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Taking Responsibility for Our School’s Future

Taking Responsibility for Our School’s Future. Friends of Mayer Meeting March 24, 2010 Presentation modified to reflect actual walkathon sponsorships through March 25, 2010. Agenda. Agenda. Agenda. Friends of Mayer 2009-2010 Spending. Friends of Mayer 2009-2010 Fundraising. Agenda.

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Taking Responsibility for Our School’s Future

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  1. Taking Responsibility for Our School’s Future Friends of Mayer Meeting March 24, 2010 Presentation modified to reflect actual walkathon sponsorships through March 25, 2010

  2. Agenda

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  5. Friends of Mayer 2009-2010 Spending

  6. Friends of Mayer 2009-2010 Fundraising

  7. Agenda

  8. Situation Analysis • There have been a number of dire stories recently in the local newspapers regarding 2010-2011 funding for CPS • They are based on Ron Huberman delivering a Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Briefing to principals (posted on the CPS website and www.suntimes.com) which stated: • Based on the state’s funding plan, CPS has a $700 million budget deficit • The district needs to hope for the best, but plan for the worst • A contingency plan has been put in place • The hope is that the state will close the budget gap, and the cuts will be lessened (if not entirely alleviated) • CPS will actively revisit this issue as more information becomes available

  9. Budget Process • According to Ron Huberman's presentation to the principals, principals will receive budget numbers on Monday, March 29 • The LSC is currently working on the biannual planning process of SIPAAA (School Improvement Plan for Advancing Academic Achievement).  The budget is part of the SIPAAA • We know there are scary headlines in the news, but we won’t know the exact situation for Mayer until we receive this information • Historically, the Mayer principals have used their entire budget to purchase teachers and staff, which helps reduce class sizes and helps the school run more efficiently • Friends of Mayer supplements to the extent possible and also covers such expenses as the copier, office supplies, field trip buses, sports fees, etc

  10. Oscar Mayer Action Steps This was not an unexpected situation – it’s why we had a Pledge Drive which we expect to ultimately raise over $100,000, and why we need to insure the walkathon is a success! • Read Ron Huberman's presentation, and be informed on the issues. • Attend the next LSC meeting on Wednesday, April 7 at 6:00 pm • Contact our elected officials.  Several "Friends of" groups are working on a coordinated effort and will share information when they have a plan • Ask companies for donations to sponsor the Mayer walkathon.  T-shirt logo deadline (for a $500 contribution) is April 7 – we need to raise as much as we can. We can worry, or we can go to work.

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  12. Walkathon Progress to Date • Currently, we have volunteers asking over 250 companies for sponsorship. There is still time to ask • Logo deadline for t-shirts ($500 donation) is April 10 • Logo deadline for banner ($250 donation) is April 16 • To date, we have received $2,285 which includes both company donations and some eager volunteers who have already started asking their extended families for donations • Pledge sheets will be sent home the week of April 5

  13. Walkathon – Company Sponsors • The following companies have already agreed to sponsor the walkathon with the volunteer in parentheses • Triathlon • In the Closet (Jennifer and Jimmy Oppenheimer) • Marathon • Beverly Hammel Kitchen & Bath (Brandy Rinehart) • Webster’s Wine Bar (Janan Asfour) • 10K • Concentrated Content (Alice Singer) • DMC (Maureen Riordan) • Kohl’s (Maureen Riordan) • McGee’s (Stephanie Linebaugh) • Snarky Babies (Amy Sprenger) • 5K • Balance Health & Wellness (Mandy Shaw) • JDW Inc (Anne Lee) • John’s Place (Nancy Sassower) • Lettuce Entertain You (Olivia Potter) • Second City Subs (Nancy Bason and Farah Denahan) • Photographers • Vicki Baer Ochstein Photography • Stephenie Dame Photography

  14. Walkathon – Company Sponsors (2) • We have also received verbal commitments from the following companies • Allen-Otis Property Management (Tija O’Brien) • ARCC Ballet (Farah Denahan) • Chipotle (Maureen Riordan) • Golan & Christie, LLP (Caren Lederer) • The Hideout (Anastasia Hinchsliff) • Jamba Juice (Amy Zemnick) • MANA Food Bar (Susan Thompson) • My Gym (Farah Denahan) • Neighbor Huddle (Tija O’Brien) • Quaker (Merilee McDougal) • Sushi Wabi (Susan Thompson)

  15. Walkathon – Company Sponsors (3) • The following companies declined giving us cash but did give us an in-kind donation that we plan to raffle • Building Blocks (gift certificate) (Alice Singer) • Dairy Queen (gift certificate) (Jeff Shapack) • Dirk’s Fish Market (gift certificate) (Amy Zemnick) • Fantasy Kingdom (gift certificate) (Tija O’Brien) • Ray Meyer Fitness and Recreation Center (day passes) (Nancy Sassower) • Sister-Arts Studio (beginning knitting class with materials) • Sprout Home (garden supplies) (Alice Singer) • Vanille Patisserie (gift certificates) (Nancy Bason)

  16. Walkathon – Company Sponsors (4) • We have made a list of companies we still think should be contacted. Is anyone willing to ask the following companies? • Bacino’s • California Pizza Kitchen • Chicago Pizza & Oven Grinder • The Container Store • Cosi • Dilly Lily • Duck Walk • Domino’s Pizza • Edwardo’s Natural Pizza • Jan Dee Jewelry • Jayson Home & Garden • Jimmy John’s • John Barleycorn Memorial Pub • K. Paige Salon • Lou Mitchell’s • Nine West • Paper Source • Pearle Vision • Piggy Toes • Qdoba Mexican Grill • Sarpino’s • Shine • Sport Clips • True Religion • Twisted Lizard • Uncle Dan’s • Walter E Smithe • West Elm • Wolf Camera

  17. Walkathon Volunteers Needed • Volunteers are needed on Friday, May 7 for the walkathon • Set-up – 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. • Shifts throughout the day – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. • Water Management • On Course Supervisors • Lap Control • Floaters • Clean-up – 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. • If you can help, please send an email to Maureen at friendsofmayer@yahoo.com

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  21. FOM Elections (1) • The FOM board is elected by the Oscar Mayer Magnet School community. • Its members serve a one-year term, and being a board member means making a commitment to: • Being involved in school initiatives • Attending monthly meetings • Fundraising • Allocating the discretionary funds at the group’s disposal. • No restrictions on who is eligible to run (parents, staff, community, current FOM Board, others are all eligible)

  22. FOM Elections (2) • The Friends of Mayer board will include a minimum of 11 and a maximum of 21 members. • Looking at our by-laws, this means: • If we have 11-21 members to start a school year, we are not adding members during the year to reach 21, we are only adding new members if the number drops below 11. • If we have fewer than 11 board members and someone wishes to join the board, that decision is made by the FOM board (the by-laws aren't specific, but I would interpret this to mean majority vote of a quorum at next possible meeting).

  23. FOM Elections (3) • Actual election (if necessary) to take place at the April FOM meeting (scheduled for April 28). • Each candidate permitted to make a 2-3 minute speech • If a candidate cannot be present, a written communication may be issued on his or her behalf • Up to 20 minutes for question and answer from attendees • Everyone present may vote…no absentee ballots.  You may run for a Board spot without being present at the meeting, but you cannot vote without being present. • Votes to be cast by secret ballot.  Vote for up to 21 FOM Board members • Note that in accordance with the by-laws, actual positions within the organization (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, etc.) are voted on by the FOM Board after election. • Votes will be counted after the meeting by a neutral party.  All candidates are permitted to stay to oversee the counting of votes. • Term of office runs from July 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011.

  24. FOM Elections (4) • If you are interested in running for the FOM board, please either let me know or send an e-mail to the friendsofmayer@yahoo.com address no later than March 25, 2010 (day after our next meeting). • For more information about the election, or what it means to be a FOM board member: • Contact me or one of the other current board members • Visit the website at: www.friendsofmayer.org/registrations_policies_and_procedures.html At the bottom of the page, you will find more information about the elections (labeled “Policies and Procedures PDF”), as well as our bylaws.

  25. Barbara Baldini Brad Bane Farah Denahan Colleen Farrell Carolyn Gilbert Susan Hawkins Debbie Hilander Anastasia Hinchsliff Michelle Hoersch Catherine Lapping Sarah Liebman Shannon Mahoney Tracy More Jimmy Oppenheimer Olivia Potter Maureen Riordan Lisa Schwartz Jeff Shapack Mandy Shaw Alice Singer Amy Sprenger Pam Stennes Leah Talmers FOM Elections (5)

  26. Agenda

  27. All Other Business • Next FOM Meeting: Wednesday, April 28, 6 PM, School Library • Elections will take place, if necessary

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