2016-17

PTA Minutes-February 15th, 2017

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Jackson Middle School PTA

General Meeting

February 15, 2017

 

The general meeting of Jackson Middle School PTA was called to order at 6:35pm, Wednesday, February 15th, 2016 by Vice President Jessica Christiansen.  A quorum of members was present.

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes called for a vote to approve the November minutes.  All present approved.

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson reviewed the accounts:

  • Fall fundraiser came in under what was expected for income and expenses.
  • Fred Meyer rewards are already at 75% of our annual goal.
  • We did get some general donations that were not specific to the fall fundraiser.
    • $200 received from Year End Ask
    • $1000 corporate donation deposited, plus another $500 corporate donation just received.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed fundraising efforts:

  • Bernie Bash status:
    • She is creating baskets with miscellaneous donations.
    • Crabtree is able to donate wine through a family contact. 5 cases have been requested.
    • Danny Girls is booked for live music at $250 for two hours.
    • Still looking for a DJ that does not require a minimum number of hours.
    • Still need connections for access to desserts for dessert dash.
    • Will pull together volunteer sign up and is trying to get volunteers from feeder schools.
    • Jessica met with Mr. C and Ms. Nelson about presentation.
    • Still need donations for wine and beer pull.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed current membership.

  • Currently 137

 

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes reviewed volunteer needs:

  • Need a lead for March and May staff appreciation breakfast.
    • Diane Smith signed up for March

 

Mr. Crotchett reviewed the progress that Librarian Tini has made with the $4000 donated by the PTA and $2000 donated by the school last year.  She has been organizing a section on history to follow 7th and 8th grade history classes.  80% of the purchase is on the shelves.

 

Vice President Jessica Christiansen reviewed old business:

  • The PTA still needs a website manager for next school year
  • The next Bernie Bash meeting is March 7th in the Community Room at JMS.
  • The PTA will hold a Cascadia School presentation on April 19th for the community based emergency preparedness system. Crotchett will confirm with President Deb Cox about date.

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson suggested that the next PTA meeting be held at Round Table in an effort to draw more members.  All were in agreement.

 

Present were:

Vice President Jessica Christiansen

Treasurer Kelly Christopherson

Volunteer Coordinator Marci Forbes

Secretary Kara Murray

 

Adjournment was announced at 6:59pm.

 

Date Presented:_______________________________

Approved as Written (or Amended):

President:____________________________________

Secretary:____________________________________