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.
COMPOST FUNDRAISER JANUARY 2020
We’re excited to announce Oak Bay Band is running the compost fundraiser for the 19th year of the sale!
Order now for early spring delivery. Dates for bagging are March 5, 6 and 7, 2020. Delivery will occur March 6 and 7.
Payments may be made in cash, by cheque made out to Oak Bay Secondary School, or School Cash Online. To order, please connect with a Band Student near you or email Oak Bay Band, along with details found in the order form below.
Order now for early spring delivery. Dates for bagging are March 5, 6 and 7, 2020. Delivery will occur March 6 and 7.
Payments may be made in cash, by cheque made out to Oak Bay Secondary School, or School Cash Online. To order, please connect with a Band Student near you or email Oak Bay Band, along with details found in the order form below.
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Students:
In order to participate, students must commit to selling a minimum of 50 bags, and work all three shifts March 5-7. Regardless of personal sales, students must help bag compost until all orders have been filled, so sell a lot and make the time count!
You will find helpful hints, flyers and order forms posted below. Students, sign up for the compost sale here.
In order to participate, students must commit to selling a minimum of 50 bags, and work all three shifts March 5-7. Regardless of personal sales, students must help bag compost until all orders have been filled, so sell a lot and make the time count!
You will find helpful hints, flyers and order forms posted below. Students, sign up for the compost sale here.
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PURDY'S CHOCOLATE SALES
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Spring 2020 25% OF STUDENT ORDERS DEPOSITED TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT FUNDRAISING ACCOUNTS Important Dates Order Deadline: Friday, March 13 Order Pick Up: Tuesday, March 31 Pick Up Location: Band Room Questions? Contact Veronica Crewe See the Instruction Letter for all the details. | ||
2020 POINSETTIA SALE
Every year, students sell amazing poinsettias to earn money for their band accounts. Profits from the sales go to the students and the Oak Bay Band Parents Association.
Orders for Christmas 2020 will open in October 2020.
Orders for Christmas 2020 will open in October 2020.
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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.
The order form, including dates for ordering and pick-up, is below.
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.
The order form, including dates for ordering and pick-up, is below.
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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 been recognized by numerous food and business organizations for their quality product and mindful business practices.
The Westholme Tea Company is offering eight 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 order form, including dates for ordering and pick-up, is below.
The Westholme Tea Company is offering eight 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 order form, including dates for ordering and pick-up, is below.
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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!
