Published Minutes Oct 20th, 2009 meeting

Halfmoon Bay Childcare Society

Board Meeting Minutes October 20 2009

1. Call meeting to order: 6:05pm
2. Adopt Agenda
3. Adopt Minutes from Sept 23 2009: Need to adopt Sept 23 meeting minutes Nov 25 2009
4. OOSC Report
5. Daycare/Preschool Report
6. Treasurer Report: ACTION:  clarify with HMBCCS bookkeeper  “Other Income” under Revenues and the $ for the van under Transportation.  report back to board Nov 25 2009.

Old Business:

1. Benefits for HMBCCS employees
2. Silent Auction: Final total raised from the HMBCCS Silent Auction at the HMB Country Fair this summer was $2841.00. A thank you went in the newspaper.
3. Gaming Grant Application
4. Special Meeting of HMBCCS co-chairs and managers with bookkeeper Sept 30 2009:

New Business:

1. Kindercare Parent fee complaint
2. Complaint letter from a preschool parent to the HMBCCS board regarding the increase in fees for the preschool and daycare program Jan 2010:
3. HMBCCS Kid’s Talent Show
4. Proposal to simplify programs at the daycare/preschool
5. Fundraising Committee: Need to look at more ways of generating money for the society.
6. Hiring Committee for OSCC/KC manager position:
7. Sue Lamb to come to talk with board: Tabled
8. Staff Wage increase: Tabled (as mentioned above in Old Business)

Meeting Adjourned: 8:15pm

Next Meeting: Wed Nov 25 2009 6pm HMBCCS OSC building

Our next Meeting is Nov 25th, 2009

Hi everyone.  Our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 25th, at 6pm in the POD at HMB Community School.  Please let us know if you need childcare so we can book it.  There will be a fund-raising sub-committee meeting scheduled soon, so keep your eyes out for great ideas and let’s see what we can do.

Fee Increases to HMB Pre-school and Day-care

HMBCCS will be increasing the 2 day per week pre-school fee in January, 2010.  The current fee is $125 per month for 2 classes/week per month.  It will be raised to $165 for 2 classes/week per month.  HMBCCS staff  provide excellent  childcare and nurturing to our children.  Our fees have been significantly lower then all other pre-schools on the Sunshine Coast and it is long overdue to bring them to comparable levels.  To illustrate the fee structure- parents have been paying $5.55 per hour to have your child in pre-school.  A further increase may occur in September, 2010.   If you have any questions or comments, please come to our next HMBCCS Board meeting.  Tuesday, October 20th, 6pm in the POD.

The PAC Shopping Fair Extravaganza- Confirmed for Thursday, Nov. 19th, 2009

Do you sell Tupperware, Usbornne, Arbonne or Avon or any other product?  Maybe make jams or pickles?  Art or crafts?  Would you  consider participating in a Group Show one evening this November?  It would be like a huge home sales party only with multiple companies and products.  Tables are $25, to the PAC,  but all sales are your own.  Set up samples, take orders or just sell your stock.  Friends and neighbours will come for a fun evening out- shopping locally,  have a visit and a snack from the ‘Cafe’,  and maybe get ready for Christmas a little early this year.  If you are interested, please contact Kate at kat.emmasworld@gmail.com  or call 604 885 2019  to book a spot.

Hallowe’en Night for little ones, in HMB.

BRING YOUR LITTLEST GHOULS AND GOBLINS

TO THE WELCOME WOODS

5:30 to 7:30 pm

A safe Hallowe’en adventure for your little ones.  The trail between Lohn and Hart will be lit with jack ‘o’ lanterns.  There will be parents on hand to hand out some treats and to ensure safety.  Older children are welcome to pass through a safe short cut on their trick or treat adventures. They might even get a treat!!

PUMPKIN  & TREAT DONATIONS GREATLY APPRECIATED

Call Christina for more info, or to help out.  604-741-0839

Manager for OOSC program needed. Deadline- Oct 20th, 2009

Halfmoon Bay Child Care Centre is seeking a manager for our Kindercare and After School Programs.  The successful applicant will have working experience in a supervisory position in a childcare centre.  Must be a caring and enthusiastic individual who relates well with both children and parents.   Experience with special needs children an asset.  Excellent communication and organizational skills required.  Minimum of 20 hours child specific training with nutrition, guidance, health and safety.  Schedule E criminal record check required upon hiring.   Class 4 drivers license an asset.  This position is approx. 30 hours a week.  References required.  Email resumes tojacquiec@dccnet.com or fax to 604-885-6383 by Tues. Oct. 20th @ 4pm

Next Board Meeting Oct 20th 6pm

Our next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October the 20th at 6pm in the POD. New members are welcome to come and get involved in our childcare organization – we meet for a few hours once a month and child minding is available.