The program committee met on Tuesday June 9, 2009. The meeting was led by Martha Platt, Committee Chair, along with Judy Leigh and Sharon Fichthorn. In attendance were Marlis Kraft-Zemel, Nancy Opalka, Fairlight Beasley, Carina Urbach, Nancy Ryan, Stacey Jacobson, Audra Romano, Fran Johnston, Sarah Rosenbaum, and Carina Urbach.
The goal of the first meeting was to familiarize all participants with the current program at Oak Lane. To that end, Martha, Judy and Sharon presented an overview of the Program as it currently exists, broken into three strands: (1) elements of the Academic Program; (2) the Oak Lane year; and (3) the approach. Each strand was discussed, especially the Academic Program and its approach.
The goal of the second meeting will be to present the relevant challenges facing the school as we move forward, and to begin the work of shaping the program that will provide continuity while at the same time attempting to address those challenges. All members of the committee and others interested in contributing to this exciting project are welcome.
The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the 6th grade classroom/Summer Camp office. Please RSVP to Martha Platt by Tuesday, July 7 at mplatt@oaklanedayschool.org.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Fundraising News
The Development Committee met on Thursday, June 25th at 5 p.m. The meeting was led by Carina Urbach, Committee Chair, and Director of Development, Janet Easlea. In attendance were Kent Julye, Faith Paulsen, Kathy Gallagher, Sharon Fichthorn, and Martha Platt.
The goal of the first meeting was to review the successes and challenges of past fundraising efforts and review some statistics regarding participation rates and fundraising totals by constituency (i.e., board members, current parents, alumni, alumni families, etc.). To date, the most successful fundraising effort was the Tribute Campaign which raised $800,000 for the building of the Leah Cutler Gymnasium and renovations to the Perch Hankin Classroom Building. This campaign marked the high point of participation and resulting revenue. Since that time, there has been a slow decline in both participation and total revenue raised. Over the past 5 years, the top 10 donors have been made up by 55% current families, 16% alumni, 13% board members who are not current parents, 7% alumni families, 5% friends and former board members, and 3% faculty.
The Committee discussed some preliminary ideas on how to strengthen communication with alumni and their families, the need to involve our consistent donors in the process of moving the school forward, and looking for volunteers to lead some outreach efforts. In the coming months, the Development Committee will be developing a fundraising campaign that will include targeted financial goals, a case statement describing how the money raised will be used, and marketing materials. In addition, the Committee will be planning several events that will allow donors to see the new location and demonstrate how the funds being raised will benefit Oak Lane Day School and its students.
Anyone interested in joining the conversation or joining the committee is invited to attend the next Development Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in the 6th grade classroom/Summer Camp office. Please RSVP to Carina Urbach at curbach@oaklanedayschool.org.
The goal of the first meeting was to review the successes and challenges of past fundraising efforts and review some statistics regarding participation rates and fundraising totals by constituency (i.e., board members, current parents, alumni, alumni families, etc.). To date, the most successful fundraising effort was the Tribute Campaign which raised $800,000 for the building of the Leah Cutler Gymnasium and renovations to the Perch Hankin Classroom Building. This campaign marked the high point of participation and resulting revenue. Since that time, there has been a slow decline in both participation and total revenue raised. Over the past 5 years, the top 10 donors have been made up by 55% current families, 16% alumni, 13% board members who are not current parents, 7% alumni families, 5% friends and former board members, and 3% faculty.
The Committee discussed some preliminary ideas on how to strengthen communication with alumni and their families, the need to involve our consistent donors in the process of moving the school forward, and looking for volunteers to lead some outreach efforts. In the coming months, the Development Committee will be developing a fundraising campaign that will include targeted financial goals, a case statement describing how the money raised will be used, and marketing materials. In addition, the Committee will be planning several events that will allow donors to see the new location and demonstrate how the funds being raised will benefit Oak Lane Day School and its students.
Anyone interested in joining the conversation or joining the committee is invited to attend the next Development Committee meeting to be held on Wednesday, July 29 at 7 p.m. in the 6th grade classroom/Summer Camp office. Please RSVP to Carina Urbach at curbach@oaklanedayschool.org.
Update to Location
After investigating and visiting several possible locations, the Location Committee has concluded that the most viable location is the campus of St. Thomas' Church in Ft. Washington at the intersection of Bethlehem Pike, Route 73 and Camp Hill Road. A full summary of this process will be included in the complete Location Committee report.
Groups of faculty, board members and parents have made several visits to the St. Thomas site and have begun to identify renovation needs and program implications. Once a final determination of the suitability of the site is concluded, the Committee intends to enter into negotiations immediately. A full report from the Location Committee will be available soon.
Groups of faculty, board members and parents have made several visits to the St. Thomas site and have begun to identify renovation needs and program implications. Once a final determination of the suitability of the site is concluded, the Committee intends to enter into negotiations immediately. A full report from the Location Committee will be available soon.
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