Contact PTA: bbppta@gmail.com

 Meeting Opened: 7.55pm Chaired by Philippa Boyes

 Present: Ling Mackinnon (Treasurer), Anna Watson (Secretary), Moira Rowland (Assistant Principal), Marlies Wilson (Staff), Philippa Boyes (BOT), Belinda Manion and Madelein Smit.

 Apologies: Kelly Slater-Brown, Rachel Penney, Tracy Carter and Sarah Owen.

 Approval of last minutes: Approved by Moira and Madelein.

Treasurer’s Report:

PTA Update:

New Chairperson:

• No update. Still looking.

 Whittakers Chocolates:

• Anna has been selling left over chocolates after school on Friday – $2 or 3 for $5 plus 3 for $5 with cake recipe for Mothers Day.
• Flyer is being handed out tomorrow for Friday chocolates sales so kids see advertising.
• The office is still following up on overdue returns.
• Anna and Philippa to make up some more Mothers Day recipe packs.
• Profit to date around $8500 for chocolates.

 Entertainment Book:

• Anna has collected 20 books plus 1 free book at the Entertainment Book launch.
• Books are at the office. Emails went out to school and previous buyers to let them know it’s back on sale book or digital.

 Upcoming PTA Events:

Fundraiser – Jack Links Beef Jerky:

• Beef Jerky samples are to be given out after school to oldest and only with a covering letter explaining their benefits (PTA to proof letter before distribution)
• A survey will follow to parents to ask what they thought and to ask for suggestions on future fundraising ideas.

 Update on recyclable vegetable bags for Term 2:

• Going to order 500 produce bags and sell 5 in a pack.
• Have been able to contact the company on ebay and negotiated on price to $1.50 AUD
• We can expect delivery within 2 weeks.

 Update on Ice Skating Tour for Term 2:

• On further investigation we found that our school hall is too small.
• Option to put out on artificial turf is not appropriate.
• We will proceed with the annual school disco on 22nd June instead.
• We will talk to Student Council for ideas on a theme and what items they would like us to sell

Term 3 Fundraising Ideas

• Athon
• 10 cents challenge

General business/other matters:

• There are 3 Sausage sizzles this term.

                        *          Tuesday 22nd May (Choir fundraising)

                        *          Tuesday 5th June (Enviro fundraising)

                        *          Tuesday 26th June (Year 6 fundraising)

Grandparents day – Monday 28th May

• The school wants to put on an afternoon tea and have requested help from the PTA
• They are asking the eldest child of family to bring in a plate.
• Anna, Philippa, Madelein and Belinda offered to help.
• Grandparents will arrive at 1.40pm
• Afternoon tea and choir singing will be hosted in the hall from 2.30pm

Meeting closed:  9.30pm

 Next meeting date: Tuesday 5th June 7.30pm

This is a true and accurate record of the PTA meeting held on Tuesday 8th May 2018

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