PFO/Booster Club
September 8, 2008
Minutes
Meeting called to order at 5:32 p.m., Norwich Tech Library
Officers: Dana Wynn, President – present; Timothy Krodel, Vice-President – absent; Natalie Lussier, Secretary – present; Karol Gleason, Treasurer – present
Quorum: Dana Wynn, Natalie Lussier, Kim Passmore, Karol Gleason, Dr. Niki Menuonos, Michelle Cronin, Mary Lunt, Robin Izbicki, Lynn Marceau, Michael Garcia, John Kelly
June Minutes were reviewed by all in attendance. Dana Wynn motioned. All were in favor. June Minutes were accepted.
Financial Report: The current balance in the account is $7959.05. One deposit of $430.00, all checks written, have been cashed.
Dana Wynn motioned to accept the Financial Report, Natalie Lussier second motion, all were in favor. Financial Report was accepted.
Unfinished Business:
- Road Race – Charlie O’Brius received additional Funds (donations and racer fees) in the amount of $430.00, which was deposited. Dana Wynn worked on over the summer all the Thank You letters to be distributed/mailed out to supports of the Road Race. All would be out in the mail by the next day (September 9, 2008).
- Boys Golf Team Shirts – The shirts were ordered through T-shirt One. PFO had approved $75.00 to help with the cost. Amount for PFO to contribute is only $70.00.
- PFO Scholarships – the scholarships were sent/given out. A list is being put together to include in NTHS PFO records of the students who received scholarships (one from each shop). PFO has received Thank you’s from the students.
- Yearbook Fundraiser – This fundraiser is in progress and will end on September 10th. Mrs. Nicholas and Mr. Seal is running this, profits will be going to offset the cost of printing the 2009 Yearbook.
- Cheerleading Fundraiser – Natalie Lussier updated members on the fundraising, sales to date and goals. Received $20.00 donation in cash from Les & Karen Edwards.
New Business:
- Music Fundraiser – presented by Mr. Garcia. Mr. Garcia wants to run a fundraiser of selling entertainment books by Entertainment Publications. He brought in Sandy and Fay who spoke about their program and the how the fundraiser works. The cost of the books will be $25 each. The coupons will be good through 11/1/2009. Goal for each student is two books. Turnaround time is approximately six weeks. Of the money raised and coming back to the school – 25% will go towards school programs; 75% will go into student’s accounts to offset cost of next years New York trip. Dana Wynn motioned to sponsor the fundraiser, Kim Passmore seconded the motion, all were in favor. Motion passed.
- NTHS PFO Fundraiser – Mrs. Maureen Shephard suggested selling “A Piece of Old NTHS”. All in attendance agreed they have had a lot of people say they wanted a piece and believe it would be a great way to raise funds. Dr. Menuonos needs to get all proper approvals by the State Department of Public Works and then we can move forward.
- Officer Elections – Last year, terms were voted down to one year terms. All officers need to be elected for the 2008 – 2009 term. Dr. Menuonos will send out flyers with the October meeting date. Natalie Lussier asked if PFO could be represented at the Freshman Welcome Night on September 26th at the new school. Dana Wynn volunteered to make a flyer for Dr. Menuonos for the freshman mailing. Due to low turnout, elections have been postponed to the next meeting, Monday, October 6th. Dana Wynn motioned to move the elections, all were in favor. Motion passed.
Principal’s Report:
.Presented by Dr. Menuonos, the following positions have been filled in Culinary Dept; CAD; SAIL; Graphics Dept. Building Control Officer position is still open. The new school is still on target for January 6th. Carpentry is almost completed, there will be one more large delivery of equipment. .
Next meeting is Monday, October 6, 2008 in the Norwich Tech Library at 5:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m., motioned by Dana Wynn, Natalie Lussier seconded the motion. All were in favor. Meeting adjourned.
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