K. Kuse shared that we have raised $6108 total so far. 13 are new and need thank you notes. Deb will help get the thank you notes to the proper volunteers.

Timing for the annual fund, while later then planned might have been good.

Karen is speaking to the graphic designer to use her again next year, Liz Souza.

E. Irose suggested getting an "All hands on Deck" photo and using as a social media post prior to the read a thon.

E. Rankin presented an idea that was shared with her by a fundraising professional about asking parents to pay an annual contribution to the school to pay for school supplies and classroom materials. Some schools find success with this model and parents appreciate not being asked multiple times per year.

K. Kuse reminded everyone that we are building a community and a culture of giving and that this takes time. The important thing is to maintain a consistent message that we are doing this together.

Talked to K. Kuse about development committee members attending a staff meeting or level head meeting in order to talk about read-a-thon and quantify resources that MS and other grade levels need to launch a successful read a thon campaign that gets participation levels up.

E. Rankin has a tentative date to meet with MS LA teacher, L. Hunt. L. Hunt is receptive to promoting read a thon and is looking for ways to weave her existing curriculum into this event.

Read a thon fun and messaging should definitely include all students, but especially middle schoolers - maybe a dress up day, definitely the icy treat celebration at the end. E. Rankin is working to find the best way to supply this, either through donation, or through Triton School District Food Services.

Please everyone reach out to their sponsor connections to follow up and confirm participation.

TO DO: Add to the February agenda to review the development plan.