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“Teaching Florida’s Students to Fish Since 1975”. BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 28 th , 2008 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Austin Center Conference Room FOR WEBINAR ATTENDEES: Join the Conference Call: (641) 715-3399 Access Code 145-107-873 . Download PowerPoint (10MB)
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“Teaching Florida’s Students to Fish Since 1975” BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FRIDAY, MARCH 28th, 2008 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Austin Center Conference Room FOR WEBINAR ATTENDEES:Join the Conference Call: (641) 715-3399 Access Code 145-107-873 Download PowerPoint (10MB) Download Education Report
Staff Member Introduction Clinton Mueller- Interim Executive Director Walter Balser- Director of Programs and Policy Crystal Fraser- Director of Finance Monica Pettiette- Marketing Coordinator Chalette Davis- Event Coordinator
Legislative Update House CBIR #252- Anitere Flores- Head Sponsor Senate CBIR #186-Victor Crist- Head Sponsor • House and Senate are emphasizing 1.6 Billion in further cuts to state budget. House #393/Senate #1234 Bill- Places Civics and Economics on the FCAT. • Spearheaded by Congressman Lou Frey and Senator Bob Graham.
21st Annual Post Event Update Gross: $144,600 Excludes Additional $10,000 In-Kind Expenses: $88,536 Expected to Decrease with Final Invoices Expected Net: $56,090 20th Annual Event Comparison Gross: $122,100 Excludes $24,483 In-Kind Expenses: $98,536 Net: $23,564 Recommendations: Expense Reduction on Venue Expense Reduction on Printing Advance Notification of Seating Improvements: Attendance Gross Revenue Net Revenue Overall Appearance of Event
Friday, May 16th, 2008 • Sea World Ports of Call • Orlando, Florida • Check-In 10:30 AM • Selection Committee Meets April 16th, 2008 • 2008 Current Funds Raised 40,000 (Expected to Increase in April) • 2007 Total Raised 43,000 with $6,755 In-Kind • Special Thanks to Publix Supermarket Charities • Thanks as well to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
FCEE Programs Report Key Data
FCEE Programs Report Recent Strides
FCEE Programs Report Partnerships
FCEE Programs Report Improved Marketing • Hiring a full time marketing coordinator • Developing detailed and regionalized data reports, targets and corresponding budget • Distribution of viral marketing tools, such as downloadable posters and flyers • Launch of direct mail marketing campaign to teachers and educational leaders • Regular press releases (including several published articles) • Monthly email blasts using advanced tracking software • Participation at major events, including the Florida Council for Social Studies • Establishment of a regional ambassador system • Introduction of a quarterly Board Updateremail blast • Reintroduction of our quarterly newsletter, Dollars and Sense
FCEE Programs Report Improved Communication
FCEE Programs Report Major Challenges Limited reach (< 2% of Florida Students) Divergent views on mission & vision Ambiguous relationship with JA Strained relationship with centers Weak support for FCEE programs
FCEE Programs Report Possible Recommendations • Develop a clear and complementary relationship with Junior Achievement Expand the scope and mission to include civics (perhaps through a partnership) Focus on a long-term efforts to improve quality and relevance