Belleville Henderson Central School
PTO Meeting Minutes
October 15, 2015

Janelle Hodge - President						Kim Gordinier - Vice President
Lori Redden - Secretary						Kim Gehrke - Treasurer

Members in Attendance:    Whitnee Miner, Janelle Hodge, Lyndsey Flora, Casie Remington, Mercedes LaVeck, Stephanie Race, Kim Gordinier, Kristin Vaughn & Lori Redden

Meeting Called to Order in the Library @ 6:35pm 

Old Business:

Secretary’s Report:  Minutes from the May meeting were reviewed by all in attendance.  Janelle Hodge made a motion to accept the minutes.  Kim Gordinier seconded the motion.  

Memberships:  Lori reported that we currently have 28 paid members with 3 seniors being represented and 4 teachers.  Lori also mentioned that the updated scholarship form was completed and was added to the school's website under the PTO section. 
	
Treasurer’s Report:  Kim Gerke was unable to attend the meeting due to a soccer game conflict.  AG Fair, Supply Bag & Fall Fundraiser totals will be tabled until next meeting.  Will note, that the teacher supply bags were completed and handed out to the teachers with a postive response.  We have received three very nice thank you cards and two bags of candy.  AG Fair was discussed in reference to the lower involvement at the AG Fair.  To many activities during the week, such as the Under the Lights games, leading up the AG fair.  Shortage of Vendors in the Gymnasium.  We as the PTO are not in control of the AG Fair activities but with lower turnout, it does effect our profits from the cafeteria.

Fall Fundraiser:  Lori reported the fundraiser seems to be a success as her estimated figures has our gross sales at $7,625.50 making our profits probably around $3,200.  Kim Gehrke deposited $6,820.50 that was collected on Oct 13.  Lori should have the sales report from Meadow Farms by the next meeting to give final totals.  We are still disappointed in the number of student participating in the fundraiser...out of 291 students (including the seniors) - only 56 placed orders...two of these being seniors.  Lori made a proposal to change the reward from the class with most participants to rewarding all 56 who participated.  It will cost us a little over $20.00 more to do it this way but think it is better to reward those involved rather than a class in which not even half of the students participated.  All in attendance at this meeting were in agreeance.  Lori will contact Mindy Grandjean and the elem. teachers in reference to this.

Box Tops/Soup Labels:  Janelle reported that she is working on adding Belleville Henderson to the TOPS Card Award Program.  Box Tops are currently being collected and readied for shipping.  Janelle stated that she will send out a Thanksgiving Sheet tomorrow as it seems we get a good response from these sheets.  $234.00 were banked from submissions over the summer.

Yearbook - PTO Ad:  Kim Gerhke unable to attend....tabled until next meeting.

Fundraiser Ideas:  Many great ideas were brought up and discussed at tonight's meeting.  Kim Gordinier is going to review these options with Mr. Storey to see if there would be any conflicts of interest and/or problems with holding any of the following fundraisers:
	*  Gertrude Hawk
	*  Little Ceasars Pizza
	*  Renzi Pie & Cakes - Whitnee will get details on this option and report at the next meeting.
	*  Bottle/Can Recycling - currently Booster Club and Softball is doing this.
	*  Fun Night/Day - suggested around Christmas Time
	*  Dance-athon - check with Mrs. Beebee
	*  Harlem Globetrotters
	*  Donkey Basketball - juniors vs seniors, parents vs teachers
	*  Fun Run - Springtime with Theme/Costume contest.

PTO Sponsored Program:  Kim Gehrke unable to attend...tabled until next meeting.

New Business:   

Kris Kringle:  Lori suggested Kris Kringle will run this year during the same time frame as last year - Dec 7-Dec 11.  Monday will be setup day - Tues, Wed, Thurs open for students to shop - Fri reserved in case we have a snow day.  Building use form will be turned in for use of an emply classroom.  Lori and her mother have gotten a good start on the shoppng so far and will do another shopping run next week.  Stephanie and Lyndsey wanted to know what items we were still looking for in case they came cross any really good deals.  Lori told them if they purchased anything to keep the receipt and turn it in for reimbursement.

Next Meeting:   Thursday, Nov 19 @ 6:30pm in the Library

Meeting Adjourned:  7:25pm