Attending
Jane Dodge, Pat Hill, Chris Danehower, Wilda Whitley, Syeda Amina, Jenna Smith, Bradley Valentine, Don Shupe, Jim English, Mike Cranford, Amy Walker, Wayne Tindle, Kelly Constantinetis

Introduction of Student Members
The Business Alliance student members for this school year introduced themselves to the group. Jenna, Syeda and Bradley told us a little about themselves and what their future goals are.

Teacher/Alliance Project Update
Amy Walker gave an update of the Athens Drive HS Department Head/Alliance Member teams. Teachers are requesting that the Alliance hold off just a little bit until they get a few weeks into the new school year. Mike Cranford and Gregory Poole teamed up with the Special Education Department and are already involved in activities.

2004-2005 Alliance Meeting Schedule
Don Shupe reviewed the 2004-2005 meeting calendar and venues were set for all remaining meetings.

CDC Review - Jane Dodge

• Reward/Recognition Programs for students and opportunities for sponsorship
• Monthly Career Development events, including Music/Performing Arts Career Fair
• ADHS Open House, Sept 2 nd - Alliance student members to have exhibit
• BELC Celebration, Tuesday Sept 14 th , 7:30-9:30am One Renaissance Center, RSVP to mkirkpatrick1@wcpss.net by Sept 8th
• Volunteer Electronic Registration - Everyone, please take the time to register at ADHS in the Media Center so you are eligible to volunteer , new this school year in Wake County, everyone who works with students on a volunteer basis must be registered

Teams broke out for 20-30 minutes to develop annual strategic plans. Strategic plans are due at the next Alliance Meeting, Sept 17 th .