Monday, September 19, 2011

Minutes - September 2011


NCHS PTO

Minutes of the Board meeting 9/19/11
 
·         President Anne Matter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members and guests in attendance totaled 14.
·         Minutes from the 8/15/11 meeting were reviewed and approved as reported.


Treasurer’s Report
·         Judy distributed copies of the 2010-2011 budget to see if we wanted to change budgeted amounts or keep them the same as last year.  It was motioned, seconded and approved to keep the amounts the same as last year’s budget. 
·         Current balance is $7,823.44.

Principal’s Report
·         Dr. Nuckolls stated that we have 1,935 students as of now.
·         State Farm classic concessions will have help from the Junior class (after prom) for the basketball tournament on 12/28 – 12/30.
·         Online registration for parent teacher conferences begins on Sept. 21 at 8:00 a.m.

President’s Report
·         Anne stated that she attended the president’s meeting with Dr. Niehaus.  He stated that NCHS will be getting painted next year.
·         Anne asked about turning over working at Open House to the Student Council.  It was decided to table this for discussion at a later meeting.


Committee Reports

Spirit Store

·         Julie stated that they had sales of $895.00 at Open House and $1,000.00 at the first homecoming game.  They received approximately 74 orders for the rivalry shirts.  These will be distributed the week of September 26.  She stated that she will have the pick up days in the announcements so students will know.

Iron Café

·         No report.

Hospitality

·         No report.

Concessions

·         Sheri stated that things are going well.  Judy stated that they have a volunteer to do volleyball concessions.  Judy has met with her and trained her already.
·         It was discussed that we might look into having a separate station at games for just drinks and popcorn to cut down on congestion.
·         Andrea stated that football concessions are going great.  It was discussed that the lights need to be hooked up.  Andrea stated that she will contact someone about this.

Membership
·         No report.

Web Master
·         No report.

Alumni
·         Diana stated that they will be working in October with ISU landscaping type classes to improve the school grounds.

Agenda Items:

Old Business
·         No old business was discussed at this time.

New Business

·         RFFs:
·         Officer Doud stated that he would like $1,000.00 in gift cards to be handed out to students for displaying safety in the parking lots.  They also “award” 3 close parking spaces to safe drivers each week.  He stated that he would like the gift certificates to be for $10.00 each to be redeemed at the school store.   He is also working on making the building safer by allowing students to anonymously report unsafe issues to him.  Judy asked that it state on the gift certificates that they must be used at one time for the full amount.  Motion made, seconded and approved to provide $1,000.00 in $10.00 gift cards to the school store for use by Officer Doud.
·         Mrs. Taylor, who is the co-sponsor of Students Embracing Diversity” asked for $70.00 to buy ice cream for the “Mix It Up” lunch, which will be held on October 18.  She would also ask that we use Jooners to request donations for napkins, bowls, spoons and toppings.  Motion was made, seconded and approved to provide Mrs. Taylor the $70.00 and Patty will do the Jooners.

No further business was noted at this time.   Anne Matter adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011.


Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Rent BIG IRON

$50.00 donation for the use of the grill.
$25.00 donation for the smaller 55 gallon grills.
Contact:
Donald O. Whitman
Technology Education
Normal Community High School
3900 Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761 309-728-5000 ext. 4121  

NCHS After School Iron Pride Cafe

Thank you for your interest in the NCHS Café.  The purpose of the café is to provide students and staff with healthy snacks.  Many are involved in activities after school and just need some energy!   We do not charge concession prices as most of our prices are close to the actual cost. 

The Café is opened daily from 2:30-3:00 when school is in session.   Two or three people can manage the café.   Put on the “Iron Pride” apron and get ready for the mad rush.  You become everyone’s mom or friend for the next ½ hour.  It’s time to put all the goodies out.  Time flies when you are having fun and soon it’s time to count the money and close up.  

Working the café is a great way for your group to earn money.   Groups can make up to $125 for 5 days.   Maybe your student is involved in a group that needs to fundraise.   Let their sponsor know that you would be willing to run the café for a week with some students.   You would come by 2:10 to prepare the café,  and then work with a few students to run the café.  The students will need to come to the café as soon as their 8th hour class is over.  At 3:00 count the money, clean up and you’ve just helped your group earn $25 each day!! 

Just email or call me and let me know your group is interested in working the café and  I will send you a schedule so you know what days to plan for.   To help each volunteer to get acclimated, we ask that they view the café in action once with those who have worked the café before.

Again—Thanks for volunteering!!  That’s what makes our school great!!

Judy Jiles
djiles@comcast.net
452-3931