An independent, non-profit community based organization.

Next Regular Meeting Date

Folsom Educational Foundation – March 9, 2009

Members present:  Danyele Passalaqua, MaryBeth Spiegel, Kacey Storey, Megan Scheer, Janet Worrell, Joanne Wiessner, Rita Howell, Patty DelBene, Peggy Ingemi, Linda Thomas, Alicia Pickul, Sue Chille and Jennifer Cirillo.

The meeting was called to order at 4:02 PM.

Joanne motioned to approve the minutes from the January 5, 2009 meeting and Rita seconded the motion.  The motion to approve the minutes was approved.

Treasurer’s Report:

MaryBeth reviewed the Foundation’s finances. To date, the balance in the TD Bank Checking account is $7,694.88.  A large deposit from the Comedy Night was made and several payments were made:  Folsom Athletic Association sign renewal, Child Study grant items, Comedy Blast, Inc. and a few miscellaneous items.   The Money Market account has $30,779.07 available, and the Folsom Hunting and Fishing Scholarship account has a balance of $3,718.76. Patty motioned to approve the financial report and Janet seconded the motion.  The financial report was approved.

Correspondence:

The Foundation received a thank you from Mrs. Hoffman for the donation of snacks and water to the sports team. A letter was received by the Foundation from a 5th Grade student, Jake McBrearty, asking for financial help to go to England this summer.  He has raised $2,500 to date through private fund raising and is asking for more help.  A motion was made by Patty to donate $500.00 to his collection.  This was seconded by Peggy and approved by all.

Old Business:

Comedy Night:

The Foundation held its 3^rd Annual Comedy Night on January 24, 2009. The event was again a huge success.  While slow to come in, ticket sales were similar to last year’s events.  The Chinese auction also raised a similar amount of many as last year.  The contribution of the lottery basket helped us raise almost an additional $800.   

• Recommendations - The committee suggested more coffee, offering decaffeinated coffee, spreading out the snack tables, not limiting the amount of snacks, perhaps moving the event to February to avoid the January craze, and better temperature control. 
• Thank Yous – Thank yous have been sent out.  It was suggested to have a Foundation Information board to announce “Thank yous” or post a sign.  A Foundation member mentioned that there is a Folsom Group on Facebook for more networking and connecting to younger people.

School Assembly:

Megan has been working to set up a school assembly for April 24, 2009. The cost is $775.

New Business:

Grants Report:

The following teacher grant was approved by the Foundation officers:

• Bus Transportation for PreK to visit the Garden State Discovery Museum

8^th Grade Award:

Alicia presented the newly established award for a deserving 8^th grade student. This award will be presented at graduation on behalf of the Educational Foundation.  The Foundation believes the committee can decide the recipient based on the applications.  A motion was made by MaryBeth to accept the new award.  Janet seconded the motion and it was approved.

Retirement:

MaryBeth will be retiring at the end of this year.  She will not be able to continue as Treasurer.  A new officer will need to be elected at the next meeting.  MaryBeth will be happy to help the new person during the transition.

Other Business:

Marybeth asked for member support regarding the Big Brothers and Big Sisters Bowl-A-thon on Saturday, March 21^st at StrikeZone.  She would like members to join her team.

The next scheduled meeting will be on Monday, June 1, 2009 at 4:00 PM.

Rita presented a motion to adjourn and Linda seconded the motion. The motion was approved. The meeting adjourned at 4:45 PM.

Next meeting topics:

• Election of Officers