In Attendance: Bob Spear, Jim Petrides, Mamie Oleksak, Dyanna Okazaki, Cindy Giorgis, Jeff Nishimura, Sumi Matsumura, Ross Inouye, Michael Viernes, Craig Riley, Paul Kennedy, Kirk Cummings, Mitchell Kimura, Sam Wagenvoord, Allison Provenza, and Spencer Kimura.

• I. Call To Order
• II. Approval of Minutes (first PTSA meeting; no minutes)
• III. Committee Reports

Budget: PTSA President Bob Spear distributed the PTSA Budget for 2010-2011 to all attendees. Principal Cindy Giorgis provided an update on the International Baccaulaureate (IB) Program. Eight Level I teachers will participate in IB Training Conferences in December in Hawaii. The Omidyar Foundation has committed to provide $10,000 for Haha'ione School substitute teacher funding and teacher professional days support.

eScrip Program: eScrip program chair Kirk Cummings provided an overview of the program, which offers Haha'ione School the opportunity to earn free money from Safeway.  Parents and supporters can participate in this program by signing up at http://www.escrip.com/.  During Aug.11^th - Sept.14^th, 10% will be donated from specific purchases; must use your registered Safeway Club Card at the time of purchase. Parents may also register at the Haha'ione School Open House on August 19^th. Our goal is to exceed last year's income of $1,000.

Open House: Scheduled for August 19^th at 6:30 p.m.

Box Tops Program: Last year's campaign generated more than $1,900. Parents and supporters are to be reminded that we should submit these Box Tops to the school throughout the year. 

Fun Run: Event day scheduled for September 22^nd. Kick-off Assembly scheduled for August 27^th at 1:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

Membership: 43 people thus far have signed up to become PTSA members. Nearly $1,000 was generated in income.

Ohana Night: Chair Allison Provenza is coordinating event; slated for September 10^th.

Fun Fair Carnival: Saturday, November 13^th (Time TBD). Chairs Jim Petrides and Allison Provenza have a call out for paper goods donations that include plates, napkins, plastic utensils, etc.  More wish list items forthcoming in future communications.

Program Chairs and Volunteers Needed: PTSA seeks program chairs, co-chairs and volunteers for all programs.  Information also available on PTSA's website at: http://www.ptsa-hahaione.com/

• IV. Adjorned - Next Meeting: September 7, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. - Hahaione Elementary School Library