FOTB Annual Meeting: Financial Review & Future Plans
Dive into the detailed financial review of FY2005, explore fundraising successes, and discuss future plans for FOTB. Join us for an insightful meeting with engaging discussions.
FOTB Annual Meeting: Financial Review & Future Plans
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Presentation Transcript
Welcome! • Please dial 609-258-2610 to connect conference bridge at 9:00 am • Meeting materials available online: http://www.princeton.edu/~fotb/explore/boardbiz.shtml • Meeting will begin at 9:15 am • Please enjoy some breakfast
Jonathan D. Mendelson ’97 FOTB Board President FOTB Annual Meeting
Agenda • Call to order • Year in Review • Recap of Activities • Financial outlook • Other business • Endowment • Adjourn
Call to Order • Select meeting secretary • Establish quorum • Elect president • Review minutes from last year
Year in Review • FY05 unique due to San Diego trip • Inflow/Outflows ~$20K higher than normally occurs • Armory space relocation effort begun • Continued strong leadership from undergraduate officers
FOTB Meets Fundraising Goals • San Diego trip a financial success • Early fall mailing for SD trip pays off • Anonymous donor makes trip possible • FOTB members rise to the challenge • Moderate capital expenditures can still occur • Most costs remain in line with expectations
Two mailings before end of tax year Two mailings before end of tax year Mailing Schedule • Typical mailing schedule • September: Appeal 1 • December: Appeal 2 • May: Reunions Announcement • FY2005 Adjustment • August: Appeal 1 • December: Appeal 2 • May: Reunions Announcement
Operating Fund Results • 2x the previous year • Without one-time donors • Total ~$20,000 almost $5K increase • Does not include Endowment
FY2005 Financial Review • Books do not close until 6/30/05 • Additional review required • Auto expenses increase substantially • Office expenses exceeded expectations • Distortions • Reunions and end-of-year expenses not yet recorded • VISA card makes expense tracking difficult
Financial Analysis: Inflows • Endowment income over $5,200 • $3500 in special funds from University for SD Trip
Financial Analysis: Outflows • Reunions costs will post in late June • Some capex probably deferred to FY06
Financial Analysis: Summary • FY2005 net flow depends upon end-of-year items • FY05 appears to be a cash-flow positive year • Will continue to pay down debt to Dean of Students
541-1890 (Band) ($11,361.83) Improvement over previous years (debt over $25K) Reunions 2005 income should offset end-of-year expenses 645-2036 (FOTB) $22,034.66 Improved fundraising allows for flexibility Strong cash position may enable FOTB to retire remaining PUB debt Financial Analysis: Balances
End-of-year Expenses • Reunions meals for undergraduates • FOTB Board Meeting • Reunion tent and refreshments • May Princeton Upbeat mailing • Unclaimed student expenses
FOTB Issues for FY2006 • Monitor space reassignment issues • Must update FOTB mailing list • No progress since last meeting • Len Ritz currently owns this item • Feasibility of annual meetings • Modification of Bylaws • Succession planning • FOTB’s future role • Ensuring widespread participation • Closing on outstanding tasks
PUB Endowment Update Book Value on 5/25/05 $112,309.56 • Exceptional Progress • Began with $15,000 transfer in 1999 • Met $50,000 requirement 2 years early • FY05 Details • $6,797.01 in contributions • Earned over $5,200 towards budget PUB greatly benefits from this resource!
Adjourn • Final comments/questions • Set meeting date/time for next year • Today’s Band/FOTB Activities • 11:00 a.m. Fred Fox ’39 Memorial Concert (Cannon Green) • Post P-Rade Band Reunion (South of Eno Hall)