Paige Teusink reported on the Gather and Grow numbers for August, see report in meeting packet. Donations continue to pace ahead of budget, mostly due to the school supply donations now being counted through Gather and Grow. This has also increased the participation rate among Parents/Guardians to 60%.

The committee discussed the new online giving form. Ms. Teusink has updated it to reflect specific school initiatives where donors may allocate their support. The committee did recommend that we add in suggested donation amounts as well. Ms. Teusink and Mr. Meadows will work on names for the levels so they align with other materials.

Ms. Teusink also shared an update on the donor reception event scheduled for 9/29 at Upstairs Atlanta and catered by Mercer Street Meals. There are currently 50 RSVPs. The recommendation from the committee is to keep the program short, frame it as a thank you only, not an additional ask. Ms. Krise will welcome guests and Mr. Meadows will deliver the program. Ms. Krise will send a reminder to the governing board to RSVP. 

Grandparents and Special Friends day is set for November 4. School leadership is working closely with the PTCA on how to hold it safely and limit any potential COVID issues.

Paige Teusink shared an update on the 2022-2023 Sponsorship, see report in meeting packet for detail.

Chuck Meadows provided an update on the 20th Anniversary Campaign. The special 20th anniversary shirts have been ordered and have arrived at the school. They will be available via the school store. The mural has been scheduled to begin on 10/1, Mr. Meadows is hopeful we can tie the unveiling to GPSF day. Mr. Meadows has also drafted a fundraising plan for the year, he will share with the committee and will ask members to help where they can. 

Shannon Rutledge also recommended some kind of monthly push to ask people to "Give $20 on the 20th," which could be an effective tactic. Mr. Meadows will draft the initial appeal to go into the Courier. Ms. Krise will draft a testimonial as to why she gives. Ms. Krise will work with Ms. Teusink to figure out a schedule to add other testimonials each month.

Wonderball is scheduled for 4/22 at the Middle Campus. Ms. Krise has had several parents reach out about serving on the committee and Shannon Rutledge has offered to Co-Chair. Ms. Teusink will reach out to last year's Co-Chair, Dara Dearborn, to see if she will act as Co-Chair again.