After the Storm: Our current default

So, the audition workshop was a success.  It took place last Thursday, December the 8th.  We sold pizza and soda to potential DASH students and their parents.  We earned $175 purely from pizza and soda sales, courtesy of the PTSA (PTSA- thank you so very much!).

So, now, coupled with voluntary donations and other things, we have approximately $300 in our account.  We still need about $700. 

SO: I shall be sending home some parental donation forms ASAP, to some students whose parents would find it economically feasible.  We will be asking for parental donations as an extra supplement to our other fundraising.  We're thinking of selling DASH pencils, wristbands, etc.  But the disadvantage to that is that many vendors require you to place a minimum order; we would not be making as much profit.  And online vendors, which are much cheaper, are also much more unreliable.  Ah, the predicaments that smatter our streamlined pursuit of fundraising. 

Therefore (notice my varied word choice), parental donations will hopefully fill that void.

Other fundraising opportunities: acutal audition in which we could sell refreshments, Field Day in which we would also sell refreshments, and perhaps-just maybe-we could work something out in which we can set up a bake sale before school, and maybe even a car wash in Feb.
JSYK: We are technically not allowed to do bake sales during lunch or breakfast, because the school views it as competition to the vending machines and the cafeteria.  The time slot  in which we could possibly hold a bake sale is around 1 hour AFTER LUNCH.  Or after school.  But then again, everyone rushes out to the buses after school.  Do you see what I mean now?  All those little predicaments!?

A car wash doesn't sound so bad.  We would just need time and a good turnout. 

And then the actual audition...we would be doing basically the exact same thing as the sales at the audition workshop.

*Also, if you have any other good ideas for fundraising opportunities or donations, please see me (the president) or our treasurer to tell us.  We appreciate your feedback.*

Also, thanks to my peers who have left some very thoughful and needed comments.  Your efforts don't go unnoticed.

Well, I'll leave it at that.  Talk to you later.

JSYK: The Audition Workshop

Just so you know, the 9th grade class officers and a few other volunteers will be selling pizza and drinks on Thursday, December 8th, 2011, during an audition workshop.  This is a PTSA-sponsored sale, so 100% of profits made from this sale will go directly to us, the 9th grade class. 

This should help us significantly in our endeavor. 

INFO ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: The audition workshop lasts from 5 to 7 pm.  Volunteers will meet me in front of the Multi-purpose room by 3 pm (that day is also an early release day), where we will set up signs and coolers, etc. By 4:30 pm, the pizza will arrive and so will the parents and students.  We will continue selling drinks and pizza until 7pm, which is when the audition workshop ends; the volunteers will need to be picked up promptly by 7 pm.  All volunteers will have pizza to eat, courtesy of the PTSA.  YOU WILL ALSO RECEIVE COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS volunteering during the pizza and soda sales, given that you sign in and out on a volunteer log that I will provide on that day.

I will try to contact the PTSA soon, to ask about a few details.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE ABOVE, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT SCHOOL.  I may have about 2 spots (as always, we need backups) available.  We'll see.  But, you receive community service hours for helping the 9th grade class (YOU) raise much-needed funds and you get to socialize with 8th graders.  Doesn't that sound enticing?
So, talk to me if you're interested.

Thanks as always.

PROGRESS: We have about $100 of our $1,000 goal.  We will be accepting voluntary donations in the meantime.  Keep up the peppy, generous holiday spirit- voluntary donations would be greatly appreciated.  Drop them off with either the treasurer or me, the class president.  

ALSO: I will be sending out parental donation forms and envelopes soon.  We will be asking a few 9th grade parents (for those who are in an economically feasible position) to make a donation to the 9th grade class.  Voluntary donations are very valuable to us as of now.

P.S.: Thank you, Erica.  I read your comment about recycling old cellphones and ink and toner cartridges.  That sounds like a possible idea...we'll talk. 

A Raffle, perhaps?

How would you feel about a raffle in order to raise funds for the pin ceremony?
What should we raffle off?
And how much should the tickets cost?


Talk to me whenever you see me, or reply in the comments section below.

A Thank You and Getting Back to Voluntary Donations

Thank you for your suggestions concerning fundraising. 
The biggest help we need, as of now, will be from the PTSA at DASH.  They would be instrumental in helping us.  Also, we are trying to secure our position to sell snacks and drinks during Field Day (which is coming up.  I am uncertain of the exact date- but I will try to find out soon).


VOLUNTARY DONATIONS:  I WILL BEGIN COLLECTING VOLUNTARY DONATIONS AGAIN FROM STUDENTS.  Remember: they are voluntary.  You DO NOT HAVE to donate.  BUT IF YOU DO, I CAN PROMISE YOU THAT YOU ARE DIRECTLY FACILITATING THE MAIN FUND FOR OUR PIN CEREMONY.  Yes- i.e., VOLUNTARY DONATIONS ARE ALL THAT WE HAVE, AS OF NOW.  I will check names off.  Donations of $5, $10 will be GREATLY APPRECIATED.  Thank you to those who have already donated. 


Plus, the corporate donations and stuff fell through.  It's way too messy.  Who knew everything had to go to headquarters?


INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS: If you know someone (parent, relative, acquaintance, family friend) who would like to donate money to benefit the 9th grade class, have them write a check with that amount, and make it out to Design and Architecture Senior High.  Then, have him/her attatch a letter stating his/her name and that they would like to donate this amount of money to the 9th grade class at Design and Architecture Senior High.  I will try to create a pre-typed form, so that all you have to do is write a check and sign the form.  BUT FOR NOW, JUST FOLLOW THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ON MAKING A PERSONAL DONATION.


PLEASE DIRECT ALL VOLUNTARY DONATIONS (from students/other individuals) EITHER TO ME (the president) OR OUR TREASURER.

Connections matter.

Okay, so we've temporarily stopped the voluntary donations.  But, if you would like to still donate (remember- this is strictly voluntary), just drop off your donations either with me (your class president) or the treasurer.  


However, if you have any connections to PEOPLE OR BUSINESSES who YOU KNOW would be very willing to make a generous donation to our Pin Ceremony (AGAIN- WE NEED $1,000 BY January!) then have them make a check out to Design and Architecture Senior High, and write a letter stating the amount of money donated, their name, and that they intend for this money to be used for 9th grade class of DASH, as best as they see fit to use it (this way, we can use to money for additional events as well).


So...yes.  Connections do matter.  And also, if you have a parent who is in the PTSA, please notify them of this information and of this blog.  Thank you very much.


We're getting...eh...somewhat closer to our goal.


ALSO- if you see the historian, please remind her to email me some photos!

A Change of Plans

Hi.  If you're new to the blog, welcome.
If you've been here before, you may have noticed a change.  Well, I've decided to temporarily remove some postings until I can verify them. 
And by the way- I was told that we are not allowed to solicit money from students or anyone, so the voluntary donations will have to stop.  But, there are still other ideas for fundraising (selling pencils, t-shirts, etc.) which would be allowed.  Contact me if you have any suggestions.

Thank you.