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Fundraising Information
Funding for the Pride of Salem comes from many sources,
including the City of Salem School System, the City of
Salem, and others. However, expenses far exceed these
resources, including band camp and travel to band
competitions (food, housing, transportation, etc.), along
with other expenses. A primary goal of the band
boosters is to defray a significant portion of these
expenses, so that band remains an affordable option for all
students. Parents of band members still pay significant band
camp and band competition fees; the band booster activities
keep them at a reasonable level.
Participation in fundraising at some level is requested
of all band families. Working together helps everyone.
A partial list of our fundraising efforts is shown below.
Details will be added when available.
What you can do:
1. Stay informed. Ask you band
member for "take home" paperwork regularly. Sometimes
students accidentally leave informational memos and
fundraising info in their bookbags.
2. Check this web site for updated
information. If you have questions about a fundraising
activity, check with the leader of that activity (check this
page or the "contact info" page to find out who that is), or
the Booster co-presidents.
3. Participate in the fundraisers.
4. Consider helping with the
fundraisers.
Listing of expected fundraising activities this
year:
1. Summer Music Games of Southwest
Virginia. This July/August event raises a significant
amount of money for the band boosters. Families can
contribute by helping organize the event, by working at the
event, and by attending the event.
2. Fruit and Nuts Sale. In the
fall of each year, we sell fruit and nuts as a fundraiser.
Each family is asked to sell these quality products to
friends and family. In addition to selling, collecting
money, and delivering the products, families can help by
aiding in the organization of the event, or helping
distribute products after they arrive at a local warehouse.
3. Concessions. The Salem Band
Boosters staff concession stands at the high school for a
number of events. Events include Salem High School
basketball games, district band tryouts, and AAU
tournaments.
4. Additional past fundraisers have
included a pre-game barbeque dinner during football season,
pizza and cookie dough sales, among others. Events
vary by year, and specific information will be posted when
available.
Summer Music Games
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Salem Band Boosters
