MAEF Board Committees

The Mahtomedi Area Educational Foundation depends upon a community of dedicated volunteers to conduct organizational business. Much of our work is done on a committee level. Committees are comprised of board members and community members with a passion for the committee's work. Committee meetings are held throughout the year. Committees include:

Community Engagement Committee - responsible for organizing special events and implementing strategies to raise awareness about MAEF in our community. Suzanne Wisniewski, Chair

Development Committee - Oversees development and implementation of the Development Plan that incorporates several fundraising strategies by identifying and soliciting funds from external sources of support. Mara Winke, Chair

  • Fall Fund Drive Committee - The Fall Fun Drive Committee ensures strategic fundraising and provides leadership for the annual donor appeal to parents, the community, and staff. Mara Winke, Chair

  • Philanthropy Event - Chris George and Mara Winke, Co-Chairs

  • Zephyr Get Together Committee - Plans, coordinates, and carries out the Zephyr Get Together. Meagan Ratnayake, Chair

  • Zephyr Gala Committee - Plans, coordinates, and carries out the annual Zephyr Gala. Kate Krampe, Chair

Executive Committee - The Executive Committee provides leadership to the entire Board, ensuring that the Board as a whole achieves its objectives and priorities, acting with authority to represent the full Board between Board meetings in support of the strategic plan as established by the Board. Barbara White, Chair

Finance & Investment Committee - The Finance/Investment Committee provides oversight, guidance, and support to the financial, tax, and investment practices of the organization, including approval and conformance regarding up-to-date fiscal and investment policies and procedures; development of the annual budget; and ensuring accurate tracking and analysis of financial highlights, trends, and issues. Also ensures conformance to relevant financial and tax rules and regulations. In conjunction with the investment team, it develops the investment policy and oversees the management of the organizational investments. Brian Sweeney, Finance Committee Chair & Charlie Anderson, Investment Committee Chair

Grants Committee - The Grants Committee evaluates and recommends the disbursement of grant money for MAEF classroom grants, Hansen Inspired Teacher grants, and Oliver’s Fund grant requests. Andrea Lampland & Shawn Bromeland, Co-Chairs

Innovation Committee – Jim Hansen, Chair

Nominating Committee - Identifies needed board member skills, recruits and interviews potential members, and identifies candidates for executive board positions. Andrea Lampland, Chair

Scholarships Committee - The Scholarships Committee provides leadership to the post-secondary scholarship program and evaluates and awards scholarships to graduating seniors. Jessica Domin, Chair

Sponsorships Committee  - The Sponsorships Committee provides leadership and is responsible for evaluating requests from organizations and other initiatives that support the basic needs of students and families in the district. Suzanne Wisniewski, Chair

Wildwood Artist Series  - This committee is responsible for planning and coordinating the Wildwood Artist Series concerts held throughout the year. The Wildwood Artist Series provides music for all ages! Julie Molitor, Chair