General Meeting September 18,

2014

Agenda

❏ Introductions

❏ PiP – Vision

❏ PiP – 2013-2014 Wrap Up

❏ PiP Communication & Facebook

❏ Financial Report

❏ 501c3 Status and Fundraising

❏ PiP Gives Back

❏ PiP Current Activities

❏ Next Planned General Meetings

❏ How can you help?

Introductions

PiP Board Members

President/Treasurer – Jennifer Christenson (10th Grade) President Elect – Stephanie Pickle (1st and 3rd) Secretary – Michelle Parlette (1st, 3rd and 4th) Director of Communication – Asa Neckam-Thedvall (2nd) Director of Programs – Kathie Byler (KG and 1st)

Introductions

Committee Chairs

Book Drive/Book Fair – Channon Sommers and Gretchen Cronin

Faculty Appreciation – Luisa Valls, Diana Morales, Lori MonarrezMaria Charles, and Claudia DeMiquilarena

Spirit Store – Sara Green and Kelly Puckett Merchant Programs – Rekha Bandarupalli and Adriana Pedraza Uniform Exchange – Becky Woodall and Lizane Den Hond Dragon Dad’s – Chad Farrell and Jim Tunnell Holiday Parade – Tiffany McElroy and Stacy Gonzalez Fall Picnic – Nicole Griffin Family Fun Night – Libby Hertzberg and Sheila Miller

PiP Vision

Work together with Imagine to provide activities/events, committees, volunteers, and financial resources to enhance the opportunities, education and experience for parents, students, teachers and staff of Imagine.

Create, Build and Grow a Parent Community that supports the goals of Imagine International Academy of North Texas.

Remain mindful of how our efforts tie into the IB Programme and supporting Imagine. Vision

2013-2014 Wrap Up

Growth and DevelopmentEstablished FoundationFully Funded CommitteesActivities and EventsSpirit Wear Sales

CommunicationWeekly E-mailsMonthly Newsletter

General Meetings and Parent EducationGuest SpeakersActivities for kids

Partnership with ImagineAdvancement Coordinator$15k Technology Package Donation

PiP Communication

Weekly E-mail Blast Constantly Updated Website Monthly Newsletter Integrated Calendar PiP Corner in School Newsletter Financial Updates in General Meetings PiP Updates on Facebook

Facebook

Imagine Parents in Partnership, Inc. Page

Parents Page

Class of Pages

Committee/Private Pages

Set your notifications to what works best for you and your family!

PiP Financial Report

Financial Report 2013-14

Financial Report 2014-15

501c3 Status

• Compile and Complete 30 Page IRS Form 1023 Application

• Application was submitted and received by IRS on June 19, 2014

• Application was approved on July 30, 2014

• This process normally takes 12 months!!

Fundraising Approach

PiP Fundraisers Spirit Nights Merchant Programs Family Fun Night Spirit Wear Sales

Funds raised will support one or more of following initiatives:

PiP Initiatives Committee Expenses PiP Operating Expenses

School Initiatives

PiP Gives Back

$15k Technology PackageTeacher and Faculty Appreciation

Volunteer Appreciation

Playground Mulch

Parking Lot Signage

Committee Activities and Events

Go Banana’s With Dad

Bike Rally

Fall FestivalMorning Coffees with AdministrationScience NightHoliday Parade

School Directory

Requested by Parents

Gift with PiP Family Contribution of $20 or more

Funds raised will pay for :

Production of DirectoryLaminator for ImagineButcher Paper Cart for Imagine

Goal: $4500

PiP Current Activities

Spirit Store

• Committee is in full swing

• Successful start with Parent Info Nights and Curriculum Nights

• First order of Fleece jackets arrived and are on sale this evening

• Fleece will be available at the upcoming Book Fair and Fall Festival

• New Bling Design and Long Sleeve Shirts available around Nov. 1st

• Need Volunteers to help stock arriving inventory, work spirit table dates first Tuesday of the month, and Fall Festival

Please contact Sara Green or Kelly Puckett with questionspipspiritstore@gmail.com

3rd Annual Fall Festival

• November 1st from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Admission is FREE

• Theme is “Western Round Up”

• Live DJ, Games, Door Prizes, Scavenger Hunt, Surprise Guest, and many more activities!

• Pack a Picnic or Food Trucks will be available

• Visit our website and RSVP

• Vendor Tables and Event Sponsorships are still available

Please contact Nicole Griffin with questionsngriff6504@yahoo.com

Merchant Programs

Current Programs

Box Tops for Education

Shoparoo

Target

Kroger

Spirit NightsSpring Creek BBQ October 8th - 9th

Please contact Rekha Bandarupalli with questionsrekha_btech@yahoo.com

Teacher & Staff Appreciation

93 Teachers and Staff at Imagine1 Event Per Month

• September 24 – Monthly Birthday Celebration

• October 27 – Teacher & Staff Fall Luncheon (Details to come so look for more info on Facebook)

• October 29 – Monthly Birthday Celebration

• November 19 – Monthly Birthday Celebration

• November 21 – Pies for Teachers – Pies Needed!!(Details to come so look for sign-up info on Facebook)

• December 10 – Holiday Style Lunch for

Teachers & Staff

Reading Under The Stars October 23rd

Scholastic Book Fair October 21st-28th

Please contact Channon Sommers or Gretchen Cronin with questions channonj@yahoo.com or gcronin22@aol.com

Parade Committee

PiP General Meetings

Perot Museum Science Night

November 6th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.Imagine Multi-Purpose Room Imagine the possibilities… This night is an Imagine Family Night designed for families to enjoy trying all of the hands on experiments as you travel from one Perot Museum experiment to the next.

Must sign up due to limited supplies. Go online to imaginepip.org to RSVP

Please contact Kathie Byler with questions at kathiebyler@yahoo.com

2015 General Election

Board Positions

Job Description and Commitment

Term

Application and Interview Process

Election Committee Formation

How can you help?

• Partner with us• Spread positive message• Build community• Offer ideas with solutions• Verify that ideas will support school’s goals• Volunteer

Thank You!