Volunteer Leadership

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VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

The commitment of our dedicated volunteers plays an essential role at FAIS. Not only do our volunteers model responsible, service-oriented behavior to our students; they are the wheels that keep so many of our traditions alive. Our volunteers serve in classrooms, recruit and welcome new families, and coordinate events that strengthen our community. Thank you to ALL of our volunteers. Your wholehearted dedication to FAIS is so greatly appreciated.

ANNUAL FUND VIRTUAL COMMUNITY GATHERING FÊTE DU VIN

The Annual Fund is the School’s most critical fundraising effort and ensures that our school has the resources necessary to advance our mission. Each gift goes to support the greatest need of the School, so that we can continue to provide dynamic opportunities and experiences to all our students. Gifts to the Annual Fund are 100% tax deductible.

Chair: Jennifer Martindale The Annual Gala is our largest community building and philanthropic event. This year, we transitioned our in-person gala to a Virtual Community Gathering featuring our incredible student art projects. Our special appeal supported fi nancial aid and a teacher/ staff appreciation fund, and raised over $150,000!

Gala Chair: Melissa Wilmont Gala Co-Chairs: Danielle Hosmer and Vanessa Calvert Each fall, this wine event celebrates the rich culture and growing talent of Portland’s food and wine community. Bringing together the incredible fl avors of Oregon’s best wineries and local ingredients, the event unites the diverse and progressive community that surrounds the school. Twenty-fi ve percent of the proceeds from wine purchases come back to FAIS.

Fête Co-Chairs: Christine Chang and Margo Litwin

photo: Jason DeSomer Fête du Vin

NEW FAMILY WELCOMING GROUP

The New Family Welcoming Group provides support to new FAIS families by answering questions, sharing their experiences, and serving as a general resource throughout the summer and into the fall.

Co-Chairs: Diana Fundak and Lee Nguyen

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THANK YOU TO OUR FÊTE DU VIN LEADERSHIP FOR TURNING THIS ANNUAL EVENT INTO A SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISER! FOR THE FIRST TIME THIS YEAR, THIS EVENT NET OVER $7,500!

PARENT AMBASSADOR NETWORK

The Parent Ambassador Network represents FAIS at internal and external promotional events to cultivate relationships within the greater Portland metropolitan area, with the ultimate purpose of bringing new families to FAIS.

Chair: Joy Rain

PARENT LIAISON COMMITTEE

The Parent Liaison Committee serves as the link between home and school for FAIS families. Monthly meetings with the Lower School and Middle School Division Heads provide an opportunity to stay informed while connecting with other parents. The Parent Student Connection (PSC) represents the Middle School. The Fun Committee, which plans all-school community events, also operates within PLC.

PLC Chair: Marga Vallejos PSC Coordinator: Lubna Qureshi Fun Committee Chair: Diana Fundak

“DANCE” FOR THE ARTS

The Run for the Arts program, organized by the non-profi t Young Audiences, combines physical activity and the arts! Students gather “sponsors” among their family and friends, and donations support arts, music and theater workshops, performances, classes and events on campus. This year, we hosted a virtual “Dance” for the Arts!

Chair: Jennifer Martindale