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 Monarrez
Maria 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.
2013-2014 Wrap Up
Growth and Development
Established Foundation
Fully Funded Committees
Activities and Events
Spirit Wear Sales
Communication
Weekly E-mails
Monthly Newsletter
General Meetings and Parent Education
Guest Speakers
Activities for kids
Partnership with Imagine
Advancement Coordinator
$15k Technology Package Donation
PiP Communication
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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 Package
Teacher and Faculty Appreciation
Volunteer Appreciation
Playground Mulch
Parking Lot Signage
Committee Activities and Events
Go Banana’s With Dad
Bike Rally
Fall Festival
Morning Coffees with Administration
Science Night
Holiday Parade
School Directory
Requested by Parents
Gift with PiP Family Contribution of $20 or more
Funds raised will pay for :
Production of Directory
Laminator for Imagine
Butcher 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 questions
pipspiritstore@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 questions
ngriff6504@yahoo.com
Merchant Programs
Current Programs
Box Tops for Education
Shoparoo
Target
Kroger
Spirit Nights
Spring Creek BBQ October 8th - 9th
Please contact Rekha Bandarupalli with questions
rekha_btech@yahoo.com
Teacher & Staff Appreciation
93 Teachers and Staff at Imagine
1 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
Scholastic Book Fair
October 21st-28th
Reading Under The Stars
October 23rd
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?
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Partner with us
Spread positive message
Build community
Offer ideas with solutions
Verify that ideas will support school’s goals
Volunteer
Thank You!