Acceptance of previous month minutes-no report available.
T-shirt project update-Susan not present to report on project.
Children’s art project fund raiser-Kathy is too busy working on her thesis to coordinate this project but is willing to assist the individual who does volunteer. Lisa said she would coordinate if no one else comes forward.
By-Law revisions for PTO-All present were provided with a copy of the PTO by-laws for review and to assure all have a current copy. Please review prior to the next meeting.
Parent enrichment lecture-Elizabeth Davis presented her flyer for the November 15 lecture being offered by Dr. Graham at the EKC on “who rules the roost”. After some discussion the decision was made to let the WHS and HIS respectively co-sponsor the event with the belief that the turnout would be better than if co-sponsored by the PTO. The flyer was amended to reflect these changes and they will be sent home with the kids to give to their parents. Additionally, as reflected by the by-laws, the purpose of the PTO is to offer enrichment opportunities for the children and not necessarily the parents. PTO members present were also involved with the planning of the dessert auction which would be taking place two days later and thus would not be available to help on the 15th.
Dessert Auction-Lori reported it is coming together and thanked all for their help and support. Mike has the meal and serving covered. Posters were distributed and will be posted at various businesses and schools in Topsham, Brunswick and Harpswell.
Treasurer’s report-We have had no expenses to date. There have been some checks deposited recently from previous fund raising activities which had not yet been deposited. Lisa will provide a report on all account balances at the next meeting. All board members will need to fill out a new signatory card if they choose to have their name on the account.
Non-profit status-Lisa spent a great deal of time investigating this yet was provided information for a “business” non-profit status. She was also informed that if the PTO had more than a $3,000 carry over we would need to file a 1099 form for tax purposes. Carmen has a contact and will investigate this a bit more.
Mike’s corner-We have two new students coming to the school which will bring our total to 82 students.
Marolyn Bibber resignation-Marolyn has notified us that the 2007-2008 school year will be her last as the Swim director for the WHS Swim program. Although she plans to stay on as a volunteer and will assist with the transition of a new director, she no longer is able to mange the program due to other commitments. A mere thank you does not seem adequate for all she has done for the students. She will be invited to a PTO meeting after the holidays to assist us as we develop this position description and the responsibilities involved in being the swim director.
Next meeting-December 6th at 6:30 pm in the school library.
A big thank you to Scott for putting the school directory together.

Respectively submitted,
Carmen Hetherington
(Covering but not replacing our secretary)