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The Denison Alumni Association has been in existence since 1996, but we realize that some past graduates of Denison Community Schools, probably don't even know we exist. We have sent out the Monarch Newsletter two different times, to every graduate of Denison Community Schools. Unfortunately, we did not have current addresses for everyone so many did not get the information. And while we sent out over 7500 newsletters, the mailman brought back about 2000 because of bad addresses. Between the cost of publishing the newsletters and all those stamps, those were expensive endeavors. So in recent years we have tried to promote the Alumni Association at class reunions, and by word of mouth. But maybe the word hasn't reached you as of yet!
Well, this is your invitation to join the Denison Alumni Association. The cost is $10 for the first year, with renewals $5 a year. As a member of the Alumni Association you will receive the Monarch Newsletter three times a year. This letter is being enjoyed by many people across the United States. Some of the items you will find in the twelve page newsletter, include: Listings of Class Reunions and reports from the reunions. A listing of e-mail addresses of members. In Memory - a report of the deaths of Denison graduates. Around Denison - a report on what is happening in Denison - new businesses, closings, items of interest whether you live in Denison or clear across the USA. A report on happenings at the Denison Schools. Also other articles of interest. All delivered to your doorstep, in the hopes of "keeping the Monarch Spirit alive!"
Does that sound good? Well, all you have to do to join is complete the online form and return it with your check to us. The next Monarch Newsletter will be on it's way to your doorstep. You won't be sorry!
The first meeting of the Denison Community Schools Alumni Association was held in the December 1996. At the first meeting the members elected officers, as follows: Al Neppl, President, Phyllis Lewis, Vice President, Terri Smith, Secretary, Mary Bell, Treasurer, Coleen Barngrover, Membership, Sharon A Bandow, Monarch News Editor, and Mr. Steve Westerberg, School Liaison.
The group chose as their Vision Statement: The intent of the Denison Community Schools Alumni Association is to keep the Monarch Spirit alive. Their Mission Statement reads: The mission of the Denison Community Schools Alumni Association is to renew friendships and traditions for all who were and are associated with the Denison Community Schools.
The board members meet several times a year and work on several projects. For a number of years they have held special activities during the Denison High School’s Homecoming. Currently they are working on a Wall of Pride that will stand at the entrance to the Denison High School. They are also currently planning an all school reunion to be held on July 1, 2006 during Denison’s Sesquicentennial celebration.
The current officers are: Sharon (Moeller) Bandow, President and Monarch News Editor; Phyllis (North) Lewis, Vice President; Coleen (Skarin) Barngrover, Secretary; and Mary (Coleman)Bell, Treasuer, David Duncan, Karen (Jepsen)Wood, Verneil (Wiebers) Namanny, Don Hoemann & Al Neppl are current board members. Mr. Steve Westerberg is School Liaison.
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