AHUIMANU OHANA BOARD MEETING Minutes March 9, 2004

Present Dawn Ching, James Garrett, Lee Hopkinson, Wayne Iseri, Leighton Sakamoto, Bob Lockyer, Kahea (Gisela) Souza, Yvonne Turro, and Mary Yago from the YMCA. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 6:17 p.m. Approval of Minutes Previous minutes did not list Mr. Leighton Sakamoto as attending. Previous minutes will be amended. Treasurer’s Report Feb 2004 report distributed and reviewed by Wayne. It was moved by Lee and seconded by Kahea that the treasurer's report be approved. Motion was unanimously carried. Kahea will email final Fall Fundraising totals Lee, Wanye, and Yvonne. President’s Report Mary Yago attended the meeting to request funds for games and activities for A+. Funds were granted. Bob Lockyer questions the use of YMCA funds with Mary answering that only allotted funds could be used. The Board approved a XX.XX budget for Mary's request. The Baord congratulated Robert Maeshiro for the birth of their new child. Letters to students who wrote thank you cards to Ohana were circulated for signature of Ohana Board Members. Committee Reports: a. Shirts Yvonne passed around entires that were submitted to the T-Shirt contest. Winning entry will be decided next meeting. Shirts will also be made for the WOGATHON. b. SCBM Bryan Furgeson. Grant money discussion with the Castle Complex consolidating the search fro grants based on needs Bob Lockyer also explains that school libraries are looking to submit grants to update their systems. c. Workshop A Science night had been planned for April 6th at 6pm in the school cafeteria, with the Board approving a XX.XX budget. Karate classes are held at the same time and arrangements are being considered. d. Membership Yvonne will be putting an Ad in the next Kani Kolea to try to increase membership in the 'Ohana Board. e. Student Council Per Bryan Ferguson. SCBM selling Valentine grams produced around xx.xx and the Reading Day / Book Fair were very successful and profitable. A list was submitted by the Student Council of improvements they would like to see in the school. f. PCNC Kahea mentions that 'Ohana website has the PCNC position spelled incorrectly. James will correct. g. Fun Fair h. Fall Fundraiser i. Spring Fund Raiser A round of applause for Kahea for taking the Chair for the Sprinf fundraiser WOGATHON set for April 30th 8 -Noon. Kahea is gathering volunteers and awaiting return calls from Mary Med and the Marines. Kahea would like to have some sort of celebrity to be at the WOGATHON. Would like to make changes in the prizes. Flyers will be sent March 16th and emphasis on Math books will be placed as an incentive. Would like teacher endorsements in flyer about supporting Math programs Budget for the WOGATHON approved by the 'Ohana with no objections. Discussion continues about waer coolers, calculating laps, prizes, and possible volunteers from Castle High ROTC, cheerleaders, and football players. j. Playground k. Faculty Leighton gives update on the math program with several companies to give presentations. Ahuimanu faculty has narrowed down the the programs wo the best 2 or 3. Career Day set for tomorrow. l. Administration Bob Lockyer - No report. Mr. Sakamoto asks about collection of pennies going to the math programs. m. Communications James keeping website up to date within the Latest News and Info section of the site. James also has been photographing some of the school events and requests to use some the funds in his communications budget to purchase a tripod. Wayne Iseri recommends a budget of xx.xx with the board in favor of the purchase. James will also photograph the WOGATHON. Request for Funds Per Lee, Mr. Jenkins is requesting funds for the Physical Fitness Festival. New Business/Parent Concerns Lee Hopkinson - Board elections are coming up and Lee feels that the Board should seek out a replacement. Due to his current schedule and circumstances, he doesn't feel that he can continue to gives his best to the 'Ohana. Adjournment/Next Meeting The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2004 at 6 p.m. in the school library. The meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: James Garrett. 'Ohana Communications