Class notes for June 27

We've begun the process of inviting people to our July 10 pool party. We have several left-over invites, so if you can think of someone to ask who might interested in joining the 21st Time, please take an invite from our classroom. The pool party will run from 6:00 to 7:00, and we will have two lifeguards on duty, which allows us up to 40 swimmers. If you plan to attend, please bring something to snack on and/or something to drink that so we can share with our guests.

We also discussed the school supply project, and the consensus seems to be that we will simply supply each of the grade levels at the grade school with a tub filled with extra supplies from the USD 507 school supply list. The JH-HS building will get a tub (or two) to be placed in the supply room. Ryan will get the school-supply list from Nancy and will work with Karen and Rachel to determine what supplies are most needed at the JH-HS. In the process, Ryan will also seek permission for this project from USD 507. We will need to discuss funding for this project at some point in the near future. Cash donations from our congregation would probably be best, but we may want a novel way of seeking those donations.

As far as long-term plans go, it will soon be time for a grand re-opening of the MAM room. We have discussed serving a light meal for both our donors and those who use our food bank. Jim Shearman as expressed some interest in doing some renovations to the MAM room before it re-opens. We'll want to get more details on this possibility.

Finally, Mark has floated the idea of having a coat drive this fall. Perhaps we could call it the "Coats of Many Colors" campaign.