River Valley Charter School
Minutes
Development Meeting
Date and Time
Monday October 21, 2024 at 6:00 PM
Location
River Valley Charter School Middle School Great Room
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Committee Members Present
C. Getz, E. Rankin, K. Kuse, T. Murdy
Committee Members Absent
A. Hromadka, E. Bradley, M. Connerton
Guests Present
Jennifer Leslie
I. Opening Items
A.
Call the Meeting to Order
B.
Record Attendance
C.
Approve Minutes
None
| Roll Call | |
|---|---|
| C. Getz |
Aye
|
| E. Rankin |
Aye
|
| T. Murdy |
Aye
|
| E. Bradley |
Absent
|
| M. Connerton |
Absent
|
| A. Hromadka |
Absent
|
| K. Kuse |
Aye
|
II. Draft Development Plan
A.
Review
III. Development Initatives - Fall
A.
Follow up with last meeting business
B.
Annual Appeal
Reviewed the annual fund campaign and progress
Ann Marks working on the design pieces
Elizabeth may need help connecting with caregivers who are on the list for class captains. Elizabeth has begun reaching out a list of caregivers to enlist their help in personalizing the annual fun effort. Looking to fill the roll of 2 class captains per class, 10-12 personal notes per captain.
Roll out language to explain the value of the education at rvcs through the current and #GivingTuesday go the annual fund.
Ensure efforts are repeatable and archived for future committee members.
C.
Read-A-Thon
ER requested help populating a list of local businesses to support the read a thon - sheet has been shared with all committee members. This will be discussed at the next development committee meeting to establish sponsors well in advance of march read a thon.
ER to work with Colin and Laura Hunt to engage middle school children.
D.
Connecting with PA
Offer kinderhaus parents ways to get involved with a variety of roles
PAL training or information or Did you know? in the Current - to make clear the expectations that PALs don't fundraise
Offer families a uniform and free experience
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
- ELEVATOR SPEECH.docx.pdf
The development committee reviewed the development plan for 2024-2025.
Understanding that at some point there may be a need for a targeted capital campaign to raise money for the grounds redesign.