Fundraising Event Ideas - Whaddya Think?
Haven't heard the results from this evening's trash fee vote yet, but regardless of the outcome, arts, music and sports in Stoneham are probably going to need some cash. Between this site and our MySpace page, we are starting to pick up steam - now is the time to use our momentum and voice and do something.
What are some of your ideas for fundraising events that we could have?
A concert on the high school football field? I don't know if we could get a permit for that, but we can find out, and I'm sure there are some bands out there that would like to be involved. And the SHS band, too.
A bunch of sports clinics for kids on Stoneham fields and courts? For like $5 a head I bet a lot of parents and children would come out to learn the finer points of their favorite sport from some current and former SHS players. Who wants to do kickball?
A production at the Stoneham Theater by the SHS drama club, or a professional acting troupe, or both. Maybe they can mix and the older actors can school the youngsters - you tell me.
Three words: Whiffle Ball Tournament.
A walking tour of historical Stoneham sites. Dog day on the Sheepfold. Easter egg hunt-type thing at Rec Park even though its Summer.
A "Paint The Rocks" day for a buck a square foot - there has to be a couple thousand dollars up there.
An outdoor gallery where Stoneham businesses display student artwork in their shop windows. Or maybe a mural somewhere sponsored by a local business.
Live music in the Square day - we can walk around Harvard Square style and pitch a penny into the hat.
Surely you guys have some ideas of your own - let's start throwing them out there and try to put something together.
UPDATE: Some great ideas are starting pour in. If anyone has any expertise in any of these things, or would like to take charge and get the ball rolling on one of them, let us know and we'll do all we can to help.
So far: a car wash, a Spring Carnival type event with rides and face-painting, a golf tournament, the band Bad News wants to get involved with a benefit concert, a road race. Keep 'em coming -
5 comments:
How about a massive yard sale. We can inviting neighboring towns to come into Stoneham and buy our junk.
Hey Jesse,you gotta go with old reliable Carwashes maybe every sat every other throughout the summer,businesses could probably donate sponges i got a couple dozen buckets from work I'll give.They always made money.Fund drive,Set up an account at one of the banks I'm sure the alumni will donate i think up till 95 sports were free,i played hockey all four years and only can imagine what the icebill was for a year,If you need any help with anything get back I'll be more than happy -jack
Why not ask some local business to help out? Stop N Shop, Brother's, Mobil Gas Station, Walgreen's, BlockBuster.
What if we did a "Sprint for Stoneham Sports"
Made it a few miles or something and have people sponsor you like $1,$2,$3,$5,$10 per mile.
Also, how about a raffle with a generous top 10 prize pool? (instead of one huge win) ???
Just some ideas....
Yankee Candle has a fund raising department. Organization receives 40% of sale. A candle costs about $20.00 the organization gets $8.00. They have a web site www.yankeefundraising.com
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