Partnership for Environmental Education
January 20, 2011
Booster and Partnership for Environmental Education & Board of Director Meeting Minutes
Attendance: # Attending 18
A. JERFSA Booster Meeting
Report from Joseph Buckley, Booster President
· Volunteers are needed to help at the Jupiter Jubilee on February 5th at 11:00 am. JERFSA Boosters will be selling raffle tickets for the scooter. 60 more tickets need to be sold to break even on the purchase of the scooter.
· Photo of the scooter will be posted to the website.
· An email blast will be sent via Constant Contact to encourage the sale of tickets.
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Partnership for Environmental /Education Opening: The regular meeting of the Partnership for Environmental Education was called to order at 7:12 pm on January 20, 2011 at Jupiter High School by Tim Graham.
Board Members Present: Tim Graham, Denise Brestle, Karen Bentz, Michelle Murasko, Michele Canney, Marilyn Thayer and Barry Benjamin
A. Neal White JERFSA update
· Neal White shared the newly created JERFSA video. Video will be posted to website by Michele Canney and used by the group for fundraising purposes. Barry Benjamin suggested that we create ‘clips’ from the 7 minute video to use in press releases for JERFSA.
· Recruitment for JERFSA 2011-2012 school year is complete. The lottery for next years students will occur next month.
· Neal thanked Paula Fontaine for her outstanding assistance at the January Freshman Intensive.
· January 27th is financial Aid night at JHS
· Check the Property Appraiser website for potential college scholarships. Mr. White noted that thousands of dollars in scholarships goes unclaimed each year.
· A college graduate and undergraduate summer internship is available through the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation. Contact Neal White for more details or check the jerfsapartnership website.
· Summary of upcoming fieldtrip for each class.
· Look for summer volunteer opportunities posted on edline
· Paula Fontaine noted that volunteers are need at the upcoming Jubilee and Artigras at the Pepsi booth.
B. Special Presentation from Dr. Tom Poulson of the Community Garden Project at Abacoa and Karen Bentz of Land Design South
· Brief background on Dr. Poluson’s career
· Community Garden is located in Abacoa at the Life Song Community church location
· Treasure Coast Irrigation has donated services and supplies for the community garden
· Land Design South has donated Landscape architecture services
· Dr. Poulson is requests that the Partnership extend our 501(c)3 status to his organization for fundraising purposes
· Community garden will benefit the El sol community center as well as the local community.
· The garden will mentor local children, the community and students on organic gardening
· JERFSA student involvement will benefit both the garden and the students
· Karen Bentz, President Land Design South and Partnership Vice President presented the landscape plan for the Abacoa Community Garden
Michelle Murasko made a motion to accept Dr. Poulson’s request to extend the Partnership 501(c)3 status to his organization for fundraising purposes. Motion was seconded by Michele Canney. Motion passes.
Discussion: Denise Brestle will monitor funds.
Officer/ Director Reports:
C. Secretary’s Report
- Summary of emails sent via Constant Contact:
· Freshman Intensive
· Request for Sponsors for 5K Green Run
· Request for runners for 5K Green Run
Summary of updates to website:
· Request for Sponsors for 5K Green Run
· Request for runners for 5K Green Run
D.Treasurer’s Report
Partnership for Environmental Education
Treasurers Report Account Detail
Let the Good Times Roll Dance November 20th, 2010
Income.......................Partnership
Beginning Balance........0.00
Presale Tickets............5,465.00
Tickets @ the Door......500
Cash Donations............5,210.00
Raffle.........................1,525.00
Bar............................1,284.00
Silent Auction.............6,318.00
Live Auction...............2,537.00
Total Income............22839.00
Expense
Community Ctr Rental....1050.00
Supplies: V. Boyd..........100.00
Supplies: M. Thayer.......343.41
Supplies: D. Bryan.........165.90
Paypal Fees.................340.62
Total Expense............1999.93
Net Profit..................20839.07
THE FOLLOWING INFO IS FOR ACCTING PURPOSES ONLY
Cash Deposits:
Sep-10 1050.00
Oct-10 1225.00
Nov-10 10544.00
10-Dec 135.00
Total Cash Deposits 12954.00
:
Paypal Deposits:..............9885.00
Total Paypal Deposits......9885.00
Total Income.................22839.00
Income Reported / Treasurer's Reports
Paypal Transfer..............9540.00
Total Cash Deposits........12954.00
Total Income Reported on Treasurers Reports.........22494.00
Partnership for Environmental Education
Treasurers Report November, 2010
Income Partnership Student Project Monofilament Warrior Reef Total
Beginning Balance 16232.81 6938.35 1660.28 3738.62 28570.06
Deposit-Fidelity Interest.......0.59
Deposit-Dance....................10544.00
Deposit-Angelo's Donation....80.00
Deposit .............................30.00
Total Income 10624.59 0.00 30.00 0.00 10654.59
Expense
Scooter Expense.................50.00
Constant Contact................252.00
Dance Expense/Comm Ctr....850.00
Secretary Salary..................3000.00
Total Expense 4152.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 4152.00
Ending Balance 22705.40 6938.35 1690.28 3738.62 35072.65
BA-SCOOTER ACCT..............820.00
BA-CHECKING......................10590.06
FIDELITY ...........................23662.59
TOTAL CASH 35072.65
Partnership for Environmental Education
Treasurers Report December, 2010
Income Partnership Student Project Monofilament Warrior Reef
Beginning Balance 22705.40 6938.35 1690.28 3738.62
Deposit-Fidelity Interest.........1.92
Deposit-Dance.....................9540.00
Deposit-Scooter..................100.00
Deposit-Spa Night ..............32.00
Deposit-Dance....................135.00
Total Income 9808.92 0.00 0.00 0.00
Expense
Dance-Supplies...................343.41
Dance-Supplies...................94.65
Page Turner .....................2060.00
5K Race-Brochures.............260.73
Total Expense 698.79 2060.00 0.00 0.00
Ending Balance 31815.53 4878.35 1690.28 3738.62
BA-SCOOTER ACCT..........920.00
BA-CHECKING................. 17538.27
FIDELITY........................23664.51
TOTAL: ACCT ENDING BALANCES.........................42122.78
E. Vice President’s Report:
· no update
F. Valerie Boyd – 5K Riverbend Green Run Update
· Parent and Student Volunteers are needed for the run
· $6,000 in donations have been collected!
· Runners are needed to register for the race
· Walk begins at 7:45 am after the race
· Recycling efforts include: Recycling of water bottles will be coordinated, Tyvek bibs will be recycled, Barry is ordering eco-friendly cups, cloth bags will be used in lieu of plastic
· Photographer will be at the events for action photos that can be purchased online.
· There will be a kids challenge fun run with coordination between schools being organized
· Exhibitors will be present at race including PNC and Greenlife to name a few
· Trophiies will be awarded to 1st – 3rd place, medals will be givin to all kids, larger trophies will be awarded to senior racers
· Need to emphasize that this event is both a run and a walk
· Big Thank You to Michelle Burst for her graphic design work for the race
Discussion: Invite JHS athletic groups to participate, race course map is needed, discussion of booth setup.
G. President’s Report
Old Business
· Big thank you to the Dance Committee
· Classroom amendment is not affecting JERFSA funding at this point
· Karen Marcus is in support of the academy and may attend the race at Riverbend
· Time Graham will be stepping down as Partnership President next year
· Self Perpetuating Board is critical to the success of the Partnership
· An underwater videographer from Diver’s Direct has volunteered to tape the Warrior Reef
· A biological Survey is underway for the Pond Project at the front of JHS
· Cynthia Wilson, CPA will be processing the IRS reporting for the Partnership. Thank you Cynthia!
· Michelle Murasko and Julie Bower have volunteered to work towards the improvement of the mailing list.
New Business
· Karen Moore is still not considered an official employee of the PBC school district and the Partnership will pay her salary for the month of January even though the Partnership has already deposited funding in a PBC school account for this purpose.
· Michele Canney will create banner for 5K run to hang at Riverbend park
Next Meeting is scheduled for February 17, 2011 at 7:00 pm at Jupiter High School.
Karen Bentz made a motion to adjourn the meeting; motion was seconded by Tim Graham.
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 8:45 pm
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Minutes submitted by: Michele Canney, Secretary
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