Friends of CAHS PTA
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Location: CAHS, Room 128
Introductions: President Stephanie Ludwig started the meeting by greeting the eight attendees.
REPORTS:
Principal’s Report: Davan Dodrill
• The admin team is running a tight ship this month; senioritis is in full effect.
• Mr. Dodrill is planning the Honors Awards Ceremony:
o He has called on involvement from all department heads; although they may have planned separate department award events.
o In the past, this event has been more causal, this year’s will be more formal
o Awards are based on academic excellence. You have to work hard to keep the standards set by CAHS.
o Each department will have an award presented.
o All faculty will be there as a required duty.
o Mr. Dodrill has requested the PTA pay for 150 wings pins to be presented to the students. He also requested payment for the t-shirts. The wings are the closest item that resembled Pegasus or Pegasus wings, and the CAHS spirit.
o The assembly will be held May 26 in the evening, with refreshments.
o Students will be presented with a certificate, wings and a T-shirt for Honor Roll
• A motion was made to for the PTA to bear the cost for the award night ceremony, purchase of the t-shirt and pins not to exceed $1,300.00. Motion passed.
President’s Report: Stephanie Ludwig
• Freshman orientation is scheduled for May 11 and 13;
• Chorale event Friday, May 14, at 7 pm;
• The freshman luncheon is scheduled for Saturday, May 15 from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
• The Columbus Council voted Mrs. Thornburg as CAHS teacher of the year. An award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 12, honoring her and other teachers in the central Ohio area.
• FOCAHS members will have to sign-up again for Kroger Card donations.
Secretary’s Report: Tracy Taylor
• The meeting minutes from April were presented. A motion was made to approve the minutes with amendments; the motion passed.
Treasurer’s Report: Toni Dodge
• No report this month.
Activity Coordinator’s Report: Carolyn Rhodes
• The bake sale was held April 30 raised approximately $77.00.
• All items were sold by the end of the first lunch period.
• Members of the Ultimate Frisbee Team helped worked the table to help raise funds for the May 8 and 9 tournament
• A motion was made for the PTA to match the total money received from the bake sale. Motion passed.
• A motion was made to hold the bake sale and the Ultimate Frisbee Team (Mr. Rhoades, advisor) would provide baked goods along with FOCAHS and work at the table. The motion passed.
Chorale Committee Report: Mary Ellen Sinclair
• The Chorale will perform 100 Years of Broadway on May 14.
• A free reception will be held in the cafeteria.
• Chorale will perform at the end of May for the Helen Jenkins Davis scholarship award ceremony @ Monaco Palace and the senior breakfast.
• Mr. Fleming is requesting $300.00 to pay the pit musicians and pizza for the cast party.
• A motion was made for FOCAHS pay $300 (John Mitchell, Joy Norris and Chaunte Banks) for the pit musicians and up to $200 for pizza from the Chorale funds; Motion passed
Columbus Council Representative Report: Genia Marshall
• No Report
Fundraising Committee Report: Trish Geoghagan and Ann Laubach
• There are no changes.
• Kim Dillard will become the new chair and Trish will help when needed.
Grant Writing Committee: Toni Dodge
• No Report
Hospitality Committee Report: Michele Sherman
• No Report
Membership Committee Report: Michele Sherman
• No new members.
Publicity Report: Carla Wiltshire
• No Report
Robotics Report: Ms. Bell
• No Report
Student Recognition Report: Ms. Bell
• See information in Principal’s report
Alumni Committee Report: Lemuel Harris
• No Report
School Board Report: Lemuel Harris
• No report
OLD BUSINESS
Father/Student- Spring Clean—May 8, 2:30-6:00pm
Freshman Welcome Luncheon—May 15, 12:00-2:00pm
• The letters were mail today, May 4
• The luncheon will be held in the cafeteria.
Pegasus Preview (Freshman Orientation)—May 11 and May 13
• Incoming freshman with last names begin with A – L are asked to attend Tuesday, May 11 and M – Z are asked to attend Thursday, May 13.
Spring Potluck—May 23, 1:00pm-4:30pm
• The end of the year potluck will be held in the CAHS Courtyard (or the Cafeteria if it rains).
• Attendees are asked to bring a favorite dish.
• David Dobos will speak at 3:00pm, about “How to Succeed at the College Admissions Game.” Mr. Dobos is a graduate of MIT and OSU, worked formerly in the admissions office at MIT; he was a former Columbus Board of Education member, and an excellent speaker!
Election of 2010-2011 PTA Officers
• A motion was made to elect Mary Ellen Sinclair president for the 2010-2011 school year;
• A motion was made to elect Mark Hill vice president for the 2010-2011 school year;
• A motion was made to elect Tracy Taylor secretary for the 2010-2011 school year;
• A motion was made to elect Toni Dodge treasurer for the 2010-2011 school years.
• All nominated officers were unanimously elected to the respective positions.
NEW BUSINESS
Honors Awards Banquet- May 26
• See discussion above
Cupcake Day- May 26
• Michele Sherman and Tracy Taylor will work together to coordinate by contacting FOCAHS and parents of students for donations.
Pre-Lottery Survey
• Mary Ellen Sinclair reported the committee would postpone the outcome of the survey results until the beginning of the next term.
Gift Card Drawing
• Judy Cohen is the May gift card drawing winner.
