Why a fundraiser?

There are many expenses associated with running a band program of our size. Current funding models from the Cobb County School District are generous, but do not provide for many of the extras our students have become accustomed to in this program. Though we meet many of our most immediate equipment needs with our county budget, we still anticipate additional costs for fees, equipment, instructional materials, and guest artists (musical instruction). While some of these costs can be offset by county funds, those county funds can only be used for certain specified expenses.

To supplement our county budget, the music department often has a fundraiser. Last year, our fundraiser gave the band just over $18,000 in additional funds, and your students are currently benefiting from these fundraising efforts. Several new instruments they are using were bought from our fundraising proceeds, and the guest artists many students have worked with have been paid out of the fundraising account. That account is now dwindling, and our proposed expenses for the coming year are high.

We realize that most of you are already paying to rent or own an instrument, and that there are other miscellaneous costs for any instrument. There are also uniform fees, private lessons, registration fees, etc. However, fundraising and donations are necessary for us to continue to offer our students a nationally recognized music program that provides “extras.” A proposed spending breakdown of future fundraiser money is on the back of this letter.

If you choose to make a donation in lieu of participating in the fundraiser, please make any checks out to Dickerson Middle School, and complete the student information on the envelope. All envelopes stamped with the “BAND” stamp and “donation” written on the line titled “other” will go directly to the local band account for the expenditures listed on the attached. Also, please remember that any donations made to the Dickerson Band are tax-deductible!

We thank you for your assistance in providing the best possible musical instruction for our students!
 

Proposed Budget for Fundraiser

Band Fundraiser in Progress!

The Dickerson Music Department has officially kicked-off their 2007 Fundraising Drive, selling delicious New York-style cheesecake and tubs of cookie dough. We are using a new company this year with a proven product line of sweets that can tempt anyone! The food is guaranteed for delivery the week before Thanksgiving, so it will arrive just in time for Holiday celebrations and family gatherings!

Proceeds from our fundraiser will help provide extra instruments, supplies and instruction for our terrific students. Click here for a detailed budget breakdown of our fundraising profits. As always, donations from anyone who would rather donate money than break their diet are welcomed!
 

Thank you for your support of the
Dickerson Band Program!