Elgin Math & Science Academy
Minutes
Development Committee meeting
Date and Time
Thursday September 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Location
Virtual
Committee Members Present
S. Beck (remote), S. Bennett (remote), T. Gandhi (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
K. Martinez (remote)
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
II. Resource Development & Outreach
A.
Review role of Development Committee & Goals
B.
Board Commitments
Kathryn Martinez shared the drafted letter for board giving and solicited feedback from the committee.
C.
Annual Campaign
Committee discussed the value of Giving Tuesday and the timing of Giving Tuesday. Continue with push on 12/5/25 date, however prioritize other fundraisers for the year.
Other fundraisers: dine out nights, no uniform days,
D.
Bowling Bash
Committee agreed to put deposit down on April 10 at Elgin Lanes for Bowling Bash.
E.
EPTC Fundraising
Sarah Beck shared planned EPTC fundraisers - Culvers in September, Nightmare on Chicago St. in October, popcorn in November
Fundraising beyond $10,000 goal goes towards big ticket item for community
Reviewed expectations of the development committee. No questions.