Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Minutes from January 31, 2011 Parent Group Meeting

Meeting Notes from Parent Group Meeting
Monday January 31, 2011
In attendance: Kristen Pate Johnson (pres.), Jessica Bratsch(VP), Catherine Cameron(resigned sec.), Anne Kalsow(new treas.), Dale Kalsow, Dawn Lane, Genie Castro, April Simmons(new sec.), Vickie Woodwick, Holly Tremble

6:30 Kristen called meeting to order
Mr Grambow: - a few words about an upcoming Respect Summit

Treasurer Report: – Letter read to entire parent group regarding missing funds
*Announced Treasurer Nicole Haugen resigned
*Announced Secretary Catherine Cameron resigned
*Kristen Pate Johnson made a motion to replace resigned treasurer with Anne Kalsow,
Second by April Simmons
*Kristin Pate Johnson made a motion to replace resigned secretary with April Simmons, Second by Jessica Bratsch

Old Business:
Family Movie Night –January date canceled due to poor weather conditions
Rescheduled for February 11, 2011
November Book Fair - Invoice still not paid , waiting for funds in account
February Book Fair on hold until outstanding invoice is resolved

Spirit Wear – Catherine Cameron is no longer interested in participating.
Discussed possibility of selling spirit wear for a fund raiser.

American Heart Association – Catherine Cameron is no longer interested in
coordinating this event
IN NEED OF NEW CHAIR PERSON TO HEAD UP THIS EVENT – end of May

New Business:
Spring Art Show – Genie Castro has a Hawaiian Vibe them for this year’s show
to be held on April 8th. She is getting ready to send out artist forms and starting to coordinate parents for classroom projects.
Teacher Buffets – Dawn Lane spoke about the buffets coming up during
conferences on February 24th. The plan is to have a lasagna dinner. Kristen Johnson volunteered to provide bread and lemonade. Dawn will also ask volunteers for lasagnas, salads and desserts.
Talent Show – coming April 15 or 22 watch for further info

PARENT GROUP BOARD POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR THE 2011-2012 SCHOOL YEAR. We strongly encourage you to volunteer your strengths to help enrich our school at Willow River.

Teacher Requests:
Mrs. Cameron requested $300 for medals for a fun run she is having in May

7:00 pm Kristen Called meeting adjourned