As this is the first meeting of the year, there are no previous minutes to approve.

• The Bobcat Fun Run has been very successful. Our goal of $10,000 has been exceeded by $4,089.47 and is still ongoing.
• Feeling that we can do this in-house next year - buying prizes in bulk and having high school students create the curriculum.

• Unfortunately the golf tournament will have to be cancelled - confusion about locations/dates.
• L. Sealy is looking into replace golf with bowling event. 
  • Make it just a family bowling event on a teacher workday
  • Hillsborough BBQ provided $250
  • Bowling trophies
  • 50/50 raffle through Givebutter
• Car Spots/Raffle/Silent Auction - live and doing very well.
• Annual Fund - planning a "Giving Day" to get big asks this year.
  • Need people to connect with community members.
  • Pick 36 hours to focus on. Be thinking of time frame.

T. Blackmon and L. Sealy provided the following 2025-2026 goals for the Fundraising Committee:

• Ensure all ERA staff are knowledgeable of ERA's Fundraising Policies and Procedures and the Plan/Calendar for the current year.
• Ensure that the current school year's fundraising plan is successfully completed.
• Increase committee involvement/membership. Possibly include PTO leadership?
• Support the development of long-term strategies for engaging and strengthening philanthropic relationships to ensure the future of Eno River Academy.

T. Blackmon shared that the Board is beginning to look into development for large funds/capital campaigns for ERA's future growth and stability. Goals at this time include becoming educated, determining financial priorities and timelines, tying goals directly to the ERA strategic plan and providing transparency and clear communications with all of ERA's stakeholders.

A regular meeting date of the 3rd Thursday of each month was agreed upon. The meeting will begin at 8:15 with in-person and remote access available.