Student+Philanthropy+Grant

[|Student Philanthropy Grant] Who is Roger Grein? rogergrein@zoomtown.com Is Tuesday, December 6th at 9:30 ok with you guys? What bell is Consumer Math this year? Questions: If we do the 5 we volunteer with, how many more should we do? Finding non-profit agencies: http://studentphilanthropy.web.iglou.com/resources.html

1. Overview- Ms. Posta's Community Service Class, Ms. Poulin's 1st Bell Consumer Math class and Mr. Rush's Service Learning Class. $1000 grant- must be given in 1 lump sum. Chance to raise our own money as well. 2. Speakers Roger Grein- Philanthropist- Why are you giving away money? Visiting Tuesday, December 6th Jeff Seibert- Grants Coordinator- How do you decide who gets grants? 3. What is our timeline? October 20- Nov 1st Research- Get understanding of grant/ Identify agencies/ Send out grants November 15th- Grants Due Week of Thanksgiving- November 21st and 22nd- Decide about Grants Tuesday, December 6th- Grant Ceremony. Invite Roger, Community Members, Award Winners 4. Consumer Math Kids will visit sites. 5. How do we communicate across classes? 6. What needs does the place you volunteer with have? How could we work with this agency to apply for the grant?

3. What can I or your mentor teacher do to help you?
 * Update #1 (by October 15, 2011)**: Please answer the following update questions by October 15. Send to me and your mentor teacher.
 * 1) What is your philanthropy calendar for this year?
 * 2) Where are you in the process?