The Bingo Program is LPAC’s biggest fundraiser. Since beginning in March 2005, Bingo has raised over $400,000. To continue that success, volunteers are needed to keep it going.
Bingo supports all aspects of the program (orchestra, band, Bengal Regiment, Winter Guard, and Jazz Band). The money raised from Bingo helps to cover the extra costs that cannot fit in to the budget provided by the school, including instructors, clinicians, sheet music, transportation, food, instrument repairs, and new instruments.
The Bingo program doesn’t work unless there are people to run the event – selling cards, calling bingo, pickles, being runners, and a lot more. Each Bingo session requires about ten people to be successful.
Slammers Bingo
1878 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80232
Benefits to the program – Money raised from Bingo is used directly on the Instrumental Music Program.
This is not a go out and sell stuff fundraiser. You don’t need to go door to door, and you as the parent don’t need to buy $30 worth of chocolate bars for the program to gain $15. This is a donation of time that raises money for the program to make our students' music experience better.
Meet other parents! Many of the people who work Bingo become friends and often work together. This is a great way to meet new people while supporting your student. It is also a great way to spend some time with your kid by working Bingo together.
Volunteer Positions
Floor Workers – Volunteers of any age can work floor positions, but they are generally reserved for students under 16. These positions roam the floor selling special games (Progressive, Double Action, Horse Race, etc.), raffle tickets, or selling pickles at the Pickle Bar. There are five of these positions available each session – no experience required.
Caller – This position is available to adults or students with a confident, pleasant voice who can lead the Bingo Game. New callers will shadow with an experienced caller for a session or two before going solo. The caller also controls the computer system that runs the games.
Cashier – These positions run the cash registers. Someone will help guide you through the process if you have no experience. There are two cashier positions available per session.
Adult Specific Positions
Games Manager – This position is responsible for troubleshooting any issues that come up during the game. In most cases, this is the easiest job of the night. This position does require a certification, LPAC will pay your way for the certification class.
Bookkeeper – This position needs someone who is organized, good with numbers and can stay after the session to complete the numbers from that night. Workers new to this position will shadow current bookkeepers to learn the process. No experience required.
Head Cashier – This position keeps track and records the winning pickles and is responsible for the payouts at each game. This position requires a bit of experience, so you will train with another head cashier before taking over on your own.
Head Pickles – This position manages the students working the floor, as well as keeping track and recording sales and balancing money for the night. Workers new to this position will shadow with another Head Pickles worker before being able to work on their own.