SSP Open Foundation

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The South St. Paul Open Foundation is a community based, volunteer group committed to supporting co-curricular activities. From the Arts to Athletics, the South St. Paul Open Foundation is commited to enhancing the experience available for students at South St. Paul Secondary.

Some activities that the SSP Open Foundation have helped to fund

Activities Banquet
New Oboe for Band
Craig Felton Press Box
Football Practice Jerseys
Hall of Fame
Baseball Hitting Tees, Screens and Turf Mats Dance Team Garment Bags
Swim Team Pace Clocks

Elementary Track Meet
Hudl Video Software for All Sports

Show Choir Copyright Fees
Boys & Girls Basketball Shooting Machines Uniforms

AND MORE...

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ABOUT

SSP OPEN FOUNDATION

SSP OPEN BOARD MEMBERS

Scott Oelerking, President

president@sspopen.org

Scott Stengel, Treasurer

treasurer@sspopen.org

Kim Bauer, Secretary & Events Coor.

events@sspopen.org

Erica Dwelle, Secretary

janeyslayne@gmail,com

JoAnn Cudo

Mark Duffy

Erica Dwelle

Bill Marlow

Sarah Martin

Carrie Pietruszewski

Dan Williams

High School Liaison

Chad Sexauer, Activities Director

School Board Liaisons

Kristie Hood

The South St. Paul Open started in 1974 as a fundraising group supporting athletics at South St. Paul Senior High. Today the focus has expanded to support all co-curricular activities and their parent-run booster clubs in South St. Paul Schools.

The SSP Open Board of Directors is made of community volunteers who have a passion and deep commitment to South St. Paul Public Schools and the co-curricular programs of this community.

In 2012, the organization became an officially IRS-recognized Foundation. Many people played integral roles to make this happen, but we would like to recognize and thank Jodee Paape and Ken Rohlf for their in-kind work with their incredible expertise to manage the tedious details.

The Board meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 8:00pm at the Croatian Hall. Meetings are open to the public. During these meetings, the Board reviews requests for funding from school district organizations, then organize and plan the fundraising events related to this group.

The Board is always looking for people interested in helping with our cause. If you or someone you knows has any interest in helping with this organization, please contact Carrie Pietruszewski at cpietruszewski@comcast.net

BOOSTERS

Deposit Slip

Account Deposit

Request for Payment

How does a South St. Paul Booster group join financial partnership with the South St. Paul Open Foundation?

South St. Paul Booster groups must first submit to the State of Minnesota for an Article of Incorporation that lists at a minimum a President, Treasurer, and Director.
The SSP Booster must then complete the Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with the South St. Paul Open Foundation.
The SSP Booster group must provide to the SSP Open a copy of their meeting minutes designating individuals who will be able to deposit and request funds as well as request any financial reports from their specific account within the SSP Open Foundation. Booster groups must submit their minutes each time the designated individuals list changes.
See Booster Club FAQ document for step by step directions.

Please contact Carrie Pietruszewski at cpietruszewski@comcast.net with additional questions

HONOREES

Distinguished Recipients

The South St Paul Open Foundation Board recognizes individuals and groups that have made a significant contribution to South St. Paul and the co-curricular programs for the public schools. Either through time or financial support, these individuals and groups have committed significant personal resources to help the young people of our community over the years. They recognized the importance of the opportunities provided the young people of South St. Paul by these programs.

The South St. Paul Open places great importance on the impact an individual or a group can have on a community and that community’s youth. It is with great care and respect that we select an Honoree each year.

If you have an individual or group that you feel The Open should recognize, please feel free to email The Open Foundation and submit a nomination.

2019 Vic Grabau

Gerry Gustafson

2018 Tom Dolby

2017 Paul Moen

2016 Phil Housley

2015 Bruce Baumann

Mayor Beth Baumann
2014 Tom Morris

Royce Morrissette
2013 Dr. Dana Babbitt
2012 John Laliberte
2011 Kay Francis

2010 Bruce Ruecker

2009 Jim Metzen

2008 Harold “Red” Leonard