Foundation Committees
Alumni Committee
Community Outreach Committee
Development Committee
- Cornhole Tournament Sub-Committee
- Golf Tournament Sub-Committee
- Stone Auction Sub-Committee
- Zackon 5k Sub-Committee
Distinguished Alumni & Service Committee
Education Grant Committee
Executive Committee
Finance Committee
Governance Committee
Marketing/Public Relations Committee
Scholarship Committee
Learn about how you can get involved with the Oley Valley Community Education Foundation by reading about our committees. We are always looking for more people to join us. If you're interested in learning more about any specific committee or would like to join one of them, please email us here.
Alumni Committee
ChairKelsey Feeg
MembersRyan 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
MembersKelsey 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
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
ChairMichael Billera-Smith
MembersMichael 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.
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
(SD) denotes School District Members
Golf Tournament Sub-Committee
Chair
Nathan Pletscher
Members
Michael Billera-Smith, Michael Bucklin, Ryan Krall, Tom Price, and Stephanie Waits
This Sub-Committee is responsible for planning and coordinating the Golf Tournament, which includes scheduling a golf course to hold the event. The committee is also responsible for soliciting business sponsorships for the event, obtaining prizes for the winners, raffles and silent auction, as well as 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.