Turner Parent Club

Turner Parent Club Meeting

November 7, 2011

Budget

Sarah Federico gave an overview of the budget report.

• On October 1^st the beginning balance was $5,288.69.

• On October 15^th there was a transaction to cover the cost of staff first day treats for $46.74 and TPC day care for $15.00. On October 17^th there was a transaction of $500 for the Turner Elementary Tie Dye Event, as well as $574.15 to cover the cost of the Turner Elementary Jog-a-thon, Tornado gear, and other miscellaneous supplies needed totaling up 1,135.89 expenses for the month of October. On October 12 a deposit was made for $7,701.12 and a $25.00 adjustment totaling a deposit of $7,726.12 for the Jog-a-thon event.

• The ending Balance for the PTC is $11,878.92

Movie Night

The attendance of movie night was not as high as anticipated, but all agreed that TPC agreed on having a movie night in January 2012. There is a movie night scheduled for April 2012.

Action Item: Check upcoming movies in December and January.

Support Purchase

There was a discussion on the TPC supporting a purchase of a sound system for the Turner Elementary School gym. There was a concern that this purchase will be of the large expense, and it was suggested that we consider thinking ahead and the making best use of the budget. It was proposed, and agreed that the Parent Club will collect two more bids and compare the cost and revisit at next TPC meeting.

Ask Turner staff what are the biggest need and wants of the school.

Action Item: Check other prices and compare bids

Turner Carnival

The TPC discussed the Turner Elementary Carnival on February 4^th 5:00-8:00 pm

Silent Auction – Jo Leske

Food Chair- Dolores T.

Operations- Chris H

Games/prizes-

Picture booth

Discussed having a book walk instead of a Junk food walk (book donations or cheap in expensive books.

Action Item: Kelly will follow up with an email for the next carnival planning meeting.

Cow Pie Classic 

Cow Pie event is scheduled for April 22, 2012. Water bottles, medals, and ribbons will be provided.

Money raised from Cow Pie was used for Science/ Health Curriculum and classes have started the lessons.

Fundraising for Turner

TPC discussed possibly inquiring and soliciting assistance for a fundraising event at a local restaurant.

Next TPC meeting Monday December 12, 2011