The Dawson Girls going to YC this year got together and did a mini bottle drive. They raised a great bunch of cash to share between then.
Way to take the initiative!
Sunday, April 29, 2007
Thursday, April 26, 2007
Fundraising Ideas
Are you feeling like you missed alot of fundraisers? If you are worried about not having enough money yet earned to go to YC, here are a few ideas you can do. Many youth have gotten together with a few others, or just with their parents and collected bottles from people they know. More than one small bottle collection has raised over 100 bucks! If you did it all by yourself then that is a your food money right there!!!
Also think about the fact that right now there are people in the town who are in need of Lawns raked, or possibly windows washed... this may be a time to ask around and do odd jobs. Or you could get together with a few families and do a yard sale, bake sale or whatever you can think of really!
A reminder also that we have one fundraiser we hope to do in May, and it's going to be a silent auction. WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ITEMS THAT FAMILIES OR BUSINESSES CAN DONATE. This is a sure fire way to have contributed to this fundraiser and get part of the profits. So start thinking about what your family could donate that they have that is new.
Also think about the fact that right now there are people in the town who are in need of Lawns raked, or possibly windows washed... this may be a time to ask around and do odd jobs. Or you could get together with a few families and do a yard sale, bake sale or whatever you can think of really!
A reminder also that we have one fundraiser we hope to do in May, and it's going to be a silent auction. WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW ITEMS THAT FAMILIES OR BUSINESSES CAN DONATE. This is a sure fire way to have contributed to this fundraiser and get part of the profits. So start thinking about what your family could donate that they have that is new.
Important Meeting May 3rd
Attention all youth and parents! Please come to the YC Meeting on May 3rd, at 3 pm (Right after school) at the library. This is a required meeting for all youth, at this time you are going to be given valuable information about the trip, it's rules, and where you are at with your fundraising. We would like parents to come to this meeting because parent consent forms will need to be signed before any youth is allowed on the trip.
Also, deadlines have been set. All our fundraising will be done by May 20th. We have one major fundraiser left to do before that date. That means that if you have missed one or more fundraisers (see your participation chart) you will be asked to pay a portion of the money up front. Colette will sit down with each person at that meeting and tell them how much they will owe and when.
As you may or may not remember we gave each youth three fundraising options. Here is a reminder of the letter that each youth received at the original meeting in March before we began:
"Option 1- With Jobs and busy schedules some of you may not have time to do any fundraising. So Option 1 is pay $245 and your funds are raised for YC...Your good to go."
"Option 2- ...fundraise for the $145 and then pay the $100 food cost. I know that many of you have jobs and find fundraising time consuming, so this may be the best option for you."
"Option 3-Fundraise for the entire $245.The fundraising for the food cost ($100 of the $245) will be set up...if our fundraising falls short, each person will be responsible for the remainder owing. The majority of the fundraising work for food money will be done by teens and their parents. The food fundraising will not happen without parental support and assistance."
Some of you have let us know you are doing option 1. Great. Others have been participating fully at each fundraiser, then we understand you are probably taking option 3. At the meeting we will let you know how close you are coming to getting to your goal and if you are "falling short" you may be asked to pay a portion as mentioned in Option 3. Many youth have gone out on their own and done bottle drives, cleaned homes/yards or done other things to raise money on their own. This money has gone towards their total too. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS, so if you know you have missed fundraiers, think about what you can do on your own, because "the majority of fundraising work for food will be done by teens and their parents."
With a little under a month left there is time to raise money, if you work at it.
Also, deadlines have been set. All our fundraising will be done by May 20th. We have one major fundraiser left to do before that date. That means that if you have missed one or more fundraisers (see your participation chart) you will be asked to pay a portion of the money up front. Colette will sit down with each person at that meeting and tell them how much they will owe and when.
As you may or may not remember we gave each youth three fundraising options. Here is a reminder of the letter that each youth received at the original meeting in March before we began:
"Option 1- With Jobs and busy schedules some of you may not have time to do any fundraising. So Option 1 is pay $245 and your funds are raised for YC...Your good to go."
"Option 2- ...fundraise for the $145 and then pay the $100 food cost. I know that many of you have jobs and find fundraising time consuming, so this may be the best option for you."
"Option 3-Fundraise for the entire $245.The fundraising for the food cost ($100 of the $245) will be set up...if our fundraising falls short, each person will be responsible for the remainder owing. The majority of the fundraising work for food money will be done by teens and their parents. The food fundraising will not happen without parental support and assistance."
Some of you have let us know you are doing option 1. Great. Others have been participating fully at each fundraiser, then we understand you are probably taking option 3. At the meeting we will let you know how close you are coming to getting to your goal and if you are "falling short" you may be asked to pay a portion as mentioned in Option 3. Many youth have gone out on their own and done bottle drives, cleaned homes/yards or done other things to raise money on their own. This money has gone towards their total too. EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS, so if you know you have missed fundraiers, think about what you can do on your own, because "the majority of fundraising work for food will be done by teens and their parents."
With a little under a month left there is time to raise money, if you work at it.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
Congratulations!
Congratulations to CD, SM & DR you have now raised ALL YOUR MONEY FOR YC!!! Good job guys, relax and enjoy the next month.
Not far behind are: DM, MW & ZG who have raised over 145$ so all that's left is food money and you are on your way!!! If you haven't brought your chocolate money in... get it in and you are that much closer.
to the rest of you: Some of you are just about finished your first 145$ some have a long way to go. But we have more fundraisers left and there is still a month to get that money raised. YOU WILL DO IT! If you work it!
Again congrat's to those named! YOU ROCK!
Not far behind are: DM, MW & ZG who have raised over 145$ so all that's left is food money and you are on your way!!! If you haven't brought your chocolate money in... get it in and you are that much closer.
to the rest of you: Some of you are just about finished your first 145$ some have a long way to go. But we have more fundraisers left and there is still a month to get that money raised. YOU WILL DO IT! If you work it!
Again congrat's to those named! YOU ROCK!
We Cleaned Up on the Bottle Drive!!!
Well the three day massive bottle drive fundraiser is now over. Friday 7 youth and 6 parents put in over 3 hours of work. On Friday 4 parents and 1 youth sorted the remaining bottles at the liquor store for 2 hours. On Saturday 13 youth and 9 parents worked on collecting, sorting and returning bottles to both the bottle depot and the liquor store from 11 to 3:30. A long day!!
So how did we do? Each youth and parent was counted for each day they participated. Those who had to leave early got counted half... so each person who participated raised a different amount. But the total? 1694 dollars!
Thanks to Carmen at the Bottle Depot for your patience with us, and your williingness to open the depot for us. We couldn't have done it without you and your staff's help.
Thanks to the gals at the liquor store for their help and letting us sort bottles in their back room on Friday and Saturday.
Great work everyone! WE CLEANED UP!!!
So how did we do? Each youth and parent was counted for each day they participated. Those who had to leave early got counted half... so each person who participated raised a different amount. But the total? 1694 dollars!
Thanks to Carmen at the Bottle Depot for your patience with us, and your williingness to open the depot for us. We couldn't have done it without you and your staff's help.
Thanks to the gals at the liquor store for their help and letting us sort bottles in their back room on Friday and Saturday.
Great work everyone! WE CLEANED UP!!!
Friday, April 20, 2007
YC Participation Forms
On March 20th we held our first introduction meeting at the police station - in the cell!!! At that meeting each youth present was given a YC Participant Form to fill out with important medical and personal information. We will get forms to the out of town participants as soon as possible, if you are concerned about this feel free to call Colette.
The following Tumbler Participants have not returned their forms: AM, FP, LM & JP. Please return them to the police station. If you never got one then get one from Jerrilyn or Colette.
Thanks bunches!!
The following Tumbler Participants have not returned their forms: AM, FP, LM & JP. Please return them to the police station. If you never got one then get one from Jerrilyn or Colette.
Thanks bunches!!
Chocolate Money
Our first fundraiser was a Purdy's Chocolate Sale. This started two weeks before Easter to buy into the chocolate feast of the season... Almost every youth chose to take a box of chocolates to sell, some who were quick sold more than one. Many of the youth have turned in their money but there is over half the chocolate money still out there or there are chocolate that are still unsold.
If your initals show up on this list, that means Colette is waiting for your chocolate money. This may not concern you, but you should be aware that until that money is turned in each youth is actually at a DEFICIT of $20 (the cost of the chocolates). Let me encourage you to get that money in if you have sold them, or get out there for a final push and sell them! (Failing that you may return unsold chocolates to Colette and let someone else have a go at selling them)
The following youth owe money for chocolates: SM, AM, SH, AL, JZ, ZG, JP, JS, PH plus all the out of town youth also need to return the money to Colette ASAP. Thank you.
If your initals show up on this list, that means Colette is waiting for your chocolate money. This may not concern you, but you should be aware that until that money is turned in each youth is actually at a DEFICIT of $20 (the cost of the chocolates). Let me encourage you to get that money in if you have sold them, or get out there for a final push and sell them! (Failing that you may return unsold chocolates to Colette and let someone else have a go at selling them)
The following youth owe money for chocolates: SM, AM, SH, AL, JZ, ZG, JP, JS, PH plus all the out of town youth also need to return the money to Colette ASAP. Thank you.
Bottle Drive
On Thursday at 4 pm 8 Tumbler Ridge Youth and 5 parents, participated in the first half of our Giant Bottle Drive. We have one more day to go! Last year one one Saturday we pulled in over $900, so this fundraiser is well worth participating in!!!
We are meeting at the back of the police station at 11 am on Saturday to divide up routes and youth among vehicles. Expect to put in at least 3-4 hours. There are 24 youth from Tumbler going, but only those who participate in this fundraiser get a percentage of the cut... so don't let this one pass you by! Hope to see you there.
We are meeting at the back of the police station at 11 am on Saturday to divide up routes and youth among vehicles. Expect to put in at least 3-4 hours. There are 24 youth from Tumbler going, but only those who participate in this fundraiser get a percentage of the cut... so don't let this one pass you by! Hope to see you there.
Are You Getting Excited?
With a little over one month to go before the journey to Edmonton, we are well into our fundraising and many youth are working very hard! Wonder how you compare? Check for you initials and see...
Your chaperones KP, JS & JM, as well as CE and others are working hard to put together more fundraisers. As details arise they will be posted here too, so you can keep up wtih what is going on.
Keep up the good work everyone!!!
Your chaperones KP, JS & JM, as well as CE and others are working hard to put together more fundraisers. As details arise they will be posted here too, so you can keep up wtih what is going on.
Keep up the good work everyone!!!
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