Fundraising

With the help of the members of our Music Society, many opportunities are provided for the children to raise money to offset the cost of travel. Accounts are kept for each student to more closely direct funds raised to the successful fund-raiser themselves. Some students raise quite a large sum of money while other families choose to pay in cash. Please consider that all members of each touring ensemble are crucial to the success of the group’s musical endevours. Fund-raising events are sponsored by the SMS to make it financially possible for all members to participate.

Failing to participate in fundraisers and then withdrawing from the touring ensemble for financial reasons is very damaging for our Music Program. Please give special thought as to how you will proceed during the year so that participation is possible for your child.

In past years we have done a fair number of projects, chocolates, magazine subscriptions, Entertainment Books etc. This coming year we plan to focus our efforts on fewer projects and to pick from amongst our most profitable ventures only. i.e. Safeway/Save-on-Foods cards and Bottle Drives. (last bottle drive each participating member earned over $100) Our Annual Dinner Dance is our largest fundraiser of the year. Think now about goods and services you can offer or procure for the Silent Auction.
 

Student Fund-Raising Accounts

Most of the fundraising money goes into a travel account with your child’s name on it. The student accounts are updated every few months and posted in the band room where you can keep track of the balance. Please be sure your child keeps track of his/her account and keeps all fundraising receipts in a safe place. In the event of any discrepancies, we will require the receipt for verification of funds raised. Stapling all school receipts into the student agenda book would be one recommended place to keep receipts.

Please note that funds deposited in a member’s account fall under strict legal protocols from the School District. The funds may be used only for approved functions sponsored by the Music Dept. and/or the Music Society. Where funds may accumulate from year to year, funds unused at graduation or as a result of withdrawal from the Music program must revert to a general account.