RAMPAC Annual General Meeting
Mt. Doug
School Library
Wednesday, January
16, 2008, 7 p.m.
In attendance: John
Fawcett, Janet Langston, Daryl Cowden, Lindy England, Joy Carroll, Terry
Carroll, Bill Hampton, Debbie Ibaraki, Lori Elder, Gail Pohl, Mark Hallam, Jan
Ross, Kate Dickson, Cindy Davies, Loretta Dugaro, Rennie Dugaro, Sri Ganti.
1. Call to Order Daryl Cowden
Meeting was called to order at 7 p.m.
2. Adoption of
Minutes
Minutes of November 21 were adopted with change to #5: to
contact Gayle Bliss rather than Daryl Cowden. CARRIED
3. School Report John
Fawcett shared a Dec. 11 letter from Saanich Engineering in response to our
joint concerns about the crosswalk in front of the school. A special crosswalk
will be installed across Gordon
Head Road at McCoy by midspring. Gordon Head Road
will be modified to include bike lanes with single lanes in both directions and
a median 2-way lane in 2009. John and Daryl will write letter to Saanich to
thank for prompt response.
Janet Langston reported about the Sierra Leone project. $200
honorarium was received from a conference in Vancouver with new teachers. $7500 raised for
school in Sierra Leone.
Need another $3000 hopefully by the end of June. Feb.11 will be Wine and Cheese
($20 per ticket) and auction of 100 pieces of donated jewelry. Gala evening
with string ensemble. Emily Carr package donated from Ross family. Youth
Combating Intolerance now a District-wide Club. Also raising money for a water
station in Sri Lanka.
4. Treasurer's Report
Lindy England
Copies of statements for 2006-2007 school year and September
2007 to year end were distributed. Income almost solely from Gaming Funds.
5. Leadership Report Taylor
Syracuse
Taylor
shared latest activities of Leadership group.
- Mission
Candy Cane handed out to people as a random act of kindness.
- Semiformal
dance "Christmas Classic" was a success.
- Santa's
breakfast was held the last day of school before holiday break.
- Student
Emma Delagi set up penny war between grades to raise money. Over $1200 was
raised for World Vision which went to purchase a stable and goat.
- January
Leadership activities are low key as students prepare for exams.
Leadership provides exam treats (chocolate on corner of desk).
- Scarves
are knitted for the needy.
- February
has Valentine Dance planned; Candygrams
- Ongoing:
Rambucks and Healthy School Program, grounds crew and recycling.
6. VCPAC Report Lori
Elder
Next meeting at Hillcrest
School at 7 pm. Lori is an Executive member.
Check out website at www.vcpac.ca for updates on activities.
7. Fundraising Report
Bill Hampton
Band had a 50/50 draw at their December concert. Bingo AGM
should be attended. Gail Pohl will follow up.
8. Chair Report
Daryl Cowden
- PAC
has been working under new constitution
- Budget
was devised
- Staff
Appreciation Lunch organized by Gayle Bliss
- Represented
PAC at school functions
- Liaised
with school's administration.
MOTION: That
reports be adopted as presented. L. Elder/D. Ibaraki CARRIED
9. Election of
Officers
Debbie Ibaraki led the nomination and election of officers.
The following names were nominated and acclaimed:
Chair: Daryl Cowden
Vice: Vacant
Treasurer: Kate Dickson
Secretary: Vacant
Fundraising Coordinator: Loretta Dugaro
Bingo Coordinator: Gail Pohl
VCPAC rep: Lori Elder
Webmaster/web coordinator: Sri Ganti
Emergency Preparedness rep: Beverley Perry Hallam
School Planning Council: Vacant
10: Other Business
- A
recommendation of an accredited accountant for review of the RAMPAC
financial statements is needed. Please forward names to Daryl Cowden.
- Grad
Fashion Show March 6 and 7. Assistant dressers/parent helpers are needed.
Grad Committee members should also contact Donna Parkinson.
11. Adjournment
Meeting was adjourned at 8:15 pm. D. Cowden/ L. England
CARRIED
Engineers for the school's seismic upgrade gave a
presentation to parents following the meeting.