Gildea opened the meeting by stating he is impressed with the atmosphere at Glendale and appreciation for the community. He elaborated on some future plans for the district to enhance opportunities for students by forming Advisory Groups with alumni, teachers, parents, and students. He also thanked the GSDEF for the grants and scholarships they provide to the students and teachers of Glendale.
GSDEF Vice President, and WineFest IV Chairperson, Kelsey McManus, stated this year’s GSDEF WineFestIV was a great success. Adding, “Supporters of the Foundation traveled as far as Harrisburg or Virginia to spend the day with friends and support the foundation. Proceeds of over $7K will bring great opportunities to our district.” Kelsey McManus, and the entire GSDEF board, would like to thank all supporters for their generous donations and support for this year’s event. Next year’s event will be held in February 2024, details will soon be emerging.
GSDEF member, Patty Kimberly, gave a presentation about an upcoming potential literacy project to invite a local author--Jenna Rice of Patton--to speak to give a presentation Glendale students in grades K-2 in April. The project will include each of the students receiving a signed book from the author to go along with the presentation. The GSDEF has received an anonymous donation to cover half of the cost of the books for this presentation--with the remaining cost paid by the GSDEF.
“Glendale One Book”, chaired by GSDEF member, Diane Andrews, will be held Friday, April 21st for students in Grades K-2 with a National Geographic Kids 'Look & Learn' book entitled ‘Bears’. After reading the book to individual classrooms, the students will also participate in classroom art projects, with each student gifted a copy of the book and a treat--all paid for by the GSDEF.
The Glendale Education Foundation Golf Tournament fundraiser is set for Friday, June 9, 2023, at Eagles Ridge Golf Course, headed by Golf Tournament Chairperson, Kelsey McManus. Registration forms have been mailed out, and full participation is anticipated for a maximum 100 golfers, with the fee raised to $75/golfer this year to cover the increased tournament costs for green fees, carts, food and prizes. “Hole sponsors”, both current and potential, will be contacted in March by mail with specific details. The Foundation greatly appreciates these sponsorships and any donations of baskets for the basket raffle that will be held at the tournament.
Board member, Jessica Swasing's resignation was unanimously accepted--with regret. At the February 27th meeting, the board approved and welcomed new member, Kaylee Wagner of Fallentimber, to the board. The GSDEF thanks Jessica Swasing for all of her positive efforts throughout her tenure as a GSDEF director.
In other news, the board:
(COALPORT) – At their February 27, 2023, meeting of the Glendale Education Foundation, the board of directors heard opening remarks from Glendale School District Superintendent, Sean Gildea. Mr. Gildea opened the meeting by stating he is impressed with the atmosphere at Glendale and appreciation for the community. He elaborated on some future plans for the district to enhance opportunities for students by forming Advisory Groups with alumni, teachers, parents, and students. He also thanked the GSDEF for the grants and scholarships they provide to the students and teachers of Glendale.
GSDEF Vice President, and WineFest IV Chairperson, Kelsey McManus, stated this year’s GSDEF WineFestIV was a great success. Adding, “Supporters of the Foundation traveled as far as Harrisburg or Virginia to spend the day with friends and support the foundation. Proceeds of over $7K will bring great opportunities to our district.” Kelsey McManus, and the entire GSDEF board, would like to thank all supporters for their generous donations and support for this year’s event. Next year’s event will be held in February 2024, details will soon be emerging.
GSDEF member, Patty Kimberly, gave a presentation about an upcoming potential literacy project to invite a local author--Jenna Rice of Patton--to speak to give a presentation Glendale students in grades K-2 in April. The project will include each of the students receiving a signed book from the author to go along with the presentation. The GSDEF has received an anonymous donation to cover half of the cost of the books for this presentation--with the remaining cost paid by the GSDEF.
“Glendale One Book”, chaired by GSDEF member, Diane Andrews, will be held Friday, April 21st for students in Grades K-2 with a National Geographic Kids 'Look & Learn' book entitled ‘Bears’. After reading the book to individual classrooms, the students will also participate in classroom art projects, with each student gifted a copy of the book and a treat--all paid for by the GSDEF.
The Glendale Education Foundation Golf Tournament fundraiser is set for Friday, June 9, 2023, at Eagles Ridge Golf Course, headed by Golf Tournament Chairperson, Kelsey McManus. Registration forms have been mailed out, and full participation is anticipated for a maximum 100 golfers, with the fee raised to $75/golfer this year to cover the increased tournament costs for green fees, carts, food and prizes. “Hole sponsors”, both current and potential, will be contacted in March by mail with specific details. The Foundation greatly appreciates these sponsorships and any donations of baskets for the basket raffle that will be held at the tournament.
Board member, Jessica Swasing's resignation was unanimously accepted--with regret. At the February 27th meeting, the board approved and welcomed new member, Kaylee Wagner of Fallentimber, to the board. The GSDEF thanks Jessica Swasing for all of her positive efforts throughout her tenure as a GSDEF director.
In other news, the board:
- heard from Thomas Weimer, GSDEF financial advisor from Stifel-Nicolaus, who reviewed current investments accounts and discussed options in obtaining other short-term investments.
- discussed the revision of deadlines for the Challenge and Venture Grant submissions for teachers. The discussion is to revise the deadline to become May 31st, instead of September 30th, to allow additional time for planning. The GSDEF, will speak with teachers on Friday, April 28th regarding this change.
- learned that members of GSDEF Scholarship/Grant Committee will meet with the senior class students on Thursday, March 9th to answer any questions and to help finalize scholarship material. The deadline for consideration of scholarship applications is March 31, 2023.