The Crib Sheet | Page 6 | November 2001

October 2001 General Meeting Minutes Paula Brunsteter, CECPTA Secretary President Sara Holland called the October General Meeting of the Carrollton Early Childhood PTA to order at 10:05 a.m. on Thursday October 11, 2001. Sara read the inspirational, led the Pledge of Allegiance and welcomed attendees. The minutes for the September General Meeting were approved as printed in the October newsletter. Treasurer Peggy Epley gave the financial report. Second Vice-President Lee Trimble announced the Fall Party would be held Oct 27th from 10 am-Noon at the Homestead Pool House. A work party will be held Oct 22nd at 7 pm at Lee's house. Lee also announced the party schedule for the year: Christmas Party on December 13th during General Meeting, Valentines Party on February 14th_"Kids only", and Easter Egg Hunt on March 30th. Treasurer Peggy Epley explained "Where the PTA money goes" and why the fundraising is necessary. Council Delegate Ann Lee announced that in place of the Taste Test a Council book drive would be held this year. The Council Book Sales will be held Feb 21-23 at the Target parking lot @ Trinity Mills & Josey. CECPTA will be collecting used books from now until February. No magazines or coloring books will be accepted. CECPTA will receive five cents for every book donated. The Clothes Closet work day for CECPTA will be held Oct 17th from 8:30 am-11 a.m. Sign-up sheets were distributed. Historian Shannon Croft reminded members to take pictures and use the disposable cameras she has available. Membership Chairperson Beth Blake-Hedges announced the next PTA Coffee will be held October 23rd at the Hebron & Josey Library. "Toybox" the Clown will provide entertainment at this Coffee. Fundraising Chairperson Nancy Foreman announced that 28 passbooks have been sold and some are still available for sale today. Nancy also said the "Efficient Fundraising" program is being launched today. Members are encouraged to logon and shop. The December raffle item is a handmade quilt. Judy Lunger was the vendor with Southern Living and Denice Bloomer won the door prize. Hospitality Chairpersons Carol Hughes and Zita DeGraffenreid thanked members for bringing food and asked members to sign-up to help with future meetings. Christine Pace was the beverage cup drawing winner. Additional door prizes were awarded for set-up helpers, early bird, and new members. Newsletter Chairperson Shannon Croft announced that the newsletter is available on-line. Members may still sign up to receive the newsletter online. President Sara Holland reminded members to bring canned goods to the October and November General Meetings for the service project. Yearbook/Directory Chairperson Diana Talkington announced that she would be taking directory pictures today.
Minutes Cont. Group Coordinator Ann Lee reviewed the special interest groups' scheduled events. Parent Ed Chairperson Elizabeth Whittaker announced that she has scheduled Gail Moore to present a parent ed program on "Reading to Your Preschooler" on April 16th. Nursery Coordinator Lisa Rowell announced that an additional Nursery Coordinator is still needed to handle the monthly nursery reservations. Kristen Eoff volunteered to take over this open Board position. Beth Blake-Hedges introduced the speaker, Debi Sementelli who spoke on "Gaining Contribution and Cooperation from your Preschooler." The meeting was adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
## We have a New Member! Let's all welcome: Elisa Madigan 2307 Silverthorne Drive Dallas, TX 75287 972-307-3485 Maya 3/05/98 elimadigan@aol.com
## Meeting Checklist Don't forget to bring to the meeting: Mug or Cup - for the beverage cup drawing. Canned goods - for this months service project. Checkbook or $$ - for the Silent Auction. Photos - for our scrapbook. Clothes - for the Clothes Closet. Books - for the Council Book Fair.

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