FUNDRAISING AND SPONSORS
Oak Bay Band is grateful for meaningful partnerships with generous sponsors in the community. Some of these sponsors offer fundraising opportunities, which happen throughout the year. Other partners offer donations, supplies and community connections.
Fundraising efforts support student music accounts, assist in covering travel costs, as well as instrument and equipment purchases for the band program.
Fundraising efforts support student music accounts, assist in covering travel costs, as well as instrument and equipment purchases for the band program.
BAND STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACCOUNTS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which fundraising activities go towards student accounts?
Students may raise funds through the sale of Fernwood Coffee (8/year) and Westholme Tea (4/year), Purdy’s Chocolates (2/year) and the sale of poinsettias at Christmas.
The band program also fundraises through Thrifty Smile Cards, bake sales and donations at concerts, however these proceeds are earmarked for the purchase of instruments and other necessities and do not go in to the student accounts.
What can funds raised through student accounts be used for?
Funds can be applied to activities to support students’ music education, including school Band trips (including spending money), music lessons, instrument rental and the purchase of music supplies related to the student’s music education. These expenses must be approved by the Band Directors and receipts are required.
How can I find out how much money is in my child’s account?
Contact OBBPA Student Accounts Manager Kimberley Rogers to find out the balance in a student account.
How do I apply funds toward a trip or other expense?
To apply funds to a school trip, students should notify OBBPA Treasurer Dave Kettlewell and Student Accounts Manager Kimberley Rogers of their desire to apply funds prior to paying for the trip. Two weeks' notice is required.
Are Band and Choir accounts separate?
Yes. Oak Bay Band and Choir run separate fundraising programs and maintain separate student accounts for activities in those programs; therefore funds from student accounts can only be applied to the program for which they were raised.
When a student graduates, can band accounts be refunded?
No. Band account funds cannot be refunded when a student graduates or decides not to continue in the band program, as the funds are raised expressly to support a student’s music education at Oak Bay. However, a student’s account balance can be transferred to a sibling, another student in the program, or will be donated to the general program.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
Students may raise funds through the sale of Fernwood Coffee (8/year) and Westholme Tea (4/year), Purdy’s Chocolates (2/year) and the sale of poinsettias at Christmas.
The band program also fundraises through Thrifty Smile Cards, bake sales and donations at concerts, however these proceeds are earmarked for the purchase of instruments and other necessities and do not go in to the student accounts.
What can funds raised through student accounts be used for?
Funds can be applied to activities to support students’ music education, including school Band trips (including spending money), music lessons, instrument rental and the purchase of music supplies related to the student’s music education. These expenses must be approved by the Band Directors and receipts are required.
How can I find out how much money is in my child’s account?
Contact OBBPA Student Accounts Manager Kimberley Rogers to find out the balance in a student account.
How do I apply funds toward a trip or other expense?
To apply funds to a school trip, students should notify OBBPA Treasurer Dave Kettlewell and Student Accounts Manager Kimberley Rogers of their desire to apply funds prior to paying for the trip. Two weeks' notice is required.
Are Band and Choir accounts separate?
Yes. Oak Bay Band and Choir run separate fundraising programs and maintain separate student accounts for activities in those programs; therefore funds from student accounts can only be applied to the program for which they were raised.
When a student graduates, can band accounts be refunded?
No. Band account funds cannot be refunded when a student graduates or decides not to continue in the band program, as the funds are raised expressly to support a student’s music education at Oak Bay. However, a student’s account balance can be transferred to a sibling, another student in the program, or will be donated to the general program.
Please contact us if you have any additional questions.
OAK BAY BAND SPIRIT WEAR
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We are pleased to offer Oak Bay Band gear for the first time in several years!
Show pride in your music program with high quality pullover hoodies and 100% cotton tees with the Oak Bay Band logo. If you're traveling with band this year, a hoodie is a must-have! Any profits from sales will go to the Oak Bay Band Parents Association, for use in funding a number of initiatives including purchasing instruments, music and uniforms, music lessons, covering band trip expenditures, and assisting students by reducing the cost of band trips. Orders may be made online at oakbayband.com, or by cash or cheque with this order form. Please make cheques payable to the Oak Bay Band Parents Association (not OBBPA). You can view the details of the band gear on the Store page of www.oakbayband.com. |
ORDERS DUE ONLINE AND IN THE BAND ROOM BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1.
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Purdy's Chocolate Sales
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WINTER 2019 25% OF STUDENT ORDERS DEPOSITED TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACCOUNTS Important Dates: All orders due Wed Nov 13 Purdys order pick-up at Winter Concert, Thurs Dec 5 Questions? Contact Veronica Crewe See the Instruction Letter for all the details. | ||
2019 Poinsettia Sale
Every year, Hilltop Greenhouses supports Oak Bay Band with an amazing poinsettia fundraiser. Students sell poinsettias to earn money for their band accounts. Profits from the sales go to the students and the Oak Bay Band Parents Association. For each 6.5” plant students receive approximately $7.44 towards their band account. For each 10” plant students receive approximately $11.52 towards their band account.
Directions
1. Fill out one POINSETTIA ORDER FORM for each customer.
2. Fill out the top half of the form and keep it so you have a record of the poinsettias ordered by each buyer. Give the bottom half of the form to the buyer.
3. Compile all of your orders onto the POINSETTIA SUMMARY ORDER FORM.
4. Put the Poinsettia Summary Order Form and cheques in an envelope and return them to Mr. Weaver or Mr. Jacklin by Thursday, October 31st. Late orders cannot be accepted!
5. The seller (i.e. the student) should pick up their poinsettias from the band room on Friday, December 6 after school (exact time to be advised soon). The poinsettias can then be delivered by the student/ family to their buyers.
Note: The plants include a foil pot cover. All prices include both taxes.
Directions
1. Fill out one POINSETTIA ORDER FORM for each customer.
2. Fill out the top half of the form and keep it so you have a record of the poinsettias ordered by each buyer. Give the bottom half of the form to the buyer.
3. Compile all of your orders onto the POINSETTIA SUMMARY ORDER FORM.
4. Put the Poinsettia Summary Order Form and cheques in an envelope and return them to Mr. Weaver or Mr. Jacklin by Thursday, October 31st. Late orders cannot be accepted!
5. The seller (i.e. the student) should pick up their poinsettias from the band room on Friday, December 6 after school (exact time to be advised soon). The poinsettias can then be delivered by the student/ family to their buyers.
Note: The plants include a foil pot cover. All prices include both taxes.
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Fernwood Coffee
The Fernwood Coffee Company offers an excellent fundraising opportunity for your band student. A local staple of the coffee culture since 2007, the Fernwood Coffee Company is offering five of their excellent coffees as a way for students to earn money for their band accounts. For every bag of coffee beans sold, $5.00 goes directly into your student’s band account! Enlist friends, co-workers and family in this fundraiser to maximize its potential.
There are three different ways you can order your coffee through this fundraiser:
There are three different ways you can order your coffee through this fundraiser:
- fill out an order form(s) for each deadline as it occurs (8 in total), or
- write post dated cheques for any of the deadlines, and submit pre-orders at the beginning of the year, or
- make one order and payment at the beginning of the year for all of the coffee deadlines and enjoy your monthly coffee order hassle free!
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Westholme Tea
The Westholme Tea Company is teaming up with Oak Bay Band to provide an excellent fundraising opportunity for your Band student. With their tea farm situated in the lush Cowichan Valley, the Westholme Tea Company has beenrecognized by numerous food and business organizations for their quality product and mindful business practices.
The Westholme Tea Company is offering 8 of their excellent teas, in two sizes, as a way for students to earn money for their Band accounts. Funds can be applied to activities to support students’ music education, school Band trips (including spending money), music lessons, instrument rental and the purchase of music supplies related to the student’s music education.
As well, you can purchase compostable tea filters or stainless steel tea baskets, at retail prices, to best enjoy your loose tea.
There are three different ways you can order your tea through this fundraiser:
The Westholme Tea Company is offering 8 of their excellent teas, in two sizes, as a way for students to earn money for their Band accounts. Funds can be applied to activities to support students’ music education, school Band trips (including spending money), music lessons, instrument rental and the purchase of music supplies related to the student’s music education.
As well, you can purchase compostable tea filters or stainless steel tea baskets, at retail prices, to best enjoy your loose tea.
There are three different ways you can order your tea through this fundraiser:
- fill out an order form(s) for each deadline as it occurs (4 in total), or
- write post dated cheques for any of the deadlines, and submit pre-orders at the beginning of the year, or
- make one order and payment at the beginning of the year for all of the tea deadlines and enjoy your monthly tea order hassle free!
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Thrifty's Smile Cards
Thrifty Foods generously supports Oak Bay Band with their Smile Card Program. Cards can be used for purchasing groceries with 5% of sales given to Oak Bay Band. Cards are available in the Band office and at Concerts. Please email oakbayband@gmail.com to request a card. Get yours now!
