Defiance Elementary PTO Meeting

Minutes from January 19, 2010

The Defiance Elementary PTO meeting was held on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 in the Defiance Elementary Library.

Those attending included: Stacy Adams, Julanne Luderman, Andrea Kroeckel, Ann Melton, Melissa Marton, Crystal Villa, Deanna Miller, Julie Baden, Amy Howerton-Westrick, Jodi Wahl, Ladonna Maynard, Chad Bassett, Deanne Held, Sheri Steyer, Misty Garcia, Sharon Waldron and Heather Moats.

Ladonna called the meeting to order. Heather reviewed the November meeting minutes.

Treasurer’s Report

  • Audrey reported that we have a balance of a little over $42,000 in the account. We have paid Kleinhen for the fundraiser items and made the 5th Grade deposit for Camp Storrer. We paid $650 for the Kids on the Block Assembly. We currently have about $2000 in the Box Tops and Chief receipts account that we have tagged for future assemblies. There is about $1800 in the 2nd grade field trip account and $1300 in the 5th grade camp account.
  • Looking to the spring, we anticipate paying about $7000 in teacher stipends and $6000 for student to attend field trips.
  • The library staff is spending the balance in the scholastic account.

Old Business

Snowball Dance

  • The event was a huge success. There were about 172 students that pre-registered and an estimated 70 students that registered at the door. We netted about $717 after paying all of the expenses. There are some things that can be changed/updated for next year to make the event even better. THANKS MELISSA MORTON for all of your hard work!!!!!!!!

Mega Event

  • Everyone agreed that the Mega Event was a fantastic event. The students enjoyed themselves and everyone behaved great. The PTO agreed that this was a worthwhile event to add as a reward for the student’s fundraising efforts.

Night of the Arts

  • The Teacher’s Union will be offering food during the March 11 event at the school.

New Business

Spring Carnival

  • Amy updated everyone that the Spring Carnival is taking shape. The committee is working on silent auction items, inflatables, food, prizes and volunteers. The event will take place on April 17 from 4-8 p.m.

Puttin on the Hits

  • Try-outs are scheduled for this Saturday the 23rd of January. There are possibly 22 groups that will try-out for a spot in the show. The show is scheduled for Saturday, February 25th. The 4th grade parents are planning to sell drinks/snacks during the school day performance and the weekend performance as a fundraiser for the Camp Storrer account.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 at 6:00 p.m. in the Elementary School Library. The Carnival Committee will meet prior to that at 5:00 p.m.