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Parent Council MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF DESHAR SCHOOL PARENT FORUM Held at ‘Pinetrees’ on 8 October 2009 Present: Ene Forsyth Chairperson In attendance Hamish Mackenzie Apologies Karen Derrick 1. Proposed letters Stuart Black/MSPs/MP Ene read the letter Giles had drafted. Additions were agreed. It was suggested that it be sent to the MEP as well and the Convener of the Cairngorm National Park 2. Charity Status It was agreed to go ahead, Giles suggested he complete the application and meet with the Chairperson and Treasurer to agree it. This was also agreed. 3. Constiutional Change The constitution change attached to these minutes was agreed 4. Events/Activities Halloween We agreed that certain events at the party being run by the Hall Company would be run by the parent Council as below Raffle – we need to appeal for raffle prizes Sam will do the notices 5 Nov Bonfire Lorna will ask the below to help: John McGilvray, Gordon Garrow, James Gordon, Frank Spencer, John Gordon, Graham Gregson. James McGilvray will be asked to arrange transport of wood to the site. The Community Council will donate the fireworks Sam will arrange with Police and Highland Council Sam will publicise in Bog Standard and Speysound via Emma MacDonald Lorna will speak to Shareon Gordon about a chocolate fountain Sam to check with Karen that our insurance covers us Publication of a 2010 Calendar We agreed to a grant of up to £200 for the school to produce a calendar Space must be allowed for a webshop advert and a maximum of one Boat of Garten Traders advert on each page. Adverts from traders would cost £20, Giles to advertise their availability in BOG standard It will be offered for sale in village shops. School may decide to distribute free to pupils. Giles would also seek Key Village Dates for mentioning on the calendar via BOG standard Deadline for copy 30 Nov, likely production method would be school photocopier but school could chose another method providing the net loss was under £200. Giles to check with Howard he is happy with this. Christmas Party One is being run for the kids by Boat of Garten Holiday Park. Austin and Vicki at the park have said that profit on certain activities could be donated to the Parent Council. It will take place in the Hall Heidi, Sam and Sandra will seek a meeting with Vicki and Austin to offer their help/ideas. Children Attending Places of Entertainment It had been discussed on 1 Oct that the parent Council could potentially financially support any activities run by school, and also with parent participation – perhaps by driving children although we agreed that Public Transport provided an interesting experience for the Children. The issue of the need for Parent Volunteers to be checked as free of Criminal Convictions was raised and it was decided that we should all offer ourselves to be vetted. Giles to ask Howard for the forms.
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