Cambridge ElementaryPTO MeetingMarch 19, 2013

Cambridge PTO Mission:“Enhance the educational experience at Cambridge, to develop a closer

connection between school and home by encouraging parent involvement, to foster effective and open communication between the school and parents, and to

improve the environment at Cambridge through volunteer and financial support.”

Meeting AgendaI. Call to Order – Dave Melfi – 12:01pmII. Posting of Colors/Pledge of AllegianceIII. Presidents Comments – Dave Melfi – February Minutes approvedIV. Guest Speaker – Dan St. Romain V. Treasurer’s Report – Dave MelfiVI. Fundraising Update – Elizabeth CoxVII. AH Foundation OverviewVIII.Mark Your CalendarsIX. GEM/door prizeX. Teacher of the Month Award – Rebecca PhillipsXI. PTO Student AwardsXII. Adjournment – Dave Melfi – 12:43pm

Welcome & Opening Remarks!Dave Melfi, President

Today’s lunch is provided by

Principal’s Update

Mrs. Babb

Guest Speaker

Dan St. RomainAHISD Behavioral Specialist

Do the Right Thing: Instilling Integrity in our Children

Treasurer’s Report2012-2013Cambridge PTO Actuals Budget Difference Actuals Budget Difference Actuals BudgetAfter School Program 0 20,000 -20,000 0 0 0 0 20,000Art to Remember 12,043 9,500 2,543 9,096 9,500 -404 2,947 0Ballonfest 5,000 78,600 -73,600 2,147 16,100 -13,953 2,853 62,500Boosterthon 65,181 70,300 -5,119 31,571 35,300 -3,729 33,610 35,000Box Tops 1,801 3,200 -1,399 137 150 -13 1,664 3,050Cambridge Allocations 0 0 0 963 215,000 -214,037 -963 -215,000Communc. & Literacy 0 0 0 410 830 -420 -410 -830Fundraising Events 23,242 31,585 -8,343 12,984 12,700 284 10,258 18,885Health & Wellness 0 0 0 547 2,250 -1,704 -547 -2,250HEB Card 168,200 216,000 -47,800 196,305 205,400 -9,095 -28,105 10,600Hospitality 1,150 1,400 -250 4,792 7,050 -2,258 -3,641 -5,650Operations 869 10 859 445 2,425 -1,980 424 -2,415PTO 13,530 12,500 1,030 108 1,100 -992 13,422 11,400Special Project 0 9,500 -9,500 1,342 13,800 -12,458 -1,342 -4,300Yearbook 11,735 17,000 -5,265 4,046 16,500 -12,454 7,689 500

TOTAL 302,750 469,595 -166,845 264,893 538,105 -273,212 37,857 -68,510

Bank BalanceChecking 37,399Money Market 169,892Total 207,291

Income Expenses Net

Fundraising ReportElizabeth Cox, VP of Fundraising

• Balloonfest – Friday, April 5th 3 pm-6 pm ­ Get your T-Shirt!­ Buy a Raffle Ticket – LOTS of great prizes!­ Sign up to help at a Booth­ Come and enjoy the carnival with your family

and fellow Cambridge families!

• 2013 Fall Fundraiser – Audra Kerr has stepped up to Chair our Fall Fundraiser! Please contact her to make yourself available to help in any way your schedule allows.

2012-2013 Fundraising Meter

2011-2012 Goal

Net Funds raised to date

$94,837$100,000

$50,000

$150,000

$125,000 2012-2013 Fundraising Goal

$68,510

AH Foundation Update

Mark Your Calendars March 28th 4th Grade Showtime April 3rd Walk & Roll April 5th Balloonfest

GEM Award & Door Prizes

Teacher of the Month Award

PTO Student Awards