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Canajoharie PTA Minutes—November 8, 2005

1. Greetings

   1. Co-President Melissa Balk called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with seventeen (17) members in attendance.  The pledge was recited.

2. Secretary’s Report

   1. The secretary’s report was read and accepted with one correction to Vicki Everleth’s name.  Melissa read thank you notes received from Vicki Everleth, Ms. Kolodzeij, and Mr. Eggleston for the enrichment money they received for their requests.

3. Treasurer’s Report

   1. Ellen reviewed the updated Treasurer’s report and the report was accepted.

4. Old Business

   1. High School Open House:  The High School open house was not very successful for the PTA with only two memberships being received.  Bronwyn suggested a different location for the PTA table.  This and other ideas will be discussed before next year’s High School open house.

   2. School Website:  Melissa reported the PTA section of the school website had been updated.  Suggestions for the website should be e-mailed to Kyle.  Tracy will send Kyle the approved minutes from meetings for be posted on the website.

   3. Enrichment:  Jan Andrews reported the current available money for enrichment programs is $2,137.22 with the annual budget being $3,400 and $1,262.78 approved so far this year.  At the meeting on November 8^th the committee had approved 4 requests and declined 1.  The next meeting for the enrichment committee is scheduled for February 14, 2006.

   4. Membership:  Tara reported she currently had 159 memberships, which is less than last year at this time.  Tara sent reminders to past members who had not yet sent in their membership form.  100% teacher participation has not yet been achieved.  Tara and Melissa will be working on a database for membership.

   5. Box Tops:  Mrs. Monk reported $410 in box tops had been submitted and a check is expected to be received in mid December.  Letters were sent to families to remind them of this program.  Flyers will be sent again later in November.

   6. $1,000 Books Grant:  Kathy Dopp gave an update on the progress of this program.  Base for the books had been ordered and received.  Applications for grant money had been sent to Wal-Mart, Scholastic and Verizon Reads.  Books have not been ordered as of yet as the grants have not been received.  The Literary Society had been in contact with many locations throughout the county as places for the books to be kept.  The Literary Society plans to meet on November 14^th to discuss this topic.  They are hoping to have this program running between Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Tracy Mead will be the liaison for the PTA for this program.  Mrs. Monk had an idea of “Books as Buddies” for a theme for this program.

5. New Business

   1. Movie Night:  The first movie held on October 21^st was a success with over 50 people in attendance.  Wal-Mart donated punch, cups and napkins and Price Chopper donated paper bags.  The next movie night is scheduled for December 16^th.  The movie will be announced on a flyer to be sent home to families.  Pat Beyer offered to donate the popcorn for the movie nights.
   2. Picture Committee:  There was a discussion regarding the many dissatisfied parents with Bruno.  We will be changing companies to Life touch for next year.  The picture CD needs to be sent to Mrs. Talmadge for the yearbook before the end of November.  The scheduled date for picture retakes is November 18^th.  Flyers will be sent to elementary families to let them know the date.
   3. CASDA (Capital Area School Developmental Association):  This association is taking nominations for principal of the year.  Melissa is submitting an application for Principal Rodney Strait.
   4. PARP:  Tara reported on a few ideas around the train theme.  Tara, Bronwyn, and Ellen are scheduled to meet December 13^th at 6:30 pm to develop the program.
6. Meeting was adjourned at 7:50 pm.  The next meeting will be held on December 13^th at 7:00 pm.

    

    

    

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