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LOCAL EDUCATION FUND MEETING
Sponsored by the ESSEX COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Masconomet Regional High School, Topsfield, MA
Purpose: There is a crisis in funding for public education in Massachusetts and it is clear that tax dollars alone will not be enough to cover school district budgets in the years to come. Across Essex County dedicated parents and community members are working hard to raise private funds for public schools. Many have established education foundations in their communities. This meeting will provide an opportunity for your group to share ideas and concerns with your neighbors in surrounding communities with the goal of improving your effectiveness in raising money in your town and potentially discovering ways to collaborate between communities on joint projects.
Topics: We plan to have breakout sessions on specific topics of interest to the group. Possible topics include: board development and recruitment, fundraising, relations with schools, granting/spending, relations with other town/school organizations, and operational issues such as data base management and staffing.
Who should attend: The workshop is targeted to board members of any local education fund working in a community to raise money to support the local school district. There is no limit on the number attending from any one organization or community.
What to Bring: Please bring copies of your fund raising materials, special event announcements, by-laws and any other information which may be helpful to other education funds.
Registration: Please let us know you are coming by emailing Julie Bishop, Grants and Nonprofit Services Manager at j.bishop@eccf.org or 978-777-8876 x28. There is no fee.
Organizing Committee:
Julie Bishop Grants and Nonprofit Services Manager, ECCF. Former President, Hamilton-Wenham Education Fund
Steve Filosa Vice President, Ipswich 21st Century Education Foundation
Tina Girdwood President, Andover Coalition for Education
Anna Greene Treasurer, Beverly Education Foundation
Cathy Lanois President, Hamilton-Wenham Education Fund
David Welbourn President and CEO, ECCF. Former Board Member, Williamsville (NY), Essex (VT) and Hamilton-Wenham Education Fund
Ken Wilson Vice President, Hamilton-Wenham Education Fund
Directions to Masconomet Regional High School:
From the North and South - Route 95 North or South to Exit 51, Endicott Street. Exit toward Topsfield, High School is immediately on your right. Follow the driveway to the right side of the building and enter the canopy entrance. The large cafeteria is the third door on the right.
Workshop location: High School Large Cafeteria
PLEASE SHARE THIS NOTICE WITH YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES. WE ENCOURAGE FUNDS TO SEND MULTIPLE REPRESENTATIVES.
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