Oakmont Parents’ Club (OPC) Minutes Tuesday, September 16, 2014 1. Called to order at 6:30 p.m. In attendance: Tom O’Hair, Kerey Knapp, Cyndi Parks, Robert Dugan (for Beth Dugan), Ann Janzen, Jennifer Caracciola 2. Approved August 25th (special meeting) minutes. Cyndi made a motion to approve, Ann seconded, and motion carried. August 19th minutes to be revised by Cyndi and Ann and will be voted on at the next meeting. 3. Staff Reports a. OPC President’s Report – Tom O’Hair Tom reminded us that every booster club officer and everyone that works at bingo have to be an OPC member. Also, scholarships this year will only go to OPC members’ students. b. Treasurer’s Report – Kerry Knapp August 19 balance - $6,254.19 September 16 balance - $11,468.04 c. Membership Update – Robert Dugan Robert reported that there are currently approximately 300 OPC members. We discussed ways to increase membership. d. Booster Clubs Update – Cyndi Parks Cyndi reminded baseball, girls’ basketball, dance/drill, and OPAC booster clubs to turn in financials to Kerry ASAP. She also reminded the club representatives to sign in. Also, please let OPC know of any fundraising activities so that we can help prevent conflicts between clubs. e. Fundraising Update – Jennifer Caracciola Jennifer discussed the upcoming fundraiser with the Sacramento Kings. We discussed possible dates. There will be a competition between clubs. She will have more information next meeting. Also, watch for newsletters for other fundraising information. f. Sober Grad Night/Crab Feed Update – Monique Oxford Sober Grade Night will be at Strikes again this year. (May 29th) Next meeting will be next Tuesday night at Cool River Pizza. g. eScrip Update – Tom reminded everyone to check their Safeway/Bel Air eScrip is connected to Oakmont. h. School Report – Ms. Myles made the following announcements: WAS accreditation is currently in progress. O-Zone was great success last week. Intervention is held every Tuesday thru Friday. Progress reports are available on-line today. 4. Old Business a. The IB coordinator needs one more person to make copies. We still need VIP patrols to volunteer to walk halls during lunch. b. Year 1 Run –Tom indicated that the Fun Run will be held at Oakmont the morning of January 1, 2015. The idea is to raise money to help support an outside organization, instead of raising money solely for our school. Tom suggested that 50% of the money raised be given to a charity organization, 25% to OPC, 12.5% to 2 booster who will supply volunteers and help organize the Fun Run. c. Trade Scholarship – Tom funded this scholarship with $1000, and another $2000 from trade unions. 5. New Business a. Out of the ten 2014 scholarships funded by OPC, we have paid four scholarships already. We are waiting on getting information from the other students. b. We will likely finally get a fireworks booth this summer. c. Panda Express is interested in supporting Oakmont, and, starting October 1, will give 20% of sales to Oakmont families back to OPC. (first Wednesday of every month) 6. Booster Club Reports – The following clubs were represented: Aquatics Baseball Basketball – Boys Basketball – Girls Cheer & Stunt Cross Country Drill & Dance Football Golf Health Academy IB Program Sober Grad Night Sepulvados Brad Colpitts Rick Lopes and Celestine Ford Heidi Evans Erica Morell Julie Taggart and Kelly Weinberg ABSENT Debbie Walsh Bob Shannon Jenny Caracciolo Beth Ann Burt Monique Oxford Soccer – Boys Soccer – Girls Softball Tennis – Boys Tennis – Girls Track Trap Shooting Volleyball – Boys Volleyball – Girls Wrestling Ann Janzen Dan Osterholt Stephanie McCue, Dana Powers, Erin Warren Crystal Oxford Christina Decuir Kelly Weinberg Robert Dugan Bonny Marten and Luisa Makishima EXCUSED ABSENCE Ken Krebs Bob Shannon was recognized as the new representative for Girls’ Golf booster club. Bart Colpitts was recognized as the new representative/President of the Baseball booster club. 7. Distribute bank statements 8. Adjournment at 7:58 p.m. – Next meeting October 21, 2014