August 27, 2008 Meeting

Friends of NMS
August 27, 2008

In attendance: Mary Rowe, Vicky Patterson, Mary Leo Dick, Carol Reimer

1. Welcome Mary Leo- Mary Leo was welcomed. She was appointed to fill Carol's position until the January elections.

2. Thank Carol for wonderful contributions over our inaugural year- Carol was thanked for all her hard work and dedication in helping with the launch of Friends of NMS

3. Volunteer forms- Mary presented the updated volunteer form with new wording and updated activities. Vicky suggested changing 'Office support' to 'School support' and use of check boxes. Preferred delivery to parents would be the 1st week of school or Monday of the 2nd week. To check timing with Administration.

4. Constitution- After a summer of many meetings, the constitution has been finalized and completed by Vicky Patterson, Mary Rowe, Carol Reimer with Mr. Atkins, Mitch Claybourn and Dr. Glenda Saint.

5. Blog- Vicky has been working on the Template and items for the blog. To check status of Friends of NMS Blog Start up with Administration.

6. Contact info for Mary Leo- dickrogr@nbnet.nb.ca
Mary- m.rowe1@rogers.com
Vicky- vicky.patterson@rbc.com

7. Meet the Teacher Night- Would like to have a booth set up similar to last year. Agreed we could do an introductory speech to grade levels similar to last year. Mary volunteered to do the speeches. Will check with Mr. Atkins.


8. French Book Fair-

- Dates& Times : Monday September 23- Thurs. Sept. 25
Hours were shortened to make it easier on volunteers 1-7pm M,T,Th and Noon-7pm on Wed.

- Promotion: Similar to last year- newspapers, radio stations, district 18 and neighbouring districts, email colleagues etc.


9. New Business-
Constitution requires - PSSC Liaison- Vicky
-Chair for meetings- Mary

Adjourned.