Meeting Opened: 7:36pm

Minutes from previous meeting: Karen Liddle moved, K Johnson seconded that the minutes from the monthly March meeting and the special meeting be accepted as true and correct.

Business Arising: Still waiting on grants before starting last stages of air-conditioning. It is estimated the cost to air-condition the library will cost $30,000, so hopefully the grants will cover the bulk of this amount.

Correspondence:

w        Outwards: DSHS Instrumental Music Committee letter of support for grant application; Updated member details faxed to QCPCA; Letter of Appreciation sent to Adrian Rasmussen for 2008 audit.

w        Inwards: Fundraising – Homestyle bake; Sweet success; Dreamworld/ Whitewater world, Make Cents Fundraising; Snap printing; Stephens treats and sweets; Fundraysia; Fundraising directory 2009; Glow Productions catalogue. Other – Marsh Insurance cheque for insurance claim for food spoilage 30/10/08; Jan Chard, leave notification; DSHS hall bonds; DSHS Instrumental music committee letter of support; Michelle Ryan application for funding; Dalby Regional Council response re: footpaths; QCPCA newsletter, regional meeting notification, questionnaire.

Treasurer’s Report: As attached. T Melville moved and K Callow seconded that the treasurer’s report be accepted.

Administration Report: As attached

Bookscheme: Nil

Instrumental Music: Meeting expected to occur 7^th May 2009.

Tuckshop: The search is ongoing for a new Tuckshop Treasurer. T Melville is to contact K Salter as to what the job entails so we can include a comprehensive list in the school newsletter. Advertising is to continue in the newsletter until a new treasurer can be found.

Uniforms: Discussion regarding the difficulty in obtaining Leichhardt socks and the possibility of changing to a colour that is readily available. Discussions also on the problems associated with the culottes, dresses and unisex shorts. The dresses in particular are expensive due to the specialised make and materials but this has also ensured a more enduring product. Susan Carter suggested and it was agreed that the uniforms remain unchanged until after the 150^th anniversary in 2011. However, the unisex knit shorts will be replaced by the microfibre shorts once current stocks are depleted. There was further discussion regarding the tucking in of shirts and it was agreed that the tucking in is to stay as it represents learning and respect in the school environment.

150^th Anniversary: Lyn McKeon is taking the reins in the preparations for the 150^th anniversary in 2011 (The school was officially opened on 1^st June 1861). Grants are being sought for a book to commemorate the anniversary. A committee is to be established of current and past school members and Lyn has suggested applying to the general public through the newsletter and newspaper articles to garner community interest. The P&C approved the formation of the anniversary committee to organise the celebrations and all fundraising associated with the event.

Creekside Markets: The coordinators for 2009 are Christine Gerard and Wendy Sheahan. A Creekside Markets meeting will be held shortly so year level stall coordinators can be organised as soon as possible.

Mothers Day Stall: The Mothers Day stall is going ahead on Thursday 7^th May. All prices are between $1 and $5 to make the gifts affordable for the children. Kerri Hosking will run it on the day in place of Karen Liddle who is unable to make it. 

Karen Liddle moved that The Dalby State School P&C Association endorses the Risk Management Strategy. Carried.

Meeting Closed: 9:05pm

Next Meeting: Tuesday 9^th June 2009