for the Joseph Case High School Music Ensembles
THE GENERAL FUND
Fundraising helps raise money for the CHAMPS general fund. Monies from this fund are used primarily for instructor fees and pay for such things as uniforms, props, meals on the road, new equipment and instruments. Scholarships are also awarded to students who meet the requirements. All performing groups have needs that are not covered under the music department budget and the general fund helps to meet those needs. In previous years we have purchased a trailer, vibraphone, tenor saxophone, color guard equipment including a floor mat and many percussion supplies.
Scholarships are also awarded with monies from the CHAMPS general fund. Last year we awarded $3100 in Scholarships to deserving young students.
FUNDRAISERS
New and exciting fundraisers will be scheduled for the 2007-2008 school year. Students will be required to participate in all fundraisers in order to be considered for General Fund scholarships.
All fundraisers help the participant as well as the performing groups. Students can only better themselves and their performing groups by participating. Occasionally a fundraiser may be for a specific purpose i.e. trailer, instruments, etc. This year we are continuing to raise funds for new chorus risers. Notice of all fundraisers will be posted on the web-site, on the band room bulletin board and be announced in school.
If a student is unable to participate in a scheduled fundraiser the student must contact a CHAMPS officer. Additional fundraising by the student will be necessary to maintain eligibility for scholarships.
All fundraisers will have a beginning and ending date. Money and/or unsold items must be returned by the posted ending date. All outstanding fundraising items and/or money will be deducted from the students account. This will automatically freeze the students account until the items or money can be accounted for.
*In order to qualify for General Fund Scholarships, a student must participate in all fundraisers*
CASE HIGH SCHOOL LETTER JACKETS
In order to purchase a Case High School Letter Jacket a student must have participated for 2 years in the High School music program at the high school level. Furthermore, students who have participated in fundraisers during those two years may use some or all of the money from their account to defray the cost of the jacket.
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
Profits from fundraising will be split 50/50 between the CHAMPS general fund and individual student accounts. Updated student accounts will be posted on the web-site and on the band room bulletin board.
Examples of what you may use the money in your account for:
1. Cost of Band Trip
2. Music banquet or music function ticket
3. School related music items
A. Application or audition fees
B. Band shoes, gloves or other required uniform items
4. Case High School Letter Jackets
5. Private Music Lessons
* To request money from your account please see Ms. Hubbard for the CHAMPS Disbursement Form and allow up to 4 weeks for the requested money from your account.
All students who have questions or concerns about their
accounts must submit it in writing and should inform the organizational officer
of their music ensemble, then place it into the Suggestion/Comment Box located
in the band room. All matters will be addressed at the next CHAMPS meeting.
SENIOR YEAR
STUDENT ACCOUNTS: Upon graduation, senior funds can either be transferred to a remaining sibling currently participating in the music department or refunded to the student in the form of a music appreciation scholarship check.