SSFAA Family Involvement Group (F.I.G.)
FIG Officers
Alexis Brown, Chair
LaToya Butler, Vice-Chair
Georgette Reynolds, Secretary
Yvonne Sherman, Treasurer
2011 -12 MEETING DATES
Thurs. October 13, 2011
Tues. November 8, 2011
Tues. December 13, 2011
Mission and Purpose
Section 1. The purposes of FIG are:
a. To partner with parents, teachers and staff to provide students with access and exposure to technology, the arts, science, math and reading.
b. To raise funds and coordinate events for SSFAA and FIG for the benefit and development of the students.
c. All events and fundraising efforts to benefit students set by the basic policies set forth in Article IV.
Section 2. The organization is organized exclusively for the charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or corresponding section of any future federal tax code (hereinafter referred to as “Internal Revenue Code”).
“We are in the business of helping our children”
FIG Chair: Alexis Brown alexisbrown25@gmail.com
FIG Vice:Chair LaToya Butler latoyabutler5@yahoo.com
FIG Secretary: Georgette Reynolds greyn68111@aol.com
FIG Treasurer: Yvonne Sherman, evietravel@yahoo.com
Committees (6)
Purpose: To organize & manage the events of the school in small groups
1. Membership & Events
2. Business & By-Laws
3. Newsletter & Public Relations
4. Finance & Fundraising
5. Development & Grants
6. Election Committee
SSFAA Family Involvement Group Standing Committees
Membership & Events Committee
Purpose: To organize & run the membership drive, Family Fun Nights (2), Teacher Appreciation Week. Assist school with Career Week, Parent Workshops, Science Fair & competitions. Manages FIG Calendar of Events in accordance with SSFAA Calendar.
Activities
1. Membership Drive- ends December 14, 2011
2. Community Service Projects Fall 2011
3. Career Week- May 7-11 2012
4. Teacher Appreciation Week May 7-11 2012
5. Kids’ Field Day June 2012
6. Kindergarten Graduation June 2012
Finance & Fundraising Committee
Purpose: To create, organize & manage fundraising events Butterbraid, Book Fairs (2) & Annual Luncheon.
Activities
1. Affy Tapple –Fall 2011
2. Butterbraid - TBD
3. Carson’s Community Day, November 13, 2011
4. Fall Book Fair Nov 15-18, 2011 (Week of Report Card pickup)
5. Carson’s Community Day, February 2012
6. Spring Book Fair April 2012 (Week of Report Card pickup)
Members: Chair- Yvonne Sherman, FIG Treas.
Newsletter & Public Relations Committee
Purpose: To create & edit FIG Newsletter (4 Issues) & Create FIG press kit (brochure, etc). Subcommittees (2): Newsletter & Public Relations.
Activities
1. Newsletter – 4 Issues
2. Press Kit (brochure, website)
3. Newsletter Advertising
Members: Chair- Andrea Brown-Thirston
Business & Policy Committee
Purpose: Prepare 501 c(3) Application & Review FIG By-Laws
Activities
1. 501(c )(3) Application submit by Dec 3, 2011
2. Recommend 3 Certified Public Accountants
3. Assist w/ finding Newsletter Advertising
Grants & Development Committee
Purpose: To obtain grants to support SSFAA & FIG education & development efforts.
Activities
1. DuSable Membership Partnership
2. Assist w/ 501(c )(3) Application submit by Dec 3, 2011
3. Create Development Packet
4. Research Foundations-K-12 Education, Music
Members: Chair- Alexis Brown, FIG Chair
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