1. Taking Responsibility for Our School’s Future Friends of Mayer Meeting July 20, 2010

2. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan7:55-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

3. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan7:55-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

4. Friends of Mayer 2009-2010 Spending Budget Total Spent through June Total Spent This School YearBalance Copier$12,000$562$10,188$1,812 General Supplies12,0002458,3933,607 Art Supplies5,000 7004,301 Staff Support5,000 0 Field Trip/Bus Fees5,0004356,646(1,646) Sports2,200 5891,612 Printing of Parent Newsletters1,000121 585415 Hospitality1,000 1,273(273) Community Outreach1,000 415585 Student of the Month Breakfasts70064392308 Honor Student Awards600117 297303 Grant Writing expenses300 0 Pledge Drive expenses1,250 1,054196 Walkathon expenses5,6509624,762888 FOM maintenance (bank fees, tax filings, etc)500115 879(379) Funding Teacher Positions50,000 0 $103,200$2,622$86,173$17,027

5. Friends of Mayer 2009-2010 Fundraising EstimateTotal Raised through June Total Raised This Year Pledge Drive$50,000$7,185$98,681 Walkathon30,00065060,956 Barnes & Noble3,000 3,227 Box Tops1,000 1,041 Dominicks e-Scrip Program1,500121,558 School Picture Day500 758 Apparel Sales100 119 Wellness & Sustainability 2691 Total$86,100$7,872$166,431

6. 6 2010-2011 Draft Budget Budget Copier$12,000 General Office and Art Supplies 15,000 Field Trip/Bus Fees 7,500 Staff Support 5,000 Technology5,000 Sports 2,500 Printing of Parent Newsletters 1,000 Hospitality 1,500 Community Outreach 1,000 Student of the Month Breakfasts 700 Honor Student Awards 600 Pledge Drive Expenses 1,250 Walkathon Expenses 5,650 FOM maintenance (bank fees, tax filings, etc) 1,500 Funding Teacher Positions 130,000 $190,200

7. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan8:00-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

8. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan7:55-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

9. 9 2010-11 Fundraising Plan ChairEstimateTiming Pledge Drive Amy Sprenger Leah Talmers Maureen Riordan$125,000August – October, 2010 Walkathon + RaffleCommittee 75,000May 11, 2011 Barnes & NobleMandy Shaw 3,000November 14, 2010 Box TopsSusan Hawkins 1,000Ongoing Dominicks e-Scrip ProgramPam Stennes 1,500Ongoing School Picture DayN/A 750TBD Apparel SalesAmy Sprenger 100Ongoing Wellness & Sustainability RecyclingAnastasia Hinchsliff100Ongoing Total$206,450

10. Other Fundraisers for Consideration:  School Supplies  Halloween Costume  Yearbook Ad Sales  PTA Type Events

11. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan8:00-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

12. Update on School Contests  Pepsi Refresh  U.S. Cellular  Great Schools  Kohl's - $500,000 is HUGE

13. Kohl’s Cares for Kids: Kohl’s Cares will distribute $500,000 to 20 schools Applications can be received from 7/7/2010 – 9/3/2010 Contest open to: Non-Profit youth serving programs focused on children’s health and education Grades K-12

14. Kohl’s Cares for Kids: Steps to apply: Become a Fan of Kohl’s Facebook Page Fill out application Essay 200 words or less Explaining what your school would like to do with the money Can include short 1.5 min video and jpegs How we can win: Voting based: You must be a fan of Kohl’s Cares to Vote Each fan receives 20 total votes There is a 5 vote max per school, per fan The 20 schools with the most votes win!

15.  Pepsi Refresh Pepsi Refresh: Pepsi is giving away $1.3 million/month 10/5K, 10/25K, 10/50k, and 2/250k Applications can be submitted between the 1 st and 15 th of every month (max 1,000/month) Should include a description of your project idea, category, and grant level Participants notified by e-mail whether application has been accepted Voting starts the following month. Categories include: Health, arts & culture, Food & Shelter, The Planet, Neighborhoods, and Education How we can win: Voting based Must register to vote Each registered voter can cast 10 votes per day

16. US Cellular “Calling All Teachers”: US Cellular is giving away $1 million to public school teachers who want to “make brilliant classroom projects a reality.” Applications can be submitted through www.donorschoose.com Applications must be received between 8/1/10 and 9/15/10 A teacher must register as a “US Cellular Teacher” online Visit donorschoose.org/teacher to post project This is not voter based. US Cellular will pick classroom project winners!

17. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan8:00-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

18. Update on Grantwriting  PEP grant  Tom’s of Maine  What is needed from us

19. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan8:00-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

20. Beginning Of School Year Activities  Montessori Meet the Teacher Morning/FOM Picnic day: Heather Easley-Harries  Montessori Parent Orientation Evening: Michelle Hoersch  September Open House date: Barbara Baldini

21. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year Activities Farah Denahan7:55-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

22. 2010-11 Quarterly Social Events  Cubs Rooftop Outing  FUNdraiser @ Pump It Up  Kids Bowl Free Outing/Pizza 22

23. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan8:00-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

24. Agenda IntroductionsFarah Denahan6:30-6:40 Budget Report & ApprovalMaureen Riordan6:40-6:55 Pledge Drive Action PlanAmy Sprenger Leah Talmers 6:55-7:20 2010-2011 Fundraising & Activity PlanFarah Denahan7:20-7:45 Update on School Contests (US Cellular, Pepsi, etc.) Carolyn Gilbert7:45-7:55 Grantwriting UpdateMichelle Hoersch7:55-8:00 Beginning of School Year ActivitiesFarah Denahan8:00-8:10 2010-11 Quarterly Social Event (the fun stuff!) Stephanie Linebaugh Heather Easley-Harries 8:10-8:20 School PicturesDebbie Hilander8:20-8:25 All Other BusinessFarah Denahan8:25-8:30

25. 2010-2011 FOM Meeting Dates Wednesday, August 25 (location TBD) Friday, September 17 at 9:15 am and Tuesday, September 21 (same introduction meeting done twice) Wednesday, October 20 Tuesday, November 9 Wednesday, December 15 Tuesday, January 18 Wednesday, February 23 Tuesday, March 22 Wednesday, April 27 Thursday, May 19 – celebration (location TBD) Tuesday, June 14 All meeting times are 6:30 PM, in the school library, except as noted