Those in attendance were: Donna Schirmer (MMS), Jeannie Morris (Shields), Susan Krause (RES), Kathleen Law (RES), Tarra Kennedy (BMS), Sharon Sherwood (Treasurer), Julie Wilson (MES), Tim Eitner (President)
Treasurer's Report: Sharon Sherwood presented the budget and a motion to approve the budget was given by Susan Krause and seconded by Kathleen Law.
Susan Krause and Kathleen Law presented and discussed the bids for the Membership Dinner to be held November 20, 2013. The bids were from Jake's Restaurant, Bethany Blues and Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar.
Joan Williamson had sent an email to the CHSSA representatives on September 26th detailing the bids and Hooked Seafood and Martini Bar was selected for this year's Membership Diner by a large margin. All Building Reps will get a flier to post in their buildings and all RSVPs are due by November 13th. (This date was modified due to the Veterans' Day Holiday to Friday, November 8th.)
If 80-90 RSVPs are received the restaurant will be closed to the membership only. The menu is $20 per person with gratuity included and is as follows:
Choice of Caesar or House Salad
Steak Au Poivre
Stuffed Flounder
Cavatappi Marinara
Mashed Potatoes
Wild Rice
Green Beans
Non alcoholic beverages
A 50/50 Raffle will be run at the Dinner. One or two drawings from the pot are yet to be decided. Joan Williamson is to be asked to be in charge of Door Prizes and Susan Krause offered to be one of the greeters at the door to keep a tally of all attendees.
Bus Drivers and Consortium are to be notified of the dinner and all membership issues via Office Mail.
Lisa Ingram is to be contacted in references to New Membership and Current Dues. Mary Beth D'Amico is to be contacted in reference to Membership Shirts.
Kathleen Law offered to sed a Sample Membership Card out to Building Reps to they know how to instruct the new members in the application process.
As of September 9th, 2013 Membership Dues was as follows:
N NEA Dues (D01) PR 110.50
S DSEA Dues (D01) PF 223.00
L LEA Dues (D01) PR 25.00
Total 358.50
The issue of a Membership Recruitment Night was addressed and tabled for further discussion. Ideas included brief talking points presented at the membership dinner focused on the scholarship fund and a possible video.
Upcoming School Board Meetings:
- October 24 - BMS - Joan
- November 14 - MMS - Lisa
- December 12 - CHHS - Tim
- January 23 - BMS - Tara
CHSSA Meetings
- November 7 - Beacon
- December 5 - CHHS
- January 9 - Grotto Pizza
- February 6 - CHHS
- March 6 - Beacon
- April 3 - CHHS
- May 1 - Beacon
- June 5 - Grotto Pizza
The next meeting will be at Beacon Middle School on November 7th at 4 pm.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Sharon Sherwood.
