1. Heritage Park-Tot Lot General Meeting
August 2016

2. President:Cynthia Welcome
Orientation-Thursday, September 1st & Friday, September 2nd 9:30-11:30am-New Members 11:30am-Returning Members
Ice Cream Social-
Thursday, September 1st, 6:30-8pm
Please bring your family to enjoy ice cream and a concert in the park
T-shirts
Major Parties/Events: Need extra workers
Halloween, Christmas, 100th day, Mini-Olympics, Easter
Emphasize line leaders to counting kids in line

3. Cont’d Allergies By-Law (Please read) Substitutes (By-Laws, pg. 9-10)
If working member has permanent sub, they still need to attend orientation
Closed Toe Shoes
Vest
Sunscreen
Lunch
Working Members arrive at 9am
Sign-In/Out

4. Cont’d
Blue member will be at the steps at 9:15am for sign-in and will remain there until 9:35am
Blue Member will stay outside until 12:45pm for sign- out
Parents will not be allowed inside once class starts
New Event Insurance
Changes/Cuts
Will effect budget
Donations are accepted

5. Vice President: Dorina
Introduction
Parent Folders
Due at Orientation: Emergency Kit, By-Law Contract & any other paperwork
Vest and T-shirt pick-up
Bucket
Wipes
Extra change of clothes (shirt, pants/shorts, underwear & socks)
Anyone interested in program please advise tot lot to be put on wait list (residents/non-residents)
Please provide clothes according to season, sometimes kids have shorts when its cold and visa versa. Check wipes every now and then as they may dry up

6. Treasurer: Angie Introduction Craft Reimbursement: Up to $5
Penalties (By-Laws pg.11-12)
Penalty collection procedure: Collection of penalty at each General meeting
Budget

7. Secretary: Michelle Introduction Website- www.hptl.org
September Field Trip-
Jumping Fun for Kids (Bounce House)
Wednesday, September 14th
Payments
Field Trip Penalty (By-Laws pg. 9)
s will be sent out with details (please inform of any changes in addresses)
Please check white board daily
Stress getting money to you on time for field trips, and checking website information regularly.

8. Teacher Karen Wang Introduction Goals for Children Curriculum Homework
September Calendar

9. Monday MOD: Annette Introduction Craft Committee
Craft samples due 1 week before craft day
If craft is prepared by sub $50/$30 if parent provides it for sub.
$30 penalty if there is no sample
Monthly Craft Winner
Paint day once a month on Mondays
Stress, the fact that parents need to keep up to date with craft schedule as well as snack. Dress kids accordingly on paint days. If craft cupboard is low on a certain item please advise. Parents need to choose crafts appropriate for age and need to take into consideration weather (wind)
Try to avoid cutting or preparing the morning of at tot lot as it backs schedule up. If you think craft time is too short, bring out coloring books or a book to read the kids while they wait for rotation to come

10. Craft Procedure Prep Craft at home
Put samples in box or give to Annette for approval
Write you name and date of craft on back
Once craft is over, put craft back in the sample box for monthly craft winner
Prep for 50 kids
See By-Laws pg. 6-7 for more information

11. Tuesday MOD: Amy Introduction Shed Committee
Keep shed organized at all times
Inform of any broken toys, etc.
Coordinate “warm-up” activities for the week
Hula hoops Obstacle Course
Bean Bags Jump rope
Parachute Games
T-Ball Soccer, etc.
Stress keeping shed organized and tidy. Stress following the “warm-up” schedule. Kids need structure and physical stimulation.

12. Wednesday MOD: Camille
Introduction
Cupboard Committee
Epi pens are kept in cupboard
Donations are welcomed and appreciated:
Hand sanitizer Cups
Foaming soap Tissue
Plates Napkins
Dixie cups Clorox Wipes
If a child has an allergy and needs an epi pen please provide one to school.

13. Thursday MOD: Suri Introduction Yearbook Committee
Are you interested in joining the Yearbook Committee?
Uploading Pictures
hptl.org- Detailed instructions
Username:
Password: hptl1234
Please upload any pictures you take. You do not need to be on the yearbook committee to upload pictures
Sign up sheet will be available after meeting
Create sign up sheet yearbook committee sign-up

14. Friday MOD: Melissa Introduction Sunshine Committee
Birthday Party held once a month on Friday
Lunch will be at 11:50am, birthday parents please arrive at 11:30am
$20 contribution to the birthday party fund ($20 goes towards lunch, cupcakes goody bags, balloons, etc.)
Summer birthdays will celebrate in May
Parents of September Birthdays- Please see Melissa after meeting
Create sign-up sheet for birthday fund given to Melissa
Create a sign-up sheet for birthday stuff

15. Questions