MCCPS Board of Trustees
Minutes
Development Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Tuesday January 24, 2017 at 7:30 AM
Location
Marblehead Community Charter School
Committee Members Present
Committee Members Absent
Jan Brodie
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
In attendance: Ellen Lodgen, Fred Ferris, Star Connor, Judith Nunez, PTO, Ed Harvey, PTO, Jan Brodie
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
Ellen Lodgen called a meeting of the Communication & Community Relations Committee Committee of MCCPS Board of Trustees to order on Tuesday Jan 24, 2017 at 7:30 AM.
C.
Approve Minutes
Ellen Lodgen made a motion to approve the minutes. Seconded by Star Connor
II. Development Committee
A.
Bidding for Good
Jan Brodie reported that the on-line auction grossed $11,733. Expenses associated with auction totaled $1,549. Net auction earnings were $10,183.
B.
Big Quiz Thing
Jan Brodie reported that the Big Quiz Thing grossed $4,631. Expenses for the event totaled $1,875. Net campaign for the event was $2,755. Attendance was lower than last year 70 persons versus 104 persons This also affected the net income. This evening date had many other events to compete against.
C.
Annual Appeal Mailier
Jan Brodie reported that 30 persons responded making gifts to the annual appeal. Gross collected was $5,423. Expenses associated with the annual appeal totaled $1,609 (mailing and printing) Net appeal as of Jan. 23 was $3,814. Follow up will include another email to be sent to the list of persons who received the mailing
D.
Spring Gala Update
Jan Brodie reported that as Jan. 23 the ad book has raised $7,350. The event is scheduled for May 6th at the Corinthian Yacht Club. The committee expressed their thought to change the open bar to a one drink ticket then reverting to a cash bar. This would save us money in our expense line item. Jan would explore this option.
III. Other Business
A.
Upcoming Campaign Event: "You're No van Gogh"
Jan Brodie reported that due to low projected attendance, (5 sign ups) the event was being postponed to a later date closer to the spring.
IV. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jan Brodie