Pattie PTCO Meeting Minutes 11/13/07

Meeting called to order at 7:10 p.m.
Members present: Tracy Harper, Margie Otterblad, Kelly Andrews, Tina Wiley, Anne Zetts, Jennifer Neubauer, Pam Johnson, Kamey Tippett, Stephanie Gatewood, Lara Miller, Donna Wooten-Williams, Karen Fernan, and Kristine Shephard.

1. Open forum: no comments


2. October minutes approved as read.


3. Principal’s comments: Mrs. Otterblad thanked the PTCO members for the teacher work day meals, it was greatly appreciated.
Sherri Croghan has accepted Gifted class teacher position.
Interviews for new P.E. assistant have been completed.


4. President’s report: Tracy reports PTCO had a successful October for activities and fundraising efforts. Ice cream social, McDonald’s spirit night, and Innisbrook gift wrap were all activities sponsored by PTCO.


5. Treasurer’s report: budget handout at meeting has adjustments to be made to reflect recently submitted expenditures and income.


6. Membership: Karen reports that Mrs. Wince’s first grade class was class with highest PTCO membership during membership drive. This class will receive pizza party lunch on 11/30/07. Karen will continue to encourage membership participation with articles in PTCO paw prints.


7. Volunteers: no report.


8. Publicity: Stephanie reports deadline for articles will be 12/3/07.


9. Hospitality: Lara reports teacher work day meals went well. She is currently working on upcoming winter social needs. Will solicit Starbucks for donation of coffee and condiments for social.

10. Box tops: Mrs. Zetts and Mr. Terrillion’s classes are top winners for most box tops collected. These classes will receive an extra specials class of their choice. Next box top competition will be in early spring. Current funds raised were over $600.


11. Cookbook: Pam reports deadline for submission for recipes in this week. Currently there has been a great response from Pattie families. Discussion of when cookbook will be available and what cost will be.


12. Winter social and bazaar: scheduled for 12/8, 10-2 p.m. Discussion of decorations set up and clean up needs for cafeteria and library. Volunteers to be contacted by Karen for assistance with set up on Friday 12/7 and to volunteer during bazaar on Saturday. Lara will coordinate refreshments in cafeteria for morning. Currently there are 21 vendors signed up, this includes a table for PTCO for membership and spirit wear.


13. Fundraising: Innisbrook had approximately $5000 in profit. Spirit wear to be sold at bazaar. Discussion of what items to sell and purchase. Suggestions for fleece and hoodie items. Market day continues each month. Month of December has cookie dough sales.


14. Movie night: Christine states she is collecting reservations and payment. Pizza and drinks will be purchased on Friday. There is need for volunteers to help set up and clean up.


15. Discussion of having a Domino’s pizza fundraising night where 20% of sales from Pattie families will be given to Pattie ES. Discussion and questions, Tracy will talk with manager.


16. Discussion of date for spring fun fair: 5/3 or 5/17 are possible dates.


17. Next PTCO meeting 12/11/07.


18. Meeting adjourned 8:05 p.m.