Foundation Committees

Alumni Committee

Chair

Kelsey Feeg

Members

Ryan Krall, Lisa Schaeffer, Carly Kauffman (C)

The Alumni Committee is responsible for identifying opportunities to engage alumni of the Oley Valley School District. It is also responsible for overseeing those engagement opportunities by facilitating communication, participation, volunteerism, and philanthropy among alumni. The Committee meets quarterly in January, April, July, and October.

 

(C) denotes community member 

Community Outreach Committee

Chair

Tracy Donoff

Members

Kelsey Feeg, and Kritina McCoy (C)

The Committee is focused on the advancement of the Foundation’s mission by encouraging and facilitating community involvement, fostering community outreach initiatives, partnering with area businesses and organizations to establish and maintain relationships, and bringing the Foundation and community together in mutual interest. The Committee identifies potential opportunities for community partnership, serves as liaisons between the Foundation and area businesses and organizations, advises and updates the Board on opportunities and recommendations for support and ongoing initiatives. The Committee meets three times a year in February, May, and October.

(C) denotes community member

Development Committee

Chair

Michael Billera-Smith

Members

Michael Bucklin, Tom Kauffman, Ryan Krall, Nathan Pletscher, and Stephanie Waits

The Development Committee is responsible for coordination/running the various fundraising activities of the Foundation. These activities include the Foundation’s Annual Campaign, Stone Auction, Cornhole Tournament, Zackon 5K, and Golf Tournament. It is also responsible for identifying other fundraising events as appropriate. The Committee is also responsible for identifying potential contributors and coordinating efforts to connect with these potential contributors. Sub-committees may be formed to run/coordinate these events. The Committee meets as often as necessary to carry out its duties and accomplish its goals. 

 Cornhole Tournament Sub-Committee

Chair:  

Michael Billera-Smith

Members:

 Michael Bucklin 

This Sub-Committee is responsible for planning and coordination of the Cornhole Tournament. Responsibilities include soliciting business sponsorships for the event and for marketing the event to attract participants. In addition, the Sub-Committee organizes the volunteers for the event. The Committee meets as needed during the planning phase of the event. 

Dr. Zackon 5K Sub-Committee

Chairs:  

Tom Price & Missy Woodard

Members:

 Ken Bagenstose, Matt Broskey (SD), Joe Hartz, Tom Kauffman, Tim Rhoads (SD)

This Sub-Committee is responsible for planning and coordination of the Dr. Jeffery Zackon 5K, which includes requesting permission of Oley Township to have the event; and the hiring of and coordination with an organization to time the 5K race. The Committee is responsible for soliciting business sponsorships for the event and for marketing the event to attract participants. In addition, the Committee organizes the volunteers for the event. The Committee meets as needed during the planning phase of the event.

(SD) denotes School District Members

Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Committee

Chair

Kevin Bieber

Members

Tracy, Donoff, Joanne Ewing (C), Mary Lou Kline (C), Bonnie Landis (C), Brian Levan (C), William Lutz (C), Carol Miller (C) and High School Principal or Designee (SD)

The Distinguished Alumni & Service Awards Committee is chaired by a Foundation member and consists of Foundation, community (C), and school district (SD) members. The committee is responsible for the annual selection process to determine distinguished Oley Valley School District (OVSD) alumni(s) who will be recognized for the achievements and individuals who have provided outstanding service to the OVSD. The process includes seeking nominations, reviewing nominations received, and selecting the annual recipients. The Committee works with the OVSD to present the annual awards program. The Committee will meet at least one time each year to review nominations and determine award recipients. Additional meetings will be scheduled as needed to carry out the Committee's duties and accomplish its goals. 

Marketing / Public Relations Committee

Chair:  

Lisa Schaeffer

Members: 

Ken Bagenstose, Kevin Bieber, Kirsten Deysher, Valerie Downing, Kelsey Feeg, Lauren Gluckman, Dana Jain, and Andrea Boone (C)

The marketing and public relations committee is responsible for setting the overall marketing and social media direction of the Foundation.  It is also responsible for supporting the Executive Director in maintaining the Foundation website, publishing the Foundation newsletter, managing the Foundation’s social media accounts, developing advertisements and communications, and any other marketing activities as the Foundation and Committee deem appropriate.  The Committee meets as often as necessary to carry out its duties and accomplish its goals. If you are interested in joining the marketing committee, please contact Lisa Schaeffer, Committee Chair.

(C) denotes community member