Description

LEBC Bid It To Win It! Online Auction (formally known as the BOOSTER BASH):  Due to COVID-19, we felt it was best again not to hold the in-person dinner fundraiser, so we are changing up our format. The Booster Bash historically has been the Booster Club's largest fundraising event.  We weren't able to "BASH" it in 2020 and 2021.  Our 2022 and 2023 Bid It to Win It was great - thanks for your support!

CHAIRPERSON(s): The chairperson(s) of this committee work with the club's directors to determine a date and location, set a budget and create an event timeline. S/he also develops and monitors subcommittees to coordinate promotion of the event, ticket sales, donations, publications, volunteers and record keeping.  solicit donors, coordinate donations, recruit volunteers and assign jobs for them.  Chairperson or persons work with administration and staff in promoting the event, mailing ticket and donor forms and donation pick up. The majority of event coordination and planning takes place January-April.

ONLINE AUCTION VOLUNTEERS:  Volunteers are needed to help with promotion of the event, ticket sales, soliciting and collecting donations, preparing the bid book, creating auction displays, and assisting at the event.  Bash Committee volunteers will attend 3-4 planning and coordinating meetings. The majority of this event coordination takes place from January-April.

BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP/SPONSORSHIPS:  This committee solicits business/community sponsorship in assistance and support of LEBC's purpose and mission statement.

COMMUNICATIONS:  Provide current information to Booster Club membership via:

Website: Review content on website and update as needed, ensuring "user friendly" access. Communicate and make changes as needed.

FUNDRAISING:  Chairperson manages fundraising opportunities outside of the Booster Bash auction and sales of Spirit Wear.  Reviews the merit of fundraising offers received by the Club and brings recommendations to the Board of Directors.  Develops fundraising programs and recruits volunteers as needed.

HOSPITALITY:  The committee promotes and supports goodwill throughout our Lakes Community.  We provide hospitality for events such as the James McKay Staff Recognition Award Night.  We participate in the Homecoming Parade, as well as welcoming back our alumni for their Homecoming.  New ideas are always welcome.

MEMBERSHIP:  Chairperson performs yearly review and updates correspondence/form letters/listings as needed.  As permitted, compiles membership information to be distributed to LEBC officers/directors/chairpersons (such as contact information for volunteering, mass mailing, membership totals, etc.).  Ensures distribution upon application of Welcome materials according to membership tier level.  Issues membership and D117 Family Activities passes as necessary.  Maintains membership application records as needed.

MEMBERSHIP VOLUNTEERS:  Assist in mailing membership information and materials, and help promote Booster Club at various events.  This committee takes a lot of time and effort in the summer and at the beginning of the school year, but tapers off after October/November.

SPIRIT WEAR:  Chairperson is responsible for the ordering and selling of LCHS Spirit Wear and related merchandise sold at LCHS events, home games, online stores and special events.  Responsible for designing, purchasing, pricing, inventory, and communication with other schools and prospective vendors. Handles payments including personal checks [made out to LEBC], credit cards and Apple/Android pay.

SPIRIT WEAR VOLUNTEERS:  Responsible for table set-up and display at sales, selling of merchandise, tabulating items sold, providing customer receipts, collecting payments, and clean-up after the sale.  Ideally, 3 to 5 Spirit Wear volunteers are requested at any Spirit Wear sales event.

STAFF APPRECIATION:  This committee welcomes, encourages and supports LCHS staff and shows parental and student appreciation by providing periodic breakfasts, lunches, or dinners.  Currently occurring several times per year, the LCHS Principal schedules dates which are most feasible to LCHS staff.  The Chairperson works with Communications to request food donations from the club membership.  The Chair may also seek food donations from the community as desired.

STAFF APPRECIAN VOLUNTEERS:  Assist in set-up, serving, donations of food/drinks, and clean-up.

YARD SIGNS:  The chairperson is responsible for collecting, placing and delivering Lakes sport/activity pride signs.