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first PTO meeting was held on September 17 at Minford Middle School. The
meeting was called to order by the President, Cindy Dolan.
Nominations for new officers was open. An explanation of each office was given.
Norma
Shoemaker was nominated for treasurer by Lou Reed and Kendra
Caldwell.
Angie Diduit was
nominated by Cindy Dolan and Kendra Caldwell.
Co-Vice
Presidents were nominated with the idea that one of them will
step up to the office of President when they are ready.
Cindy Dolan preferred to step down as President but
no one present was willing to take the office.
Kendra Caldwell and Tonya Thoroughman were nominated for Vice Presidents by Amy O’Dell
and Neysa Riffe.
Cindy
Dolan was nominated for President by Debbie Allen and Lou
Reed. A vote was taken on each office with all yeas
and all officers were elected and accepted.
In
old business, the brick fundraiser was discussed.
We need to sell 500 engraved bricks.
The money will go toward the playgrounds, AR store,
and the various field trips and trophies that PTO purchases.
Discussion was held on how to get the word out about
the bricks and several members have assignments to get the
flyers out.
The
new playground is ready to be installed at the Primary. Volunteers are being asked to assemble on
the playground on September 28 at 8:00 to help. Lunch will be provided. Members are going to collect donations for
the lunch.
In
new business, new fundraisers were suggested:
cookie dough, Making the Season Bright book sells,
Secret Santa, raffles, bake sales.
Members present liked the book and agreed to begin
that fundraiser, with others to possibly follow.
Discussion
was held on how to attract new PTO members.
The meetings will be held the third Tuesday of every
month at 6:30, location to be announced. Performances may be given by various students.
Teachers will be invited to have their students perform
any special plays, music, etc. The format of the meetings will be organized
and follow the proper parliamentary procedures.
The
next meeting will be held on October 15, at 6:30. The
meeting was adjourned.
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