St. Mary’s TPO Minutes ( subject to approval at February Meeting )
Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 7pm
Opening Prayer – Led by Principal Morehouse
Meeting Called to Order at 7:07pm by President Angie Pickett with 24 plus 4 officers in attendance.
Approval of the Secretary’s Report – The minutes of the September 26, 2010 were read and reviewed. Amanda Lauritsen made a motion to accept and Patti Muir seconded the motion.
Treasurer’s Report – Treasurer Todd Cheek absent. Kim Cheek, Vice President reviewed. Christine Stark made a motion to accept. Kristi Wright seconded the motion.
Monsignor’s Report – None.
Principal’s Report – Semester Ends in 1 week. Mr. Morehouse thanked everyone for a smooth transition. Everyone has been very supportive and the students have been wonderful.
Moving towards North Central Visitation 2012. Encouraging the outreach to new families to maintain enrollment.
Casual Dress Days - December 15th and 16th.
Commission on Education Report – Need New Vacation Bible School Chair ! Karen Piessig is retiring. More than 1 person can chair. Vacation Bible School is the 3rd week in June.
Old Business
Terry Lynn Nut Sales – Approximately $ 2,600 in profit. Addressing issues with the company.
Family Dance - The Dance is Jan. 27th. The theme is : Neon. There will be 2 main games: Hula Hoop and Spin the Bowling Pin. Pizza, candy, and pop will be available for purchase. Anyone available to donate Black posters, Neon poster, Black lights would be greatly appreciated. A suggestion was made to contact the Youth Group to help with projects for the dance as service projects. An email will be sent in January to request workers for the dance.
K of C Chicken Dinner – Thank you to all who brought desserts. J Student Council helped with table service. $ 1,000 was donated to the TPO.
New Foyer Blinds - Priced all 8 windows. Total estimated cost = $ 2, 536. If split 2 ways ( TPO and Boosters ) Cost = $ 1,268. If split 3 ways ( TPO, Boosters, and Parish ) Cost = $ 848.
4 –H Fair – Estimated Profit $ 3,500, split between TPO and Boosters.
New Business
Draw Down – Scheduled for April 20, 2012. Discussion was made about moving the event to a new location instead of the Elks. Inquiring on new locations and suggestions for the possible meals/ catering that can be provided. Also, discussed including more activities, such as a roulette or blackjack table. Suggested to inquire with the Youth Group to provide babysitting so more Parents would be able to attend. Continuing to ask for input on how to make this event better and more affordable for everyone.
Salad Luncheon – Scheduled for March 7, 2012 from 11:00am – 1:30pm. Watch for notifications.
New Fundraising Ideas – Discussion for new suggestions.
Ideas for Making New Families to feel welcome to school - Discussion about having a student and a parent share their experience with the parish during mass.
Creating a Buddy Family Program – A Welcome Packet will be put together for review. Parents would volunteer to contact new families to see if they have any questions – contact information would be provided, email/phone #’s. The Buddy family would then call them and invite them to the ice cream social and also make contact with them throughout the year. A plan is being drawn up for review.
Open Discussion –
Estimates and possible location for playground equipment is being looked into. Information for inexpensive stenciling and painting of the playground to provide more activities for students is also being looked into. Plans will be presented to the Principal and at the next meeting.
Christmas Program – Reminder that the night performance time has changed to 630 pm. This year the Band will be down front of the altar.
Parents are requesting no reserved seating after the 1pm performance in the unreserved locations. Coats and Blankets are being set out hours before the performance and requesting this not be allowed. Seating will start at 530pm.
Winner of the Reserved Front Row Christmas Seating – Jessica Sullivan !
Closing Prayer – Angie Pickett
Meeting Adjorned – Motion to adjorn by Angie Pickett, seconded by Patti Muir at 8:15 pm.
Respectfully submitted by,
Mary E. Gould, Secretary