02/18/2026
2026 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
January 20, 2026
Dear Galion Alumni:
A new year, 2026, has arrived and it is time to face new challenges. The Galion Alumni Association continues to transition and look for more opportunities to support the Galion City Schools and its students and alumni. If the Alumni Association is to continue to exist and contribute to the Galion Community, it is imperative that some new people become involved. The Association is currently in need of someone who is willing to accept the position of Treasurer of the organization and we need many others that are willing to contribute in other ways. We humbly seek your support and you are encouraged to offer your suggestions as to what you would like the Association to offer to members and to consider personally participating as a board member. A printable membership form available here. http://www.galionalumni.com/images/Forms/membership%20forma.pdf
Membership in 2025 was at 146 dues paying members, of which 94 are Lifetime Members. Most of our annual members are individuals or couples that maintain their memberships year after year. We would like to encourage those members that are local to participate by attending the monthly meetings and participating in the activities of the Alumni Association. Alumni Association information and activity updates may be found either on the Galion Alumni Association website or Galion Alumni page.
Galion Alumni Association
2025 Update
Income:
The sale of 300 Club Tickets for the 2025/2026 season exceeded expectations this year, with all 300 tickets being sold for $6000.00 and a $500.00 donation bring proceeds for this year to $6500.00. There was a deposit of $160.00 from 300 Club ticket sales from 2024. Membership dues provided the other source for revenue for 2025 in the amount of $1520.00 which included a Couples Lifetime membership. The balance of our income was attributed to donations $5.00 and investment income of $987.00. Total income for 2025 was $9277.40
Expense:
The Alumni association sponsored an ad ($300.00) in the Sports programs and a Sponsorship Package ($2,500.00) for Connections Weekend. Donations were made the Middle School Spooktackular Event ($100.00). A total of $3000.00 was dispersed to six in school organizations ($500.00 each), that participated in the landscape beautification efforts. Expense Items this year included $84.00 for Post Office Box fees, $25.00 State of Ohio Continued Existence fee (expiration 2030) and 300 Club drawing winners and ticket printing costs $3,208,23.. Total expenses for year totaled $9,298.44. In Summary, 2025 was a break even year financially..
The Galion Alumni Association continues to be a participating member of the Connections Weekend Committee. This Committee is responsible for the production of the Galion Connections Weekend which will be held October 15 - 17, 2026. The Alumni Association plays a large role in the Hall of Fame event and encourages the submission of nominations for Galion High School graduates that deserve recognition. Nominations for the 2026 Hall of Fame inductees are due by June 1, 2026. The Connections Weekend Committee maintains a file of nominations submitted, but not selected from previous years for future consideration.
All of the Connections Weekend events are open to the public and are not restricted strictly to Alumni. We encourage your participation in these events.
The Connections Weekend is intended to serve as a fund raising vehicle to provide funds to assist in finding the means to fund the building of a Performing Arts Center on the Galion City Schools Campus. The planning is in process for providing funding for this large project and The Alumni Association is committed to providing any support possible to help accomplish an acceptable end result. There will be a strong effort to identify other projects that would be of benefit to the Galion City School district and its' students.
You are encouraged to visit the Galion Alumni Association page or the Galion Alumni Association website.
Galion Alumni Association Board
Meghan Tyrrell - President Sarah Wegesin - Vice President
Steve Melchior - Treasurer Kelly Phelps - Secretary
Karen Flowers Brian Treisch
Bill Durtschi Joe Kleinknecht
