PTO Meetings

In Attendance: Dana Montalto, Karen McIlrath, Pam Cazzola, Bea Pieterse, Connie Huddle, Cathy Hesselink.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Dana Montalto
Dana welcomed everyone and thanked them for coming to the meeting. The discussion started by asking for suggestions about getting parent volunteers to help with events during the 2009-2010 school year. The teachers and staff enjoyed the recent staff appreciation luncheon.

TREASURER REPORT: Michael Lutsky
In Mike’s absence Dana compiled a working budget with an estimated balance as of November 30, 2009 of $3,328.85. Estimated expenses this year will include Ray Day Carnival, 8th Grade Dance, Staff Appreciation, Alpha Beta Ice Cream Social,outdoor umbrellas, calculators and netbooks for the students.

STAFF REPRESENTATIVE REPORT: Cathy Hesselink
Cathy explained that the PTO was truly appreciated! Staff Appreciation events were so appropriately planned and were a definite moral boost for all the staff! She reminded parents and guardians to sign up with Food Lion at www.foodlion.com to help raise money for OBMS.

OLD BUSINESS: Ice cream sandwiches were served at the ice cream social for the alpha/beta students. The students would like to go back to having ice cream sundaes. Spirit night was held at Chik-Fil-A on 11/19/09. There will be a vote on if the PTO will go back to having spirit night at Sonic.

PRINCIPALS REPORT: Connie Huddle
Outdoor umbrellas are needed, also calculators and netbooks are needed for the students. The members requested that RAY DAY's name be changed to RAY DAY CARNIVAL. New activities would also liked to be planned for this day. Ms. Huddle agreed.
NEW BUSINESS:Library supplies are needed for the library. There is a need for parent volunteers for the following fundraisers: Holiday Grams, Outback Steakhouse event, Golf Tournament. Also, for the Golf Tournament, there is a need for sponsers, cash donations, and prize donations.
Misc. Some ideas of future fundraisers may incle a flower sale.