Band Notes 6–17–2019
Greetings — a few quick reminders:
Today
Terrific first day!
Here’s the video — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaqCRYmTQdY
The following students were missing today (if you see your name — please email jamesmiller@bunnellband.org and advise ASAP if you are still participating):
Andrew Cushing
Jayda Griffin
Christopher Perez
nicole & carlos barrantes
Zoe Chavis
Cheyanne Scott
Isabella Basciano
A’Shiya Erskine
Julia Harrington
Isabela Huertas
Bella Meneo
Faith Sanfratello
Giovanny Jeanty
Matthew Stewart
Emily Cook
Brandon Leslie
David Wooley
Nyah London
Izaiah Smith
Tomas Candiotti
Kevin Ngo
Samantha Hurley
Gerryiki Williams
Samuel Harrington
Emerald Frank
KacperKulak
Randy Tovar
Baeram Alfreh
Tomorrow
8:30a — Officers
9:00a — Full Band NO COLOR GUARD
11:15 — Dissmissal
ALL INSTRUMENTS must be removed from the Band Room for the summer!
Ad Book
Sadly, the Bunnell Band is NOT fully funded by the B.O.E or the town (Very few — IF ANY — HS Marching Bands are funded anywhere in the USA). While they supply some support, it is simply not sufficient to operate a Competitive Program.
Some towns in our area, require their students to pay 2, to 3 to 4 times the amount that we require our students to contribute.
Band & Guard is free, provided you meet the annual fund raising goal, which is $455 (depending on the final BOE/Town Budget) for the 2019 Fall Season. The only time that you will have to pay “Out of Pocket” is when you don’t meet that goal using the provided fun raising tools!!!
The best fund raising tool, by far, is the Cavalcade Adbook, or Program Book. This is somewhat like a yearbook for the Band & Guard. Town Businesses will purchase “Ad Space” in return for a Tax Deduction (we are a 501(c)3 “not for profit” organization). In addition — many Family members will also purchase a “Good Luck” ad page for their child. Parents who purchase ads will also get a Tax Deduction as well. SO RATHER than paying out of pocket — purchase an ad and get the Tax break!
Please:
- Turn is ads/checks AS SOON as you get them.
- Ask family and friends to purchase an ad, get the tax break, and support you (or your child).
- Try all sections of town, and into Shelton on Bridgeport Ave & Devon, just over the Bridge.
Sell to:
- Doctor/Dentist/Orthodontist Office (especially if you are a patient)
- Law Offices
- Real Estate Offices
- Insurance Offices
- Restaurants
- Gas Stations
- Florists
- Mortuaries
- Local Businesses
Avoid selling to:
- National Chains (Home Depot, Wallmart etc…)
- Liquor Stores
- Smoke Shops
- Firearms Stores
Set a Goal and get out there and sell!
The Businesses know that we are coming —
Here is a sample script that students can use when asking a business to purchase an ad:
Hello, I am _________________________ and I’m here today from the Bunnell Stratford Marching Band, and I’m hoping that you can help me out.
The Bunnell Band will be performing at the Citrus Sports Parade in Orlando Florida and we will be representing the Town of Stratford on National Television.
I am hoping that you will purchase an ad for the Cavalcade of Bands Program book. This ad is 100% Tax-Deductible, and your generosity will help me reach my goal of representing our Town.
Please complete this form now, and if you don’t mind — writing a check today as well.
Thank you!!!
Here is the form that you will need — https://drive.google.com/open?id=1oaEvf381gZFwHLcdRuZ5-BkY8G92hpUV
See a Sample Ad Here — http://www.bunnellband.org/Sample_Ad_Page.pdf
You can also purchase an ad online here — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Purchase_an_Ad.html
Learn more about the ad-book here — http://www.bunnellband.org/Site/Ad_Book_Info.html
PLEASE:
• Please sell as many ads as possible, as 100% of the ads will go to the students’ accounts.
• Your family members may also take ads as well.
• Ads can be from out of State.
• Ads are Tax Deductible
All ads must be turned in by Oct. 3, 2019.
Follow Us
Communication in a large & successful group is essential! We offer a wide variety of options. Please feel free to subscribe to as many of the mediums listed below as you wish.
Many students & parents prefer the “Remind” option, as that sends a message directly to your mobile device.
Facebook Page for all PARENTS & STUDENTS & ALUMNI
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Twitter — (follow) https://twitter.com/BunnellBand
Remind — (Text messages to your device)
- To receive messages via text, text @bunnellb to 81010
- Trouble using 81010? Try texting @bunnellb to (203) 909–6032 instead.
Medium — https://medium.com/@bunnellband — then click follow.
