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Norwich Technical High School

PFO/Booster Club

March 3, 2008

Minutes

 

 

Meeting called to order at 5:31 p.m., Norwich Tech Library

 

 

Officers:  Dana Wynn, President – present; Timothy Krodel, Vice-President – absent; Natalie Lussier, Secretary – present; Karol Gleason, Treasurer – absent

 

Quorum: Dana Wynn, Natalie Lussier, Lori Peoples, John Kelly, Dr. Niki Menounos, Michael Gaffey, Kim Passmore, Gilda Puccio, Robin Izbicki, Thomas Wainwright

 

Error in student’s name in the February, 2008 PFO Meeting Minutes.  Correct name for the student who submitted the Men’s t-shirt logo is Alyssa Marie Reyes.  Natalie Lussier to correct February meeting minutes and resubmit to Mr. Seal for correction on website.  With the correction being made, Dana Wynn motioned to accept February minutes, Natalie Lussier second the motion, all in favor.  February minutes accepted.

 

Financial Report:  The treasurer is not in attendance and was unable to submit information for tonight’s meeting.  The March Financial Report is tabled until the April meeting.

 

Dana Wynn mentioned possibly having a treasurer’s assistant due to personal commitments of Mrs. Gleason.  The purpose of this would be for information and needed activities to be completed even if the treasurer is unavailable.  Mr. Gaffey, who is already an authorized signer on the checking account, if he would be interested – he has accepted to assist if accepted by PFO.  Dana Wynn motioned, Natalie Lussier second the motion, all were in favor,

 

Basketball Concession grand totals is tabled until April meeting.

 

 

Unfinished Business:

 

  1. Road Race – Dime Savings Sponsorship - $1500.00.  Other sponsors:  Treats Pool, Sterling, WBMW.  More flyers went out at Mystic Race on March 2, 2008.  For the winners, a medal was designed by Emily Hayes and presented to the PFO.  This would be given to the top three finishers in each age group.  Sponsorships are still being sought.  Dr. Niki Menuonos asked for a breakdown of how many classes this would take and what the cost to the art class would be.
  2. T-shirt Fundraiser – the ladies t-shirt logo came back to PFO with “Norwich Tech” added, still waiting on the men’s t-shirt logo.  The design has been entered into the Graphics Shop program Illustrator.  When the time comes to send to the printers, it will make it easier, quicker and pricing should be less.  Due to wait on the men’s logo, final quotes are still on hold.
  3. NT Stickers – the new mock up was reviewed.  “Gold” and “Navy” colors need to be adjusted.  The suggestion of “Alumni” be added to some and be given each year to the graduating seniors.  The new pricing is for 250 - $1.95 each for bar stickers, 250 - $2.19 for emblem stickers.  The pricing for 500 on the bar stickers is $1.20 to $1.30, 500 on the emblem stickers is $1.50 - $1.60.  Michael Gaffey motioned to authorize Dana Wynn to order 500 each with a maximum set price of $1.30 on the bar stickers, $1.60 on the emblem stickers.  Thomas Wainwright seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  The motion was accepted.
  4. Lacrosse uniforms – the mock up came in and reviewed by Mr. Gaffey and Mr. Steurer.  The braiding on the uniform may be deleted.
  5. Golf Shirts – Treats Pools has donated the money to have shirts ordered and delivered.  They will be Navy shirts, emblem will be in gold.  The shirts were ordered and delivery is set for the week of March 10th.
  6. Ms. Hayes Art Field Trip – This item was tabled until the April meeting due to Mrs. Gleason was to meet with Ms. Hayes regarding the fact PFO needed additional information.  Mrs. Gleason was not in attendance tonight.  This item will be discussed at the April meeting regarding the additional April field trip.

 

New Business:

 

  1. Music Class Field Trip – Mr. Garcia has asked for sponsorship and possible assistance with balance of funds needed for the music class to attend a trip to New York City.  The class has already raised funds for the trip.  Eighty percent of the students have paid $40 towards the cost; fifty percent have paid $80 towards the cost.  There are 31 students that will participate in the field trip on April 30th.  They will be taking a coach bus, participating in a theater workshop in the morning, lunch at Planet Hollywood and attending Phantom of the Opera Broadway production.  Total cost to date for this trip is $3933.00.  The students have helped bring in several hundred dollars in sponsorships for the PFO Road Race; they will also be working the road race.  As well, if there is no dj, some of the students have volunteered to dj the event.  The music class has brought a deposit of $1440.00 to the PFO.  The PFO has written a check in the amount of $1232.00 to Theater Direct International.  Mr. Garcia has asked the PFO for $1373.00.  Dr. Niki Menuonos motioned to have the PFO donate the remaining funds, Natalie Lussier seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Motion was accepted.

 

  1. Sharing of Candy Sales – In October, 2007, the Student Council came to PFO about sponsoring candy sales after school.  The sales are still going strong and they are averaging about $800.00 per month.  With the proceeds they have funded buses for Retail’s New York field trip, pizza for the Blood Drive and 2007 Holiday Party.  The funds will also be used for an End of Year party (like the Holiday Party) due to the fields not being accessible for Field Day.  Skills USA ran the candy/pizza sale at the last basketball game.  They made $130.00.  They have leftover stock.  It was decided that Student Council will purchase Skills USA’s remaining stock to be used for the rest of the year.  The funds will be added to what Skills USA has made to date and Student Council will more stock to sell after school.

 

Principal’s Report:

 

Given by Dr. Niki Menuonos.  On March 20, 2008, the staff and faculty will be given a tour of the new building, which is on track for opening January 5, 2009.  The timeline is on schedule and not over budget.  Coordination is in process for tagging and ordering of items to new school.  The students will have their first visit on December 23, 2008.  This is a half day and will be a dry run, including bus routes.  HB Communications will be coming in to do a presentation on the Smart Boards and other items for decision of what will be ordered.  The Ribbon Cutting is in the works; Dr. Menuonos is trying to arrange for Governor Rell to attend.  The gym is a CIAC Regulation size and with full capacity set at 1445.  The state staff is still working on the District Calendar with three variations to be decided on regarding the February vacation.

 

Next meeting is Monday, April 7, 2008 in the Norwich Tech Library at 5:30 p.m.

 

Meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m., motioned by Dana Wynn, Michael Gaffey seconded the motion.  All were in favor.  Meeting adjourned.