The meeting was called to order by Val Holzhueter, acting president.

Pastor Siverly opened the meeting with a prayer.

Val Holzhueter provided a recapitulation of the PTF Constitution.

Reports:

1. There were no minutes of last meeting to be read.

2. Lila Hauch gave the treasurers report.

3. All three teachers reported about the progress of the classrooms.

4. Teachers' reports were tendered by Miss Erica Haefner, Principal Ryan Jaeger, and Mrs. Judy Palmquist.

5. Ms. Haefner will have a substitute from after Thanksgiving break until Christmas break due to her surgery.

Business:

1. Election of PTF President.

   1. Val Holzhueter was nominated by Mark Sexton, seconded by Roger Hauch.

   2. Nominations were closed.

   3. Val Holzhueter was elected by unanimous vote.

2. Election of Secretary.

   1. Norm Fastenau was nominated by Roger Hauch, seconded by Winnie Drenckhahn.

   2. Nominations were closed.

   3. Norm Fastenau was elected by unanimous vote.

3. There was a discussion of the January 19^th Family Night to be held at St. Paul's Fireside room from 6:00 PM to 9 PM. A motion was made by Sarah Weatherford, seconded by Robin Davis, that PTF funds be used to purchase buns and ingredients for BBQ for the evening meal. Winnie Drenckhahn volunteered to contact parents of school children regarding bars/cookies for snacking.

4. It was suggested that St. Paul might utilize a phone tree to notify their members regarding the family night. Erica Haefner made a motion that this be suggested to St. Paul's, seconded by Mark Sexton, passed. Ryan Jaeger volunteered to help them with the wording of the announcement.

5. Discussion of student Synod Trip led to a motion by Sarah Weatherford, second by Roger Hauch, that the 5^th through 8^th grade take a trip to the Lutheran Seminary with funds raised for that purpose by the PTF. Motion passed.

6. Discussion was held on handling of PTF funds remaining at the end of June 30^th. It was moved by Roger Hauch, seconded by Robin Davis, that any excess funds in the St. Mark's PTF fund, and any new moneys raised, be designated for the new Risen Savior PTF. Motion passed.

7. Discussion was held on a Silent Auction (tentatively May 20^th—St. Mark spring outdoor service). Sarah Weatherford volunteered to coordinate between St. Mark and St. Paul to hold a joint church service/silent auction. So moved by Roger Hauch, seconded by Robin Davis. Motion passed.

8. Discussion was held on Lenten service meals to be served prior to church service. It was suggested that the PTF sponsor 2 meals (if possible), one at St. Mark and one at St. Paul with preferred dates being 28 February and 7 March. So moved by Sarah Weatherford, seconded by Mark Sexton, passed. (Hauch family volunteered to head up the St. Paul meal. Davis family volunteered to head up the St. Mark meal.)

9. Discussion was held on promoting a new Risen Savior PTF. It was moved by Sarah Weatherford, seconded by Mrs. Wang, and passed that a potluck be held at St. Paul immediately after the service (11:30 AM) either April 15^th or 22^nd. Mrs. Wang volunteered to organize the potluck.

10. Mrs. Wang moved that PTF funds be used to pay for ham for meal (refer to item 9). Seconded by Winnie Drenckhahn. Passed.

11. Reminder that Luther Education Week is March 4-10. St. Mark School open house is March 8^th and 9^th. There was discussion of the necessity of a new banner for the open house. Roger Hauch will look into it.

Other Notes: Sarah Weatherford requests that anyone wishing to help organize the silent auction, please contact her at 507-276-2760.

Meeting was adjourned.

St. Mark PTF exists for a variety of reasons. Primarily PTF exists to assist St. Mark Lutheran School in raising the children of God in truth and purity.

The PTF holds fundraising opportunities to raise money for specified areas. This past year, the PTF raised funds for the school to purchase a laminator.

The PTF also runs the concession stands at our home basketball games, along with the concession stand at our very own soccer tournament that St. Mark hosts in late September.

The PTF also holds entertainment nights in which students, their friends, parents, teachers, etc. play games and engage in some quality fellowship.

This organization consists of Parents of the students, the teachers of St. Mark Lutheran School, and any friends of these, hence PTF.

We hold meetings throughout the year to plan for the events which are held during the school year.

For more information on PTF contact Mr. Ryan Jaeger at 388-6624.