PTA meeting minutes for January 9, 2018
Meeting called to order at 6:33pm by Melanie White.  All said the Pledge of Allegience and took a moment of silence. 
Board members present: Melanie White, Tracy Boggs, Kristin Pitirri, Courtney Maliki, Kim Evertt, Helen Senese
BLT report
	The next meeting is scheduled for the end of January. 
Principal's report - Ms. Dansa
	Ms Dansa is attending the district grade 5 Orchestra concert this evening.  
Teacher report - Mrs. Senese
	The Pennies for Pasta fundraiser has begun, and runs through February 2nd, to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.  The class that raises the most money wins a pasta lunch from Olive Garden.  The service club keeps track of the money raised in school.  There was some discussion about creating an online fundraising page, and that it was not very user friendly.  It is also unclear how any online donations would be applied to each class total.  Mrs. Senese will relay these comments to Mr. Penberthy for trouble-shooting.
Council report - Kim Evertt
	At the council meeting in November, members met with Lifetouch photo representatives.  It was voted on for next year to increase the cost of the picture packages by approximately $1 each, but this will allow every student in the school to receive a yearbook at the end of the year, even without purchasing a photo package.  This will help to eliminate a great amount of confusion regarding yearbooks.  
	Kim also discussed some of the other benefits we receive by using Lifetouch for school photos.  We are able to make use of the photo booth for both Fall & Spring Book Fairs at school, which is always very popular!  The students also each receive a school ID card, as well as the "Smile Safe" photo cards that could be very helpful to parents in case of an emergency.  
Treasurer's report - Melissa McGrath
	Melissa is unable to be here this evening, but relayed through Melanie that she is available by email for any questions or issues regarding reimbursement for events.  
Old Business
Membership Drive - Tracy Boggs
      We continue to accept new members.
Barnes & Noble Book Fair - Donna Gill
	Thank you Donna for a great event!  Everything was very well organized and the evening went well.  There was student artwork on display, a story read by a local firefighter, coloring and crafts, as well as group of students playing instuments and singing Christmas carols.  They did a great job performing!  
	Unfortunately the event only raised a profit of $100.  There are different tiers of profit amounts based on sales; we received 10% of the sales during the event (in comparison, we receive 50% from Scholastic book fairs).  Thank you to everyone who stopped out during the event!
Square 1 Art - Amy Sanders
	Thank you to Amy for running this sale.  Everyone should have received their items.
New Business
Yearbook photos - Dawn Carcione, Brandi Fanning
	Please send in any photos of Blasdell students to blasdellyearbook@gmail.com  
	Any photos you may have of class events or holiday parties, students dressed in Bee apparel, or student government dress up days, please send in photos!  The yearbook photos need to be submitted and finalized by mid March.  Mrs. Senese will also email the classroom teachers to remind them to send in any photos they may have.
Family Wellness Night - Brooke Rados
	Thank you Brooke for chairing this event.  It is coming up on Weds, Jan 24th, from 6-730pm.  Please contact Brooke if you are interested in volunteering to help at the event, or if you have contacts for health or wellness vendors in our community.
2nd Annual Me & My Guy Dance - Kelly White & Dawn Carcione
	This event is coming up on Friday, Feb. 9th, from 6-730pm.  There will be a photo area and refreshments, as well as dancing in the gym.  Look for an invitation with more information coming home soon.  
Spring Book Fair - Jonel Pappuci 
	This event is coming up on March 7th & 8th.  The theme for the spring book fair is "Dogs & Cats."  Volunteer sign ups available.  
Chuck E Cheese fundraiser - Lindsay Bzibziak
	The next Chuck E Cheese event is coming up on Friday, March 9th.  
Spring fundraiser discussion - Melanie White
	The board is considering ideas for our spring fundraiser, and is looking for input or suggestions from members.  Some fundraising ideas discussed include coupon books, Yankee candle sale, plant sale, snack sale, Delta Sonic, Buffalo themed items, or a "Night Out" event.

Melanie motioned to adjourn the meeting, Tracy seconded the motion.  Meeting adjourned at 7:12pm.  

Respectfully submitted, 

Kristin Pitirri, Recording Secretary