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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 28 th , 2008 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

“Teaching Florida’s Students to Fish Since 1975”. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 28 th , 2008 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Austin Center Conference Room FOR WEBINAR ATTENDEES: Join the Conference Call: (641) 715-3399 Access Code 145-107-873 . Download PowerPoint (10MB)

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 28 th , 2008 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

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  1. “Teaching Florida’s Students to Fish Since 1975” BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 28th, 2008 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Austin Center Conference Room FOR WEBINAR ATTENDEES:Join the Conference Call: (641) 715-3399 Access Code 145-107-873 Download PowerPoint (10MB) Download Education Report

  2. Staff Member Introduction Clinton Mueller- Interim Executive Director Walter Balser- Director of Programs and Policy Crystal Fraser- Director of Finance Monica Pettiette- Marketing Coordinator Chalette Davis- Event Coordinator

  3. Legislative Update House CBIR #252- Anitere Flores- Head Sponsor Senate CBIR #186-Victor Crist- Head Sponsor • House and Senate are emphasizing 1.6 Billion in further cuts to state budget. House #393/Senate #1234 Bill- Places Civics and Economics on the FCAT. • Spearheaded by Congressman Lou Frey and Senator Bob Graham.

  4. 21st Annual Post Event Update Gross: $144,600 Excludes Additional $10,000 In-Kind Expenses: $88,536 Expected to Decrease with Final Invoices Expected Net: $56,090 20th Annual Event Comparison Gross: $122,100 Excludes $24,483 In-Kind Expenses: $98,536 Net: $23,564 Recommendations: Expense Reduction on Venue Expense Reduction on Printing Advance Notification of Seating Improvements: Attendance Gross Revenue Net Revenue Overall Appearance of Event

  5. Friday, May 16th, 2008 • Sea World Ports of Call • Orlando, Florida • Check-In 10:30 AM • Selection Committee Meets April 16th, 2008 • 2008 Current Funds Raised 40,000 (Expected to Increase in April) • 2007 Total Raised 43,000 with $6,755 In-Kind • Special Thanks to Publix Supermarket Charities • Thanks as well to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida

  6. FCEE Programs Report Key Data

  7. FCEE Programs Report

  8. FCEE Programs Report Recent Strides

  9. FCEE Programs Report Partnerships

  10. FCEE Programs Report Improved Marketing • Hiring a full time marketing coordinator • Developing detailed and regionalized data reports, targets and corresponding budget • Distribution of viral marketing tools, such as downloadable posters and flyers • Launch of direct mail marketing campaign to teachers and educational leaders • Regular press releases (including several published articles) • Monthly email blasts using advanced tracking software • Participation at major events, including the Florida Council for Social Studies • Establishment of a regional ambassador system • Introduction of a quarterly Board Updateremail blast • Reintroduction of our quarterly newsletter, Dollars and Sense

  11. FCEE Programs Report Improved Communication

  12. FCEE Programs Report Major Challenges Limited reach (< 2% of Florida Students) Divergent views on mission & vision Ambiguous relationship with JA Strained relationship with centers Weak support for FCEE programs

  13. FCEE Programs Report Possible Recommendations • Develop a clear and complementary relationship with Junior Achievement Expand the scope and mission to include civics (perhaps through a partnership) Focus on a long-term efforts to improve quality and relevance

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