Christ the King-PTO

August 3, 2016 at 5:30 p.m.

Attending: Angela Pohlen (Principal), Monsignor McDermott, Jon Hughes (Advancement Director), Katie Nunn (PTO Liaison), Justin Kelley (President), Erin Dye (Secretary), Wayne Braun (Treasurer), Katherine Marsella , and Mary Ann Lickteig.

I. Opening Prayer

Principal Angela Pohlen started the meeting with Opening Prayer at 5:30 p.m.

II. Accept May and June PTO Meeting Minutes

Katie Nunn moved, seconded by Justin Kelley, to approve May and June 2016 PTO meeting minutes. Motion passed unanimously.

III. Treasurer’s Report

Wayne Braun (new Treasurer) will contact Melissa McFarland (previous Treasurer) to obtain any necessary information for this position (i.e., excel file).

Sharon Martelle, New Parish Financial Service Bookkeeper for CKS and Rice Memorial High School, can be reached at [email protected]

IV. Public Comment

None.

V. Old Business

a. Discuss Playdate – Scheduled for August 10, 2016 from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. New Horizons, CKS uniform provider, will be set up in the gymnasium from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Angela Pohlen to send e-mail/voice mail reminder of playdate and upcoming Golf Tournament.

b. Back to School Barbecue – Scheduled for August 29, 2016 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tara Banks is chairing the event which includes food, bounce house. Volunteers are needed to help prepare food, set up, and clean up.

c. Lunches for In-Service Days

August 30 – Kountry Kart, approximately 32 people, sandwiches, chips

Back to School Night – Chef Leu’s House

The Swingin’ Pinwheel is an option for future in-service dates. The Swingin’ Pinwheel serves breakfast and lunch.

Christmas Concert – To be determined.

d. Discuss Adjusting Finance Procedures

Katie Nunn would like to provide a breakdown of each event. This item was tabled to the next meeting.

e. Labels for Education Update

Mary Ann Lickteig provided an update on Labels for Education. At 39,532 points, this enabled CKS to purchase $425 in Visa prepaid cards which should arrive soon to Jon Hughes. The remaining balance of 1,200 points may be used to purchase much needed recess equipment.

f. Genevieve’s Update – Katherine Marsella is ready to kick off the Genevieve fundraiser, which usually begins within the first two weeks of school. There will be no assembly for the fundraiser; information will be distributed to the classrooms. Two catalogs will be included in the fundraiser this year: Taste of VT Catalog and main Genevieve Catalog.

g. Golf Tournament Update

Katie Nunn provided an update. Tasks are not complete. Monsignor McDermott recommended contacting Greg Clairmont to assist with sponsors and players. Jon Hughes and Katie Nunn to reach out to past participants.

h. CKS Night at Lake Monsters Update

Justin Kelley provided the board with an update for CKS Night at the Lake Monsters game scheduled for August 14. Gates open at 5:05 p.m. and the game starts at 6:05 p.m. Currently, only 18 tickets have been sold. CKS will not be able to host the 50/50 raffle that evening; however, there will be a silent auction table and an information table about CKS.

VI. New Business

a. Welcome new PTO Board Members

Katie Nunn (PTO Liaison) welcomed the new board members – Justin Kelley (President), Vice President – OPEN, Erin Dye (Secretary), and Wayne Braun (Treasurer).

b. Assign Event Chairs and PTO Representatives

EVENT CHAIR PTO REPRESENTATIVE

Genevieve Katherine Marsella Erin Dye

Golf Tournament A.J. LeClair Katie Nunn

Harvest Dinner (with Parish) Possible Parish Co-Chair

Christmas Tree Sale

Barnes & Noble Katherine Marsella Justin Kelley

Cabaret/Silent Auction Katie Nunn/Justin Kelley

Spring Challenge Jay Nunn, Shawn Farley Wayne Braun

Father/Daughter Dance

c. Set PTO Meeting Schedule – Justin suggested moving PTO meetings to the second Tuesday of every month from 5:30 - 7:00.

VII. Miscellaneous

a. Notify Parish of every event

b. Jon Hughes mentioned a PTO member would like to separately raise money for a new playground. Initial grant was submitted for $3,000.

c. Erin Dye to update PTO website.

Meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Erin Dye