Colebrook Consolidated School

PTO Meeting

Nov 18, 2009

Meeting called to order at 7:05pm

BOD in Attendance: Kathy Riberdy, Janice Wald, Stacy Galpin, Tracy Quinn, Amy Gardner, Wendy Swartley, Jess Maiolo, Paula Jessen, Kiersten Williams, Ernie Marmer, Amy Grosclaude, Karen Odell, Beth Driscoll (ex-officio), Bridgett Barown

Review of Minutes from Oct 21,2009 - Motion to approve minutes by Wendy Swartley, second by Paula Jessen.

Treasurer's Report: Amy Gardner – We had $1800 income (fundraisers) and $3600 expenses (plants & enrichment). Motion to approve treasurer's report by Janice Wald, second by Keirsten Williams.

Enrichment Program: Kathy Riberdy –Jefferson Hotstix, a percussion group made up of 3rd, 4th & 5th grade students, performed for all grades. The performers were presented with a PTO gift of a Colebrook Booster & Colebrook School pencils, and a snack of bagels, apples & water, was provided also by the PTO. The Student Council spoke with Beth Driscoll about a donation to the performers to help raise money for their instruments.  November -presentation & workshop on writing and storytelling by Eshu Bumpus. Kathy will check with Mo Barton about other upcoming enrichment programs in January & February.

Old and Ongoing Business: Halloween – Ernie Marmer – outstanding job on the town Halloween party. Thank you to everyone who helped, including the town highway dept, Sherri & Jon Gray, the fire department, NWR7 National Honor Society students and parents.

  Tastefully Simple Fundraiser – Kathy Riberdy – off to a good start with $63 profit so far.

  Merchandise – Order form to be attached to school newsletter this week. Youth items have lower profit margin to make them more affordable to families. So far we have sold 52 shopping bags and 17 water bottles. Clothing merchandise ordered by 12/4 will be in for Christmas delivery.

  Scrips – Wendy Swartley – off to a super slow start, sales to date are approx $2170, down from $7200 last year at this time.

  Beautification – Kathy Riberdy – Small turnout, but a great job done. The 3 rd grade butterfly garden still requires more work.

New Business: Craft Fair – Town craft fair is Dec 12th at Town hall & Sr Center. PTO will have a merchandise table. Passed a sign up sheet for volunteers to work table at fair.

  New BOD Members – We can have up to 20 BOD members; we have 18 at present. Can add to BOD at any time. Half of BOD members need to be present to vote. Motion to add Bridgett Barown to BOD by Janice Wald, second by Keirsten Williams. Unanimously approved.

  Staff Appreciation – Decision to hold Staff Appreciation in May only approved by BOD.

  Ski Butternut – Paula Jessen – Butternut offers a discount pass for groups. Members must have membership card to show at ticket booth. Lift tickets are $35 for a daily pass. Paula will get more info from Butternut and PTO will put announcement in school newsletter to see how many families would be interested in a group discount.

  Kathy Riberdy – also mentioned a school discount card that offers discounts when shown at local merchants. Each family would purchase the card for $10. More discussion at next meeting.

  Kathy Riberdy – Looked at other fundraising options and how much do we need/want to raise yearly, toward what purpose. Fundraising helps to keep all our events free to families. Possible fundraising idea for spring fundraiser- Carnival themed fair - cow plop, pie throwing & pie eating contests, dunk tank, chili cookoff, etc. Possibly offering space to vendors.

    Planning stage for a "Me and My Guy" Valentine dance, Feb 5th or 6th.

Communications: Thank you from Connor Quinn & friends for Halloween party. 

Teacher Requests: none 

Next meeting: January 20, 2010   Meeting adjourned at 8:23pm

Respectfully submitted,

Janice Wald
[PTO] [Events and Fund Raisers]