October 19, 2011

Proceedings:

Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m.

The Booster Club discussed the following:

1. Pledge Drive Update – As of this date the Pledge Drive has raised $92,645 with 29% participation. The Booster Club discussed ideas to increase overall participation. It was agreed that the Booster Club would set up two or three tables during morning drop off to facilitate pledges.
2. Supply Closet Update – the Booster Club has spent approximately $5,000 on supplies and the teachers are very happy with this program. The Booster Club is meeting with Office Depot and Staples to discuss receiving a bulk rate on future orders.
3. Book Fair – Angie, the chair of the Book Fair, explained the week of events, which begins on October 31st, to the Booster Club. Angie needs volunteers for ½ hour or 1 hour shifts each day from 7:30am to 3:30pm, as well as volunteers for Family Night and the Book Fair Breakfast.
4. Holiday Auction Party – Betty Krul, the head of this event, gave an overview of the event. Tickets and t-shirts will go on sale November 1, 2011. The event will be held at the Park La Brea Activities Center on Sunday, December 11th at 4:30pm until 8:00pm. The event will have dinner, music, the silent auction, and a separate children’s party run by Coach K. Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets at the Book Fair Family Night and also to solicit auction donations and unique experiences such as a private hosted party or event.
5. Library – volunteers are needed to shelve books. Please feel free to stop by the library anytime for 15 minutes or more to help Ms. Patty shelve books. The library is open from 8:30am to 2:30pm and is closed one hour during lunch.

Meeting closed at 8:00 p.m.

Minutes prepared by Allison Schwarz, Booster Club Secretary