Meeting was called to order by Tracy Grasso, President. Also present were
Norma Shoemaker, Amy O'Dell, Kendra Caldwell,
Mindy Hillard, Kathy Howard, Tim Allen and Elaine McGraw.
OLD BUSINESS-
Frankenmuth Sales have concluded with a total of approximately $21,000 in total
sales and a profit of $11,188.63
Kendra reported that the Spirit Store sales thus far this year, including the Ralley to Beat Valley, totals $500.
Tracy commented that some leftover Frankenmuth items and 10 movie passes were
donated to the Good Kid
Bucks Assembly. Also, some Spirit Store items were purchased for the assembly,
as well as some items donated.
BUDGET-
Spirit Store has spent $308 toward new ponchos for store, leaving a total of
approx. $1,000 left in budget.
AR Store has spent $235.67 on the first AR Store held, leaving an estimated
$7,000 for the remainder of the
school year.
COSI on Wheels - Final Bill has not been seen yet.
Spent $2,000 on Renaissance Festival Field Trip for the 7th Grade.
The Regional Manager from Zap-a-Snack attended meeting giving a presentation
on their products and
fund raising program. He reported that there is a 35% profit on their products,
delivery made in 12 days.
Delicious samples were prepared for those present.
NEW BUSINESS-
Secret Santa - Mindy Hillard is working with Amy O'Dell to make schedules with
teachers.
The flyers will be handed out the week of Thanksgiving break.
The shipment of merchandise will be delivered around Nov. 28th.
The dates for the Store will be December 5-9th, with Wednesday being a make-up,
re-stock day.
Norma reported that over $1,000 has been recieved from Box Tops collections so far this year.
Discussion was held about the possibility of allowing any parents and/or teachers
to attend PTO
meetings, having open meetings. Officers meetings can still be held if needed.
The thought behind this
being that more involvement will be encouraged, allowing parents/teachers to
have more input.
Those present were in favor of this idea.
NEXT MEETING-
The next meeting of the Officers will be January 5th, 2006 at 3:30.
Minutes compiled by Kathy Howard.