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COMMITTEES

PTA OFFICERS:
President*: Lisa Goldman 788-8833 email
Interested in getting involved in PTA? Contact our President!
Vice-President for Fundraising*: Henmar Vlogman 698-8675 email
Contact the VP for Fundraising for any questions about the Walk-A-Thon.
Vice-President for Programs*: Trish Cooper 788-6623 email
The VP For Programs is responsible for planning our family evening program nights.
Treasurer*: Erik Azar 788-1314 email
Full Details of our PTA Budget can be found online. Go to MoneyMinder and log in with username: board@eastridge.com password: pta2006
Secretary*: Becky Gerhardt 844-1177 email
For the minutes for PTA Board & General Membership Meetings click on "Minutes"

PTA COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
After School Arts Program (ASAP): Suzanne Brown 788-7566 email
ASAP classes are Mondays 3:15-4:45 - September 22nd through October 27th . There will be an evening ASAP Arts Open House on Tuesday, October 28th for students to showcase their ASAP achievements for families and friends.
Art Docent: Nancy Coba 788-4004 & Denise Nicholson 891-5258 email
The Art Docent Program is a Northshore District/PTA-sponsored in-class arts education program staffed by parent volunteers. Curriculum and training are provided. No prior arts experience is needed.
Audit Committee: Wendy McNamarra, Anne Falcon and Wendy Coulombe
This three member committee reviews and issues a report on the PTA financial books twice yearly - once in February and once in July.
Back To School Event- Carolyn Mullen 788-9990 email
Our family welcome back event will be held 5:30-8pm on Friday September 12th. Click here for details!
Chess Club: Janet Campton 788-7125 email
Chess Club meets Thursdays 3:15-4:30 - September 18th through October 30th.
Classic Books: Julie Amer 939-0687 email
This book club for children in grades 3 through 6 provides opportunities for elementary students to discuss literature in small groups, with parent volunteers, during recess. Volunteers are trained to prepare questions and maintain active discussions.
Directory: Nancy Nygren 844-1196 email
The Directory is published and distributed in the fall, after Northshore School District releases contact information.
Directory Advertising: Kathleen Summers 788-5208 & Kelda Thommen email
Contact the Directory Advertising team if you want to place an ad in the Directory.
Emergency Preparedness: Chris Royalty 844-9261email
Volunteers will work with the Chairs to update the crisis box and emergency preparedness procedures in conjunction with the East Ridge staff.
eScrip/Box Tops: Bea Creel 788-7306 email
Sign up for eScrip at www.escrip.com and reference our Group ID - 8562022. Box Tops Collection Contests will be held during the school year - more information soon!
Field Day: OPEN Contact PTA President Lisa Goldman if you can help!
The kids get to participate in outdoor games and activities before school lets out for the summer at this event tentatively scheduled for June 16, 2009.

To see the photos from the 2008 Field Day - and purchase copies if you wish - go to Shutterfly and log in with user name: jchook1@comcast.net Password: erpta.
Friends of the Library: Sandy Skeel 844-1986 email
All Birthday Book Club donations are done through our Amazon.com wishlist - please click HERE to get started! To see a full description of our program, please click here
Historian/Yearbook: Nancy Nygren 844-1196 email
The Chair is responsible for gathering photos from East Ridge families in order to create the annual Yearbook and DVD.
Hospitality*: Lisa Goldman 788-8833 email
Responsible for organizing the refreshments for the first day of school Welcome Back Coffee as well as for the PTA Program Nights throughout the year. Volunteers help by providing food items and assisting in set-up and clean-up after the event.
Ice Cream Social: Heidi Springer email
The yearly Ice Cream Social is usually held in the spring during the East Ridge Learning Celebration.

Legislation: Kirsten Taniguchi 844-4479 email
Contact the Leg Chair so that YOU can make a difference by advocating for the students of Washington State. It’s easy - and important - to get involved!
Membership*: Terry Jett email
Membership is available to individuals for $12 or couples for $20 through "Registration". The Membership Chair promotes PTA at East Ridge and handles the registration of members with the local and state PTA offices.
Newsletter*: Justine Stromberg 788-8322 email
The PTA Newsletter is published online once a month during the school year. Click HERE to read it!
Playground: Loren DiDomizio 788-7544 email
The Playground Chair organizes volunteers to assist the Recess Advisors during recess.
Popcorn Friday: Angela Bordonaro email
Popcorn is $.25 per bag and will be availalbe on Friday Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 19, Jan. 23, Feb. 27, Mar. 27, Apr. 24, May 22, and June 12.
Reflections: Julie Amer 939-0687 email
For 2008-2009, the theme is "Wow!" Categories of art accepted in the program are: Visual Art, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance/Choreography and Film/Video Production. More information coming in the Fall!
Registration*: Suzanne Brown 788-7566 email
Contact the Registration Chair with any questions regarding our online system.
School Play: Debbie Markezich 788-1795 email
The School Play Chair is responsible for managing the budget, volunteers, and overall production of the School Play.
Spelling Bee: Mary Mulkins 788-7997 email
Three Bees will be held on Wednesdays in January. 1st & 2nd Grade Bee - January 14th, 3rd & 4th Grade Bee - January 21st, 5th & 6th Grade Bee - January 18th. More information will be available later this year.
Spring Dance: Carolyn Mullen email
Spring Dance chair organizes the East Ridge Spring Dance, which usually takes place at Timbercrest Junior High in April.
Staff Appreciation: Karen Gahrns 788-7526 email
Staff & Teacher Appreciation Week is tentatively scheduled for May 11-15, 2009
Student Banking: Loren DiDomizio 788-7544 & Bonnie Merry 844-6212 email
Washington Mutual sponsors this program that allows students to open bank accounts and make deposits on Wednesdays before school.
Volunteer Coordinator: Linda Turkstra 844-1990 email
Come to the Welcome Back Coffee on the first day of school to sign up for volunteer opportunities. You can also sign up online at "Registration" .
Website: Justine Stromberg 788-8322 email
Contact the Website Chair for any questions regarding www.erpta.org.

* These positions form the East Ridge PTA Board of Directors.
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