Disney Info

Important DISNEY TRIP Fundraising Information

The band patrons have spent countless hours planning and implementing multiple fundraisers over the past year. Fundraising is vital to the survival of the band. These fundraisers not only support the bands basic needs such as sheet music ,uniform cleaning and instrument repair; it also helps alleviate the out of pocket cost to band member families. These fundraisers also mean we can provide meals to the members during football games and band competitions and pay competition fees. It is just as important to the patrons to provide fundraisers to members that will also help in their individual expenses such as band camp, shoes, t-shirts, and special activities.

Every four years the band sets a goal to go to Disney World during Magic Music Days. In order to make this happen in 2014, there will need to be a lot of fundraisers with a lot of participation. In the past it has been the patron's goal to pay for half of the cost of every member and have additional fundraisers to allow members to raise the other half. In 2010 the cost was $700 per member. If the prices and the number of members were to remain the same, we would need to raise $17,500....however it is likely that the cost has increased and the goal is set at $25,000. $12,500 of that must be raised to cover first half 1/2 of the trip...if this is not raised then the trip will likely be cancelled. The additional $12,500 will be via fundraisers or out of your pocket. That is a lot of money to raise in just over a year, but we believe it can be done.·..if everyone participates. As a way to ensure fairness for those that do participate, participation will be tracked. Each fund raiser will have a low minimum participation expectation. Members participating in 100% of the Disney fundraisers will

have half of their Disney trip cost paid for by the patrons. Those who do not participate will have a portion paid for by the patrons, depending on what percentage they do participate in. If the patrons ~ is $400 and you only participate in 30% of the fundraisers then the patrons will only pay $120, which means you pay $280 + your $400.

Please note that all Disney fundraisers are in addition to the normal fund raisers that are necessary to continue to support the band...lack of participation in those will result in less Disney fundraisers being scheduled. The main priority is the bands basic needs.

Below you will find a list of the current and upcoming fundraisers that are scheduled for the rest of the year. We realize this is a lot of information all at once, please feel free to contact any of the band patrons for more details. Also please become a member of the SMHS Blue Devil Marching Band on Facebook. We post additional fundraiser information and reminders there.

Seniors....we strongly encourage you to continue to participate in fundraisers. I am sure that you enjoyed your Disney trip and I know the underclassman would appreciate your help. If you don't need any extra money in your account we encourage you to sponsor an underclassman of your choice, and work to help them with their account and Disney expenses.