FUNDRAISERS & EVENTS
The CBHS Band programs are almost completely self-funded. The Concert and classroom programs receive limited funding from the Hall County School District, while the Marching Band program receives NO funding at all. To operate at a high level and offer our students a quality instrumental music program, the CBBA provides whatever financial resources the county doesn’t.
The operation of the band program is funded in two ways: through fundraising and participants’ fees. Fees provide whatever is not provided for through fundraising. It will be the objective of the CBBA to maximize the fundraising element of the financial equation, thereby minimizing the fee element while not diminishing the quality of the program.
Successful fundraising depends entirely on the participation of every member of the program: parents, students, and the community. The CBBA will establish and look to increase the number of "high-value" fundraising opportunities.
In addition to raising essential funds for the band program, each fundraising activity provides the opportunity for the participants to earn valuable “service credits,” which are applied to the individual members’ accounts as payments toward their band fees. It is entirely possible for a family to pay their entire band cost through service (or “band credits”).
Information on fundraising programs and opportunities is posted in detail at www.cherokeebluffband.com, in e-blasts, in the newsletter, or by simply contacting any booster officer.
The operation of the band program is funded in two ways: through fundraising and participants’ fees. Fees provide whatever is not provided for through fundraising. It will be the objective of the CBBA to maximize the fundraising element of the financial equation, thereby minimizing the fee element while not diminishing the quality of the program.
Successful fundraising depends entirely on the participation of every member of the program: parents, students, and the community. The CBBA will establish and look to increase the number of "high-value" fundraising opportunities.
In addition to raising essential funds for the band program, each fundraising activity provides the opportunity for the participants to earn valuable “service credits,” which are applied to the individual members’ accounts as payments toward their band fees. It is entirely possible for a family to pay their entire band cost through service (or “band credits”).
Information on fundraising programs and opportunities is posted in detail at www.cherokeebluffband.com, in e-blasts, in the newsletter, or by simply contacting any booster officer.
Below is a list of the individual and general band fundraisers and events accompanied by a description of the event. This list is not all inclusive – additional fundraisers may be added throughout the year!
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Students and band association families may seek out financial support / monetary donations from businesses as a way of fundraising for the Cherokee Bluff High School Band Association (CBBA). Financial proceeds will be paid directly to CBBA as a tax-deductible donation. Fifty percent (50%) of funds received from the corporate sponsor will be applied as a fundraising credit towards a family’s / student’s band fees. The cost to administer the program will be covered by the band association portion of funds received, such that the student/family receives 50% fundraising credit for the sponsorship.
Corporate Sponsorship Program Overview
(For full program details and brochure, please see Corporate Sponsor page on the band website)
Types
Standard Corporate Sponsorships (most common)
50% Fundraising Credit toward student band fees
“In Kind” Donation
During the season, we provide our students with the opportunity to order meals for certain band camps, concerts, away games, and competitions throughout the school year because there is little time for them to leave school to eat. We have several of these opportunities and make every effort to partner with our Corporate Sponsors first to fill these meal needs on a first come first served basis. Typical headcount can average between 120-140 and can go higher depending on the event
Advertising – Graphics / Sings for Band Vehicles & On-Campus Buildings etc. **
50% Fundraising Credit toward student band fees
Possible Fundraisers:
Discount Cards:
Details to follow but in general, band members may sell discount cards which contain discounts to local and national vendors, sporting events, restaurants, etc.
MARCH-A-THON:
Band members will pledge to play for an extended period of time in return for contributions from the local community, family, and friends.
HANDY BAND:
Band members led by adult crew leader may work on outdoor residential cleanup or improvement projects such as spreading pine straw, raking leaves, weeding beds, planting flowers. This activity will typically occur one Saturday per month and will depend on those who sign up to have work done as well as volunteers who wish to work. Both sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The work rate will be typically set at $60/hr. for a crew of 3-5 students and at least 1 adult leader. Proceeds earned will be credited on a per-job or per hour basis to those who worked.
ROCK-A-THON:
Band members will pledge to “rock” for an extended period of time in return for contributions from the local community, family, and friends.
SCRIP CARD SALES:
Scrip is an opportunity for families, friends, neighbors, and businesses to purchase gift cards from hundreds of local and national retailers while earning fundraising credits with each purchase. The gift cards that we purchase from Great Lakes Scrip are purchased at a discount (rebate), which you receive in the form of fundraising credits. The rebate is split 95% to the student’s fundraising credits and 5% to the band to cover the administrative cost. The best part about purchasing Scrip cards is that these cards are for purchases that you are already making every day, every week, every month such as gas, food, dining, etc. Why not benefit from those purchases? You can order cards and/or select from a wide variety of cards we have on hand for immediate purchase. For a list of Scrip retailers, go to www.shopwithscrip.com. Click on the Retailer List on the left side. We also have cards available from local merchants not listed (Publix, Daily Grind, Stars and Strikes, Zaxby’s, La Cocina, etc.), and are adding other all the time. Check the Scrip board and the email blast each week.
FRUIT SALE:
Our fruit sale project will be a great fundraiser and will be conveniently planned for the holiday season. Students sell various combinations of oranges, tangelos, and grapefruit. The fruit makes an excellent holiday gift or corporate gift for employees, clients, and customers. Students take orders and once the fruit arrives, they are responsible for delivering the fruit to the buyer. The fruit baskets, boxes, and bags sell from approximately $10 to $40.
PIGS & PEACHES:
This will be a family friendly festival in downtown Flowery Branch that includes cooking contests, vendor booths and several stage performances. During the event CBBA teams up with Jaemor Farms to sell fresh fruit, fried pies and slushies. Adults will be needed to work the booth sales.
POPS IN THE PARK:
Pops in the Park Pops in the Park will be a special outdoor concert located at Cherokee Bluff Park. The evening showcases the Cherokee Bluff High School bands as well as selected bands from Cherokee Bluff Middle. Tables are available (Chastain-style) and families can bring a picnic or purchase dinner from the concession stand. This event will be extremely fun for students, family, and friends. It takes a tremendous number of volunteers to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone. Besides having fun and raising some money, we hope that this event serves as an introduction for the middle school band students to the Cherokee Bluff High band program.
ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISERS:
As boosters, our primary goal is to raise money for our organization. We are often approached with new fundraising ideas that we may try within any given season. The above list is meant to provide you with a general idea of the many ways you can participate in the band program but should be seen as a flexible list that is modified as needed to help us meet our annual goals. There is a booster board process for evaluating and approving new fundraisers. Please contact any board person or director for any new ideas.
CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
Students and band association families may seek out financial support / monetary donations from businesses as a way of fundraising for the Cherokee Bluff High School Band Association (CBBA). Financial proceeds will be paid directly to CBBA as a tax-deductible donation. Fifty percent (50%) of funds received from the corporate sponsor will be applied as a fundraising credit towards a family’s / student’s band fees. The cost to administer the program will be covered by the band association portion of funds received, such that the student/family receives 50% fundraising credit for the sponsorship.
Corporate Sponsorship Program Overview
(For full program details and brochure, please see Corporate Sponsor page on the band website)
Types
- Standard: (financial only, most common)
- In-Kind Donations – Products or Services
- Meal Sponsors
- Advertising – Signage on Band Buildings & Vehicles/Trailers
Standard Corporate Sponsorships (most common)
- Grand National Level - $1,000 (Base Benefits + Plaque + Premium Advertising & Benefits + top consideration for services)
- Super Regional Level - $750 (Base Benefits + Plaque + Advertising + consideration for services)
- Regional Level - $500 (Base Benefits)
- Friends of the Arts – Less than $500 (tax deductible)
50% Fundraising Credit toward student band fees
“In Kind” Donation
During the season, we provide our students with the opportunity to order meals for certain band camps, concerts, away games, and competitions throughout the school year because there is little time for them to leave school to eat. We have several of these opportunities and make every effort to partner with our Corporate Sponsors first to fill these meal needs on a first come first served basis. Typical headcount can average between 120-140 and can go higher depending on the event
- Grand National Level Food Sponsor – For sponsors at the Grand National Level ($1000 donation with the minimum $1,000 received prior to or in conjunction with the food order) we will offer 1 guaranteed meal. They are also eligible for first consideration for more opportunities if we do not receive other donations to fill all of our meal requirements. *
- Super Regional Level – Sponsors at the Super Regional Level Tier ($750 donation with the minimum $750 received prior to or in conjunction with the food order) we promise the highest consideration for all meals requirements that have not already been filled by Grand National Level sponsors. *
Advertising – Graphics / Sings for Band Vehicles & On-Campus Buildings etc. **
- Band Trailer / Box Truck (Multiple Sizes and Levels offered).
- Band Tower / Storage Buildings (Multiple Sizes and Levels offered)
- Subject to Final approval of CBBA and coordination with Corp Sponsor admin.
50% Fundraising Credit toward student band fees
Possible Fundraisers:
Discount Cards:
Details to follow but in general, band members may sell discount cards which contain discounts to local and national vendors, sporting events, restaurants, etc.
MARCH-A-THON:
Band members will pledge to play for an extended period of time in return for contributions from the local community, family, and friends.
HANDY BAND:
Band members led by adult crew leader may work on outdoor residential cleanup or improvement projects such as spreading pine straw, raking leaves, weeding beds, planting flowers. This activity will typically occur one Saturday per month and will depend on those who sign up to have work done as well as volunteers who wish to work. Both sign-ups will be on a first-come, first-served basis. The work rate will be typically set at $60/hr. for a crew of 3-5 students and at least 1 adult leader. Proceeds earned will be credited on a per-job or per hour basis to those who worked.
ROCK-A-THON:
Band members will pledge to “rock” for an extended period of time in return for contributions from the local community, family, and friends.
SCRIP CARD SALES:
Scrip is an opportunity for families, friends, neighbors, and businesses to purchase gift cards from hundreds of local and national retailers while earning fundraising credits with each purchase. The gift cards that we purchase from Great Lakes Scrip are purchased at a discount (rebate), which you receive in the form of fundraising credits. The rebate is split 95% to the student’s fundraising credits and 5% to the band to cover the administrative cost. The best part about purchasing Scrip cards is that these cards are for purchases that you are already making every day, every week, every month such as gas, food, dining, etc. Why not benefit from those purchases? You can order cards and/or select from a wide variety of cards we have on hand for immediate purchase. For a list of Scrip retailers, go to www.shopwithscrip.com. Click on the Retailer List on the left side. We also have cards available from local merchants not listed (Publix, Daily Grind, Stars and Strikes, Zaxby’s, La Cocina, etc.), and are adding other all the time. Check the Scrip board and the email blast each week.
FRUIT SALE:
Our fruit sale project will be a great fundraiser and will be conveniently planned for the holiday season. Students sell various combinations of oranges, tangelos, and grapefruit. The fruit makes an excellent holiday gift or corporate gift for employees, clients, and customers. Students take orders and once the fruit arrives, they are responsible for delivering the fruit to the buyer. The fruit baskets, boxes, and bags sell from approximately $10 to $40.
PIGS & PEACHES:
This will be a family friendly festival in downtown Flowery Branch that includes cooking contests, vendor booths and several stage performances. During the event CBBA teams up with Jaemor Farms to sell fresh fruit, fried pies and slushies. Adults will be needed to work the booth sales.
POPS IN THE PARK:
Pops in the Park Pops in the Park will be a special outdoor concert located at Cherokee Bluff Park. The evening showcases the Cherokee Bluff High School bands as well as selected bands from Cherokee Bluff Middle. Tables are available (Chastain-style) and families can bring a picnic or purchase dinner from the concession stand. This event will be extremely fun for students, family, and friends. It takes a tremendous number of volunteers to make this an enjoyable experience for everyone. Besides having fun and raising some money, we hope that this event serves as an introduction for the middle school band students to the Cherokee Bluff High band program.
ADDITIONAL FUNDRAISERS:
As boosters, our primary goal is to raise money for our organization. We are often approached with new fundraising ideas that we may try within any given season. The above list is meant to provide you with a general idea of the many ways you can participate in the band program but should be seen as a flexible list that is modified as needed to help us meet our annual goals. There is a booster board process for evaluating and approving new fundraisers. Please contact any board person or director for any new ideas.