Fundraisers
2011-2012 Fundraiser Calendar
AUGUST: SIAM (8/21 and 8/28)
SEPTEMBER: Holiday Wreath sales begin
OCTOBER: Wreath sales, Butter Braids, Gift Cards
NOVEMBER: Gift Cards, Cookie Dough, Wreath pickup/delivery
DECEMBER: Gift Card delivery
JANUARY: Pampered Chef (dates TBD)
FEBRUARY: Flower Sales (dates TBD)
MARCH: Flower Sale and West Fest (3/17)
APRIL: Jazz Cafe (4/28)
MAY: Flower Sale pickup/delivery
JUNE: Car Wash
SIAM (Supporters In Area Music)
This is the single largest fundraiser for the music boosters and is a district-wide effort among all of the Lincoln-Way Music Booster organizations. The SIAM card is a discount card which can be used at hundreds of locations throughout the Lincoln-Way area. In August, the music students sell the cards door-to-door throughout all of the district communities. The cards are also available at all four high schools and select area businesses.
For more information, visit: siamcard.org
Butter Braids & Cookie Dough
A fundraiser which give students the opportunity to sell delicious treats to family and friends and raise money for their IBA’s.
Wreath Sale
This is another district-wide fundraiser. Students have the opportunity to sell wreaths and other pine decorations in order to earn money for their IBA. Sales take place in October and wreaths are delivered in November, shortly before Thanksgiving.
Jewelry
Students are given a catalog of various items which family and friends can order from for later delivery. Profits go to the students’ IBA’s.
Gift Cards/SCRIP
You and your friends and family can purchase gift cards for places you shop at on a regular basis or to give as gifts. Fundraiser materials will detail the percentage for each retailer that can be earned for the IBA.
Spaghetti Dinner
Our first Spaghetti Dinner was held in May 2010 before the Spring Concert. Besides the spaghetti dinner, it featured vendors who set up displays for dinner guests to browse. The vendors also donated raffle prizes which helped earn additional funds. All proceeds from the dinner went toward the music booster general fund.
Pampered Chef
Friends and family can order from the Pampered Chef catalog or website and profits go to the student’s IBA.
West Fest
The first West Fest was held March 12, 2011. The event featured over 140 crafters and vendors displaying their wares in the halls of L-W West. In addition, local restaurants formed the "food court" for the event in the school cafeteria, and musical groups from the high school, junior high, and elementary schools entertained shoppers and diners in the cafeteria. The second annual West Fest is scheduled for March 17, 2012.
Flower Sale
Flats of high-quality flowers are sold with orders placed ahead of time and delivery shortly before Mother’s Day. This is another district-wide effort and also an IBA fundraiser.
Jazz Cafe
The first Jazz Cafe event was held April 2, 2011 in the LWW Cafeteria, which was transformed into our very own jazz club. The event featured a professional quartet along with the LWW Jazz Band and the New Lenox Jr. High Jazz Band. Coffee drinks, smoothies and desserts were enjoyed by those in attendance.
Car Wash
The third annual car wash was held Saturday, June 25th, 2011. Students can raise money for their IBA accounts by soliciting donations prior to the car wash, and donations received during the car wash go to the music booster general fund.
What is an IBA?
Each student can establish an Individual Bank Account (IBA) with the boosters and profits from certain fundraisers are credited to the student’s account. The funds can then be used to pay band fees, trip expenses, etc.