Our organization has been around for three years. We’ve been doing okay, but we recognize the need to do some serious fundraising if we would like to see this mission continue.
Our Goals:* Raise $20,000 * Have the event attended by 100+ people * Recognize the impact our organization is having on our region * Provide an experience that mimics our core values
The event was held at Third Degree Glass Factory on 10/4 starting at 6pm. Below are some of the Pre-unGala images:
Run Of Show:6:15 - Welcome and information on navigating the unGala, Dr. Christopher McGee, Founder & CEO and Julie Lawson, Executive Director
6:45 - Glass Blowing Demo, 3rd Degree Glass Company
7:15 - Welcome from the Board of Directors, Brenda Watt
Keynote Speech, Carey Davis, Head Football Coach, Hazelwood Central High School; former starting fullback, Pittsburgh Steelers
Closing Comments, Dr. Amy Peach
8:30 - Silent Auction closes
Maker StationsThroughout the evening there were 8 stations for attendees to participate in. These stations encouraged attendees to connect with one another and learn a new concept or skill. The stations below were shared:
Results* 130 attendees * $15,654.93 raised * Shared the impact our organization is having on our region from last year’s data:
+ 17 Professional Learning events
+ 43 Hours of Professional Learning
+ 1591 educators attended our events last year
+ 68,413 total hours of professional learning awarded last year
+ Total savings of $1,562,552.92 to our region’s schools and districts.
Provide an experience that mimics our core values
Thank You!Board of DirectorsBrenda Watt, President
Phyllis Ellison
Dr. Amy Peach
Dr. Basiyr Rodney
Paul Krussel
Brian Wellinghoff
Dr. Donna Jahnke
Founder and CEODr. Chris McGee
Executive DirectorJulie Lawson
Leadership TeamBill Bass
Chuck Baker
Glenn Barnes
Derek Bridges
Chris Campbell
Patrick Dempsey
Robert Dillon
Michael Dragoni
Samuel Fishburn
Mauel S. Herrera
Greg Lawrence
Rob Lamb
Sadie Lewis
Chantell Mason
Lance McClard
Dr. Katrice Noble
Dr. Kacy Seals
Julie Szaj
Matt Weld
Aubresha Young
Emanuel Young
SponsorsInnovative Technology Education Fund
Missouri State Teachers Association
Stifel Nicolaus
Edge Hill
Interstate Studio
Color Art
Steelcase
Global Hack
Sentient Strategy
Webster University
Silent Auction SponsorsBar Method
Bloxels
Blue Iguana
Cannoli’s Restaurant Crest Bowl
Cooper Hawk
Cugino’s Restaurant
Dollhouse
Fitz
FLOAT
Jilly’s
Just Dance
Magic House
Makey Makey
Missouri Botanical Garden
Morgan Ford
Painting with a Twist
Pappy’s/Bogart’s
Pasta House
PBS
Prana Yoga
Raising Cane’s
Event Program