Meeting was brought to order by President Debbie Martin and Mr. Carey led us in an opening prayer at 5:47 p.m.

Rollie Cochran was absent from the meeting.

Minutes of the March 11, 2004 meeting were approved.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

1. Mr. Carey thanked the leadership of the Stewardship and Capital Campaign for their efforts. Facilities are very important in attracting students and parishioners to St. Anthony’s.
2. Mrs. Wesh is retiring. A new teacher is currently being recruited.
3. We are in the process of finishing our language arts evaluation. $20,000 will be spent on new language arts materials.
4. Mr. Carey discussed our elective program for 6th through 8th grades. There are 4 elective classes per year (foreign languages are 1 semester each).

TREASURER’S REPORT – By Debbie Martin

The total available in the PTO account as of this date is $15,000.58
We are having a great year.
Grizzlies Night has brought in approx. $1600 so far.

Tim Harris gave a presentation on the Capital and Stewardship Campaign.

He discussed the outdoor Mass to be held on May 2 at 9:45. He showed everyone the approximate layout of the Mass and the additional parking that will be available on the east lawn of the school. The Mass will be held on the lawn next to Maroa Ave. There will be food, a bounce house for the children, face painters, and a magician right after Mass. If there are any questions regarding the Stewardship/Capital Campaign, anyone can call Rahnell at the church office at 439-0124.

Lisa Garver discussed the progress of Grizzlies Night. It is going extremely well. 598 tickets have been sold for a gross profit of $1698.64. We will have the section between 1st and right field. The choir will sing the national anthem and Mr. Carey will throw out the first ball. Lisa asked that five tickets be given to Monsignor and other clergy. This request was approved.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT – Debbie Martin

1. There was a meeting today regarding the Spring Auction Dinner. Enthusiasm is high for our Starry Safari themed spring auction..

2. The parent appreciation luncheon is coming up. Probably on May 7, at noon.

3 Rollie will be the treasurer again next year. Debbie will be VP, Maryann will be the secretary, and Sylvia and Laurie will be the hospitality chairs. However, we still need a president and president –elect.

3. We discussed Grandparents Day, which will be held on April 30. Open House is April 29.

NEW BUSINESS

Our next PTO Meeting will be on Wednesday, May 19, at 5:30. We may have the meeting in the Media Center with a presentation by Mr. Olson and hopefully, a power point presentation by Mrs. Cochran’s 7th Grade students.

Mr. Carey led us in a closing prayer at 7:30

Maryann Lewis, P.T.O. Secretary