Thunderpalooza 2010 Committee
Minutes – November 5, 2009 Meeting
- Core Committee members and sub-committee chairs present were introduced, including Dave Ryan (Security), Kathleen Dudzinski (Entertainment), Jill Young (Co-chair-ticket sales), Heather Adamczyk (Baby photos), Mary Micallef (decorations, Brenda Zeben (Activities).
- The Raffle fundraiser has been publicized in the November School Life newsletter.
- The Treasurers report was presented; we have $9,394 in the bank and an additional $220 from the BBQ to be deposited- for a total of $9,614. Katalin Rye reported she has a $90 bonus check from the Tiger concession fundraiser.
- The projected budget was reviewed. As the various committees make plans and get an idea of what they want to do we will make adjustments to the budget. The Decorations budget was specifically identified as an area that may need adjustment.
- The BBQ fundraiser made a total of $630. Kudos to Heather for spearheading that fundraiser and thank you to everyone that purchased dinners.
- We were offered the election bake sale at the last minute. We declined the opportunity as voter turnout was expected to be small.
- Patty Lyscas is distributing raffle tickets for the Raffle Fundraiser. The tickets were not printed in time for Parent Teacher Conferences. They will be sold at school events, including the Sports Banquet. Parents who signed up to sell them will be asked to recruit other parents via phone to sell the tickets. Tickets are $5 each and the winning tickets will be picked 2/12/2010. You must be 18 to sell tickets.
- Other potential fundraisers are – Dinner Dance, lawn signs, Bowling, Leo’s Coney Island.
- Ticket Sales Committee – Tickets were sold at Parent Teacher Conferences and Jill Young is selling tickets during lunch 2 days per week until 12/18, at which point we’ll have the Night Out drawing for early ticket buyers. Mary Lane suggested we could give away Senior Class and Power Puff t-shirts as an incentive. She also presented an announcement that will be read to students on the Daily bulletin.
- Activities committee – The activities committee met and whittled down the list of potential activities. They will meet next week at the Racquet Club and will be getting a couple of quotes. We must book the rental company soon, as June is a busy month for rental. We will contact the DHS Senior party committee to share ideas and possibly negotiate with rental companies as a team.
- Decorations – As the activities are selected the Decorations committee will be able to make plans. Decorations can be taken to the DRHC the day before the party.
- General discussion followed and the following items were noted;
a. All of the grads may not fit in the food room at the same time if we are planning to have Make your own Sundaes at midnight.
b. Karaoke was a popular activity for the first 2 hours of last year’s party. If we have a DJ playing the entire night the grads will be exhausted.
c. A lot of grads watched the hockey game during the party last year.
d. Photos printed on t-shirts were popular in the past, and the inflatables were very popular.
- Parents were reminded about the blog.
- Entertainment – Kathleen Dudzinski contacted the DJ that worked the Homecoming Dance. His price is a base of $500 with a $100 deposit for 3 to 4 hours with light effects. For $750 we would have a smoke machine, wireless mike, and backup DJ. Discussed the need to get a better price for a DJ and the possibility of having a parent run a karaoke machine and then play music. There is not a place at the DHRC to have a large number of people dancing, and last year the grads danced on an impromptu basis in the halls, etc.
- Security – Discussed a possible 1 pm release time to a parent or older sibling. Dave Ryan will check on our potential liability if we let grads leave early. There will be no entry after 10 pm. Purses and bags will be checked; boys will empty their pockets. Last year the weight room was used as a coat check, and we will need a different area if that is used for activities. There was a suggestion we use wristbands to identify grad belongings. Every door must be constantly covered and volunteers will be rotated hourly. There will be 2 people at the main entrance and 1 person in each locker room, 2 people in the parking lot. A sign will be posted on the door re No Entry, No Exceptions.
- We should identify a snack/rest area for parent volunteers.
- Our next meeting will be December 3 at 7 p.m.
Notes taken by Brenda Zeben
For Secretary Pam Noles
Class of 2010 Senior Class Party Committee
Minutes – October 15, 2009 Meeting
- Core Committee members and sub-committee chairs present were introduced to parents. Members were encouraged to sign up for committees.
- Postcards were sent to Senior parents inviting them to the meeting. Parents were encouraged to recruit more parents. 298 kids are currently listed as EFHS seniors, but that number should increase by the end of the year as MME credit issues are resolved.
- Discussed the proposed party theme, including Thunderpalooza, Around the World, The World is Yours, and Oh the Places You’ll Go. The membership approved the name Thunderpalooza 2010, Oh the Places You’ll Go. The party activities and decorations will be centered on the concept of traveling to different places in the world, possibly with excerpts from the Dr. Seuss book used as inspirational messages as appropriate. (sidenote – there is an Oh the Places You’ll Go Scholarship – deadline 2/15/2010 http://www.seussville.com/ohtheplaces/)
- Treasurers Report – We earned $7,062 via the Tiger Fundraiser., and put a deposit on the Dearborn Racquet Club (DRC) of $250. Postcards to parents cost $39 for postage, leaving $6,772 in the bank account.
- Fundraising update
a. Thank you to Mary Timpf and Katalin Rye for their work on the fundraiser, as well as all the parents who volunteered.
b. Doriguzzi – there was approx $1,800 raised from Doriguzzi senior portrait sitting fees. This is traditionally split with the senior class. However, the class did very well with their fundraising endeavors and has $12,000 for the prom (Sunday, May 16). So we will be able to keep the entire $1,800 for the party.
c. $370 was raised via the bake sales at the 2 home football games organized by Colleen Marano.
d. BBQ fundraiser – we are currently at 82 orders, and Heather Adamcyk will continue to take orders through Sunday. Pickup is on 10/26.
e. Cash prize raffle – Patty Lyscas received the license for the raffle this week. She is looking for a printer for 3,000 raffle tickets, and has one quote for $131. Dearborn Offset Printing was suggested. The tickets will be $5 each. First prize is $2,500, 2nd prize is $1,500 and 3rd price is $1,000. If we sell all the tickets we will make $10K. If we don’t sell at least 2,000 tickets the raffle will become a 50/50 raffle with smaller prize amounts. Volunteers are needed to sell tickets at hockey and basketball games. You must be 18 or older to buy or sell tickets. We will pick the winning tickets Feb 12, 2010.
f. Lawn Signs – Mary Timpf presented the idea of selling lawn signs congratulating seniors. She obtained a price of 30 signs @ 13.80., 50 @7.50, 75 @ 6.00, and 100 @ 4.88 each for 2 sided corrugated plastic signs. We need more pricing information before deciding if we will do this. If the price is too high, not enough parents will purchase the signs.
g. We could have a fundraiser at Leo’s Coney Island – the Boosters made $200.
- Discussed how much we need for the party. We currently have the minimum needed to run the party, with the ticket sales, but the more we raise the more gift items we can provide, the more we can spend on decorations, etc. As the committees meet and make plans we will get a better idea of the cost. The $35 ticket price will increase to $50 after February 5. Ticket sales will end May 28. The DRC price is $20 per students. So we have at least $15 per student for the variable costs. Fundraising receipts we are assured of at this point will more than cover our estimate of $8,000 for games/activities and $600 for decorations.
- Activities committee – The activities committee met before the general meeting and reviewed a list of potential activities, rating them as yes, no, maybe, and “free”, and noting the items that were extremely popular last year. Examples of these items were given. We are looking for recommendations for companies to contact re renting the inflatables/games/photo activities, etc. We will meet again before the next general meeting, and would like to have one of our meetings at the DRC so we can get a better idea of the possibilities.
- Mary Micallef reviewed some potential ideas for decorations. Now that the theme has been selected, the decorations committee can begin planning. She also brought up the idea of have a Thunderbird Photo frame fundraiser, with the frames picked up at the party.
- General discussion followed: The DJ at the Homecoming dance was good. The class of 2009 did not participate in the karaoke, but preferred dancing. The Decoration and Entertainment committees will need a budget. Would we need paid photographers, or can we ask parents to take pictures? Caroline Wach volunteered to take pictures at the party.
- Information is on the website for purchasing yearbook ads. The deadline for baby ads was extended. Check out the website.
- Our next meeting will be Nov 5 at 7 pm.
Post script – The total for Doriguzzi was $1,815, total for the bake sale was $370.15. We made $410 on the BBQ preorders, and an additional $220 on walkups.
CLASS OF 2010
GENERAL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
Meeting called to order at 7:09 pm by Katalin Rye.
Katalin introduced the Core Committee.
DRC (Dearborn Racket Club) contract has been signed. Doors open at 8:30 pm and will be locked at 10 pm. After the doors are locked no one will be allowed to enter or exit till the end of the party at 3 am.
Food Committee gave a quick update. They have talked to Mark from DRC and as it looks right now we will not have to supply any food. Also vegetarian dishes will be served and a special treat at midnight. Denise Palka is chairing this committee.
We have 2 themes to think about Around the World and Thunderpalozza. We will be selecting the theme at the next meeting so that the decoration committee can begin their work.
Ticket sales for the Senior Party will begin at Open House September 23. No printed tickets will be given out but those paying will be given a receipt. At that time parents will be asked to sign permission slips and provide a shirt size for the students. We ask that parents who have emails also provide those to make communicating easier and those who do not have an email we will need a phone number.
Fundraising has gone well so far. Thanks to the wonderful job from Mary Timpf and Katalin Rye and all the parents who worked the Tiger Games we made $7061.54!!!
Doriguzzi is donating the sitting fee for Senior Pictures back to the class and will take a free photo for the yearbook for those who cannot afford pictures at this time…call Doriguzzi at 313-565-8448 for more info…Senior Pictures are due October 16th to Mrs. Beck room E12.
Smokey Rhodes BBQ fundraiser will begin at the September 11th football game against Dearborn High and will end October 9th, cost is $20 a meal and will consist of pulled pork or rotisserie smoked whole chicken, rolls, coleslaw and baked beans to feed 4-6 people…meals will be available for pick-up at Open House October 26 & 28 in the Edsel Ford parking lot by the gym.
50/50 or Cash Prize Raffle will be coming soon. Tickets will be sold at school events and the drawing date will be on the tickets…if the Mayor’s Cup basketball game is held at Edsel that may be the date.
Lawn Sign Fundraiser saying Edsel Ford Class of 2010 Graduate was brought to those present by Mary Timpf…pricing is being looked into and will be available at the next meeting.
Bake Sale for Class of 2010 may be held on Election Day November 3rd by the small gym if no other Edsel group has asked…more info to follow from Lisa Toupin the chairperson.
Cold Stones may let us serve ice cream…more info to follow.
Mongolian BarBQ may let us be guest grillers…more info to follow.
Gift committee is being chaired by Cindy Kalandek if you would like to help contact her through our Class of 2010 website…http://efhs2010.wordpress.com/
A motion was made by Katalin Rye to start the sales of Senior Party tickets at the cost of $35 till February 5, 2010 and after the cost will be $50, tickets sales will end May 28 seconded by Rochelle Cowart, a discussion was held, a vote taken and the motioned carried.
Baby Picture contest will be held at the party so start looking through your pictures and get us a copy. Heather Adamczyk is chairing this committee.
Security will need a lot of parents for the Senior Party for the doors, parking lot and locker rooms. Please contact Dave Ryan for more info.
It has been asked a few times if the Class of 2009 had any money left over to help us out and the answer is no. They did a minimum amount of fundraising and bought a gift for the school.
It was discussed whether the parents working the party all will wear the same t-shirt…more info to follow.
Next meeting will be October 15th 7 pm at Edsel.
Meeting adjourned 8:10 pm
Class of 2010 - Meeting Minutes
July 7, 2009
Introductions were made by Mary Lane.
Venue contract needs to be signed. $250 retainer to be paid, 50% 30 days prior, $20 per student with a minimum of 75. Decorations will have to be approved by DRC. No alcohol. Approval of food by DRC and Food Chairperson. They supply lifeguard.
Food committee chair is Denise Palka. Her committee will meet with Mark (DRC). Suggestions made of having vegetarian dishes.
Tim Harris is co-chairing Security with Dave Ryan.
Grace is helping with Decorations.
Letting kids in at the door was discussed. Gift issue and security issue were top on the list. It was decided no selling of tickets at the door.
It was discussed about having a raffle for Senior Party tickets. Tickets for Senior Party will end 1 week prior to give student count and time for getting gifts. Motion made by Denise Palka, 2nd by Bill Tebelman, motion carried.
Waivers will have to be signed by parents if student under the age of 18 before student will be allowed into party.
It was discussed that beginning ticket sales would be $35 for the Senior Party.
Graduation is June 4, 2010 beginning at 6 pm. Party doors will open at 8:30 pm and party will begin at 9 pm. No one will be allowed in after 10 pm. Tickets are non-refundable. Must show school ID to enter party. The party will end at 3 am.
Theme was discussed and top 2 were Around the World and Thunderpalozza.
Fundraising was discussed.
1-Tiger games have made a profit of $5,000 so far. They have been running on minimum help and another game may be added during the season or a play-off game.
2-Raffle Ticket drawing will be at the October 23, 2009 game at home.
3-Doriguzzi flyers were sent out with report cards.
4-Dress sale was discussed before Homecoming $25 for class and $25 for student selling dress.
5-Car Wash being held by Tiki Tan at Monroe/Carlysle July 10, 2009.
Katalin Rye will go into Edsel after orange cards have been turned in and get an updated email list.
Kim Lamew will get the book from Pat Hartman on decorations.
Check out website for latest updates on Class of 2010.
Next Meeting September 2, 2009 7 pm at EFHS Cafeteria.
Meeting adjourned.
Submitted by Pamela Noles, Parent Secretary Class of 2010.
Class 2010 - General Meeting
June 9, 2009
Introduction of Core Committee, Committee Chairs, Tara Haddad & Mr. Jaafar were made by Mary Lane.
Mary Lane handed out flyers for Dorguzzi Photographic Artistry. This is a fundraiser for the class of 2010. We are getting back the fee and any student who cannot afford pictures but would still like their picture in the yearbook can go to this studio and get a free yearbook photo.
Prom is May 16, 2010 at the Roostertail.
Venue was discussed and presentation was made by Mark of the Dearborn Racquet Club (DRC).
Katalin Rye made as presentation of Dearborn High class of 2009 held at their school, Edsel Ford class of 2009 held at DRC and Dearborn Civic Center. She talked about what both Dearborn High and Edsel had and what was different. Alicia Lozoya showed a video of the happenings at Edsel Ford.
Everyone discussed the pros and cons of DRC and school site like set-up, food, activities and layout. A vote was taken and it was decided the senior party for 2010 will be held at the DRC. Vote count was all for DRC none for school.
DRC also told us they would be willing to offer incentives like if you joined the club they would donate money to the class of 2010. They are also willing to work with us on the food to be offered.
Theme will be decided on at the next meeting.
Fundraising of Raffle Tickets was updated by Patty Lyscas. They are working on getting the permit so we can begin selling tickets at Dearborn Homecoming and drawing will be held at Edsel Homecoming.
Other suggestions were made for fundraising and a packet was given out.
Tiger Game concessions sales were discussed and they still need helpers contact Mary Timpf or Katalin Rye.
Next Meeting July 9, 2009 at 8 pm Knights of Columbus on Park St.
Submitted by Pamela Noles, parent secretary
Class 2010 - General Meeting
May 7, 2009
Mary Lane called meeting to order and made introductions of core committee parents and Tiger co-chairs.
Mr. Jaafar was in attendance and spoke about how important graduation and the party is to graduates.
Prom for class of 2010 is May 16 and the teacher representative is Tara Haddad. This position is unpaid and is something a teacher volunteers to do.
Location was discussed and will be chaired by Cindy Kalendek.
Early leave time was mentioned.
Themes were discussed-Thunder Island, Amazing Race, Red Carpet, New York, Las Vegas and Medieval.
Parents will be visiting other parties to see what Edsel and other schools are doing and how they set things up.
Class of 2011 parents will be asked to our party to see how we do it and also to help.
Fundraising was discussed: Tiger Games, Doriguzzi Photo Studio-split with prom and free yearbook photo for needy students, Raffle Tickets chaired by Kevin and Patty Lyscas-will be getting a permit and asking about Dearborn Homecoming. Mr. Jaafar said we can use school tax id #
The different games were discussed and a company will be needed for those.
Security will be handled by Dave Ryan.
Ticket sales were discussed. Advance only, pre-sale only, discount for buying tickets in advance.
Decorations will be chaired by Mary Micallef. Because of fire rules the school is unable to store past decorations so we are limited in what we have. Class of 2009 went with a company.
Next Meeting will be June 9, 2009 after the class of 2009 party.
Edsel’s Homecoming will be October 2, 2009 and that is when the raffle ticket drawing will be.
Denise Palka will chair the food committee.
Chris Phillips will chair clean-up.
Ticket Sales/Registration will be chaired by Judy Wszola and Jill Young.
Entertainment will be chaired by Kathleen Dudzinski.
Prize committee will be chaired by Cindy Kalendek.
Coat check will be chaired by Pamela Noles.
Graduation is June 4, 2010 and right now we have 330 in the junior class.
Submitted by Pamela Noles parent secretary class of 2010.
