AUDUBON to WASHINGTON Parent Meeting 9.28.17

-$150 deposit for all students going due in October of 8th grade. Fundraising Basics -$150 deposit for all students going due in October of 8th grade. -Final cost of trip (mode of transportation) will be decided Fall of 8th grade -Parents leading fundraising efforts decide on a percentage of funds that will be set aside for scholarships (example 25%) -Final amount due March of 8th grade year “Washington truly is a Game of Thrones.” Frank Underwood

Overview of Timeline and Deadlines for WDC September 2017 – Initial parent meeting, identify chairpersons December 2017- Begin Fundraising September/October 2018- Parent Meeting, Deposit Due, Scholarship Application Due December 2018 – Fundraising Completed, Scholarships Awarded, Remaining Balances sent to all Families March 2019 – Balance Paid in Full May 2019 – Final Parent and Student Meeting with Vendor “Am I really the sort of enemy you want to make?” Claire Underwood

Parent Participation Ideally 3-4 parents take the lead in our fundraising efforts All parents are expected to participate in some capacity Fundraisers are parent-led. Teachers will help facilitate and provide students with advisory time to help and plan activities. “Power is always better than money.” Frank Underwood

Fundraising Forecast Fundraising Events Forecast Candy Cane Sales $ 3,500.00 Father/Daughter Dance $ 500.00 Father/Daughter Dance Extras (concessions, photos, flowers, etc) $ 1000.00 Valentine Dance Ticket Sales Valentine Dance Extras $ 350.00 Student/Staff Bball Game Entry $ 300.00 Student/Staff Concession Sales End of Year Dance Ticket Sales $ 1,400.00 End of Year Dance Concession Sales Hawk Walk Bake Sales $ 400.00 Halloween Dance Ticket Sales $ 1,000.00 Halloween Concession/Photo Sales Variety Show Ticket Sales $ 2,200.00 Variety Show Concession Sales Other/Gifts $ 750.00 Total Fundraising $ 14,000

Allocation of Funds Example Total Cost of Trip per Student $ 1,000.00 Min Deposit per Student (Due October 2018) $ 150.00 Net Required $ 850.00 Number of Students 50 % of Funds Raised toward Scholarships 25% # of Students Granted Scholarships 7 Total Fundraising (Forecast) $ 14,000 Amount allocated to Scholarships $ 3,500 Remaining funds to Everyone $ 10,500 Final Amount Due by March, 2019 --Scholarship Students $ 350 --All Other Students $ 600

Trip Logistics Flying vs. Driving Hotels- 4 students per room. Security provided at night Tour - Tour guide provided Meals- All are included Chaperones- Teachers only “I’m not a chauffeur.” Remy Danton

Questions ???? “When the money is coming your way, don’t ask questions.” Frank Underwood