CUTHBERTSON HS PTSO General Meeting Monday, September 28, 2015

Welcome and Introductions PTSO Board Members: President: Pam Souza LeBlanc Co-Vice President: Anyiesa Johnson Co-Vice President: Carla Stamper Treasurer: Diane McMurray Secretary: Valerie Parrella

PTSO Highlights from last year Volunteer support for many events Sponsored a guest speaker on the topic of Stress Management; delivered to entire student body Awarded (4) - $1,000 scholarships to Seniors Provided financial support for school-wide Tutoring Program Hosted several events ◦ Academic Recognition Breakfasts for students (A Honor Roll and Order of Chevalier) ◦ Teacher Appreciation Events: luncheons, monthly treats, teacher appreciation week ◦ Souper Bowl of Caring – Union County Community Center

Plans for this year: Support School Educational Programs ◦ Student Resources Program (Tutoring) ◦ Curriculum support ◦ Guest Speaker – School-wide assembly and Teacher Workshops Several Events ◦ Academic Recognition – Students ◦ Staff Appreciation Events Award PTSO Scholarships

PTSO is off to a great start! Events Calendar Several returning Business Partnerships PTSO Membership and Invest in CHS underway Senior Events committee has been busy! ◦ FINAL order for Blue Packages – Friday Oct 2 Building Volunteer List Fundraising Committee –New! Hospitality Committee redesigned PTSO Website has been updated! ◦ Check it out!

How can you help? Read PTSO updates in weekly eNews Spirit Wear Sales PTSO Membership Volunteer Invest in CHS Submit leads for Business Support Football Games School Store Basketball Games $10 Family Supports all PTSO-sponsored events Right to Vote No Door-to-Door Sales Self-selected amount Company Matching Monthly Draft Lump Sum Donations Event Sponsorship “In Kind” donations Gift Cards Discounts Events Volunteer needs You decide how much time you can give Assist with Events Chair/Co-Chair a Committee Provide “In Kind” donations

PTSO Treasurer’s Report Diane McMurray Treasurer

Expenses (Excluding Senior Events)

Proposed PTSO Budget Earmarked Funds from Previous Year Expenses Scholarship $ 4, Senior Events 10, Senior Events (self-funded) 12, Start-Up 2, Operating Expense 1, Total Earmarked Funds $17, Building & Grounds 1, Curriculum Support 3, Income Hospitality/Meet & Greet Invest in CHS Students 8, Academic Recognition 1, Fundraising Events Scholarship/Grants 4, Membership Dues 1, Charitable Contribution Senior Events, Net 1, Teacher Appreciation 2, Spirit Wear, Net 1, School Educational Programs 5, Total Income $14, Earmarked Funds for Next Year 1, Operating Funds Available for Use $32, Total Expense $32, Net Operating Funds $ -

PTSO Goals Provide educational programs Support curriculum via tutoring Provide scholarship Support student academic recognition Support faculty appreciation Buildings and grounds

Fundraising Rowena Klampfer Fundraising Chair

Fundraising Initiatives Corporate direct donation ◦ Local businesses ◦ Smile.Amazon.com Matching programs ◦ Wells Fargo and Bank of America ◦ TIA-CREF ◦ Microsoft Community support ◦ Product discounts ◦ Gift cards/coupons

Fundraising Initiatives All levels of support is appreciated! Monetary Donations ~ Food/Supply Donations ~ Discounts ~ Gift Cards ~ Restaurant Nights ~ Event Sponsorship

Fundraising Initiatives In-Kind donation ◦ Food for events Family Nights 4 pm – 9 pm ◦ Brooklyn Pizza – October 20, 2015, Tuesday ◦ Greco Fresh Grille – December 8, 2015, Tuesday ◦ Chick-Fil-A – February 2, 2016, Tuesday

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Thank you for your support!! Enjoy meeting the teachers!!