Claverdon School PTA

Monday 22nd September 2008

ACTION
1. PRESENT: Sian Edginton; Julie Fenwick; Kate Gover; Anne
Hamilton; Sue Herbert; Jenny Phillips; Cheryl Pilling;
Eleanor Ramessa; Jane Whitehurst; Claire Williams
Apologies : Lois Bransby; Sharon Cooke; Nic Gotrel; Susan
Head; Rachel Ollerenshaw
2. Financial Position
 Jenny updated the meeting on 07/08 fund-raising
and spend, although these are draft figures and
yet to be finalized.
 We raised £10,409.35 (plus some outstanding
ticket money from the Summer party)
 We donated to School £10,771.88 including for the
colour photocopier, the Abacus scheme, a
projector, library furniture, contributions to
Science week and Quantum theatre, equipment for
the outside area
 Current balance is £9153
 Kate noted the School’s thanks for all the PTA
efforts.
 Thanks also to Jim Ward for the match giving from
his employer. We are keen to arrange more match
giving if possible.
 Spending opportunities for 08/09 include:
- Laptop trolley (07/08 priority but waiting on
decisions from School on what computer equipment
is required – meeting confirmed that spend on
computer equipment is a priority but we are
content to wait for School to re-assess their Kate
needs)
- Digital camera – Sue to inquire in a Friday letter
whether any parents have any unwanted digital Sue
cameras they could donate to School
- Radio microphones for main hall – use in assembly
etc – Julie will get a price from Neil Cusdin Julie
- White-lining in playground – Julie to investigate
- Regular music/singing provision – Kate/Cheryl to Kate/Cheryl
follow this up with Warwickshire CC
3. 100+ Club
 July 1st prize (£47.00) : No 13 – A M Locke
 July 2nd prize (£16.00) : No 74 – Sarah Healey
 August 1st prize (£47.00) : No 18 – Chris Sharp
 August 2nd prize (£16.00) : No 34 – Rachel
Ollerenshaw
 September 1st prize (£47.00) : No 28 – P
Hargreaves
 September 2nd prize (£16.00) : No 69 – Kim Panting

Current balance is £656.95

Sian will send out a letter about the 100 Club to Sian
Reception and new parents.
4. Committee Posts
The current Chair, Vice-chair and Secretary will be
standing down at this year’s AGM. All to consider/ All
encourage other parents to get involved in the committee.
Jenny confirmed she is willing to continue as Treasurer.
Sian confirmed she is willing to continue with the 100
Club.
Class reps will need to be established for this year.
5. Events This Year and Diary
 Friday 26th September : MacMillan Coffee morning
– Katherine Upton will arrange coffee on the day
but volunteers needed to help – Jane and Anne Jane/Anne/
offered to help. Sian will provide 100 Club forms Sian
 Book fair – w/c 10 October – volunteers needed to
man the stall for about 1 hour at a time. Sue to Sue
include in Friday letter.
 Design a Christmas Card project – forms have
arrived and School will arrange this over the next Kate/Cheryl
couple of weeks. Drawings will be available for
parents to view at Parent’s evening on 15th. Orders
can be placed then – full details in Friday letter Sue
and on web site.
 Bag2School collection – this has been arranged for
18th November. Sue to include in Friday letter. Sue
 Ladies Night – it was agreed to hold this again this
year – Sian to arrange – Julie to provide details. Sian/Julie
 Christmas disco – need to confirm date and Phil
Upton’s availability. Claire agreed to arrange this – Claire/Sue
Sue to provide details.
6. Any Other Business
 None
7. Date for next meetings:
Monday 6th October at School, 7.30pm
AGM Monday 10th November at School, 7.30pm