• Rum River Association of Families and Teachers

    RAFT is organized for the purpose of supporting and enhancing the educational experiences of the Rum River Elementary students by: Providing an organization through which the parents, community members, teachers, and school can work cooperatively together; and Providing approved financial support that enriches the educational experiences of students at Rum River Elementary.

      Board Members

      • Co-Chair: Anna Castrodes
        Co-Chair: Tessa Kennedy
        Vice-Chair: Tessa Kennedy
        Co-Treasurer: Lori Ngo
        Co-Treasurer: Tanya Kunert
        Secretary: Nicole Manthey

      Meeting Dates and Locations

      • RAFT Meetings begin at 6:30 in the Rum River Media Center.

        September 17, 2024
        November 19, 2024
        January 28, 2025
        March 25, 2025
        May 20, 2025

      Contact Information

      Bylaws

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      FAQ

      • FAQ:

        How can I leave a message for the RAFT Board regarding questions, concerns, or issues?

        Contact us at rre.raft@gmail.com. We will respond as soon as possible.

         

        What does RAFT stand for anyways?

        Rum River Association of Families and Teachers.

         

        When does RAFT meet and how long at the meetings?

        We meet every other month. Meetings can last from 1 to 1.5 hours.

         

        Is there childcare at the meetings?

        Yes! We provide childcare at each meeting. High School volunteers sign up to help out with children ages 3 and up.

         

        When does RAFT activity begin and end?

        Our general membership meetings run every other month from September to May. Our calendar year is July 1 to June 30.

         

        How can I help RAFT?

        1. Sign up to volunteer. Volunteering during our events is a great way to learn about what we do. 

        2. Contact us and let us know you are interested in getting involved.

        3. Attend a meeting and learn more about RAFT.

      • PTOs, booster clubs and nonprofits

        Parent Involvement logoAnoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement can provide links to resources that may be helpful to parent-teacher organizations (PTOs), advisory councils, partnership teams, booster clubs and other nonprofit organizations that help students. 

        Resources may include:
        • Leadership
        • Establishing non-profit organization (501c3) status
        • Non-profit organization and volunteer management
        • Financial and organizational management
        • Recruitment and retention of members
        • Partnership practices and networking
         
        Services include:
         
        To check out or browse book titles on all aspects of nonprofit management, visit the Anoka-Hennepin Parent Resource Center. 
        Use Library Name: AHPRC
        No Password is required. 
         

        Contact

         
        Anoka-Hennepin Parent Involvement, 2727 N Ferry St., Anoka, MN 55303
        BoosterPTOResources@ahschools.us

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