In attendance:

Carolyn Latu, Lisa Cheung, Bonnie Wong, Alaric Wang, Lily Wong, Christina, Olivia Or,  Samantha Shaw, Tiffany Zhou, Miranda Xin, Amanda McIntosh, Brendan Walker.

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  

Presentation by representatives from West Richmond Community Center:

• WRCC wanted feedbacks and opinions on the programs they offer at the center
• They left some brochures at the school office for parents who are interested

Administrative Report (by Ms. Latu):

• Grade 4 & 7 students are scheduled to do their FSA’s
• Get Wet Program for Grade 6 & 7 students
• 40’ Storage Shed will cost the school $5400 & will be placed along the outside wall of the gym
• A Wowk family has donated $2000.  This donation will be used to help cover the cost of the storage shed
• Picnic Tables – waiting for dry weather to pour concrete

PAC Secretary Position:

• Nobody has stepped up to fill the position
• Lisa will send an email home via parents stating the official duties of the position in hope that someone will offer to volunteer

Financial Report:

• Current balance on Gaming Account is $5842 & General Account is $14874

Report on Past Events:

Winter Celebration

• Parents feedbacks were shared
• Good turnout by families
• Great support from parent helpers
• For future, PAC will need more set-up time the night before, the morning of & some time after the Christmas sing-along
• In summary, the event needs more organization
• Photo with Santa raised $126 which helped bring the overall cost down to $434
• Wowk Giving Tree displayed during the celebration raised $159 for the Richmond Food Bank

Teachers Gift Baskets

• Teachers were happy with the gifts
• PAC apportioned $153 as a token of appreciation

PAC Webpage Update

• Request sent through Ms. Latu to forward to district technology team to re-arrange appearance of PAC webpage, improve navigation and add elements for better content management.

Gift Card Fundraising

• Profit of $781

Upcoming Events:

Dance Lessons

• January 19th, 20th & 26th, with performance scheduled for 2pm on the 27th      
• Chinese folk dance taught by Vancouver Academy of Dance
• 3 days lessons + performance will cost $3075, including GST

Chinese New Year Snack Party

• Friday, Jan 27th, after recess, in Multi-purpose room
• Volunteer sign-up sheets will be printed & sent home
• Potluck style or $5 contribution

Sushi Lunch Day – Tues, Jan 31st

• Online Cash Payment ONLY
• Notice will be sent home with Sushi Lunch dates for the rest of the school year
• Items offered are: California Roll ($4), Cucumber Roll ($4), Teriyaki Chicken Rice ($5), Teriyaki Beef Rice ($5), & Juice box ($1)
• Div 7, 8, & 9 will have their sushi order delivered to class by parent helpers
• Div 1 to 6 will retrieve their sushi order in the pods

SWAP Meet

• Clothing Drive – April 18th to 21st
• SWAP Meet – Saturday, April 22nd, 10am to 1pm
• Arrange for Big Brother to pick up items not sold on same day, at 3pm
• ITEMS accepted :     Children’s apparels, Books, Games, Puzzles, Toys, Accessories, Winter & Rain boots, Outerwear, Small appliances, Electronics
• Items are donated by Wowk families, sale opens to the neighborhood.
• Balloon Twisting Table to sell pre-made items such as dog, flowers, swords, headpieces
• Items will be grouped together by price: $1, $2, $3, $5, $10
• If weather permits, held in staff parking lot; Gym as backup plan
• Will advertise: Posters in Community Centers & Public Libraries, Facebook Van & Rmd Moms Groups, Big signs/posters on Street corners (the Friday afternoon before SWAP)

Movie Afternoon & Cookie Dough Fundraising Events

• No time or need to raise money

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, February 1st, 2017.