Christ the King-PTO

People in attendance: Katie Nunn (President), Justin Kelley (Vice President) Melissa McFarland (Treasurer), Katherine Marsella (Past President/PTO Liasion), Tracey Whitney (Administrative Representative)

1.  Opening Prayer

2.  Accept June PTO Minutes —  Tabled.

3.  Treasurer’s Report — Melissa McFarland — Tabled until Melissa can meet with outgoing Treasurer Tara Banks for transition.

4. Public Comment

a. Between eight and 10 volunteers are needed to clean the kitchen on Aug. 15. Katie Nunn will create a Volunteer Spot for sign ups and Tracey will advertise it on Facebook.

5. Old Business

a. Finalize Event Schedule

i. Tracey will arrange publicizing the summer Playdate via Facebook, e-mail and School Reach. We decided not to serve refreshments.

b. Update event chairs and PTO reps

i. Genevieve’s — Erin Dye has offered to help chair. Katherine Marsella is PTO rep. There was some discussion that some parents don’t like this fund-raiser, which brings in about $7,000. Justin Kelley suggested replacing it with a Zachary’s pizza kit sale, and Katherine will find out what profits pizza kits could be expected to generate. We’ll explore replacing Genevieve’s for next year.

ii. Golf Tournament — A.J. Leclair will chair. Jon Hughes is PTO Rep. Volunteers are needed; Katie will follow up to get specifics.

iii. Christmas Extravaganza — Katie will ask Kate Rugg and Lorin Holmes if they are willing to chair. Katherine will be PTO rep and Tracey will offer administrative support. Justin will review prices from various tree and wreath providers.

iv. Barnes & Noble Book Fair — Justin will chair and Katherine will be PTO rep.

v. Silent Auction — Katie will ask Laura Benner and Bridgette Parascando if they would like to co-chair. Katie will be PTO rep and Tracey will offer administrative support.

vi. Spring Challenge — Jay Nunn and Shawn Farley will co-chair and Mary Ann Lickteig will be PTO rep. Justin offered to chair the barbecue if Tracey Quinn does not. Bringing in Wooden Spoon Bistro’s food truck instead was also discussed.

c. Lake Monsters’ CKS Night Update — Jon Hughes: Tabled.

d. Discuss Hoe Down/fall festival: Mary Ann e-mailed to report that New Hampshire carnival company Miller Amusments did not respond to requests for availability, and the board decided it’s too late to find a carnival for the Oct. 17 event. Amy Langevin has booked a horse and carriage. Justin will see if Dutch Mill can do a pig roast and Katherine will ask a guitar teacher about providing live entertainment.

6. New Business

a. Back to School Barbecue Update — Tara Banks as offered to coordinate the event and Katie will follow up with her.

b. Discuss providing lunch for teachers’ Aug. 25 in-service — Katie will contact Earl Handy about providing an 11:30 a.m. lunch.

c. Golf Tournament Update — See above.

d. Genevieve’s Red Barn Fundraising Update — Katherine Marsella: See above.

e. Plan New Parent Coffee — tabled, as it is not a PTO event.

f. School Board Report — None

g. PTO Board members sign Conflict of Interest documents per Bylaws — Tabled until September.