The Butler County Sports Hall of Fame is undergoing a bit of a makeover.

Since its debut in 1966, the BCSHOF has inducted more than 400 individuals — including a record 12 last September — and a number of standout teams. But the organization’s president, Dan Cunningham, has since retired from that position.

“Dan had his hand in everything,” board member Dave McKinnis said. “He did so much for this Hall of Fame ... We need to step back and absorb all of that.”

The BCSHOF is doing exactly that. The current board — headed by recently elected president Dess Schnur — has decided not to put a banquet together this year. The next Hall of Fame fete will take place April 27, 2024, most likely at Founder’s Hall on the campus of Butler County Community College.

“We want to put together a top-quality product and have a top-level banquet,” Schnur said. “We’re going to take the time to do that. The heart of this organization is the people we induct.”

One of the reasons for waiting until 2024 to have the next banquet is to increase the number of quality resumes’ the board has on file. Schnur said there are roughly 20 quality resumes’ on file right now.

That number is expected to rise dramatically.

“We’re already getting a few more in as word is getting out,” McKinnis said.

Bill Miller is vice president of the board. Lynn McKinnis is secretary and Tom Turner returns as treasurer. Other board members include Leatha Baker, Frank Cicco, Bob Cupp, Mike Franko, Kathy Wood and Tyler Friel.

“This is a hard-working group that will get things done,” Schnur said.

One change being considered is the elimination of the “era” system the Hall of Fame has long employed, requiring inductions of athletes from designated time periods that date back decades. Another idea is presenting awards to two or three current high school seniors in recognition of standout careers they’re completing.

Those seniors would not be Hall of Fame inductees. They would simply be recognized and honored by the organization. Potential inductees must be out of high school for at least 10 years to be eligible.

“I love that idea,” Miller said of honoring high school seniors. “It would expose younger people to the Hall of Fame and what it’s all about. It also shows we’re a community organization.

“Dess has great energy and has been loyal to this Hall of Fame. I’m completely on board with him being president. If we’re not required to induct people by era, it gives us more flexibility in terms of who we put in from year to year.”

Turner emphasized that eras of years ago will not be forgotten, however.

“The eras our inductees come from could change each year,” Turner said. “One year, we may only have one from a certain era. Another year, we may have more. It will fluctuate. It just won’t be required.”

Schnur said none of these potential changes have been decided.

“These things will be reviewed at future meetings,” he said. “We’re just trying to make the Hall the Fame the best it can be.”

McKinnis added: “We’re a historical organization and history of a community is important. We just want to do a good job.”

Anyone with interest in nominating someone for the Butler County Sports Hall of Fame should contact Schnur at schnur42@zoominternet.net or by calling 724-822-4498.