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Business Advisory Council. November 30, 2012. “Planning with the End in Mind”. Student Council Update. Pep Rally “Blast From the Past” Most Energetic! Blood Drive More than doubled our numbers! Homecoming Theme: “Bright Lights Big City” Dec 15. Spirit Week Dec 10-14
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Business Advisory Council November 30, 2012 “Planning with the End in Mind”
Student Council Update • Pep Rally • “Blast From the Past” Most Energetic! • Blood Drive • More than doubled our numbers! • Homecoming • Theme: “Bright Lights Big City” • Dec 15 • Spirit Week • Dec 10-14 • Powder Puff • Dec 12 • Wish List • Helium Tank • BPA Judges for State Competition- Jan. 28 3-5:30 p.m. --prejudging
Curriculum Committee • 2012-2013 Goals • Junior Achievement supports Crooms’ 4 year career plan • 9th grade program – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2 • 10th grade program - Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 13, Nov. 20 - COMPLETED • 11th grade program - Complete by February 2013 • 12th Summer Internship – Summer 2013 • Teach In Day – November 13, 2012 – 53 speakers • Tech Fest/Field Day – March 21, 2013 –workshop presenters needed • Tech Fest Student Survey Results • LANFest – January 7, 2013 • Senior Exit Interviews - 124 seniors, November 26 – December 3, 2012 • One day left to go! Thank you BAC members for participating as interviewers.
Job Shadowing/Internship Committee 2012-2013 Goals: 6 field trips planned this year: • Oct. 26, 2012 – Symantec Corporation - DONE • Nov. 15 – Dot Decimal - DONE • Dec. 7 – Dave Maus Toyota • Jan. 17 – Convergys Corporation • Jan. 24, 2012--Sanford Chamber of Commerce • Feb. 19 - Siemens • Prepare juniors for Summer Internship Thank you SCPS –RTT funds for paying for transportation and business partners for paying for lunch.
Internship 2012-2013 Goals: • Identify 20-25 slots • Plan an employer recruitment workshop for the Internship Program – January 18 at noon. • Begin interviewing by end of April • Identify students before school year ends Interns start June – August Next committee session: Conf. call Dec. 21 8 a.m. Internship workshop for employers – Jan. 18,2013 noon at Crooms
Marketing/Membership Committee Business Advisory Council website: Croomsbac.org 2012-2013 Goals: • Encourage membership for BAC • Encourage parent membership – work with PTSA/SAC • Implement Communication/Marketing Plan • Market BAC events – Tech Fest • Next Marketing session: Dec. 4 at 8 a.m.
Scholarship Committee Updates: • BAC Scholarship deadline Feb. 1, 2013 • Write a succession plan for the endowment • Design a scholarship certificate • Awards Ceremony – May 2, 2013 • Next meeting: TBD
Fundraising Committee • Coming ----Tech Fest VII---March 21, 2013 • 2012-2013 Goals: $25,000 • Secure sponsorship now – February 2013 • SSC, Convergys, and DiSTI have committed already • Secure Keynote Speakers – 2 (secured) • Secure Workshop Speakers – 30 needed • Next committee session:
Sponsorships Needed: Tech Fest VII Banner Sponsor-- **The Sign Man will sponsor this** Tech Fest VII Program Sponsor - ****Convergys will sponsor****** Seeking Tech Fest VII sponsors Seeking BAC Appreciation Luncheon Sponsor-$600
Items for Discussion • NAF Dinner Auction: March 2 -Sheraton Downtown • Donation items needed for silent auction • Items collected so far: • Dell donation • BAC representatives who wish to attend? • 8 complimentary $50 tickets to represent at the Crooms BAC table. Email Cathy • Election of chairs for 2013– Please email RT Hillery if you are interested in training with current chairs to prepare for next year. Further discussion in January.
Save the Dates/Events • 2012-2013 BAC Meetings-4th Fridays of the month: • Jan. 25, 2013 • March 22, 2013 • May 24, 2013 • May 31, 2013-BAC Appreciation Luncheon • NAF Dinner Auction—March 2, 2013 • Tech Fest VII—March 21, 2013 • Crooms Awards Night—May 2, 2013 • Scholarships applications deadline Feb. 1, 2013 • Graduation—May 24, 2013
Announcements/What’s Next/? • Crooms AOIT earned the National Academy of Distinction for the 3rd year in a row thanks to our BAC! • Please pick a committee to support the goals set for the 2012-2013 School Year: • Marketing-Tina Holden • Scholarship-Kevin Jackson • Job Shadowing/Internship-Cathy Alper • Curriculum-Demetria Hayes • Fundraising-Anita Neal-Okoro/Lou Reents