Wednesday Feb 1st, 2017 8:45am - 10:45am
Venue: Multipurpose Room

In attendance:
Carolyn Latu, Lisa Cheung, Bonnie Wong, Alaric Wang, Lily Wong, Varun Talwar, Anna Lau, Samantha Shaw

Meeting began at 8:45am

Welcome and Introductions:
Lisa welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked everyone to introduce themselves.  A sign-up sheet was passed around at the same time

Approval of Meeting Agenda:  all in favor, approved

Approval of Meeting Minutes (November 2016 & January 2017):  all in favor, approved

Reporting on past events:

VAD Dance Lessons & Performance

• Parents & Teachers gave very positive feedbacks
• Teachers said it was “the best dance lessons (the school) ever had”
• Youtube videos sent out by PAC was very well received.  Allowed parents who were unable to attend performance to view the show.  
• Letter of Appreciation will be sent to Anabel (Vancouver Academy of Dance)

Chinese New Year Snack Party

• Party was on budget.  $520 raised & spent
• 900 dumplings were made.  THANK YOU to all parents helpers.
• In attendance were District Secretary Treasurer Mr. Mark De Mello  & District Assistant Superintendent Ms. Kathyrn D’Angelo

Sushi Lunch Food Day

• First Sushi Day on January 31st went smoothly.  More fine-tuning is in progress.  
• Staff order sheet will be provided for teachers in future Sushi Days
• Other Food Days are suggested.  Eg. Samosas

PAC Secretary Position

• Thank you Anna Lau for volunteering to take up the position of PAC Secretary for the remaining school year.

Financial Report:

• Current balance on Gaming Account is $5842;  Dance lessons have not been paid for yet.
• General Account is $16314

Upcoming Events:

RCBC Baseball Winterball Program

• Lessons week of Feb 6th to 10th

Yard Sale Fundraiser

• Cause -- Basketball Court Upgrade
• Sat, Apr 22nd, 2017 -- 10am to 1pm
• Following week of Clothing Drive (Tues, Feb 18th to Fri, Feb 21st)
• Advertising -- door to door flyers, posters, signs & handouts to be posted in Community Centers, Public Libraries, Grocery Stores, Street Corners & Neighborhood.  
• Items to sell -- Children Apparels, books, toys, puzzles, games, small appliances, electronics, outerwears, accessories & sports equipments
• If weather permits, will take place in Staff Parking Lot
• Gym as backup plan
• Items will be grouped in $1, $2, $3, $5, $10 tables
• Each table will collect money for items sold at the table

Morning Traffic Control Update

• Situation is better but still need volunteer to help keep parking lot safe
• Thank you Varun

Food/Veg/Milk Program

• Program is working well

Administrative Report (Carolyn Latu):

• Extra Funding from Ministry of Education allow school to bring Mrs. MacNeil in for extra support every Wednesdays & Mrs. Bath for every other Wednesdays.
• Grade 4 & 7 students are preparing for the FSA
• In the coming school years, FSA’s will be given to the students in the beginning of Grade 4 & 7, rather than in the middle of the school year.
• Outdoor Education     -- May 2nd to 6th
  • May 2nd to 6th
  • $379/ student for 4 days & 3 nights
  • Coach to transport students to and from the campsite will cost $1617
  • Grade 6 & 7 students & their parents have raised over $3000
  • 6 Children from Div 1 & 2 need financial assistance to help cover cost
  • Ms. Latu has applied & gotten funds to help lower cost for these 6 students
  • Parents for students going to the Outdoor Education Program in 2019 can start fundraising in April 2017

Open Discussion:

• TD Bank is accepting application from local community to receive a $1000 donation
• Anna Lau will get more information about “free baseball equipments”
• Dynamo Fencing is scheduled to come to school to give fencing lessons at a cost of $4/student

The meeting was adjourned at 10:40am with Lisa making the motion. Alaric second. All in favor.

The next PAC meeting will take place at 8:45am, Wednesday, April 5th, 2017.