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Welcome to a New School Year!

August 23, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment

Goooood morning and welcome to another school year! A new year of school. A new year of school sports. A new year of school clubs. A NEW YEAR TO VOLUNTEER!:)

Our kids started back to school last week and I’m already running in 40 different directions between swim, XC and PTC. I was more determined this year to make out my fundraising/community/volunteering schedules and get them approved early… Well, I did my part. I’m just waiting on the “getting approved” part. I’m sure a lot of you know what I am talking about – but that’s for another post, another time!:)

Tonight, we are having our back to school night at the Middle School/High School. I just went to Aldi (don’t judge!) and stocked up on cookies, printed off my sign-up forms, and now working on some catchy phrases to post around our table. I have signed up for a service, Remind.com, so that parents can sign up on the spot and be made aware of what all is happening on the school front – family events, volunteer opportunities, fundraising, etc. We use it for our swim team and also for Open Swim nights. I think it’ll be a great addition for the organization this year.

Did/are any of you do anything big to kick off your new year? Did you add anything new to your sign up process this year? Let us know!

take care!

Valentines Day Fundraising Ideas

March 28, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment

Valentines Fundraising Ideas

A new year just started and we are rapidly coming up to Valentines Day. This is the perfect time to raise a little money for your cause while at the same time, filling the need that this special day requires:)

There are many options for Valentine’s Day fundraising. You could do the big catalog fundraisers for chocolates, candies or gifts. Or you could go an easier, simpler route. For me, I am not keen on large catalog sales so I will, of course, go for the simpler option. I thought I’d share some of the ones that are tried and true with you:) Remember, before you plan any fundraiser you need to get approval by your school or organization administration. There will be rules that must be followed and you may have to bend or work your fundraiser around the rules and regulations that are written out by your school or organization.

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How To Get Volunteers

March 28, 2016 by admin Leave a Comment

How To Get Volunteers

Finding volunteers is not always easy. A lot of times people see volunteering as a ‘black hole’ from which they will never emerge. And sure, that can happen… I’m not going to lie. However, trying to find that balance so they don’t always feel like they ‘have’ to help is crucial. I’m going to go through the different ways that I find my volunteers. I hope this is helpful to you.

At the beginning of each school year, we have a table set up for the PTC. I have a form made up for the different positions we are looking to fill. Everything from ‘chairpersons’ to ‘just call’ for each event/spot we have available. Some people will check everything and some will just check one small event as a helper. (Be grateful for every bit of help you get.) I have been lucky with volunteers. Most of mine have been along for the ride with me since my oldest was young. One year, we gave really cute tote bags with our school name and mascot on it away to people who signed up. This next school year, I believe I am going to set up a coffee and tea service to entice people to visit our table:) People love coffee and freebies:)

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