The goal of the Norcross High School Band program is to provide students an excellent musical education. The Gwinnett County Public School System provides only a small portion of the funding necessary to run a successful program. Therefore, the Band Booster organization, band member families, and the community work together to raise the funds needed to ensure that our band continues to thrive. The participation of each band member and family, both personally and financially, is vital for the ongoing success of our whole band program. Outlined below are fundraising opportunities for either contributing to the Band as a whole, or to reduce a student's individual financial obligation. Click here for a summary of costs for Band participation.
General Fundraising for the Band
A limited number of blue and silver Norcross H.S. Band License Plates are available for $5 each in the Band Room before the game this Friday and at the next Booster meeting. Contact Dianna Peet
This fundraiser is based on the sale at face value of vendor gift cards purchased through the Band Boosters. Gift cards are pre-ordered and paid for by Band Booster families (or their friends) through the Boosters and the organization purchases them at discounted rates, crediting the rebate amount (varies by vendor) to their student's account. View a customized list of vendors and rebate amounts (subject to occasional changes): Scrip Order Form or visit www.glscrip.com for a complete and current master list. Additional terms may apply. Procedural details are communicated at Band Booster meetings and via email or contact the Band Booster coordinator.
Individual Fundraising to Reduce Band Obligation
Volunteers are needed to staff the Band concession stand (Visitor side of field) at home games and earn $25 toward their student's Band Obligation account by working one of two shifts. Shift times are: 5 pm-end of game and 6 pm to close of stand (including cleanup; usually past end of game). Volunteers do not pay to get in to the game. Sign up at Band Booster meetings or by contacting a coordinator.
3 Guys Entertainment is a company that plans and runs corporate picnics and parties, providing food and activities for the guests. NHS Band students and parents provide the labor by setting up equipment, running the carnival games, serving food (possibly minimal preparation), and taking down equipment at the end of the event. The work is not hard. Workers earn approx. $6.50/hr. which goes directly to the student's Band Obligation account. Workers must at least be a freshman in the Band, a parent of a Band student, or a sibling of a Band student and at least 15 years of age. Upcoming dates are communicated primarily by email and also at Band Booster meetings.
A plant sale in the Spring provides another opportunity to raise funds by pre-selling a variety of beautiful high-quality annuals and ferns to friends and neighbors. Plants are delivered to the school for pickup. A portion of your student's sales go to his/her Band Obligation account. Communications and order forms typically come out in mid-March.
Entertainment Book sales occur in the Fall. Each book sells for $20, with half of the sale amount credited to your student's Band Obligation account. Entertainment Books are great gifts and are easy to sell. There may be additional perks for selling minimum quantities and book holders receive restaurant discounts by registering the membership card found in the book and showing that card when visiting a participating restaurant.
Happy Days Car Wash on Spalding Dr. offers a significant discount to us. Booster members purchase coupons at retail price from the Booster organization: $25 for vans/SUVs' and $22 for cars. A portion of each coupon sale ($12 or $10, respectfully) is credited to your student's Band Obligation account. Coupons may be purchased at Booster meetings or by contacting the coordinator. This could be a great promotion to neighbors, etc.!
This is a late Fall fundraiser and great Holiday gift idea! Calendars cost $5 with $2 credited to your student's Band Obligation account. They include Chick-Fil-A freebies and are good at any Chick-Fil-A anywhere!! Available at Booster meetings or by contacting the coordinator.
In conjunction with this school-wide event held in the Fall at which local restaurants showcase their food specialties and Booster clubs sell tickets for a variety of food samplings, Booster families will have an opportunity to sell tickets through the Band Boosters and raise money for your student's Band Obligation account. Additionally, we encourage all Band Booster families to donate and/or solicit donation(s) to the Taste of Norcross Silent Auction (a separate part of the overall event) specifically to benefit the Band Booster General Fund.
Band Night Out
Approx. every month on a Monday night, the Band Boosters have a designated "night out" at a different restaurant each month at which the restaurant donates a percent of the total meal "ticket" to the Band Boosters for the General Fund. You (and friends/family that you invite) must state that you/they are with the NHS Band Boosters on the designated day/time in order for the Band to receive this benefit. It's a fun way to share the evening for a good cause!
Ingles Advantage - If you have not already "linked" your Ingle's card to NHS Band Boosters, you can email the coordinator with your 12 digit card number to set up the link! This continues to add dollars to our General Fund account at no additional cost to you.
Publix Shopping Cards are available at the beginning of the school season and throughout the year at Booster meetings or by contacting the coordinator. Your purchases using these cards support the General Fund.
Rock-a-Thon
Students solicit pledges from friends, family and neighbors then rock the night away (all night with Band Parent chaperones) to raise money for our General Fund. This is an optional event, but a lot of fun for those who participate and we continue to be amazed at the tremendous financial support from friends, family and the community. We hope that students will continue to put forth a little effort to make this an even more successful endeavor!
With a successful Spaghetti Dinner history, we are planning this as an annual Winter event to generate funds for our ongoing and important Marching and Concert Band Uniform Account. Students and Band Booster families sell tickets to friends, neighbors and family. Many Band parent and student volunteers come together to plan this event from start to finish to prepare and serve a delicious spaghetti dinner. We even provide entertainment!
Watch for these blue and silver NHS Band License Plates for sale at various Band functions. $5 - limited quantity.
Boosters: if there are any changes to the above information, or you have a new fundraiser to report, please email the Webmaster.
