Download P and C Minutes Oct 2015

Gresford Public School
P&C Association
ORDINARY MEETING
MINUTES – OCTOBER 22, 2015
@ Gresford Public School library
Meeting opened: 6.03pm
Attendance: Hazel Craig (vice-pres), Pauline Mitchell (principal), Amanda Sellens
(treasurer), Julie Hartigan (secretary), Belinda Joliffe, Amanda Silver, Toni Creak, Sylvia
Lawrence.
Apologies: Ange Kelehear (president), Sharon Hill, Lyndell Osmond, Lou Whyte, Kristy
Duncan, Jo Locke (vice-president), Alissa Abra, Catherine Smith.
Motion: That the minutes of the previous meeting be adopted.
Moved: Sylvia Lawrence
Second: Amanda Sellens
Carried
Correspondence in:
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Ticket donations to the ball from Beth Tickle, Rob Thornton, Martin Addison
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Ball donation (cheque) from Dungog Bakery
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Ball inquiry from FMX Kaos
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P&C magazines
Correspondence out:
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Cheques for payment
Treasurer’s report (Amanda Sellens): The treasurer’s report shows the P&C account has a
balance of $7335.71. Canteen account balance $5089.08. Cattle Club account $2229.79.
Reports attached.
Motion: That the treasurer’s report be adopted.
Moved: Amanda Silver
Second: Belinda Joliffe
Carried
Principal’s report (Pauline Mitchell): Attached.
SIGNED BY PRESIDENT:
DATE:
Motion: That the principal’s report be adopted.
Moved: Toni Creak
Second: Sylvia Lawrence
Carried
GENERAL BUSINESS
YEAR 6 GIFT:
Motion: That the P&C order six stainless steel (silver) commemorative keyrings for
the Year 6 students’ farewell gift at a cost of $20 each (less 20% discount) from
Stamped On. Julie Hartigan to order.
Moved: Hazel Craig
Second: Toni Creak
Carried
BELL SHAKESPEARE:
Motion: That the P&C subsidise the Bell Shakespeare performance planned for next
year for $250.
Moved: Sylvia Lawrence
Second: Hazel Craig
Carried
MUSEUM EXCURSION:
Motion: That the P&C subsidise the end-of-year science excursion to Newcastle
Museum for all students on December 8 at a cost of $250.
Moved: Toni Creak
Second: Amanda Silver
Carried
YEARBOOK: Julie Hartigan advised that all eight sponsors from last year’s yearbook had
committed to being sponsors again this year at a cost of $200 each. They are Jupp’s
Earthmoving, farrier Shannon Smith, Survey Drafting and Resources, Stewart Everett
Mitsubishi, Hotel Beatty, Gresford Foodworks, Gresford Meats and Gresford Public School
P&C Association.
LAS VEGAS BALL: Treasurer Amanda Sellens advised that, at the moment, the P&C’s What
Happens in Vegas … fundraising ball on October 17 was showing a $7833 profit with one bill
still to pay. It is safe to say that the ball raised $7500. It was agreed that it was a fantastic
night with a wonderful result for the school.
LAS VEGAS BALL (RAFFLE WINNERS): Winners of the major raffle were first prize Karen
Stafford ($1000 travel voucher); second Glenda Smith (television); and third Leila O’Connor
(Billabong pack).
LAS VEGAS BALL (AUCTION): The auction items raised a combined $3240:
1. Mansfield at the Beach
$300
2. Puma cricket bat, Rebel gift card + signed Kaboom Kids books
$220
3. 2 x RB Sellars rugby jerseys
$80
4. mxTrixx Micro scooter
$280
5. Helicopter Flight (Hunter Helicopters)
$700
6. Tennis racquet
$100
7. Shot By T photography voucher
$125
8. Heritage Retreat
$300
9. Wine rack and Lake’s Folly wines
$340
10. Gresford Vacy Scorpions pack
$220
11. Melbourne Watch Co watch
$325
12. Tar 10 pack
$250
NEXT P&C MEETING: Friday, November 20, at 10am in the school library.
AGM REMINDER: Friday, February 19, 2016, at 10am in the school library.
MEETING CLOSED: 7.42pm.
MINUTES TAKEN BY: Secretary Julie Hartigan.