Wesley International Academy
Development Committee Report
Meeting Date: 3/9/2017 @ 4:00pmCommittee Members:
Katie Delp – BOD Member/Committee Chair
Darryl Holloman – BOD Member
Thomas Ryan-Lawrence – BOD Member
Beth Gay – BOD Member/BOD Chair
Clay Elrod – BOD Member
Suzanne Burns – BOD Member
Jason Marshall – School Administration
Anthony Chung – Chinese Department
Cassandra Horton – Athletics
Tracy Trammell – PYP Teacher
Alastair Pullen – School Administration
Kate Elkins – Parent
Ewa Cater – PTSA President
Brandi Morrison – PTSA Fundraising Chair
Kate Boyer - Parent / Upcoming Meeting Dates for FY 2017:
4/13/17 at 4:00pm
5/11/17 at 4:00pm
6/8/17 at 4:00pm
7/13/17 at 4:00pm
Annual Committee Goals:
· To develop a coordinated, annually repeatable fundraising process.
· To raise $100,000 with 75% parent/staff participation and 100% board participation.
· Increase WIA brand throughout greater Atlanta community. / Progress Toward Goals:
· Red Thread gifts and pledges over $42k and school-wide giving near $85k.
Members Present:
Katie Delp – BOD Member/Committee Chair
Thomas Ryan-Lawrence – BOD Member
Beth Gay – BOD Member/BOD Chair
Jason Marshall – School Administration
Anthony Chung – Chinese Department
Alastair Pullen – School Administration
Ewa Cater – PTSA President
Additional Present:
Sarah Quezada – School Staff / Action Items:
· Pursue press for Kennesaw grant this summer; reach out to APS PR people
· Jason & Sarah: order community mailing list
· Jason & Sarah: pursue sponsorship for GPPN
Meeting Minutes:
Agenda:
· Anthony Chung shared good news from Kennesaw State Confucius Center: Will be sending 4-5 students from WIA to Beijing this summer, all expenses paid
· Red Thread Matching Grant: Foundation has agreed to a $5k matching grant to finish Red Thread goal
· Red Thread Finish Strong: Video kickoff will begin on March 23, Carpool week of April 10 and wrap-up donor event at end of April; Girl Scout Troop donating $100
· Annual Report: “Here’s what we did this school year” to parents and to donors – produce over the summer (how many kids traveled, playground, annual giving, academic data, etc)
· Community Mailing: we have not yet ordered the list, but the marketing collateral is prepared
· GPPN (Grant Park Parents Network) Sponsorship: opportunities to raise brand awareness among Grant Park families
· Mindfulness Grant: Received a grant for 2nd Step program. Just under $20k, and it’s a materials grant. It will bolster social and emotional learning, will address discipline from a more proactive stance, teaching student skills for success
Other Items Discussed:
Draft Agenda for Next Meeting:
· / Concerns:
None at this time
Minutes approved on ______. Motion made by ______and seconded by ______.