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Document: KWES PTA Agenda and Minutes

 

KWES Parent Teacher Association Agenda and Minutes 

Continuous from SY 17-18~

Table of Contents:



SY 17-18 Sept 25

1/29/18 Minutes

11/21/19 Minutes

12/12/19

   

11/23/20

 
       
       
       
       

1

Board members in attendance: 

Dan Larkin, Debbie Heyler, Ruth Kaopuiki, Jen Javier, Pualani Wilmington, Maria Passi

CALL TO ORDER @ 3:35pm

OLD BUSINESS:

  • TREASURER'S REPORT: Maria provided last BOH statement on 10/31/20; ending balance: $11,855.40
  • Financial Request(s) Approval: $95.28 requested from Admin for reimbursement of Bentos purchased on 11/20 Flu vacine for Clinic & National Guard workers. $65.00 requested from Admin for (1) Longs gift card used for prizes for the Pumpkin Craft Challenge;  (2) Foodland gift cards for the Thankful Challenge.
  • Fall Fundraiser (Mr. McGivern) was cancelled due to Covid 19. Pending for Spring?

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Housing minutes: Discussed that minutes will be housed on our website KWES.org. Maria will add minutes missing from the Google doc.
  • Current membership: 15 memberships for 2020-21; Discussed how to increase membership. Mr. Larkin will will put out an announcement on Wednesday's School Messenger to sign-up. Also, half off of (1) school t-shirt for members. Mr. Larkin will also advertise the $5 Lion masks available (319 left). Maria to inquire with Leila on flier to promote buying lion mask and school t-shirts.
  • New t-shirt design: Brenda is completing a new design for school shirt. Mr. Larkin shared that Assistance League of Hawaii is contributing a large amount oto off-set shirt costs(need to also include giving to needy families); old t-shirt cost is $9
  • School marquee: initially sponsered by PTA. Suggested to either replace plexiglass or go for the digital LED lighted-one. Mr Larkin to see if businesses like the Carpenter's union can create the marquee. Ms. Debbie to inquire Gates foundation, although a stretch!
  • Potential fundraisers: Mr Larkin signed up PTA for Panda Express fundraiser night; set for Monday, Dec 14th *all day; location is Kam Shopping Center. username:[email protected] password: Lions1234!@#$
  • Amazon fundraiser: Ms. Debbie and Ms. Pua will check on details for Amazon associates: https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/ ; Amazon Smile: https://www.ptotoday.com/pto-today-articles/article/8895-how-to-use-amazonsmile-for-your-pto-or-pta-

Meeting was adjourned at 4:25pm

Next Meeting: Thursday, 12/17 @ 3:30pm



11/23/20

Attendance: Pua Wilmington, Maria Passi, Ruth Kaopuiki, Jen Javier, Dan Larkin, Debbie Heyler

Notetaker: Debbie


CALL TO ORDER @ 3:35 p.m. 

NEW BUSINESS:

  • Housing minutes
    • Minutes will be housed on our website KWES.org
    • Ms. Maria will add minutes missing from the Google doc
  • Funds used for and approved:
    • Bentos for 11/20 flu clinic for the workers
    • $65 for the pumpkin craft challenge
    • Foodland gift cards for thanksgiving challenge
  • Current membership: 15 members
    • Discussed how to increase membership:
      • Mr. Larkin will put out an announcement on Wednesday’s School Messenger to sign-up ($1 off school t-shirt)
      • Mr. Larkin wil also advertise the $5 lion masks available
        • Ms. Maria to inquire with Ms. Leila on flier promoting PTA and buying the lion mask
  • New t-shirt design
    • Ms. Brenda completing a new design for our school shirt
    • Mr. Larkin shared Assistance League of Hawaii is contributing a large amount to off-set shirt costs (need to also include giving to needy families)
  • School marquee
    • last replaced by PTA
    • Suggested to either replace plexiglass or go for the digital LED lighted-one
    • Mr. Larkin to see if businesses like the Carpenter’s union can create the marquee.
    • Deb to inquire Gates foundation, although a stretch!
  • Potential fundraisers

NEXT MEETING: Thursday 12/17 at 3:30 PM / For Dec on Google link



11/21/19 Minutes

MINUTES


Present: Dan, Pua, Ruthie, Maria, Ronette Acio, Alma Aquitania, Debbie

CALL TO ORDER @ 3:35 p.m. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Reviewed the Breakfast with Santa/STEM Fair powerpoint for December 14, 2019

  • Went over the menu, the donations
  • Discussed where to put Salvation Army - Possibly the tree by C-building
    • Ruthie will contact Salvation Army to go over the details
    • Dan will contact Prisma ballet to possibly perform while eating
  • Went over the sign-up list and added PTA board members (thank you!)
  • Add candy canes to the list

Introduced the new members and current ones: Ronette Acio, Alma Aquitania, Patrick _________

  • Need to change the names as signatories. Considering Alma and Patrick. They will need to bring their ID to Bank of Hawaii to be added on.  Alma to be treasurer, Ronette to be a fundraiser
  • Fundraisers: Possibly cards for discounts; family night at Panda Kitchen 
  • Dan shared wanting fundraising for air conditioners for the rooms.

Financial wish request for filtered drinking station from the principal.  

  • Tabled until the next meeting


NEXT MEETING




1/29/18 Minutes

PTA BOARD MEETING

January 29, 2017

KWS Teachers Lounge


MINUTES


Present: Ronnie, Dan, Pua, Ray, Maria

CALL TO ORDER @ 3:15 p.m. 

TREASURER’S REPORT:  Balance of BOH 12/31/17; last statement: $19,859.40 

OLD BUSINESS:

** Financial request(s) approval:

$1,320.00 requested from Admin for replenishment of Kalihi Waena uniform t-shirt: SAF or BB Specialties

$408.00 requested from Admin/Gr. 5 for two buses to attend Anti-Bullying conference at Neil Blaisdell Ctr. on 3/15/18.

$150 requested from Admin for reimbursement for popcorn purchased for student movie day on 12/20/17.

SPRING FUNDRAISER items sold (Banana Mac Nut cake, Vienna Cinnamon Bread, Cornflake cookie, Pacific Giant portuguese sausage); tickets distributed on 1/17 to 2/9 *due date for monies;  pickup date is Wed., 2/28 @ 1-5pm.

NEW BUSINESS:

Honolulu District @ FHS Science Fair on Sat. 2/10 @ 8-12pm; PTA vendor food booth; items to sell (500-700 Hotdogs/chips) ** cost of hotdogs, buns, condiments to be purchased by Dan and will be reimbursed by PTA.

SQS survey activity event (popcorn/hotdog?); Movie Day on March 9th (target is 150 survey)

NEXT MEETING

TBA

The meeting was adjourned at 3:30pm

Minutes submitted by M.Passi



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NEW BUSINESS:

SQS survey activity with parent and student involvement; Movie Night; Sat. 12/20/18; using LION Kala (hot dog, popcorn, juice, face painting?) 


NEXT MEETING

TBA 

The meeting was adjourned at 3:45pm

Minutes submitted by PTA Secretary, M.Passi





Kalihi Waena Elementary

PTA

SY 17/18, 25 September 2017

Members Present: Maria Pasi, Daniel Larkin, Ruthie Kaopuiki, Ray Fong, Pua Wilmington

Members Absent: Leila Bajarin

   

Time

Agenda

Notes

3:00-4:00

  1. Introductions
  2. Conformation of Positions
  3. Breakfast with Santa
  4. Fundraiser
  5. Current Status of Accounts
  6. New business
  7. Next meeting date: Oct 23, 3:00pm. 
  1. Members introduced
  2. Positions to remain the same from last SY.
  3. For Breakfast with Santa 
    1. There will be a science fair concurrently. The PTA decided to not conduct a craft fair at the same time as profits were minimal compared with workload.
    2. Santa has been identified
    3. Family gifts are going to continue, parents will have to go to get ticket or wristband from students room for science fair.  This will be redeemed for the family gift.
    4. Breakfast will be eggs, sausage, and rice.
    5. Flyers and sign ups will be sent out during spirit week (last week of October), due before Thanksgiving.  Leila will make the flyer.
  4. Fundraiser money is past due.  Pickup is next week Wednesday, Oct 4. 1:30-5:30.
  5. Current Status of Account is : 20,000 est. 
  6. New Business
    1. Meetings Scheduled for 3rd Monday of each month
    2. PTA membership drive via social media and at events
    3. Possible spring event of Bingo night with craft fair or without 
  7. Next meeting date October 23, 3:00 pm.
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