1. Special Events Committee - There are so many wonderful events and functions planned throughout the school year
 that enhance the family atmosphere within Saint Ambrose School.  This committee is responsible for working closely
 with the Home School Association to implement the logistics associated with these fun-filled events with the goal of
 providing hours of enjoyment for the parents and children of the school.

2. Marketing Committee - This committee is responsible for implementing a marketing plan for the upcoming school
 year with the goal of maintaining and increasing enrollment in St. Ambrose School.  The marketing committee meets
 the same Mondays as the HSA, at 7pm.

3. Bulletin Board Committee - For those creative parents that wish to assist the school with attractive and informative
 bulletin board displays throughout the school, this committee is the one for you.  There are two bulletin boards that
are in monthly need of seasonal and informative changes. Guidelines will be given on some of the information that needs
to be publicized, but imaginative and artistic input and the completion of the bulletin boards will be performed
by the committee members.

4. Educational and Cultural Enhancement Committee - This committee will research and implement programs,
presentations and guest speakers (e.g. authors) that can come into the school to broaden, enhance and enrich our
student's educational and cultural experiences.

5. Teacher Appreciation Committee - Our school is very fortunate to have such a dedicated and professional
teaching staff. This committee will support the HSA with the responsibility of coordinating two faculty luncheons or
 breakfasts an for other teacher appreciation activities.

Meeting Schedule for 2009-10:
Our HSA meetings are open to all parents. All meetings will begin at 6:00 p.m. and are held in one of the
Saint Ambrose School’s meeting rooms. We would love to have you join us!

Note: There may be circumstances, such as inclement weather, when we may have to cancel and reschedule
one of the meetings listed above. Parents wishing to attend a meeting are encouraged to call the school
office for updated cancellation information.

HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION POSITIONS:
President
First Vice President
Second Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Teacher Liaison

Newly appointed committee member positions and a description of their duties:

Assistant Secretary of Fundraising: To support the above officers with the necessary logistics
associated with any fundraising event for our school. This will include, but is not limited to the
following: to oversee the coordination and distribution of any awards or prizes to fundraiser top
sellers or entire classrooms, as determined by the nature of the incentive programs; to send letters of
appreciation to all donors including parents and businesses; to send letters of appreciation to all
volunteers associated with each fundraiser, if necessary; to work closely with the volunteer
coordinator, as needed for the particular event; and other duties as determined.

Assistant Secretary of Social Events: To support the above officers with the necessary logistics associated
with any social event for our school. This will include, but is not limited to the following: to work closely with
the volunteer coordinator, as needed for each particular event; to send letters of appreciation to all parent
volunteers and business donors associated with each social event; and other duties as determined.

Assistant Treasurer: To support the above officers with all HSA related functions. This will include, but
 is not limited to the following: providing direct assistance to the treasurer with regards to collecting all
 HSA dues; the accounting of all monies obtained through school sponsored fundraising activities and social
 events; and other duties as determined

Communications Coordinator: To assist the President with composing a bi-monthly HSA newsletter to be distributed
to all parents; to maintain the HSA section of the school webpage, which shall include but not
be limited to posting the minutes of our monthly meetings; to send reminders to all HSA committee members,
a week prior to our monthly meetings; to provide the school secretary with the meeting date for inclusion in
the monthly school calendar; and other duties as determined.

Volunteer Coordinator: To act as liaison with the home-room parents with regards to their involvement with
various HSA related events. This will include the establishment of a strong channel of communication with
these home-room parents as to their duties and responsibilities associated with these events; to determine
 the need for and to assist with the formation of volunteer committees for specific school sponsored
activities; to oversee the solicitation of parent volunteers for HSA sponsored social events and fundraisers;
to follow through with all duties assigned to any volunteer to verify their satisfactory completion ; and
other duties as determined.

Hospitality Coordinator: To assist the above officers with the necessary logistics, such as beverage, food
 and decorating needs, involved with hosting HSA related events. This person will also act as the liaison to
the committee with regards to the Kindergarten graduation reception, the 8^th grade graduation reception,
the August and June teachers luncheons; to oversee the purchase of teacher gifts for the end of year
choral band and drama productions; and other duties as determined.

          We would like to thank all the parents who help support St. Ambrose School!

           Last updated on 09/18/2009