FUNDRAISING
Sheri Sharp - BABandFundraising@gmail.com

Below are documents about Pride Store and Fundraising that you may want to print out and keep as reference! Great info! Just click on the links below.

If you would like to receive Individual Fundraising and Pride Store update emails, you can be added to our list by CLICKING HERE or emailing us at BABandFundraising@gmail.com and let us know you’d like to be added.

FUNDRAISING AND PRIDE STORE SCHEDULE MAY THRU DECEMBER 2017
2017 FUNDRAISING INFORMATION SHEET
EXTERNAL FUNDRAISING INFORMATION SHEET


MONDAY NIGHT!!! JOIN US FOR GEORGIA’S ARTS AND CRAFTS BAND FUNDRAISER !!
Remember our Fundraiser on Monday night (July10)! A new type of fundraiser to bring out your creative side! You will be painting a ceramic tile with your best creative design! We will have stencils with Pride and band themes available as well as other creative tools at Georgia's! And in case creativity makes you hungry, we will provide some light snacks!

Invite your friends, family and neighbors! Fun for all ages. Each person will paint a 6x6 tile with their own design! Choose a band, sport, or other theme! Make it for yourself or as a gift! The options are endless and it's fun!

This would be fun for a band section get-together, family fun night or an evening with friends! It's a great (and cool) summer activity!
When: 6-8:30 p.m. Monday, July 10 (come and go as you please)
Cost: $15 each CASH ONLY
Where: Georgia's Arts and Crafts Studio
             825 N. Aspen Avenue, BA, 74012
            (SE Corner of 71st and Aspen)

You can view the flyer for this fundraiser here!


GOURMET COOKIE DOUGH FUNDRAISER
The cookie dough fundraiser has 10 different varieties available. It can be frozen for 1 year, refrigerated for 6 months, and is shelf stable at room temperature for 21 days; it can be thawed and refrozen multiple times. Each box contains 48 pre-formed cookies. Our Pride families have asked for a cookie fundraiser, and we heard you. This fundraiser starts Thursday, July 13, and ends Monday, July 31. Brochures will be available at the fundraising table on Thursday in the band hallway from 4-6pm; extras will be put in the band office.


FUN PASTA SHAPES FUNDRAISER
The pasta fundraiser features fun shaped pasta that can be sold locally through catalog sales as well as online to friends and family. It also has delicious pasta sauce that they had to ship separately last year because they had run out of and had to make more of - its made that fresh and packaged to last. Shelf life on the pasta is 18-24 months. This is one you will for sure want to participate in and send to your family and friends through email and online! This fundraiser starts Thursday, July 13, and ends Monday, July 31. Brochures will be available at the fundraising table on Thursday in the band hallway from 4-6pm; extras will be put in the band office.


BEEF JERKY STICKS
Jerky sticks are available by pre-order and pre-purchase through the band only; the turnaround time to get them is quick - usually about a week once we place an order (orders will be placed at the beginning of each month; the next order will be placed this week on Friday). We can also email you an order form if you need one or click here to print one. Please contact Debbie at BABandFundraising@gmail.com with questions. This is the only fundraiser we offer that you will pay only the cost upfront, not the profit as well, due to the cost of the sticks. You will still be responsible for turning the profit into the band office for this fundraiser.


DISCOUNT CARD FUNDRAISER
Individual fundraiser sales for discount cards continue through July 31. At that time, all cards that have been checked out are due back in or the money for the cards are due. Please make sure that you have turned your cards or money in by then. If you are finished selling, you can turn cards and money in to Mrs. Good in the band office or put them in the payment locker outside the orchestra room (mark the envelope “discount cards”). If you want to continue selling, you need to turn them in to Debbie by contacting her at BABandFundraising@gmail.com to arrange a time to meet. If you are not sure if you still owe, contact BABandFundraising@gmail.com and we can let you know. Cards are still available to be checked out for anyone who wishes to still fundraise with these cards through July 31.

Group sales will continue as places are scheduled. We have two locations currently scheduled for July. If you have not already let us know that you want to be included on the signups for these, please email BABandFundraising@gmail.com and let us know you are interested. Cards are provided for the group sales, and profits from the sales are split among those who work each shift.


IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING FUNDRAISERS!!!
There have been several fundraisers turned in lately that have had NO contact information on them. You MUST include your contact information on the fundraiser before you turn your order form in to us. Without that information, we have no way to contact you if there is a problem with your order and to let you know your order has come in. We do not have access to any school records, so we cannot look up your information to be able to contact you; we rely solely on you to provide that information to us. Also, you need to let us know if you are fundraising for Pride or for Europe; if it is not specified, we will be putting the funds towards Pride.

For more information on ANY of the fundraisers listed above, please contact Debbie Gowriluk at BABandFundraising@gmail.com.


SECOND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL SEPTEMBER 24TH.  DETAILS COMING SOON!!



EARN MONEY FOR YOUR BAND TRIP ACCOUNT!
There are so many ways to earn money for your band trip account! Start earning money now for the upcoming season and also the European musical adventure!

Current Opportunities:


For up-to-date information, sign up to receive Pride Work emails at bapridework@gmail.com for the latest information on sign-ups and work opportunities.

* Food Handlers Permit - If you plan to handle food at any of these events, you will need a Volunteer Food Handler’s Permit. You can acquire the permit online and it only takes a few minutes to complete. You can take the course and print your permit online at this link: Volunteer Online Food Handler’s Permit For more information, please email bapridework@gmail.com


SPECIAL EVENTS
Thanks to all who’ve signed up to volunteer for Drums of Summer! The volunteer meeting will be Tuesday, July 11th which will start promptly at 7 pm; we will endeavor to get through it as quickly as possible. You may arrive early, if you like, to get your volunteer shirt, starting at 6 pm. We'll stop handing out shirts at 7 pm and resume after the meeting.

New this year is a volunteer shirt. The volunteer shirt will be used at all events. These shirts will be available for purchase the night of the volunteer meeting and can also be purchased from the Pride store the day of the show for $10.00. Please remember to bring cash or a check that evening.

On Show day the Box Office opens at 3:00 pm and the Stadium Gates open at 6:00 pm. Event start time is 7:30 pm.

Thank you all for your patience, for your flexibility, and for your dedication to our kids. It's going to be a great day

We’ll send out the schedule and job info as soon as possible.  To volunteer for this event, CLICK HERE!

To be put on the email list for Special Events this year, please email us at baspecialevents@gmail.com. If you have any questions feel free to email us at the same address.


OPERATIONS
We are already in the process of preparing for the upcoming season and need your help!  If you are interested, please contact us at baprideoperations@gmail.com.

PRIDE STORE
Sheri Sharp - BAPrideStore@gmail.com

PRIDE STORE IS OPEN THIS THURSDAY, JULY 13 FROM 4-6PM!
Stop by the Pride Store this Thursday and turn in order forms and shop for shirts and other items.
SOME PRE-ORDERS CAN BE PICKED UP:
*NEW BA cuffs. We will have the NEW! Pride cuffs available to buy on Thursday, too, if you didn’t get a chance to pre-order.
*Decals (Design C)
*Street Signs from LAST season 2016-17 (Please pick yours up if you have not yet!)

UPCOMING ORDER FORM DUE DATES:
*Duffle Bags - July 13 (These will be ordered early next week.)
*Car Decals - August Band Parent Meeting
*Pride of Broken Arrow Jersey - August Band Parent Meeting
*BA Bands Jersey - August Band Parent Meeting

We will have the fundraising table set up so you can pick up the new fundraiser. At the fundraising table, will also sell any extra Rustic Cuff bracelets from the last sale for $22---FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
The sales for these extra cuffs will not go to individual accounts.
Hope to see you there!

PRIDE OF BROKEN ARROW CUSTOM CUFFS ARE IN!
These are so nice! I'm excited! If you pre-ordered these cuffs, you can pick up your order at the Pride Store next Thursday, July 13, from 4-6PM in the band hall. (We will have more pick up dates later, too) More great news -- if you didn't get the chance to pre-order these, we have more of these available to sell and will have them at the Pride Store on July 13! $15 each or any two for $25. You can see a pic of these cuffs HERE.

CAR DECALS ARE IN (DESIGN C ON THE FORM ONLY)!
If you pre-ordered a card decal in the Design C on the order form (white decal with logo, name, instrument), you can pick them up at the Pride Store on Thursday, July 13 from 4-6PM! For those who have not ordered one yet, you can still order any of the decals on the form.

NEW! PRIDE JACKETS CAN NOW BE ORDERED-
Pride jackets may be ordered directly at Yvonne's Monograms & Embroidery! The Pride Store does not take these orders. You can stop by (with your student) any time to get a fitting and order your Pride Jacket! Remember this is the only jacket that may be worn with the Pride uniform.
*If you want your jacket before BOA in St Louis or State Championship OBA (both in October), please order before August 31!
* If you want the jacket before Christmas, order by October 31.

I don't have a final price for the jackets, but last year they were around $235. I will get that price and update when I have it. A $50 deposit is required at time of order. Balance is due when jacket is picked up. The price includes the jacket with graduation year on sleeve, BA Pride logo on back, student name and instrument embroidered on right chest, and a "letter" sewn on after your student receives it from their Director.

Yvonne’s Monograms & Embroidery, Inc. has moved since last season!! They are now located on Main Street at 411 North Main Street, Broken Arrow, OK 74012. Hours are Monday - Friday 7:00AM to 4:00PM. Phone 918-451-1902.

Please bring your student with you to order so they can try on samples to get the correct size.

If you have any questions regarding Pride jackets, please let us know at BAPrideStore@gmail.com.


PRIDE STORE PRE-ORDER FORMS AVAILABLE ONLINE! The order forms for Show Shirts, GoBA shirts, Show Buttons, Show Luggage Tags, Show Dog Tags, Show Street Signs, Decal, Ornaments, and Duffle Bags may be found on the BA Bands website by going to "Resources" and then "The Pride Store" or CLICK HERE.
(For some short descriptions of our standard pre-order items, be sure and read the bottom of Page 4 of the Fundraising and Pride Store Schedule and Information 2017!)

You may also now find the New Pride or BA Bands Jersey forms online as well:
Pride of Broken Arrow Jersey Order Form - CLICK HERE
BA Bands Jersey Order Form - CLICK HERE

If you have any questions, please email us at bapridestore@gmail.com.

PURCHASE BAND PHOTOS ONLINE
Our band photographers have taken wonderful pictures of our kids at practice, in competitions, in parades and so much more. These pictures can now be purchased online only. We will no longer have the photos at the Pride Store. Ordering online is easy and you can see ALL of the photos you wish to see. Go to http://pridepictures.dotphoto.com . All profits go to our band booster account!

CONCESSIONS
We will be stocking the concessions this Thursday the 13th to prepare for DCI.  We will start at 4:30.  If you are able to help, we would greatly appreciate it. 

If you would be willing to volunteer or have any questions about concesssions, email baconcessions@gmail.com.

CLICK HERE to get your free food handlers card.



MARKETING & DEVELOPMENT
Carrie Crane - development.bapride@gmail.com

Volunteer Grants: Did you know that some companies pay volunteer grants for their employees who volunteer hours for organizations. Is your company one of those? Do you work for Walmart, DirecTV, IBM or State Farm? Those are 4 companies of the many who offer volunteer grants. Check with your HR department! This is a great opportunity that allows your hard work to benefit BA Bands! Most of these grants are around $500. Turn your volunteer hours into money!

If you have a contact at a company that might be interested in sponsoring the Pride, let us know!  We have several levels of sponsorship, we have general sponsorships and special event sponsors.


COMMUNICATIONS
CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FOR BA BANDS E-MAILS! Please check your Spam or Junk mail folder for emails from any BA Bands email addresses. These include but are not limited to: BAConcessions@gmail.com; bapridework@hotmail.com; BABandFundRaising@gmail.com;; BASpecialEvents@gmail.com; and BAStadiumCleanup@gmail.com.

If you see any of these emails in your Junk or Spam folder, add the email address for those emails to your contact list. That should ensure you receive future emails correctly. If you wish to be removed from any of these mailing lists, send a message to the appropriate address and ask to be removed.

If you continue to have problems, email James Royal at babandcommunications@gmail.com for help.



Upcoming Dates and Events
July 11-13 - Pride Hornline Mini Camp 3 (12:00-5:00)
July 11 - Drum Line (9:00-12:00)
July 17 - Drum Line (9:00-12:00)
July 18 - DCI Tour of Champions hosted by Drums of Summer
July 24 - 2017 Pride Mandatory Camp Begins

Volunteer With BA Bands!

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