2020-2021 President’s Report:
- Chapter activities – coffee chats, student enrichment activities, family game nights, book groups, educational workshops, park dates, video series to support educational choices, individual support
- New Parent group in St. Paul hosting weekly student gaming experiences
- State Board Member attended the Virtual NAGC Advocacy Conference
- Representatives attended MDE Gifted Advisory Council
- Successful finish to the Drive 65 Fundraising campaign with a successful outcome of funds raised
- Connections Project lead the updating of MCGT mission and vision statements, expanded our relationships with stakeholder groups in MN, and raised awareness of equity throughout MCGT activities
- Provided scholarships for children to attend five Minnesota summer programs and 6 memberships to MCGT through the Betty Johnson Legacy Scholarship Fund
- Held three virtual Speaker Series events featuring Dr. Jonathan Plucker speaking on Equity in Schools, Dr. Karen Rogers lead a conversation on 2E learners, and Angel Selden spoke on Helping Talent Bloom
- Planned conference on November 6, Raising Critical Thinkers – and Curious Adults featuring Colin Seale
- Recognized Minnesota’s NUMATS top scorers via certificates and recognition in the Outlook
- Partnered with MDE and MEGT on gifted coordinators and specialists workshops
- Providing Monthly CHAT Nights via Zoom for Members with local experts.
- Continued as an online virtual organization
- Hosted annual picnic in St. Louis Park for families to connect with each other
- Launched Talented Tots and Lean on Me, monthly support times for parents of gifted and talented children
- Began a Website Redesign project with a usability study and re-organization of current website
- Moved back into of the Edina Community Center in July
| Core Value/Pillar | Mission Statement |
| Connections | MCGT forges partnerships to engage diverse communities in building awareness of and support for the unique needs of the gifted and talented. |
| Advocacy | MCGT supports family, local, state, and federal advocacy efforts to improve opportunities for gifted and talented learners. |
| Resources | MCGT provides a comprehensive website and equitable access to events and workshops. |
| Equity | MCGT is committed to continual learning and actionable steps to support a more equitable future for the communities we serve. |
| Support | MCGT cultivates relationships among parents/caregivers, and between families, experts, and professionals |
2020-2021 Financial Report
Total Income $29,169
Total Expense $30,541
Net Income/(Loss) $(1,372)
| Income | Expenses | |||
| Membership Dues | $14, 360 | Operating Expense | ||
| Conference Income | $ 2,458 | Rent & Phone | $1,828 | |
| Disbanded Chapter Funds | $ 1,000 | Wages/Payroll Taxes/Workers Comp | $8,828 | |
| Betty Johnson Scholarship | $75 | Business Owners Ins. | $1,310 | |
| Drive 65 | $4,819 | Repay Loan | $2,035 | |
| United Way | $36 | Internet & Web Hosting Fees | $348 | |
| Other Donations | $1,610 | Wild Apricot Fees | $3,992 | |
| Newsletter/Website Sponsorship | $2,692 | Stripe/Square/AffiniPay Fees | $930 | |
| Mini-Conference/Workshops | $2,030 | Postage | $242 | |
| Fundraising (Book Sales) | $52 | Membership-MN Council Non-profits | $175 | |
| MN NUMATS Donations | $0 | Computer | $0 | |
| Misc. Income | $37 | Misc & Supplies | $153 | |
| Total Income | $29,169 | Taxes/Fees | $547 | |
| Meeting Expenses | $150 | |||
| Zoom/Vimeo | $329 | |||
| Total Operating Expense | $20,867 | |||
| Other Expense | ||||
| Conference Expense | $1,062 | |||
| MCGT Member Rebates to Chapters | $5,011 | |||
| Chapter/Parent Group | $0 | |||
| Books Purchased | $0 | |||
| NACG Memberships & Travel | $550 | |||
| Scholarships | $1,350 | |||
| Mini-Conf/Workshops | $1,291 | |||
| MN NUMATS Celebration | $119 | |||
| Summer Picnic | $291 | |||
| Brochures | $0 | |||
| Total Other Expense | $9,674 | |||
| Total Expense | $30,541 |
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email the MCGT office at [email protected]