Minutes of the July 24^th, 1997 Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 12:05 P.M. by Carol Weston,  President

 Welcome and Introductions

 Present: Carol Weston, Bill Hettler, Linda Smith, Marcia Yockers, Sue Zach

 Correspondence: 

            Carol shared the materials that had been sent from the Department of Education.       

These materials related to activities that could be initiated by public leaders, church leaders, school officials and families.  The main theme was to increase excitement and enthusiasm about the start up of the school year.

 It was decided to distribute these materials to the above listed officials for use next school year.  Elected officials, church council, and district administrators.

 Carol shared materials from the WTAG Association announcing their conference.  These materials will be shared with the district staff and Randy Peelen.

 Carol shared the mailings regarding the State PTA leadership training conference.

Treasurer’s Report

             The checking account is held at Bank One.  There is a balance of $1500.

             A tentative budget was approved for 1997-98 as follows:

                         Operational funds                     $1000
                        Grants/Conference funds      $500

 Attendance at the State PTA Leadership Conference:  September 5^th and 6^th , in Stevens Point.                              Linda,  Bill and Carol plan to attend.     We agreed to promote attendance by   
                              many   members as possible.    Carol will create a second news release to encourage 
                            people in the community to attend the conference.  Reminder about the scholarships will be
                               included.  A slightly different version will be sent to the Open Letter.  The deadline for
                             submission will be August 22. Carol will request the conference program content.

Membership Renewal

 It was decided that we would try to increase membership by asking each member to try and recruit at least one additional new member.    A membership renewal letter along with a list of membership campaign ideas, to be developed by Bill, will be sent to all members. Extra generic form recruitment letters will be sent to all members.
Suggestions included getting at least one officer and/or PTO Council rep from each school to join the PTA.  We decide to purchase subscriptions of the Our Children for the public and uwsp libraries.

Goals for the Coming School Year      Members in attendance voiced their goals for the next year.  Discussion ensued.               Maintain at least status quo.  Add a member from each school.  Broadcast the Satellite fed town meetings, preferably live.  Carol has already contacted the Cable Company and they are cooperating.        Sue will have her plate full for the next year.  She is the President of the Bannach School PTO.  She will support us as a member, but will have little time for projects. Sue sees a natural role for the PTSA to disseminate Family Preservation project information to the schools.  Sue would also like to see the PTSA encouraging quality educational programs to support more parent involvement at all ages.    Marcia  will notify McKinley and Roosevelt Schools to try and increase membership.   Linda  has a full list of tasks and jobs at the present.  She will support activities and meetings when possible, but cannot commit to leading a project at this time.  Linda would like to see more students involved in the PTSA.    Bill wants to increase membership among parents, teachers, students and businesses.                Increase PTSA involvement with computer clubs.  Expand PTSA web pages with staff directory.

Next Meeting Date

 Next meeting will be October 17^th, 1997 at the National Wellness Institute Building at noon.

                                         Respectfully submitted by Bill Hettler, Secretary for the day.

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