Meeting Minutes
AFFTON SCHOOL MOTHERS’ CLUB
GENERA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
October 20, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M.
PRESIDENT: (Sarah Hertel) : welcome
VICE PRESIDENT: (Clare Iffland)
- next meeting – Dec. 8th, 7pm @ Rogers library: Charity Bingo & $5 ornament exchange
- ASMC shirts $8 available at Craft Fair (grey)
TREASURER’S REPORT: (Jackie Krakos):
- Explanation of how ASMC funds are distributed
- Deadlines for Discretionary Fund submission is 11/29
Cash balance: 9/30/11 $25,155.43
Open Items:
Candy Sales expenses 60% of deposits $5,940.45
Mesnier requests 99.95
Gotsch requests 1,900.00
Rogers requests 2,230.71
HS requests 1,810.18 $6,040.84
2011-2012 Budget $7,300.00
Committed Funds: $19,281.29
Uncommitted Funds: $5,874.14
Motion to approve: Sandy K.; 2nd: Carol G. APPROVED.
CORRESPONDING SECY (Carol Gibbons): nothing at this time
RECORDING SECY (Laura Lanemann): minutes from 9/15/11 meeting
Motion to approve: Linette S.; 2nd: Jennifer Z. APPROVED
SGT. AT ARMS: (Lisa Davidson):
Thoughts for the day:
- Mother – (muhth-er) – noun – One person who does the work of 20…FOR FREE.
REQUESTS:
Delegates-Requests
- Mesnier(Jennifer Zwilling)
--No requests at this time
Total for Mesniser: $0.00
- Gotsch(Denise Dolan)
--$450 for Equations, teacher Pezani
--$100 for Spelling Bee Ribbons
Total for Gotsch: $550.00
Approved by Barb H. and Beth M.
- Rogers(Beth Mohr)
--Carol Klarsch requested money for a printer-Denied
Total for Rogers: $0.00
Approved Lisa D and Jackie K.
- H.S. (Barb Heggar)
--$213 for 9 test tube racks
--$500 for Bio Med Field trips
Total for HS: $713.00
Total for all schools: $1263.00
Approved by Jennifer Z. and Sarah H.
Motion to accept: Kathy Brooks; 2nd: JoAnn Murphy. APPROVED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
NEWSLETTER: (Linette Schaffer) Linette needs articles by November 1.
MARKET DAY: (Laura Lanemann) Mesnier is currently having a competition among the classes to see who can sell the most pies. Winner received a Pizza Party. If we sell 100+, ASMC will double our usual profit!
FALL FUNDRAISER: (Linette Schaffer) 20 less orders than last year; 20 kids a getting a limo ride this year
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: (Sarah Hertel) Nov. 12 & 13; currently about ½ full and still looking for vendors – will need help Friday evening to mark spaces; help at info table and kitchen on Sat. and Sun., and help w/ parking on Sat. & Sun. morning
BOX TOPS: (Clare Iffland) keep collecting; thanks to all who’ve helped w/ trimming
District Directory: (Sue Little) we need help w/ selling directories at conferences
5th GRADE PARTY: (Lisa Roberts) “coming along”
8th GRADE PARTY: semi-formal dance was selected; lots of fundraising to come
Old/ New Business:
Fathers’ Club trivia is 10/21; still looking into possible Tween Trivia Night; Trick or Treat Street is Wednesday, 10/26 4:30-7:30 @ the HS; ACVO Fall Festival is Saturday, 10/29
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Lanemann
Recording Secretary
AFFTON SCHOOL MOTHERS’ CLUB
GENERA MEMBERSHIP MEETING
September 15, 2011
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 P.M.
PRESIDENT: (Sarah Hertel) : introductions & welcome
VICE PRESIDENT: (Clare Iffland)
- ASMC mission
- October meeting – “Spooky Treats”, 10/20 – 7pm AHS Commons
- ASMC shirts $8
TREASURER’S REPORT: (Jackie Krakos):
- Explanation of how ASMC funds are distributed
- Deadlines for Discretionary Fund submission is 11/29
Cash balance: 8/31/11 $17,292.90
Open Items: 2011-2012 Budget $7,300.00
Potential Teacher Discretionary Reimbursement $1,800.00
(based on 2010 payments)
Committed Funds: $9,100.00
Uncommitted Funds: $8,192.90
CORRESPONDING SECY (Carol Gibbons): nothing at this time
RECORDING SECY (Laura Lanemann): “Like” us on Facebook – ASMC – Affton School Mothers’ Club
SGT. AT ARMS: (Lisa Davidson):
Thoughts for the day:
In bringing up children, spend on them half as much money and twice as much time.
- Author unknown
REQUESTS:
Mesnier Primary School: (Jennifer Zwilling)
- Reading A-Z APPROVED (Sandy Coleman) $69.95
- Paper Storage Center APPROVED (Kelleigh Orlando) $30.00
Total for Mesnier: $99.95
Gotsch Elementary School: (Denise Dolan)
- Fifth Grade Junior Achievement APPROVED $1500.00
- 1st Quarter Super Star Party APPROVED $400.00
- Snow cone machine supplies APPROVED $272.00
Total for Gotsch: $2,172.00
Rogers Middle School: (Beth Mohr)
- Science World Mag subscription APPROVED (Jen Pointer) $620.00
- Naming the World (poetry book) APPROVED (Julie Cedeno) $60.71
- Eggspert Wireless Game APPROVED (library – Mrs. Kedro) $150.00
- Challenger Learning Ctr. Trip APPROVED (ELL – Mary Walter) $1000.00
- Writing Day conference (7th gr) APPROVED (Kathy O’Brian) $400.00
Total for Rogers: $2,230.71
Affton High School: (Barb Heggar)
- Trophy case APPROVED (Phil Beerman) $1500.00
- Test Prep: AP Biology (13 copies) APPROVED (Laura Free) $251.68
- Igniters for hydrogen rockets APPROVED (Rebecca Sparks) $58.50
Total for AHS: $1,810.18
Total for all schools: $6312.84
Motion to approve: Kathy Brooks; 2nd: JoAnn Murphy. APPROVED.
COMMITTEE REPORTS:
NEWSLETTER: (Linette Schaffer) Linette needs articles by Sept. 30th
MARKET DAY: (Laura Lanemann) explanation of fundraiser (thank you, Chris B.!), pick up is 9/20 @ Gotsch, 6:30-7:30, we need volunteers to help unload/sort starting at 5:30
FALL FUNDRAISER: (Linette Schaffer) orders are due 9/16
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR: (Sarah Hertel) Nov. 12 & 13 – will need help Friday evening to mark spaces; help at info table and kitchen on Sat. and Sun., and help w/ parking on Sat. & Sun. morning; we’re “on par with last year” for registered vendors
BOX TOPS: (Clare Iffland) keep collecting; thanks to Patty Driscoll for volunteering to help!
5th GRADE PARTY: nothing at this time
8th GRADE PARTY: theme: class will be voting on themes in 2 weeks
Old/ New Business:
Fathers’ Club trivia is 9/24; still looking into possible Tween Trivia Night; Class of 2012 will have a dunking booth at Affton Days
Respectfully submitted,
Laura Lanemann
Recording Secretary