Gresford Public School Library

ORDINARY MEETING

MINUTES – OCTOBER 22, 2015

@ Gresford Public School library

Meeting opened: 6.03pm

Attendance: Hazel Craig (vice-pres), Pauline Mitchell (principal), Amanda Sellens (treasurer), Julie Hartigan (secretary), Belinda Joliffe, Amanda Silver, Toni Creak, Sylvia Lawrence.

Apologies: Ange Kelehear (president), Sharon Hill, Lyndell Osmond, Lou Whyte, Kristy Duncan, Jo Locke (vice-president), Alissa Abra, Catherine Smith.

Motion: That the minutes of the previous meeting be adopted.

Moved: Sylvia Lawrence

Second: Amanda Sellens

Carried

Correspondence in:

-  Ticket donations to the ball from Beth Tickle, Rob Thornton, Martin Addison

-  Ball donation (cheque) from Dungog Bakery

-  Ball inquiry from FMX Kaos

-  P&C magazines

Correspondence out:

-  Cheques for payment

Treasurer’s report (Amanda Sellens): The treasurer’s report shows the P&C account has a balance of $7335.71. Canteen account balance $5089.08. Cattle Club account $2229.79. Reports attached.

Motion: That the treasurer’s report be adopted.

Moved: Amanda Silver

Second: Belinda Joliffe

Carried

Principal’s report (Pauline Mitchell): Attached.

Motion: That the principal’s report be adopted.

Moved: Toni Creak

Second: Sylvia Lawrence

Carried

GENERAL BUSINESS

YEAR 6 GIFT:

Motion: That the P&C order six stainless steel (silver) commemorative keyrings for the Year 6 students’ farewell gift at a cost of $20 each (less 20% discount) from Stamped On. Julie Hartigan to order.

Moved: Hazel Craig

Second: Toni Creak

Carried

BELL SHAKESPEARE:

Motion: That the P&C subsidise the Bell Shakespeare performance planned for next year for $250.

Moved: Sylvia Lawrence

Second: Hazel Craig

Carried

MUSEUM EXCURSION:

Motion: That the P&C subsidise the end-of-year science excursion to Newcastle Museum for all students on December 8 at a cost of $250.

Moved: Toni Creak

Second: Amanda Silver

Carried

YEARBOOK: Julie Hartigan advised that all eight sponsors from last year’s yearbook had committed to being sponsors again this year at a cost of $200 each. They are Jupp’s Earthmoving, farrier Shannon Smith, Survey Drafting and Resources, Stewart Everett Mitsubishi, Hotel Beatty, Gresford Foodworks, Gresford Meats and Gresford Public School P&C Association.

LAS VEGAS BALL: Treasurer Amanda Sellens advised that, at the moment, the P&C’s What Happens in Vegas … fundraising ball on October 17 was showing a $7833 profit with one bill still to pay. It is safe to say that the ball raised $7500. It was agreed that it was a fantastic night with a wonderful result for the school.

LAS VEGAS BALL (RAFFLE WINNERS): Winners of the major raffle were first prize Karen Stafford ($1000 travel voucher); second Glenda Smith (television); and third Leila O’Connor (Billabong pack).

LAS VEGAS BALL (AUCTION): The auction items raised a combined $3240:

1.  Mansfield at the Beach $300

2.  Puma cricket bat, Rebel gift card + signed Kaboom Kids books $220

3.  2 x RB Sellars rugby jerseys $80

4.  mxTrixx Micro scooter $280

5.  Helicopter Flight (Hunter Helicopters) $700

6.  Tennis racquet $100

7.  Shot By T photography voucher $125

8.  Heritage Retreat $300

9.  Wine rack and Lake’s Folly wines $340

10.  Gresford Vacy Scorpions pack $220

11.  Melbourne Watch Co watch $325

12.  Tar 10 pack $250

NEXT P&C MEETING: Friday, November 20, at 10am in the school library.

AGM REMINDER: Friday, February 19, 2016, at 10am in the school library.

MEETING CLOSED: 7.42pm.

MINUTES TAKEN BY: Secretary Julie Hartigan.