October+Minutes

October, 2011

**__Hermosa PTA Meeting Minutes __** **October 4, 2011 ** Start: 6:30 p.m. end 7:52 p.m.    “LIKE” us on FACEBOOK – Hermosa PTA (open group)
 * Attendance (13): ** Melissa Corr, Dee Preston (Ladies Aux), Deb Smith, Rhonda Pearcy, Becky Piper, Karen Hammer, Judy Hansen, Becky Lowe, Jeanne Repas, Sarah Baker, Amy Stiffler, Nancy Hanka, Paula Jensen

Since July 1 deposits are 875.95 and expenses are 2452.54 (itemized in report that was handed out)
 * Secretary Report ** (Amy) from Sept 6 mtg: Motion to approve Becky Lowe, 2nd Melissa Corr
 * Treasurer Report ** (Jeanne): Report of Expenses/Income Balance to date = $9724.18
 * __Budget for 2011-2012 School Year = $22,209 __****. ** Motion to approve Mrs. Smith, 2nd Sarah Baker.


 * __New Electronic Digital School Sign __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – Estimated at $8000 and school will not match PTA funds


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Fall Festival (Halloween Carnival) __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – Ladies Auxiliary (Dee Preston) wants to sponsor the carnival on October 29 to raise funds for the Legion Building; .10 per ticket with free will donation at the door. Want to use PTA concession stand and offer food (hot dogs, chips and drink) hours 5-9pm with a magician at 7 pm; costume contest at 6pm with Lintz pizza certificates. They are looking for any baked good donations for the cake walk.


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Middle School Dance __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – October 27 from 7-10 pm


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Fund Raisers Discussed – __**
 * **__<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Music Fund Raiser __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – Judy scheduled November 7for the Schwan Foods fundraiser.
 * **__<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Basketball Fund Raiser __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – hold a tournament to raise money for four basketball assistants (little girl, big girl, little boy, big boy)
 * **__<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Sell Pies and other food __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">- $12-$15 each and PTA keeps $5 per pie; also Butter Braids at $10 each; decided to wait until spring to do this


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Concession Stand – __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> still short on help for volleyball and girls basketball is quickly approaching; discussed Kari Lund taking over; ask Steph Ornales about Coke delivery;
 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Discussed that parents have asked why no food allowed in gym __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – Concessions bring in a lot of money and maybe we could earn more. Maybe players or parent volunteers could clean after each game (Becky and Melissa will discuss again with Chip)


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Girls VB and BB Uniform Replacement __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – Michelle called Custer to see what they ordered for volleyball recently ($700 for 40 uniforms -will be ordered through Custer); Melissa made motion and Becky 2nd to approve this; PTA budget says $1500 set aside for uniforms; Becky will look for new girls basketball uniforms as well since we are under budget; old (new in 2010) could be sold


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Spirit Wear (Hermosa School Apparel) __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> – Order with a flyer that will be sent home. We may check locally for vendor.


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Memorial Item for Trevor __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">– Mrs. Smith’s 4th grade class had mentioned they would like to have books donated to Trevor’s name. Melissa will check into possibly the books earned from the Book Fair being given in his name. Want to order 2 picnic tables instead of a bench now; student council could fund and implement this project


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Rembrandt Art Class __**<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;"> (Chip) Still hope to start classes this fall


 * __<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">Membership Update __****<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">: **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.33px;">25 members now registered (31 last year); 9 that did not renew membership from last year

**__<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1; 6:30-7:30 PM at Concession Stand __** <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 16px;">Free day care will be provided.