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Wednesday, June 12, 2013
What's happening for the 2013-14 year
To keep up to date on our activities for the 2013-14 year, click on the calendar tab
Monday, June 10, 2013
Membership Renewal
Membership Renewals Due June 30
All memberships expire June 30. To avoid any interruption in your membership, please renew by the end of the month. For more info on memberships or renewals, contact Patti Hunt
All memberships expire June 30. To avoid any interruption in your membership, please renew by the end of the month. For more info on memberships or renewals, contact Patti Hunt
Sunday, June 9, 2013
May planning meeting minutes
CHESS Planning Meeting
MINUTES MAY 14, 2013 LITTLESTOWN LIBRARY
MEETING CALLED BY Patti Hunt
TYPE OF MEETING Planning Meeting
ATTENDEES Patti Hunt, Linda Myers, Sara Owens, Shane Yelton, Kelly Sanders, Liz Rohler, Ashley Muller, Jackie Valko, Lisa Koontz, Cynthia Lustig
SECRETARY Shane Yelton
Agenda topics
[TREASURER REPORT] [LIZ ROHLER / PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Liz provided treasurer report as of 5/13/13. Liz has decided to step down as treasurer. Position for treasurer is available immediately.
CONCLUSIONS Treasury and the general fund
Bus trip ~ $25.00
Co-op ~ $22.01
Fairs ~ $4.15
Parties ~ $5.00
PPA ~ $453.54
Scholarship Fund ~ $42.68
Spring Formal ~ $13.39
T Shirts ~ $7.13
Yearbook ~ $4.75
General Fund ~ $187.87
Total funds: $765.52 (this reflects the deductions for re-instating the non-profit status)
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
No votes taken.
[BUS TRIP CONCLUSION] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION At the end of the bus trip, an insufficient amount was collected to pay an appropriate tip to the bus driver. Patti put in $20 of her own money. Patti asked if attendees would take a vote to decide if she should be reimbursed the $20 from CHESS funds.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Vote taken to reimburse Patti $20 for bus driver tip Unanimous that she should be reimbursed $20. N/A
[UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS] [PATTI HUNT/LINDA MYERS]
DISCUSSION Red Lobster is full. If there is more interest, we could schedule an additional field trip.
Family cow was re-scheduled for June 18. Currently it is full.
CONCLUSIONS N/A
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A N/A N/A
[MEMBERSHIPS]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION We are now accepting CHESS Memberships for the 2013 – 2014 school year..
CONCLUSIONS Patti will be e-mailing the application to CHESS members.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
N/A
[CO-OP] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION The co-op schedule was changed to try to balance both social and academic preferences. Some members voiced concerns over meeting less often. Also discussed was meeting time preferences.
CONCLUSIONS We will possibly be establishing a Social Coordinator arrange more social gatherings outside of co-ops.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
A ballot vote was distributed to collect data on the new co-op proposal.
Patti collected to votes and will provide results Patti N/A
Additional
• Next planning meeting will be at the Littlestown Park on June 14th in conjunction with the Park Day.
• Anyone interested in hosting a planning meeting at their home, please contact Patti Hunt.
MINUTES MAY 14, 2013 LITTLESTOWN LIBRARY
MEETING CALLED BY Patti Hunt
TYPE OF MEETING Planning Meeting
ATTENDEES Patti Hunt, Linda Myers, Sara Owens, Shane Yelton, Kelly Sanders, Liz Rohler, Ashley Muller, Jackie Valko, Lisa Koontz, Cynthia Lustig
SECRETARY Shane Yelton
Agenda topics
[TREASURER REPORT] [LIZ ROHLER / PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Liz provided treasurer report as of 5/13/13. Liz has decided to step down as treasurer. Position for treasurer is available immediately.
CONCLUSIONS Treasury and the general fund
Bus trip ~ $25.00
Co-op ~ $22.01
Fairs ~ $4.15
Parties ~ $5.00
PPA ~ $453.54
Scholarship Fund ~ $42.68
Spring Formal ~ $13.39
T Shirts ~ $7.13
Yearbook ~ $4.75
General Fund ~ $187.87
Total funds: $765.52 (this reflects the deductions for re-instating the non-profit status)
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
No votes taken.
[BUS TRIP CONCLUSION] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION At the end of the bus trip, an insufficient amount was collected to pay an appropriate tip to the bus driver. Patti put in $20 of her own money. Patti asked if attendees would take a vote to decide if she should be reimbursed the $20 from CHESS funds.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Vote taken to reimburse Patti $20 for bus driver tip Unanimous that she should be reimbursed $20. N/A
[UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS] [PATTI HUNT/LINDA MYERS]
DISCUSSION Red Lobster is full. If there is more interest, we could schedule an additional field trip.
Family cow was re-scheduled for June 18. Currently it is full.
CONCLUSIONS N/A
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A N/A N/A
[MEMBERSHIPS]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION We are now accepting CHESS Memberships for the 2013 – 2014 school year..
CONCLUSIONS Patti will be e-mailing the application to CHESS members.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
N/A
[CO-OP] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION The co-op schedule was changed to try to balance both social and academic preferences. Some members voiced concerns over meeting less often. Also discussed was meeting time preferences.
CONCLUSIONS We will possibly be establishing a Social Coordinator arrange more social gatherings outside of co-ops.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
A ballot vote was distributed to collect data on the new co-op proposal.
Patti collected to votes and will provide results Patti N/A
Additional
• Next planning meeting will be at the Littlestown Park on June 14th in conjunction with the Park Day.
• Anyone interested in hosting a planning meeting at their home, please contact Patti Hunt.
April planning meeting minutes
CHESS Planning Meeting
MINUTES APRIL 15, 2013 PATTI HUNTS HOME
MEETING CALLED BY Patti Hunt
TYPE OF MEETING Planning Meeting
ATTENDEES Patti Hunt, Linda Myers, Sara Owens, Shane Yelton, Kelly Sanders
SECRETARY Shane Yelton
Agenda topics
[TREASURER REPORT] [LIZ ROHLER / PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Liz provided treasurer report as of 4/15/13.
CONCLUSIONS Treasury and the general fund
Bus trip ~ $175.00 (this total includes deposits for bus trip)
Co-op ~ $222.01
Fairs ~ $104.15
Parties ~ $30.00
PPA ~ $692.27
Scholarship Fund ~ $317.68
Spring Formal ~ $213.39
T Shirts ~ $87.13
Yearbook ~ $24.75
General Fund ~ 91.78
Liz continues to do a great job managing the books!
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
No votes taken. N/A N/A
[LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Surveys have been sent out. We are looking to see what services members like that CHESS provides, what has changed, and what services we could begin to offer.
CONCLUSIONS Suggestions were made to have:
More field trips
More bowling days
Poetry breakfast
Career Day
Father/Son event
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
No votes taken. N/A N/A
[CO-OP] [LINDA MYERS]
DISCUSSION Everyone is doing a good job respecting the rule to use light sabers after the last class in co-op.
Linda announced that she will not be continuing as co-op director next semester.
CONCLUSIONS N/A
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A N/A N/A
[MAY MEETING / PORTFOLIO SHARE]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Although the meeting following the portfolio share was originally intended for the Board of Directors only, we will allow CHESS members to stay for the planning meeting if they like.
CONCLUSIONS Board of Directors agreed to allowing other CHESS members stay for the planning meeting.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
N/A
[END OF YEAR POTLUCK] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION There have been some families sign up to attend and we are hopeful that more members will attend. A question was raised if we will have access to heating/cooling food at the church.
CONCLUSIONS We will have access to the kitchen in the church. Members participating in co-op that need to heat or refrigerate food can do so.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
A notice will be sent that we will have access to the kitchen for potluck Patti 4/24/13
[UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION The following field trips are planned:
Red Lobster
Family Cow
Summer Park Day
CONCLUSIONS Red Lobster still has openings for ages 12 and up. 12 and under trip is now full. Contact Patti for details.
Family Cow may have a few spots left. Contact Linda for details
Summer Park Day is open to all homeschool families. You do not have to be a member of CHESS to attend.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A n/a n/a
[CHESS MEMBERSHIPS]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Our 2013 – 2014 CHESS Membership Application has been reviewed and approved
CONCLUSIONS 2013 -2014 Chess Membership applications will begin to be accepted in May 2013
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
2013 – 2014 CHESS Membership Application will be coming soon Patti Hunt / Board of Directors May 2013
[NON PROFIT STATUS]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Our application for non-profit status was returned. We will need to pay an increased fee to reinstate our 501C3 status because our gross income is considered too high. We have 2 options. Option 1 would be to pay the increased application fee and keep non-profit status. Option 2 would be to not be non-profit group and to file taxes each year.
CONCLUSIONS After reviewing the pros and cons of maintaining a non-profit group or stop being a non-profit group and file taxes, it was agreed it would be best to maintain our non-profit status. Currently, CHESS does not have enough money in the general fund to pay the reinstatement fee to maintain non-profit.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Vote taken whether we are for or against reallocating funds to reinstate our 501C3 status (tax exempt/non-profit) due to unforeseen changes in the law Unanimous that we are for reallocating funds to reinstate 501C3 status Will resubmit application immediately
MINUTES APRIL 15, 2013 PATTI HUNTS HOME
MEETING CALLED BY Patti Hunt
TYPE OF MEETING Planning Meeting
ATTENDEES Patti Hunt, Linda Myers, Sara Owens, Shane Yelton, Kelly Sanders
SECRETARY Shane Yelton
Agenda topics
[TREASURER REPORT] [LIZ ROHLER / PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Liz provided treasurer report as of 4/15/13.
CONCLUSIONS Treasury and the general fund
Bus trip ~ $175.00 (this total includes deposits for bus trip)
Co-op ~ $222.01
Fairs ~ $104.15
Parties ~ $30.00
PPA ~ $692.27
Scholarship Fund ~ $317.68
Spring Formal ~ $213.39
T Shirts ~ $87.13
Yearbook ~ $24.75
General Fund ~ 91.78
Liz continues to do a great job managing the books!
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
No votes taken. N/A N/A
[LOOKING AHEAD TO NEXT YEAR] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Surveys have been sent out. We are looking to see what services members like that CHESS provides, what has changed, and what services we could begin to offer.
CONCLUSIONS Suggestions were made to have:
More field trips
More bowling days
Poetry breakfast
Career Day
Father/Son event
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
No votes taken. N/A N/A
[CO-OP] [LINDA MYERS]
DISCUSSION Everyone is doing a good job respecting the rule to use light sabers after the last class in co-op.
Linda announced that she will not be continuing as co-op director next semester.
CONCLUSIONS N/A
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A N/A N/A
[MAY MEETING / PORTFOLIO SHARE]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Although the meeting following the portfolio share was originally intended for the Board of Directors only, we will allow CHESS members to stay for the planning meeting if they like.
CONCLUSIONS Board of Directors agreed to allowing other CHESS members stay for the planning meeting.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
N/A
[END OF YEAR POTLUCK] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION There have been some families sign up to attend and we are hopeful that more members will attend. A question was raised if we will have access to heating/cooling food at the church.
CONCLUSIONS We will have access to the kitchen in the church. Members participating in co-op that need to heat or refrigerate food can do so.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
A notice will be sent that we will have access to the kitchen for potluck Patti 4/24/13
[UPCOMING FIELD TRIPS] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION The following field trips are planned:
Red Lobster
Family Cow
Summer Park Day
CONCLUSIONS Red Lobster still has openings for ages 12 and up. 12 and under trip is now full. Contact Patti for details.
Family Cow may have a few spots left. Contact Linda for details
Summer Park Day is open to all homeschool families. You do not have to be a member of CHESS to attend.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A n/a n/a
[CHESS MEMBERSHIPS]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Our 2013 – 2014 CHESS Membership Application has been reviewed and approved
CONCLUSIONS 2013 -2014 Chess Membership applications will begin to be accepted in May 2013
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
2013 – 2014 CHESS Membership Application will be coming soon Patti Hunt / Board of Directors May 2013
[NON PROFIT STATUS]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Our application for non-profit status was returned. We will need to pay an increased fee to reinstate our 501C3 status because our gross income is considered too high. We have 2 options. Option 1 would be to pay the increased application fee and keep non-profit status. Option 2 would be to not be non-profit group and to file taxes each year.
CONCLUSIONS After reviewing the pros and cons of maintaining a non-profit group or stop being a non-profit group and file taxes, it was agreed it would be best to maintain our non-profit status. Currently, CHESS does not have enough money in the general fund to pay the reinstatement fee to maintain non-profit.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Vote taken whether we are for or against reallocating funds to reinstate our 501C3 status (tax exempt/non-profit) due to unforeseen changes in the law Unanimous that we are for reallocating funds to reinstate 501C3 status Will resubmit application immediately
March planning meeting minutes
CHESS Planning Meeting
MINUTES MARCH 25, 2013 PATTI HUNTS HOME
MEETING CALLED BY Patti Hunt
TYPE OF MEETING Planning Meeting
ATTENDEES Patti Hunt, Linda Myers, Sara Owens, Shane Yelton, Kelly Sanders
SECRETARY Shane Yelton
Agenda topics
[TREASURER REPORT] [LIZ ROHLER / PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Liz provided treasurer report as of 3/23/13.
CONCLUSIONS Treasury and the general fund
Bus trip ~ $00.00
Co-op ~ $225.01
Fairs ~ $64.15
Parties ~ $30.00
PPA ~ $810.58
Scholarship Fund ~ $281.76
Spring Formal ~ $213.39
T Shirts ~ $87.13
Yearbook ~ $24.75
General Fund ~ -$8.48 (there are $100 of Giant gift cards awaiting purchase which will bring general fund back up)
Liz is doing a fabulous job with getting the books and treasury report on track. Great job Liz!!
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
No votes taken. N/A N/A
[MACHE MEMBERSHIP] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Do we want to renew our membership for 2013-2014 school year.
CONCLUSIONS MACHE offers a lot of perks to its members. One being free admission to the Maryland State Home School Curriculum Fair. CHESS membership cards have been received and Shane will distribute.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Patti motioned to vote if we want to renew membership. Voting took place it was unanimous that we will renew our membership When it is time to re-register.
[HISTORY FAIR] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Patti concluded that it went well and money was raised from the concession. Linda suggested deciding dates for next school year earlier in the year to allow time for planning.
CONCLUSIONS At the May Board of Directors meeting, dates for next year’s fairs will be decided.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A N/A N/A
[BUS TRIP]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Bus trip is full with a waiting list. Suggestions were made to bring coolers / packed lunches onto bus to eat on the way to and the way from DC. Bus will not be accessible in DC. Some museums do not allow backpacks.
CONCLUSIONS Plan lunch for the bus trip accordingly.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
N/A
[CO-OP] [LINDA MYERS]
DISCUSSION There has been concern expressed over the use of light sabers during co-op. Some parents have reported rough play and injury. Co-op classes are running a little too long for instructors. Linda re-evaluated the co-op schedule and has shortened class time
CONCLUSIONS Light sabers will be allowed after 2nd class is complete, in the gym. If problems persist, light sabers will not be allowed at co-op.
Running will only be permitted in the gym after 2nd class.
Class and break time will be shorter. Linda will e-mail new schedule to co-op participants.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
Notification to participants will be sent with updates to co-op changes Linda Myers 3/29/12
[BLOG/WEBSITE] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Currently we have both “The Blog” and a website for CHESS. Do we need both?
CONCLUSIONS We will keep the website and put the blog on the website. At this time we do not have a person managing the website and we will be looking for someone to do that.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
To find a CHESS member to manage the CHESS website n/a n/a
[TIME FOR KIDS MEMBERSHIP] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION There is an opportunity to get a subscription to “Time for Kids”. To get the subscription for free, CHESS members would need to collect 300 contacts and their information.
CONCLUSIONS It was decided that this subscription would not benefit the group at this time. If any families are interested in pursuing a subscription, please see Patti.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Vote taken to pursue a subscription for “Time for Kids” Unanimous that attendees were against it at this time n/a
[CHESS MEMBERSHIPS] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION CHESS continually strives to learn more about our members and their needs. We want to make sure the group is working for the members. Some members are more involved and active.
CONCLUSIONS We will try to stick to the goals to be equipped, to keep our members informed, to make our members feel valued and needed, and to be encouraging
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
n/a n/a n/a
[MENTOR PROGRAM]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Patti asked Board of Directors how the mentor program was going. Board of Directors reporting having contact with their members and that so far, not much assistance has been needed.
CONCLUSIONS We will continue to review the Mentor Program and how it will benefit the members. Mentors will contact their families to see if they would like to see anything discussed during the bi-annual board of director meetings.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
Board of Directors will contact their members that they are the contact person for bi-annually. Board of Directors May and January
Other Topic of Discussion
1. The end of the year potluck will be held April 26, 2013 from 12:30 – 2:30. Patti will be sending out information on this event.
2. Teen bowling day is being held April 5th. All families are welcome. An e-mail has been sent to CHESS about this event. Contact Patti for details.
3. April’s planning meeting is set for Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7pm. The support meeting topic is "Resource Sharing: What works for you?” Location will be Patti Hunt’s home
MINUTES MARCH 25, 2013 PATTI HUNTS HOME
MEETING CALLED BY Patti Hunt
TYPE OF MEETING Planning Meeting
ATTENDEES Patti Hunt, Linda Myers, Sara Owens, Shane Yelton, Kelly Sanders
SECRETARY Shane Yelton
Agenda topics
[TREASURER REPORT] [LIZ ROHLER / PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Liz provided treasurer report as of 3/23/13.
CONCLUSIONS Treasury and the general fund
Bus trip ~ $00.00
Co-op ~ $225.01
Fairs ~ $64.15
Parties ~ $30.00
PPA ~ $810.58
Scholarship Fund ~ $281.76
Spring Formal ~ $213.39
T Shirts ~ $87.13
Yearbook ~ $24.75
General Fund ~ -$8.48 (there are $100 of Giant gift cards awaiting purchase which will bring general fund back up)
Liz is doing a fabulous job with getting the books and treasury report on track. Great job Liz!!
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
No votes taken. N/A N/A
[MACHE MEMBERSHIP] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Do we want to renew our membership for 2013-2014 school year.
CONCLUSIONS MACHE offers a lot of perks to its members. One being free admission to the Maryland State Home School Curriculum Fair. CHESS membership cards have been received and Shane will distribute.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Patti motioned to vote if we want to renew membership. Voting took place it was unanimous that we will renew our membership When it is time to re-register.
[HISTORY FAIR] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Patti concluded that it went well and money was raised from the concession. Linda suggested deciding dates for next school year earlier in the year to allow time for planning.
CONCLUSIONS At the May Board of Directors meeting, dates for next year’s fairs will be decided.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
N/A N/A N/A
[BUS TRIP]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Bus trip is full with a waiting list. Suggestions were made to bring coolers / packed lunches onto bus to eat on the way to and the way from DC. Bus will not be accessible in DC. Some museums do not allow backpacks.
CONCLUSIONS Plan lunch for the bus trip accordingly.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
N/A
[CO-OP] [LINDA MYERS]
DISCUSSION There has been concern expressed over the use of light sabers during co-op. Some parents have reported rough play and injury. Co-op classes are running a little too long for instructors. Linda re-evaluated the co-op schedule and has shortened class time
CONCLUSIONS Light sabers will be allowed after 2nd class is complete, in the gym. If problems persist, light sabers will not be allowed at co-op.
Running will only be permitted in the gym after 2nd class.
Class and break time will be shorter. Linda will e-mail new schedule to co-op participants.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
Notification to participants will be sent with updates to co-op changes Linda Myers 3/29/12
[BLOG/WEBSITE] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Currently we have both “The Blog” and a website for CHESS. Do we need both?
CONCLUSIONS We will keep the website and put the blog on the website. At this time we do not have a person managing the website and we will be looking for someone to do that.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
To find a CHESS member to manage the CHESS website n/a n/a
[TIME FOR KIDS MEMBERSHIP] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION There is an opportunity to get a subscription to “Time for Kids”. To get the subscription for free, CHESS members would need to collect 300 contacts and their information.
CONCLUSIONS It was decided that this subscription would not benefit the group at this time. If any families are interested in pursuing a subscription, please see Patti.
ACTION ITEMS OUTCOME DEADLINE
Vote taken to pursue a subscription for “Time for Kids” Unanimous that attendees were against it at this time n/a
[CHESS MEMBERSHIPS] [PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION CHESS continually strives to learn more about our members and their needs. We want to make sure the group is working for the members. Some members are more involved and active.
CONCLUSIONS We will try to stick to the goals to be equipped, to keep our members informed, to make our members feel valued and needed, and to be encouraging
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
n/a n/a n/a
[MENTOR PROGRAM]
[PATTI HUNT]
DISCUSSION Patti asked Board of Directors how the mentor program was going. Board of Directors reporting having contact with their members and that so far, not much assistance has been needed.
CONCLUSIONS We will continue to review the Mentor Program and how it will benefit the members. Mentors will contact their families to see if they would like to see anything discussed during the bi-annual board of director meetings.
ACTION ITEMS PERSON RESPONSIBLE DEADLINE
Board of Directors will contact their members that they are the contact person for bi-annually. Board of Directors May and January
Other Topic of Discussion
1. The end of the year potluck will be held April 26, 2013 from 12:30 – 2:30. Patti will be sending out information on this event.
2. Teen bowling day is being held April 5th. All families are welcome. An e-mail has been sent to CHESS about this event. Contact Patti for details.
3. April’s planning meeting is set for Monday, April 15, 2013 at 7pm. The support meeting topic is "Resource Sharing: What works for you?” Location will be Patti Hunt’s home
Friday, May 17, 2013
Summer Playground Day
Summer Playground Days & Book Exchange
June 14, July 12, August 9,2013
10am - 12 Noon
Littlestown Community Park
All are welcome.
Come and see some old friends and make some new. Those who are new to homeschooling or just thinking about it are encouraged to attend. You are welcome to bring a packed lunch. Bottled water will be provided by Christian Home Educator Support Services.
Bring a Book / Take a Book
Everyone is welcome to bring books that you are finished with and leave them on the free table. While there, see if there is something you would like to pick up.
What we will be collecting:
Box Tops for Education, Turkey Hill Milk Caps, Campbell's labels for education and loose change to help offset cost of bottled water
In the event of inclement weather, the playground day will be rescheduled for one week later. Cancellations will be posted to the HSBulletinBoard Yahoo! Loop.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Kelly Sanders at kellys2424@verizon.net or 717-634-4288.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
October's Planning/Support Meeting
Planning meetings will be held at various members' homes throughout the year.
October's meeting will be on October 8 starting at 7 pm.
Location will be Linda Myers home.
Our support meeting topic will be time management for busy moms.
October's meeting will be on October 8 starting at 7 pm.
Location will be Linda Myers home.
Our support meeting topic will be time management for busy moms.
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