Summary of 11.28.06 Graduation Meeting

1. Student participation in the graduating ceremony

• If you are interested in speaking, a written speech must be turned in to Becky Wilson by Jan. 23, 2007.
• If you are interested in performing at the ceremony (vocal or instrumental), contact Becky Wilson by Jan. 23, 2007.

2. Committee coordinators

• Please contact coordinators with questions or concerns. Then If the coordinator needs help they will contact Susan.

3. Applications

• All seniors planning to participate in the 2007 graduation will need to fill out an application and pay $100.00, $50.00 for October, and $50.00 for November.

4. Jostens Orders

• All orders were due at the November meeting.
• A $60.00 deposit is required tonight. The remainder will be billed from Jostens
• Prepackaged orders do not include the cap and gown.
• Anyone unable to turn in their order tonight will need to make arrangements with Jostens.
• Jostens can be reached at 298-3131
• CTC will not be responsible after the November meeting.

5. Report on location

• Three locations were considered for the graduation ceremony:
  • Garnett Road Church of Christ-used the last 3 years
  • Cedar Ridge Christian Church
  • Evergreen Baptist Church-currently under construction to be completed in January

6. Vote on location

• Garnett Road Church of Christ was unanimously chosen for the 2007 graduation.

7. Discuss graduation verses

• Five verses were considered, all nominated by the seniors.
  • Psalms 20:4
  • Jeremiah 29:11
  • Romans 12:1-2
  • I Peter 2:9
  • I Timothy 4:12

8. Vote on Verse

• Psalms 20:4 was chosen as the graduation verse, this will be on the announcements and possibly used other places during the ceremony
  • Psalms 20:4 “May He give you the desire of your heart and make all your plans succeed.” NIV

9. Discuss budget

• Each committee should work on the budgets at this meeting in preparation of submission.

10. Discuss the memory book

• The Rook family has offered to handle the memory book
• Cost should be around $15.00
• A vote will be taken at the next meeting in January
• It is not necessary to buy a book to have a page included.
• All seniors will be encouraged to submit a page so the book will be complete.
• It is possible that an extra payment of $15.00 will need to be paid in order to pay for this book. Only those buying the book would need to make the extra payment.

11. Committee Meetings

• All parents are required to participate in a committee.
• Those parents not already signed up for a committee will need to participate in the reception committee.
• A handout was given to help coordinate the meeting
• All seniors met with the activity committee to plan their activities.

12. Required at the November meeting

• Graduation applications filled out
• Second payment made of $50.00 to CTC
• Sign ups for audio times on Tuesday, Jan 23 or Saturday Jan. 27

13. Information about audio taping

• Times: January 23 4:30-6:00 or January 27 9:30-12:00
• You must sign up for a time slot
• Everyone must come 10 minutes early
• Bring 5 large good quality photos that are not cluttered, no polaroid’s
  Each family will have 60 seconds
• Bring your script written down
• Anyone who can’t come at the scheduled times and dates will need to pay $45.00 to arrange your own time.

14. Next group meeting

• Tuesday January 23
• 4:00-6:00 audio taping at scheduled times
• 6:30 Regular meeting (Committees will meet and then report)