| Savanna Band & Colorguard Savanna High School Mighty Marching Rebels Anaheim, California |
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Cookie Dough Sales:
Each Fall and Spring we host a cookie dough sale from one of several vendors. Although it
seems to revolve around cookies, sales have included various holiday breads, rolls, and more.
Each student sells as many (or as little) as they want. The key is that the net proceeds go to
the student's account. For most cookie orders that is around $5 / tub. High sellers have sold
40-60 tubs in one sale ($200-300 to the account).
See the news page for the latest info as the time comes near!
Each Fall and Spring we host a cookie dough sale from one of several vendors. Although it
seems to revolve around cookies, sales have included various holiday breads, rolls, and more.
Each student sells as many (or as little) as they want. The key is that the net proceeds go to
the student's account. For most cookie orders that is around $5 / tub. High sellers have sold
40-60 tubs in one sale ($200-300 to the account).
See the news page for the latest info as the time comes near!
Participation Credits:
Since so much of our budget relies on general fundraising efforts, volunteers to work these
events are VERY important. As a result, a student can earn up to $125 toward their student
account each year by have an adult volunteer(s) work for them at three (3) of the special
events each year.
TOURNAMENT CREDIT - $75 ENHANCED CREDIT FOR 2008-2009
This day in November is very important to the organization - earn a $75 credit for working a 6
hour shift (you can work more!)
TWO EVENT CREDIT - $50 - NEW CREDIT FOR 2008-2009
Work two of our other events (eg: Car Wash, Music In the Parks, etc) and earn a $50 credit)
Since so much of our budget relies on general fundraising efforts, volunteers to work these
events are VERY important. As a result, a student can earn up to $125 toward their student
account each year by have an adult volunteer(s) work for them at three (3) of the special
events each year.
TOURNAMENT CREDIT - $75 ENHANCED CREDIT FOR 2008-2009
This day in November is very important to the organization - earn a $75 credit for working a 6
hour shift (you can work more!)
TWO EVENT CREDIT - $50 - NEW CREDIT FOR 2008-2009
Work two of our other events (eg: Car Wash, Music In the Parks, etc) and earn a $50 credit)
What does the program cost?
The Savanna Band & Colorguard program costs around $120,000 per year to operate. What
goes into those costs? Coaches, Transportation, and a whole lot of other things - the details
you can see on the board page.
How does that get paid for?
There are a number of ways, a good part of it (>$50,000) comes from our group fundraising,
most notably the Fall Tournament we host each year, as well as car washes, dinning out, and
others. However, that still leads to a significant part of it to be paid for by participation fees.
Do Participation Fees mean money out of my pocket?
Not necessarily, each student is responsible for their participation fees; however, the boosters
have structured a number of student fundraising programs where students may earn a good
portion of their fees (or all of it, as well as pay for their other costs) with a little effort. Those
include sales of Cookie Dough, Cow Chip Bingo Fundraiser, pre-sale car wash sales, as well as
adult participation credits.
As a result, it can easily "cost" a student $600 - $800 per year to participate; however, with a
little effort half or more of those costs can be covered by student fundraising and credits. See
the "hypothetical example at the bottom of this page.
Is this a change from last year?
Yes - last year we had a participation fee, and then added fundraising (eg: selling cow chip
tickets cost another $100, and car wash tickets cost another $30). This coming year we wont do
that - instead the participation fee is higher, but the ability to reduce the actual costs is greater!
For example, it is not mandatory to sell cow chip tickets - however, if you do, the sales amount is
a CREDIT to your account.
How much does it cost to be in the program?
Costs do vary depending on the level / type of activity a student is involved in, and if this is the
first year in the program they may have some additional costs (eg: concert attire). Here are
some of the things to take into consideration:
FALL PARTICIPATION FEES: $600
Fall fees are for the Mighty Rebel Marching Field Show participants.
FALL STUDENT COSTS:
- Marching Shoes: Purchased in Summertime/Band Camp, the musicians shoes run about
$40/pair. Shoes in good repair (and still fit) may be used the following year (but a lot of
students need a pair each year)
- Colorguard Uniforms: Purchased in Summertime/Band Camp, colorguard uniforms are not
generic, but made for each student (and are theirs to keep) and purchased separately. Costs
vary, but can run around $150, with shoes around $35 more.
OVERNIGHT TRIP(S):
There can be several opportunities for overnight trips during the course of the year. For
example in Fall 2007 we added one night on to our Royal Tournament and spent the night and
had fun day at Magic Mountain. Actual costs vary according to what we do and how long, but
the Royal / Magic mountain weekend cost $80 as a reference. Please note that things like
Magic Mountain tickets are not in our budget and are the student responsibility (though we
obviously buy them at a group rate) and are required to be paid for separately. Positive
account balances can be used, otherwise it is pay as you go for the trip.
CONCERT ATTIRE:
Winter/Spring concert season for musicians is formal attire. Boys are in tuxes and girls in black
dresses. Tuxes run around $150 (but sometimes former band members sell theirs cheaply)
including shoes. We usually find a local shop and try to get a deal. Girls dresses are around
$75 each, for years we have had very generous help from a parent that makes them for
basically cost (and uses the same pattern for all of them). We give out more information in
November.
SPRING PARTICIPATION FEES:
A few students participate in a couple of spring activities, most notable of which are Drumline
and Colorguard. These are not covered in the fall participation fees, but are separate.
Drumline - Participation Fee $125; Uniform TBD (usually simple black attire)
Winterguard - Participation Fee $125; Uniform TBD (usually ~$125)
The Savanna Band & Colorguard program costs around $120,000 per year to operate. What
goes into those costs? Coaches, Transportation, and a whole lot of other things - the details
you can see on the board page.
How does that get paid for?
There are a number of ways, a good part of it (>$50,000) comes from our group fundraising,
most notably the Fall Tournament we host each year, as well as car washes, dinning out, and
others. However, that still leads to a significant part of it to be paid for by participation fees.
Do Participation Fees mean money out of my pocket?
Not necessarily, each student is responsible for their participation fees; however, the boosters
have structured a number of student fundraising programs where students may earn a good
portion of their fees (or all of it, as well as pay for their other costs) with a little effort. Those
include sales of Cookie Dough, Cow Chip Bingo Fundraiser, pre-sale car wash sales, as well as
adult participation credits.
As a result, it can easily "cost" a student $600 - $800 per year to participate; however, with a
little effort half or more of those costs can be covered by student fundraising and credits. See
the "hypothetical example at the bottom of this page.
Is this a change from last year?
Yes - last year we had a participation fee, and then added fundraising (eg: selling cow chip
tickets cost another $100, and car wash tickets cost another $30). This coming year we wont do
that - instead the participation fee is higher, but the ability to reduce the actual costs is greater!
For example, it is not mandatory to sell cow chip tickets - however, if you do, the sales amount is
a CREDIT to your account.
How much does it cost to be in the program?
Costs do vary depending on the level / type of activity a student is involved in, and if this is the
first year in the program they may have some additional costs (eg: concert attire). Here are
some of the things to take into consideration:
FALL PARTICIPATION FEES: $600
Fall fees are for the Mighty Rebel Marching Field Show participants.
- $200 due at Band Camp, $200 due November 1st, and $200 due at the end of the
Semester - note, if you have credits, it may offset much or all your fees. Credits roll over
with the student account from year to year.
FALL STUDENT COSTS:
- Marching Shoes: Purchased in Summertime/Band Camp, the musicians shoes run about
$40/pair. Shoes in good repair (and still fit) may be used the following year (but a lot of
students need a pair each year)
- Colorguard Uniforms: Purchased in Summertime/Band Camp, colorguard uniforms are not
generic, but made for each student (and are theirs to keep) and purchased separately. Costs
vary, but can run around $150, with shoes around $35 more.
OVERNIGHT TRIP(S):
There can be several opportunities for overnight trips during the course of the year. For
example in Fall 2007 we added one night on to our Royal Tournament and spent the night and
had fun day at Magic Mountain. Actual costs vary according to what we do and how long, but
the Royal / Magic mountain weekend cost $80 as a reference. Please note that things like
Magic Mountain tickets are not in our budget and are the student responsibility (though we
obviously buy them at a group rate) and are required to be paid for separately. Positive
account balances can be used, otherwise it is pay as you go for the trip.
CONCERT ATTIRE:
Winter/Spring concert season for musicians is formal attire. Boys are in tuxes and girls in black
dresses. Tuxes run around $150 (but sometimes former band members sell theirs cheaply)
including shoes. We usually find a local shop and try to get a deal. Girls dresses are around
$75 each, for years we have had very generous help from a parent that makes them for
basically cost (and uses the same pattern for all of them). We give out more information in
November.
SPRING PARTICIPATION FEES:
A few students participate in a couple of spring activities, most notable of which are Drumline
and Colorguard. These are not covered in the fall participation fees, but are separate.
Drumline - Participation Fee $125; Uniform TBD (usually simple black attire)
Winterguard - Participation Fee $125; Uniform TBD (usually ~$125)
| HYPOTHETICAL ACCOUNT: Owe $800 - Fall Participation Fee, Shoes, and Uniform (plus misc. charges) Earn $75 - Sell 15 Tubs of Cookie Dough in fall (you can sell more and earn more). Earn $75 - Sell 15 Tubs of Cookie Dough in Spring (you can sell more and earn more). Earn $75 - Adult Participation in Tournament Earn $50 - Adult Participation for Car Wash and Spring Event Earn $50 - Sell $100 worth of tournament ads (you can sell more and earn more) Earn $100 - Sell 20 Cow Chip Tickets (you can sell more and earn more). Earn $25 - Sell 10 Car Wash Tickets (you can sell more and earn more). Remaining to be paid in this hypothetical account, only $350! |
Cow Chip Bingo: NEW CREDIT FOR 2008-2009
A special event held once a year where students sell the tickets and cows select the
winners. Tickets are $5 / each, and students are encouraged to sell 20 apiece.
However the sales go to the students account.
A special event held once a year where students sell the tickets and cows select the
winners. Tickets are $5 / each, and students are encouraged to sell 20 apiece.
However the sales go to the students account.
Car Wash Pre-sale: NEW CREDIT FOR 2008-2009
Twice a year we hold a car wash to earn money for the group. Pre-sale tickets are
handed out for sale by the students. Split the proceeds with the band (meaning sell 10
tickets and $25 goes to the band and $25 to the student account).
Twice a year we hold a car wash to earn money for the group. Pre-sale tickets are
handed out for sale by the students. Split the proceeds with the band (meaning sell 10
tickets and $25 goes to the band and $25 to the student account).
Tournament Ad Credits:
Sell advertisements for the Tournament Program, and split the proceeds with the band.
In other words, sell $100 worth of ads (4 business card size ads or one half page ad)
and earn $50 to the student account. Of course, you can sell a lot more and still split
the credit.
Sell advertisements for the Tournament Program, and split the proceeds with the band.
In other words, sell $100 worth of ads (4 business card size ads or one half page ad)
and earn $50 to the student account. Of course, you can sell a lot more and still split
the credit.
| This sounds like a lot of money, how can I pay that much!? Actually, it is simple if you utilize the available credits. For example, take a typical account that will owe about $800 over the year. Here is a simple way for the student to pay over half the costs with a little effort throughout the year. Of course, it could be more or even less depending on the amount of credit / time invested! |
| S E E E X A M P L E B E L O W |
| What does a "typical" year look like from a cost perspective? Though every student is different, here is a typical sample year - download this file. |
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