Officers in Attendance:
Julie Fago
Kelly Caito
Kelly Lukasavich
Merrie –Carole Strangio
Annette Kopp

ER Staff in Attendance:
Mrs. O’Bryan

Number of Members Present: 25

Nora opened the meeting & welcomed everyone. Julie explained the agenda.

Treasurer’s Report:

  • Starting the year with $14321.92
  • BEN no longer has to fund transportation for field trips
  • We may pull a few fundraisers such as pasta sale & cookie dough because of that

Corresponding Secretary’s Report

  • Shared all the thank you notes from field days
  • There was a discussion about displaying them

Chair Reports:

  • Kelly L. talked about Picture Day. It will be September 27th and there are more options online.
  • Kelly H. talked about Entertainment Books. They are due Sept. 29th
  • Julie & Kelly C. are running the Book Fair
  • Michelle P. is running the Fall Family Social on Oct. 13th from 6-8pm
  • Jena & Liz talked about running contests for Box Tops. 1st prize will be popsicles for the class. There is a Box Top app. Information about it will be on the flyer going home.
  • Julie informed everyone how the basket auction will now benefit the whole school, not just 5th grade
  • Jena & Theresa talked about the Errick Road Bash. Tickets are on sale now till October 20th as pre order. The event is November 18th at the Adam’s Fire hall starting at 6pm. Donations are appreciated.

Other Business:

  • The website coordinator position is opened. Melissa Hamm volunteered to take over
  • President  & Vice-President positions will be open next year.
  • BEN will not be giving yearbooks to every student this year. Parents will have to pay $8.50 if they want one.
  • Snowflake Shop for 2018-2019 will be changed. Option #1 is to go with a company. Option #2 is doing another event

Notes taken by: Kelly Caito

Notes submitted by: Karin Cyganovich