Blue Heron PTO General Meeting March 9, 2010 7:00pm-8:00pm I. 7:00 Call to Order II. Minutes-Motion to approve the February minutes. Seconded/Approved (M/S/A) III. Mary McCabe presented information regarding the entertainment books. 117 books were sold last year. This was offered as a service last year during open house. We can do as either a service or fundraiser next year, if we choose. Each book next year will have instant savings. These instant savings consist of four to six $5 gift cards on front of the book. The gift cards are instant savings; the consumer does not need to purchase any certain amount in order to get the savings. IV. President’s Report-Sue Linser reported that results of Lowes grant would back in May. For the April PTO meeting we will have an officer from the police department present and Internet safety informational session. Walk-a-thon proceeds were discussed. A motion was made to have walk-a thon proceeds earmarked for swings. M/S/A. There are many PTO openings available for the next year. If anyone is interested contact Sue Linser. V. Vice President’s Report—Kris Fredrick reported on survey results. According to the survey the baskets and fall fundraiser were most liked. Amazon, Entertainment Books, and Carnival were least favored. Discussion elicited regarding weather to offer the Entertainment books again in the fall. A motion made to do for one more year. M/S/A. VI. Principal’s Report-Mr. Melde reported that artist in residence is going well again. The puppet parade will be on Friday so that all the students can see the puppets. The Bookfair date was moved due to MCAs. Newsletter this week will outline the district cuts for the 2010-2011 school year. Music was not cut. Art was not added district-wide. Spring break is March 27-April 4. VII. Treasurer’s Report—Net funds available $12,422.00. VIII. Teacher’s Report-Laurie Nyren reported that teachers say thanks for conference meals. IX. Committee reports Carnival-baskets going well. Other committees are going well. There is still a need for about 30 volunteers for the third shift. Spirit Wear—samples are in and they will be put in the display case in time for the carnival. Order forms will be in News for the Nest as well as sent home. Orders due back on the Friday before Spring break and items will be in time for Walk-a-thon. Walk-a-thon-Cathy Broberg would like help with the walk-a-thon if anyone is interested in helping. Facebook-Cathy Broberg presented information regarding having a facebook page. A motion was made to set up a facebook page. S/A Conference Dinners—Denise Mortenson did excellent job once again! School Supplies-Order forms will be out soon and are due back by April 30th. Parents seemed very interested in ordering. X. Funding request-Motion made and seconded to cover the cost of $109.24 for conference dinner overages. XI. Not on the Agenda—Spirit Wear for a buck. A brief discussion was elicited on possibly creating some sort of raffle for Spirit Wear. One-dollar raffle tickets could be purchased for the purpose of winning spirit wear and fundraising. No decisions were made. 7:50 meeting adjorned
