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Canajoharie PTA Minutes—June 12, 2007

1. Greetings
   1. President, Melissa Balk, called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm with eight members in attendance. The pledge was recited.
2. Secretary’s Report
   1. Secretary, Tracy Mead, read the secretary’s report from the last meeting. Mary Monk made a motion to accept the minutes with Ellen Welch seconding the motion. All were in favor.
3. Treasurer’s Report
   1. Treasurer, Ellen Welch, reviewed the treasurer’s report with updates. Chris Hopler made a motion to accept the report with Jan Andrews seconding the motion. All were in favor. Ellen will report on the audit scheduled for June 13th at the August meeting.
4. Correspondence
   1. Thank you’s were received from the Post Prom Committee for the PTA support they received and several thank you’s from teacher’s for teacher appreciation day.
5. Old Business
   1. Regional PTA Meeting Update: The regional PTA meeting was held May 23rd at Canajoharie High School with many topics discussed. The High School will be participating in the reflections program this year. “I Can Make A Difference” is the theme. Bronwyn will contact Tammy Jones to get her information on the program. The Summer Experience will be held at Utica College on July 28, 29 & 30. Anyone interested in attending should contact Melissa by June 20th.
6. New Business:
   1. Inductions: The new officers were officially named as Mary Monk, President, Chris Hopler, Vic-President, Ellen Welch, Treasurer, Tracy Mead, Secretary. Melissa thanked everyone for their hard work and for volunteering their time.
   2. August Bookbag Giveaway: The August book bag giveaway was cancelled. Anyone interested in getting school supplies from Target should contact Joanne Heiser.
   3. Other Items:
      1. The Canajoharie PTA received a Community Involvement Commendation for enrolling at least 10 members who are not parents or teachers.
      2. There was discussion regarding the need for school supplies for students being available at the school. Women’s Clubs in the community often contribute supplies to the school. This topic will be discussed at the August meeting.
      3. There were two requests for PTA funds. There was a request for $135 for the Fifth Grade breakfast and a request for $25 for replacement bows for a student’s glasses. Melissa made a motion to approve the requests with Mary Monk seconding the motion. All were in favor.
      4. Melissa will e-mail Bronwyn the current membership list.
7. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 pm. There will be an organizational meeting for officers on August 14th at 7 pm.