2011-4 August

In attendance:

Cary Catching, Milt Peddy, Barbara Peddy, Patrick Vigil, John Shannon, Kent Goodman, Mary Delacruz, Bill Kleidon, Leslie Muniz, Danny Garza, José da Silva, Pat Nakashima, Reiko Takao

Time: 6:30 – 7: 46 pm; presiding: Mary Delacruz NOTE: Informal meeting to finalize fundraisers, no approval of minutes, treasurer’s report, principal’s report, or committee reports

Wine tasting at J.Lohr, (1000 Lenzen Ave., San Jose 95126) September 30, 7-9 pm (Chairperson: Patrick Vigil)

• 47 people • No tables, basic 2 platters for hors d'oeuvres at no cost to the Foundation; Pat N. suggested an

addtl. platters be ordered at $65 (for a total of 3) • $35/tickets, maximum tickets to sell: 70 tickets (numbered) • Reiko will create flyer for website. Kent will put on Bulldog Foundation web; Cary will have Adam link to school website

• Take membership application and flyer for October fundraiser (Harry’s Hofbrau) to wine tasting

• Student art work for exhibit/to sell at wine tasting; Reiko will contact Nancy Alsobrook

Dinner at Harry Hofbrau, (390 Saratoga Ave., San Jose 95129) October 29, Saturday 6 – 11 pm (Co-chairs: Mary Delacruz and Danny Garza)

• Holds 150 people; sell 175 tickets (numbered)

• $40 inc. drink and dessert; prime rib selection additional cost

• Dress: costume or casual attire • 50/50 raffle • Entertainment will be from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. Cary will check for performances by SJHS mariachi, folklorico, and Portuguese Club folk dancers

• Banquet room available 4- 12 midnight; begin set up at 4

• Need 5-6 people for decorating and clean up

• Looking for dj to play during dinner for background/mood music

• Bar drinks available “outside” of banquet room area; responsibility will be w/restaurant/bartender

• Begin selling tickets as soon as possible, available for purchase at Sept. 30 wine tasting event

• Get others to sell tickets, not just “regular” Foundation participants

• May to propose est. cost for decorations for Sept. mtg. • Mary will also check into a photo booth and/or photographer for the event

• YouTube the event (Expert “youtubers”: Mary, Bill, Cary, Kent)

Minutes

150th Celebration, 2013 (Reiko Takao, celebration coordinator)

• Begin planning at Sept. mtg.

• When is the exact date of celebration? . . . and events associated with San Jose High School. Kent to research. Suggested resource: History of San Jose by Clyde Arbuckle

• Suggest early on “big event” table at 2012 Big Bone Game with flyer

• SJHS hosting Big Bone game in 2013 and special yearbook available for purchase by alumni also

• Possible collaboration of event(s) with Alumni Association (Bill Kleidon)

• Italian, Japanese, etc.—ethnic groups prominent during 150 yrs.

• Core Steering Committee of approx. 20

• Keep Rigo Chacon “in loop”; Cary has contact info (close connection to Mark Briggs)

• Someone to research history of SJHS; History San Jose contact via Milt

• Possible special luncheon for former faculty, staff, principals of SJHS

• Cary is checking into special seal for Class of 2013 diploma (150th graduating class)

Alumni Association (Bill Kleidon)

• “TARDEADA, “ Aug. 20, at the Bold Knight, in/out $15 admission

• All bands are former SJH alumni; tickets still available

• Bill willing to help foundation in every way possible inc. selling tickets

Notes:

• Danny is looking into a bldg. across from the Mexican Heritage Plaza where students will have an opportunity to sell their art work.

• San Jose High Bulldog Foundation membership due $25 each

• Tom Bondi—Rotary and Bulldog Foundation member has supported SJHS student through various activities

• Contact Kiwanis, already at school w/ Key Club, who are very supportive of SJHS students

Next meeting: September 6 , Tuesday, 6:00 pm, SJHS Media Center

Agenda items:

1. Bank of the West, manager Peter Young, credit card machine and other “perks” (Mary Delacruz)

2. Ken Nakatsu, owner/manager, 4th Street Bowl, fundraising opportunities (Mary Delacruz)

3. Start up company linking social networking w/ fundraising (John Shannon)