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6:02 pm meeting called to order.

Attendance: Melissa C., Kelly K, Sytha S., Dolores T., Lisa N., Kristen B., Sarah F.,

1. Sarah went over the treasury report. See Treasury post for details.

• Sarah brought up the issue of the 4th grade trip and the possible need for more funds. We will discuss and vote on it at the June meeting.

• Sarah also brought in the librarians proposal to purchase books she felt our library was lacking. A motion to pay $25 more than our budgeted $500 was unanimously approved.

2. Author visit is rescheduled for May 29^th.

3. Board Elections for 2012/2013:

• Sytha Sanders was elected to the treasury position

• Lisa Newton was elected secretary

• Michelle Bowe and Kristen Bell elected co-vice-presidents

• Melissa Casady elected president

4. Thank you gifts for Mr. Petersen, Mrs. Belden and Dave were discussed and determined.

Meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm

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Turner Parent Club
March 5th, 2012

Started at 6 p.m.

The following were in attendance:

Melissa Casady
Kelly Kilgore
Laurie Taitano
Rachel Regan
Michelle Bowe
Dan Petersen

*Treasury report attached

Family Movie night April 14th
Have kids vote on: Alvin and the chipmunks:
Chipwrecked, Dolphin Tale and The Muppets

Staff appreciation - first week in May. Will review and
seek volunteers at April meeting

Office donations - District has put a spending freeze on the office so
TPC will donate $400.00 to help purchase supplies needed

Reading incentive - 12 - 15 families purchased author's
book. Prizes will be raffled off during lunch times on
Fridays: K, 1-2 and 3-5.

Turner staff to put together a "wish list" of items
needed so the parent club has an idea of where funds may be used.

Adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

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We had an amazing carnival with over 50 volunteers participate.  Below is our carnival treasury report.

 2012 Carnival Report

Expense:

Game prizes $61.88

Obstacle Course $250

Candy Catapult $155.96

Balloon art $2.79

Snowman balloons $23

Student art material $48.64

Silent Auction $12

Food $114.89-hot dogs $64.75, $32.80 soda, $10 cheese, boats $7.34

Stamps and envelopes$17.60+Enve.

Photo development $9.10

Used Costco and Roth's gift card to buy everything but hot dogs, some soda and 1 can of cheese.

Total Expense: $695.86

Intake:

Games- $1049.75 (Obstacle Course is $289.50 of that)

Food- $333 (111 meal tix sold)

Cotton Candy/apples $234

Silent Auction- $2629.25

Raffle- $41

Total Intake - $4287.00

Intake ($4287.00) - Expense (695.86)=$ 3591.14 Total Money Raised for TPC

Teacher Games-$ 616 divided by 11 staff who ran the games

Regan - $47

Everyone else - $57

FOOD- we used 15 pounds of chips, 3 cans of cheese, 9 cases of soda, 2 cases of water, 170 hot dogs and buns, 40 oz ketchup, little less mustard, boats and napkins

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Turner Parent Club Meeting Minutes
Monday, January 9, 2012

Called to Order at 6:07 pm

In attendance:

Chris H., Dan P., Jo L., Michelle B., Laurie T., Sarah F., Melissa C., Kelly K.,

Denise, Holli and Jackie were there, but working on carnival games.

We received a check for Box Tops in the amount of $604.70. Nice job Angie for facilitating this. Keep up the great work.

Treasury Report - See Attached

Movie Night - decided to put on hold until after carnival

Looking for a new babysitter. Sarah will check with Debbie LeDay.

Carnival -

Chris - operations
Joe - Silent Auctions total $2,536.50 to-date. Still needs to follow-up on 45ish companies on donations.
*Meet Tuesday, the week of carnival, to put together silent auction baskets.

City of Turner newsletter (I believe Dan said he would check with them and Stayton Mail about putting in an advertisement for the carnival).

Photo Booth - Dan to check with Ron Luckenbill

Side note: When sending thank you letters out to donors- send copy of Turner Newsletter with donations.

Adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

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Turner Elementary Parent Club Meeting

December 12, 2011

Attendees:

Yesenia M, Melissa C, Sarah F, Dolores T, Angie S, Dan P, Travis N, Porcia A, Michelle B, Holli M, Kelley K, Chris C, Jackie C

Budget Report:

Sarah Federico gave a treasury report update for the month of November and discussed anticipated expenses for the remainder of the school year:

Opera $170.00

Author visit in March $750.00

Emily for popcorn supplies $140.00

Math Incentive program $300.00

Kindergarten graduation $200.00

5^th grade field trip

4^th grade field trip $200.00

Teacher Appreciation $300.00

Bouncy house- field trip day $250.00

Swim day $500.00

Thank Yous $150.00

Total: $2,960.00

Sound System:

Mr. Peterson discussed the bids that were collected for a sound system addition to the Turner Elementary gym. There was a bid from Rose City in Portland, and the pricing raged between $3,800- 4,000

The Turner staff all agreed on wanting a sound system.

The TPC talked about how a sound system would be a good investment, and beneficial to the children. Music would create a more positive and motivating atmosphere during physical education. The sound system would have a better quality projection for assemblies, movie nights, and classroom performances.

Motion put forth and passed to fund $4600 to purchase a sound system for the Turner Elementary School gym.

Math Incentive:

This is a program designed for kids to learn their basic math skills in a certain amount of time. The program motivates learning addition, subtraction and multiplication facts; the kids will be tested and awarded. The incentive this year is a visit to the University of Oregon arena on March 1, 2012. Participants will watch a Ducks basketball game, have a photo taken with the duck and tour the campus.

Scholarships: $15.00 per person. Mr. Peterson is working on trying to get the cost down to $10.00 dollars.

Previous incentives have been: Blazer basketball and Winter Hawks hockey game

Travis Newton invited Turner Elementary to assist and participate in the Annual Corn Festival run in August 2012 from 8:00-10:00 AM

There will be a need for 8 volunteers. This event funds the Cascade track team, Mr. Newton is offering to share the profits from the event with Turner Elementary.

Next meeting January 9, 2012.

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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

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Turner Parent Club Meeting

October 3, 2011

6:00-7:00 PM

Attendees

Melissa Casady-President, Sarah Federico-Treasure, Yesenia Mendoza –Secretary

Rachel Regan, Andrey Veselor, Dolores Taitano, Jackie Chester, Tamara McClain, Mary Dotter, Michelle Bowe, Jill Sims, Travis Newton, Lisa Newton, Dan Peterson

Jog-A-Thon Updates

The Jog-A-Thon was a success, and Turner students did an incredible job in participating and feeling motivated to support their school. All the money collected for the Jog-A-Thon will be due on Friday October 7^th.

There will be a Jog-A-Thon money count on Monday October 10^th at 8:00 am in the library. Parents are invited to volunteer to assist in helping count the total funds that were gathered from the Jog-A-Thon.  A special thank you to Life Source who was a sponsor, and donated apples and energy bars to the students for the Jog-A-Thon event.

Treasure Report

Sarah Federico gave updates of the current Turner Parent Club budget. We had a starting account of $6,487.31 as of September 2011.

• Eight Turner Elementary teachers were given a donation of $100.00 dollars for classroom set up, supplies, and curriculum.

• $60.94 went to A to Z Rental for a snow cone machine that was used in the POC family night.

• $15.00 went to Denise Mellor to provide daycare for the PTC meetings.

• $ 322.68 was donated to Turner Elementary for the purchase of play ground equipment.

• No Deposits made.

Leaving us with an ending balance: $5,288.69

Family Movie Night:

During the Turner Elementary open house, students and their families had an opportunity to vote on the movie that would be played during Family Movie Night on October 22^nd at 6:00 pm.  The movie with the most votes was “Phineas and Ferb the Movie”.  The event is in the process of being planned.

There will be an additional Family Movie Night that will be scheduled for April, 2012.

Upcoming

Carnival: There was conversation on the carnival planning. The organization and operation, and how we will be assigning a main person to be responsible for managing small committees of activities. This year we will be doing candy apples and cotton candy again.

There is a formal letter that Melissa Casady can provide, if anyone has connections and would like to solicit on behalf of Turner Elementary.

Turner Tornado Gear: Tornado gear will go out for sale in October, and will be announced in the Turner newsletter.

Author visit

Suzanne Selfors from Washington will be visiting the Turner Elementary students on the 3^rd week of March 2012, during Love Reading, which will be a three week event. We will be promoting reading and writing. Students will be writing books and linking them with authors, have themed days, celebrating Dr. Seuss’ Birthday which is March 2^nd, etc.  Suzanne Selfors is known for having activities, costumes, PowerPoint’s, and really getting the students involved in participating. She has written Smells Like Dog, and Smells Like Treasure.  She will have assigned times and be working with the classrooms or in smaller groups with the students.  The total cost of her visit will be $750.00 paid by TPC.

The TPC requests to purchase a book for each teacher that the author has written to introduce her work, and announce her visit to the students. Each book is $6.99 x 8 teachers= $56 Or 8 books total. A selection of Suzanne’s books will be purchased, and can remain in the library after that for students to continue to check in and out.

Colene Copeland, author of "Pricilla" series was suggested by Lisa Newton as a possible author for next year.

Open Discussion or Suggestions

Dan Petersen gave a brief update on the turnout of Mr. Tie dye visit. Students really enjoyed creating their own shirts. Turner Elementary paid $1,500.00 in addition to donations to cover the cost. Cascade Track program also donated to Turner Elementary.

The TPC approved donating $500 to assist with the cost of Mr. Tie dye.

Rachel Regan solicited assistance to plan this year’s cow pie event. She will be generating a list of assigned jobs for the event. Cow Pie Classic funds will continue to go towards health and science curriculum.

Travis Newton offered to provide the school with a microwave for the students to heat up their lunch meals. This would imply that a staff member would have to monitor the students, because some students may not be able to access it themselves for safety and liability purposes. The Mr. Petersen and TPC members agreed with the suggestion.

Next Meeting:  November 7, 2011

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Join The Fun!

Monday, September 12^{th -} 6pm

 turner elementary playground

 We will have:

• free snow cones

• free popcorn

• water balloon toss

• kid activities

 please join our parent club for a fun-filled evening to celebrate our new school year and learn about your parent club.

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Hello Families!

School is fast approaching. At our house, the school supplies are purchased, the excitement is growing from the almost-kindergartener and the groaning about getting up early is starting from the almost-third grader.

Our first Turner Parent Club meeting will be September 12th at 6 pm. This will be less of a meeting and more of a family fun meet and greet. We will have free snow cones, popcorn, water balloon toss and other kid activities. Please join your parent club for a fun-filled evening to celebrate our new school year and learn about your parent club!

Bring your kids and join the fun!

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TPC Meeting Minutes

05.02.11

Begin 6:05pm

End: 6:50pm

 Tom Moehl: candidate for school board came to speak to the parent club

Treasury Report:

Sarah F went over report, see attached. Sarah will put a proposed budget for next year by the June parent club meeting.

Cow Pie Classic:

Made over $2000 and was a success. The Cow Pie Classic was to raise funds for a special science program for the teachers at Turner Elementary. The Classic made enough for one part of the program to be available to the teachers this summer.

 By-Laws:

Melissa went over the proposed changes. Vote Passed to make the changes.

 Criminal Verification Forms:

Were passed out with the instruction that a criminal background check must be done prior to volunteering at the school for next school year.

Calendar for future events:

Jog-a-thon: 09.30.11

Carnival: needs more discussion, wait until next meeting

Movie Nights: put in around the same time of the year as this school year

 Circus coming to town:

Memorial Day weekend. The city asked parent club to sell tickets, advanced tickets $9 adult, $6 kids. At the door $12 adult, $7 child

Lamb Festival: 1^st weekend in June-Parent club raise money by volunteering at a ride again.

 Committee Sign Ups for Next Year:

Melissa handed out to group.

 Elections were held for Turner Parent Club officers for 2011-2012 school year:

The new Board…..

 President: Melissa Casady

Co-Vice Presidents: Angie Smith and Kelly Kilgore

Treasurer: Sarah Federico

Secretary: Yesenia Mendoza

 Adjourned: 6:50

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Turner Parent Club Meeting Minutes 05.04.11

Begin: 6:03pm

End: 7:02pm

*Welcome by Melissa Casady

*Ron Johnson, candidate for Cascade School Board came to talk at the TPC meeting. Please note TPC does not endorse any political candidate

*Treasury Report: Sarah F. Please see over view on website.

*Funding Requests:

1. Kindergarten would like TPC to purchase a few more cap and gowns for graduation as there are more students this year. No vote needed.

2. 4^th grade would like funding assistance from TPC to off set some of the trip cost. This is an over night trip. Voted and Passed

3. Drama Club would like funding assistance to feed the children prior to the school play this Thursday. The children will be going straight over to the auditorium after school and until the performance at 7pm. Voted and Passed

*By-Law Changes:

Melissa handed out proposed changes. There are 3 changes being proposed that were discussed last TPC meeting.

1. Elections take place in May so new Board would take office beginning July 1^st. Voted and Passed

2. The following language will be removed from Article III as a definition of TPC member but will be added to Article IV apply to anyone seeking the treasurer board positions: Members actively participating in at least 3 previous meetings and/or volunteering during activities with TPC, within the current or previous school year shall be considered “Active Members” Vote will occur next TPC meeting.

3. Add the following to Article V: Term limits shall be set so that no person shall hold the same office for more than 3 consecutive years. Vote will occur next TPC meeting

4. Article IV Officers addition: Background check on the person holding the Treasury position within TPC Board. This will be voted on next TPC meeting.

    

*Elections will be held next month during TPC meeting. Melissa handed out job descriptions. If interested in being on TPC Board please come to next meeting.

*Cow Pie Classic:

Volunteers are needed. If you can volunteer please call Rachel Regan, 503-749-8330. The event is this Sunday 04.10.11 beginning 9am.

*Staff Appreciation:

This is in May. Options for appreciating staff were discussed. Contact Melissa to help!

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 We are beginning the end of this wonderful school year.  We have had a lot of fun this year!  It is time to start thinking about next year.  Board elections will be held in May.  Below are the job descriptions for the board members.  If you are interested or have questions, please don't hesitate to ask!

President's Job Description

presides over all meetings,

supervises the work of other officers,

appoints committees,

oversees publicity of the organization (email and website).

Time Commitment:

monthly TPC meetings

most of the work can be done of your own time-

Vice President's Job Description

aids the president,

supervises the work of committees,

assumes the responsibilities of the president when they are unable to perform the duties.

Time Commitment:

monthly TPC meetings

most of the work can be done of your own time-

Secretary's Job Description

keeps the minutes of the meeting,

types minutes and hands out at each meeting for approval,

assists with correspondence,

files copies of reports and documents.

Time Commitment:

monthly TPC meetings

most of the work can be done of your own time-typing minutes,

Treasurer's Job Description

handles all the organization of finances,

keeps accurate records of income and expenditures,

gives financial reports at each regular meeting,

shall prepare final reports at the close of the term of office,

File IRS 990/990EZ tax report,

required to have been an active member for at least one year prior to election.

Time Commitment:

monthly TPC meetings

most of the work can be done of your own time-check writing, treasurer reports, reconcile the checkbook, making deposits

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Proposed By-Law Changes 3/7/2011

ARTICLE V: Elections

1. The election of officers shall take place during the September meeting each year

2. All members of the organization may participate in the election.

3. The Executive Board shall present a list of officers for election.

4. Further nominations may be received from the floor.

5. The election of the candidates, if un-contested, may be by voice vote. Any contested election shall be by written ballot.

6. The elected term shall be for one year.

7. Newly elected officers shall assume their duties at a change over meeting of the Executive Board to be held before the next regular meeting date. The President is responsible for organizing the meeting which will include providing information to the new board members. Additionally, all records, files and documents must be transferred to the new board at that time.

8. A majority of the votes cast shall be necessary for election. Should no person receive a majority, then a run-off between the two persons who received the largest number of votes will be held. In the event of a tie, the election will be resolved with a coin toss.

9. The Executive Board shall fill any vacancy, for the unexpired portion of the term, for any officer because of resignation or inability to serve. However, should a vacancy occur in the office of the President, the Vice-President shall immediately assume the office. If there are two Vice-Presidents, the Executive Board shall select either of the two to assume office.

Proposed Change:

ARTICLE V: Elections

1. The election of officers shall take place during the May meeting each year.

7. Newly elected officers shall assume their duties July 1^st. A change over meeting of the Executive Board to be held in June, after the June meeting. The President is responsible for organizing the meeting which will include providing information to the new board members. Additionally, all records, files and documents must be transferred to the new board at that time.

NEXT PROPOSED CHANGE:

As written:

ARTICLE III: Membership

1. Membership consists of the following persons that subscribe to the purpose of the organization:

   1. All families of students attending Turner Elementary School;

   2. School staff and volunteers.

2. Members actively participating in at least 3 previous scheduled meetings and or activities of the TPC within the current or previous school year shall be considered ‘Active members’. Only Active members, when present at a regular meeting, or special meeting of the general membership shall be entitled to a single vote on any issue before the TPC, and are also eligible to hold office in compliance with the Bylaws of the TPC. There will be no voting by proxy.

3. No dues shall be collected for membership.

Proposed change: Delete the bold print

ARTICLE III: Membership

1. Membership consists of the following persons that subscribe to the purpose of the organization:

   1. All families of students attending Turner Elementary School;

   2. School staff and volunteers.

2. Members actively participating in at least 3 previous scheduled meetings and or activities of the TPC within the current or previous school year shall be considered ‘Active members’. Only Active members, when present at a regular meeting, or special meeting of the general membership shall be entitled to a single vote on any issue before the TPC, and are also eligible to hold office in compliance with the Bylaws of the TPC. There will be no voting by proxy.

3. No dues shall be collected for membership.

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TPC Meeting

March 7^th, 2011

Meeting called to order at 6:04 pm. Members present, Melissa, Dolores, Sarah, Kelly, Denise, Angie, Sytha, Brandi, Dan (later)

Treasury report (to be posted on website)

Carnival report (to be posted on website)

• food-was able to take back unused. Made double profit on food

• cotton candy and apples were great

• should ask parents with art background to help with kid art next year

• dinner tickets a good idea

• obstacle course great! Bounce house not used as much.

Kindergarten fund request for extra gowns and caps. Question-does that come out of the $200 graduation fund?

Cow Pie Classic-Need to get the word out, donations coming in: DJ from Volcanoes stadium, kettle chips, Organic Valley, Great Harvest.

Proposed by-law change:

As written:

ARTICLE V: Elections

1. The election of officers shall take place during the September meeting each year.

7. Newly elected officers shall assume their duties at a change over meeting of the Executive Board to be held before the next regular meeting date. The President is responsible for organizing the meeting which will include providing information to the new board members.

Proposed Change:

ARTICLE V: Elections

1. The election of officers shall take place during the May meeting each year.

7. Newly elected officers shall assume their duties July 1st. A change over meeting of the Executive Board to be held in June, after the June TPC meeting. The President is responsible for organizing the meeting which will include providing information to the new board members. Additionally, all records, files and documents must be transferred to the new board at that time.

Other proposed changes: Setting term limits-most agreed 3 consecutive years term limit in the same position.

Also, proposed change to:

ARTICLE III: Membership

1. Membership consists of the following persons that subscribe to the purpose of the organization:

   1. All families of students attending Turner Elementary School;

   2. School staff and volunteers.

2. Members actively participating in at least 3 previous scheduled meetings and or activities of the TPC within the current or previous school year shall be considered ‘Active members’. Only Active members, when present at a regular meeting, or special meeting of the general membership shall be entitled to a single vote on any issue before the TPC, and are also eligible to hold office in compliance with the Bylaws of the TPC. There will be no voting by proxy.

3. No dues shall be collected for membership.

Most felt this seemed exclusionary to new parents like the kindergarten parents or move-in families. It was proposed to delete the following in bold:

2. Members actively participating in at least 3 previous scheduled meetings and or activities of the TPC within the current or previous school year shall be considered ‘Active members’. Only Active members, when present at a regular meeting, or special meeting of the general membership shall be entitled to a single vote on any issue before the TPC, and are also eligible to hold office in compliance with the Bylaws of the TPC. There will be no voting by proxy.

All proposed amendments will be written up and presented at the April meeting.

Mrs. Mellor requested funds to purchase dance DVD's for rainy day recess. She was given a fund request form to complete.

Another movie night was suggested. Date to be decided, sometime in April or May.

Meeting adjourned at 7:06

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