Band Fundraising

Fundraising Overview

Everyone in the BCHS Instrumental Music program can participate in these fundraising activities.

General music program fundraising*

TAG Day (November)
Craft Fair (December)
Mattress Fundraiser (April)
Employer Match
General donations
Restaurant Nights
Amazon Shopping List

*These funds benefit the entire program.

Student account fundraising**

King Soopers Card (year-round)
RaiseRight Program (year-round)
Peaches & Pear Sale (July-August)
Sweetwater Music (August)
Butter Braids and holiday wreaths (mid-October)

**Benefits the student's accounts directly

Individual fundraising

Overall, earned for the benefit of the program, however, it rewards the individual for their work. Each student in the program is assigned a personal finance account. Individual accounts will begin to accumulate money as students and their families participate in various fundraising activities. Any fees left after graduation go back to the general music fund for the benefit of BCHSIMP.

Eligible expenditures from BCHSIMP Bylaw Section III

Expenditures eligible for payment from individual accounts are for those activities, or materials, in which participation is offered by the Bear Creek Instrumental Music Department. Examples of acceptable requests – required uniforms, props and equipment, approved group trips, or any entrance fees for competition. Examples of unacceptable requests – payment of school fines or individual expenses. (Transferring of accounts to unrelated accounts). All requests for disbursement of funds from a student’s account MUST be submitted in writing PRIOR to the expenditure and approved by the board at the subsequent meeting.

Have fundraising Ideas?

We are always looking for new and interesting fundraisers to add to our list. Our goal is to only pursue a limited number of fundraisers that yield large dollar amounts. Please send fundraising ideas to Sarah Robbins at bchsimp.fundraising@gmail.com.

Important reminders

Please remember to follow these guidelines with all fundraising activities:

Turn in all fundraising forms on time.
Include student name.
Reason notated in the memo section of any checks provided.
Money and forms left only with Ms. Ahmed or Ms. Miller.
May also pay online.

Please check your email for any additional important information and updates.

Student account money adds up quickly

It's definitely worth your time to sign up for each of these fundraising activities. Before you know it, you'll see money adding up within your student accounts.

Money goes directly into the student's account (see Charms for more details).
Money can be used for marching ban fees, tuxedos and concert dresses.
All reimbursements must be pre-approved before expenditures.

Here's an example of how the money can add up for your student:

Fundraiser	Value	Dollar Amount Earned
King Soopers	$40 per quarter ($40 x4)	$160
Peach and Pear Sales	10 boxes	$100
Sweetwater Music	$20 per hour	$70
Butter Braid sales	Sell 20 braids	$100
RaiseRight	$20 per month	$240
Student account total		$680*

*Amounts are based on average earnings we have seen for families who have actively participated in our fundraisers in previous years.

Craft Fair

Join us for the 30th annual Holiday Arts and Craft Fair, presented by the Bear Creek High School Music Boosters..

Date: Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023
Time: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Bear Creek High School
Admission price: $3 (cash, cards or checks accepted and children 12 and under are free.)

Find all of your Holiday gifts from over 160 local crafters! There will be door prizes, free parking, concessions and food trucks, too.

Volunteer information

Interested in volunteering? Contact the craft fair committee for more information. We're looking for 200-plus volunteers to put this program on. This is one of our biggest fundraising event of the year, so your help would be greatly appreciated!

Opportunities include:

Planning committee
Check-in
Admissions
Concessions
Bake sale
Door prize
Runners
Load in
Load out
Floaters
Money counter
Set-up
Signs
Booth marking
Teardown

Vendor application

Update: We have officially filled our vendor booths for the 2023 Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair. Any applications received after the date of Aug. 7, will be saved as backups should one of the scheduled vendors drop out. You can also fill out this form to be notified when next year's application window opens.

Here are all the details for this year's event:

Event date: Dec. 2, 2023
Location: Bear Creek High School
Deadline for Submission: The deadline for submitting your application has passed. If you'd like to join the waiting list, you may complete the form and we'll let you know if a booth space opens up. We will also save your information and let you know when next year's submission window opens.
Vendor fee: The booth rentals are $130 and do NOT include a table or chairs. If you would like electricity to your booth, that is an additional $10. Payment is requested at the time of submitting an application. This year, we are asking all vendors to make their payment via PayPal. If you are not able to pay electronically, you may contact Lynette Huntley and she can assist with working out a plan to mail your payment.
Refunds/Cancellations: Refunds will be honored only if cancellation occurs 15 days prior to the event.
Questions: If you have any questions at all, please contact the Craft Fair Committee. They have all the answers to all of your questions, or can get them for you quickly. Their email address is: craftfair@bchsimp.org

You will be notified via email when your submission has been accepted. Please make sure your email is up to date and legible on your submission (if mailing in application). All communication for the fair will be sent via email to the email on this year’s application.

If you have submitted your completed application prior to Aug. 1 and have not received correspondence as to its status as of Aug. 31, please contact us via email.

Vendor waitlist

The submission window for vendor applications has closed. If you'd like to join a waitlist or be notified when next year's application opens, you. may fill out the Google form below. If you are on a mobile device, please submit via this mobile-friendly application link, as the embedded form doesn't work on mobile devices.

Donate Money

Donate Supplies

If you are shopping for your family and can pick up some extra items for our program we can truly benefit. Here are some items we can always use:

Food service supplies

Napkins
Paper plates
Paper bowls
Hot and cold cups (12 oz)
Ziplock sandwich bags
76.5 ounce Gatorade (can)

Miscellaneous

Clean gallon milk jugs with lids
Kleenex
Electrical tape (white and black)
AA, AAA batteries
Flashlights, small
Black bow ties
Black shoe laces
Long black socks
White paint
Green paint (like the color of grass)
Time

Gift cards

Costco
King Soopers
Home Depot
Sam's Club

Amazon Wish List

The program needs many supplies. We have set up an Amazon Wish List that you can order from and ship directly to BCHS.

Fall Fundraisers: Butter Braids and Holiday Wreaths

Every fall we run a student fundraiser to help kick off the holiday season. This year we will be selling the below products:

Butter Braids (a program favorite)
Fresh holiday wreaths

This is an excellent opportunity to build up those student accounts to use for future purposes including ensemble fees, concert dress, program merchandise and trips, just to name a few.

Tips for selling: Be excited about the products and the reasons why you are selling them. People will get excited with you and look forward to receiving their order. Have fun with it!

Butter Braids

Pastry and coffee selections are available.

Price range: $15-$28
Profit: 40% per item
In-person and online order options available
All active students will be set up with an online store to collect orders and payments directly. An email will be sent to the student email address on file in Charms with links and information on tracking your online orders

Sell dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 1

Order collections: Nov. 1

Return order forms and money to Mrs. Ahmed and Ms. Miller
*Checks need to be made out to BCHSIMP

Delivery date of in-person orders: Nov. 9

Holiday Wreaths

This year we're selling fresh handcrafted evergreen holiday wreaths, sprays and tabletop decorations to support our program.

Price range: $30 and up
Online orders are higher because shipping cost is included and products are shipped directly to the customer.
This is a really good option for out-of-state family and friends.
Profit:
- 40% per item (in-person orders)
- $8 per item (online orders)

Sell dates: Oct. 18-Nov. 1

Order collection deadlines: Nov. 1

Online ordering Instructions:

Go to http://giftitforward.com/
Fundraising Code: BEARCRCO002
Referring member: enter student’s name

*Checks need to be made out to BCHSIMP

Delivery date: TBD (We are targeting delivery between Nov. 13-17)

King Soopers

How does the program work?

The King Soopers Community Rewards program makes fundraising easy by donating to local organizations, like ours, based on the shopping you do every day. Once you link your card, all you have to do is shop at King Soopers and swipe your shopper’s card.

Here’s how it works:

1. Create a digital account

A digital account is needed to participate in King Soopers Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.

2. Link your card to BCHSIMP

To select our organization:

Sign in to your digital account.
Search for "Bear Creek High School Instrumental Program."
Enter the name or NPO number "FP814."
Select our organization from the list and click “Save.”

Our program will also display in the King Soopers Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.

Note: As a bonus, you will continue earning fuel points in addition to donating to our program!

3. Our program earns while you shop

Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you.

How do I ensure my student gets the credit?

Once a quarter you will need to take a snapshot of the screen for the last quarter donation and email that to Nanette Jula for allocation to your child's account otherwise it will stay in the General Bear Creek Music fund.

Here's how your account should look:

RaiseRight

Start earning money with the RaiseRight mobile app. There's a new way to fundraise for the Bear Creek High School Instrumental Music Program! The RaiseRight program offers you an easy way to raise money for your child's music account by buying gift cards for places where you already shop. There are over 750 retailers to choose from, including grocery stores, restaurants, gas stations, hotels and lodging and more, so there is bound to be options for everyone.

For each gift card you purchase, a certain percentage is given back to your child's account within the Bear Creek music program. The specific percentage will vary from store to store, with some paying up to 20%, but as you review your gift card choices, you'll be able to also see the percentage they give back to our program.

If you have any questions or concerns about the program, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sarah Robbins, vice president of fundraising.

How it works

Buy a gift card through the RaiseRight mobile app.
The brand gives back to your child's account within the BCHSIMP.
A percentage of each purchase will be added as a credit to your child's account.

Join the Program

To join the program, download the RaiseRight mobile app from your app store using your smartphone or tablet.
Then, enter the enrollment code that is specific to the BCHSIMP Program: L9EB6L4489L45

Buy gift cards and earn money for your student

Browse bonuses, search for a specific brand, shop categories and more.
When you’re ready to check out, sign up for secure online payments. You can link a bank account ($0.29 transaction fee), add a credit card ($2.60 transaction fee), or both.
The brand gives back to our organization the moment you buy a gift card at no extra cost to you.

Get and use your gift cards

eGift cards are delivered to the app within minutes – view them in your wallet
Physical gift cards
- Ship to home: You can choose to get these physical gift cards mailed directly to your door when you pay online. A small shipping fee applies.
- Ship to your coordinator: Available for all physical gift cards. These orders are combined as part of a group order monthly. Cards will be given to Ms. Ahmed and handed out to students by the 15th for any orders placed the previous month. No shipping fee applies to you.
Use both types in-store and online
Profits will be applied to student accounts monthly

Tips and tricks

We've been testing the program amongst the boosters and have found these tips and tricks to get the most out of your program.

Directly link to your bank account vs. using your credit card. The fee is much lower ($0.15 vs $2.60) per transaction and the app connects directly with your bank's security protocols.
Shop for deals while you are at the store. You'll be amazed at what you can find when you are standing in Walmart.
When you sign up, be sure to add your student's name, so we can easily identify your family when it's time to deliver the cards to students and add funds to your account.

Restaurant Nights

HiLo, An American Eatery

When: Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: 10125 W. San Juan Way, Littleton, CO

HiLo will donate 15% of the sales generated. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to dine for a purpose. RSVP and details.

View event flyer

Chipotle

When: Dec. 13, 5 to 9 p.m.
Where: 3170 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227-4803

Guac on! Join us for a tasty fundraising dinner at Chipotle. Our music program receives 33% of the sales! Don't forget to mention that you're dining to support our program before you check out, so they will be sure to apply your dinner to our fundraiser.

Ordering online? Access the Chipotle app or order on the website. Choose “Pickup” and select the location of the restaurant at 3170 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227. Once you’re ready to place your order, input our fundraiser code 664HLYQ in the “Enter a Promo Code” section. Don’t forget to click “Apply.”

Note: Delivery orders or orders placed through other apps will not be counted toward our event.

See ordering instructions.

View event flyer

Red Robin

When: Jan. 17, 2024, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: 3244 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80227

Join us on Jan. 17 at Red Robin for some delicious burgers and fries! 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the Bear Creek High School Instrumental Music Program.

Simply mention the fundraiser or show them the flyer.

Want to order online?

Start your order at order.redrobin.com and select the restaurant mentioned above.
In the menu, go to the category labeled "Fundraisers (To-Go Only)" and click on that item.
Click the "add" button, and then "add to bag".
Add your meal items and check out.
Arrive at Red Robin, come in, say hi, grab your food and be on your way!

View event flyer

TAG Day

Our annual TAG Day is Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. Students from the Bear Creek High School Instrumental Music Program will be visiting the Bear Creek community asking for support of their program as fundraising continues to be an important part of student success.

Or, checks payable to BCHSIMP may be mailed directly to the school:

Tammy Ahmed, Director of Instrumental Music
Bear Creek High School
9800 W Dartmouth Place
Lakewood, CO 80227

Please note TAG Day in the memo

Make a 2023 TAG Day Contribution

Thank you for making a difference in the life of a student. We appreciate your support!

What is TAG DAY?

Today Is About Gifts, or TAG Day at Bear Creek High School was started by Ms. Ahmed in 2002 as a community fundraising opportunity for the Instrumental Music Program. All IMP students go out in uniform to the Bear Creek High School community to collect donations for our program. When TAG day originated, supporters received a “tag” or sticker, showing their support for the Bear Creek Instrumental Music Program.

Note: All instrumental music students are expected to participate in TAG Day, it is a great way to bond with other musicians, earn lettering points and get credit for volunteer hours.

How can parents, guardians and grandparents help? Please share the TAG Day fundraiser link on social media and with you family, friends and co-workers.

Why do we do this?

Historically, the Bear Creek High School Music Program has consisted of as many as 200 students participating in orchestra, concert band, marching band, percussive studies, jazz band, winter percussion ensemble, winter guard and the school musical. These ensembles have a long history of excellence throughout Jeffco Public Schools, the state and nation.

School and district budgets only provide 11% of the amount needed to operate our current music program. All of the programs above must draw their resources from this budget. While it is unfortunate, the school budget is not sufficient for even the most basic expenses. Uniforms, instruments, instrument repairs, entrance fees, transportation, music rental, instructors and other items are all funded by parents and students in the Bear Creek High School Music Booster Organization.

TAG Day makes the music better for everyone in the program!

TAG Day coordinator: Lori Allington, 303-898-5420

Volunteers needed

We need 50-plus TAG Day volunteers. The following volunteers are needed to make this day possible. If you are able to volunteer, contact our volunteer chair at bchsimpvolunteer@gmail.com.

Check-in (four to five)
Drivers (40)
Money counters (four)

Become a Sponsor

Support music and elevate your company

Whether you’re alumni, parents, or community supporters of the performing arts, our students at Bear Creek High School need your support! It takes a large amount of money per year to run the Bear Creek High School Instrumental Music Program. School budgets supporting instrumental music continue to decrease while costs continue to increase.

When you sponsor, you are providing:

Meals for students at camps and performances
Weekly instructional coaching during the school year
Music to perform and other curriculum materials
Instrument/equipment repair and replacements
Transportation to competitions and performances
Entrance fees for local and state competitive events
Awards to honor our outstanding students
Honor Band opportunities
Concert wear and uniforms to help students look their best
Support to offset program fees for students in need
And much more!

Thank you for considering supporting our program, with a tax-deductible contribution to benefit our students. Sponsorship options are listed below. 100% of your donation will be used to provide exceptional experiences to the students. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Allington at bchsimpsponsrships@gmail.com.

What you'll gain as a sponsor

Annual Sponsorship Benefits (August through July)	Platinum $5,000	Gold $2,500	Silver $1,000	Bronze $500	Friends & Family $250
Named as Official Sponsor for the BCHS Marching Band	♦
Logo on Marching Band shirts	♦
Announcement at home football games when marching band performs	♦
One magnetic sign with logo displayed on band truck	♦	♦
Recognition at articulation area band and orchestra concerts (5th-12th)	♦	♦
Facebook posts	12 posts	7 posts	3 posts	1 post
Recognition at Annual Craft Fair (200+ attendees)	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
Logo featured on website	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
Certificate of Appreciation for display	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
Recognition in all BCHSIMP digital concert programs	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦
Tax-deductible receipt	♦	♦	♦	♦	♦

Apply today!

If filling this form out on a phone, we recommend using this mobile-friendly application link, or turning your phone horizontally for a better user experience.

Once you submit your form, you'll be able to submit your payment through our Mighty Cause fundraising site. However, here is the payment link for your reference.

Booster Information

We cooperatively support, encourage and promote the objectives, purposes, and goals of the instrumental music program of Bear Creek High School. Our purpose is to increase awareness and involvement in instrumental music activity within the Bear Creek community. We are an all-volunteer parent-run group set up as a nonprofit and an arm to the music program at Bear Creek High School.

BCHSIMP Bylaws

Executive Board

Chairpersons

Truck Manager: Open
Equipment and Props Manager: Open
Hospitality Chairs: Sarah Robbins and Gina Petrini
Chaperone Chair: Kristine Notter
Uniform Chair: Kim Ryburn
TAG Day Chair: Lori Allington
Volunteer Coordinator: Kristine Notter
Craft Fair Coordinator: Lynette Huntley
Restaurant Nights: Janet Weller
Webmaster: Kristen De Lay
Raffle: Kristine Notter
King Soopers: Nanette Jula

Participation

Time commitment

As parents, you are encouraged to attend as many, events, competitions and fundraising events as your time allows. We all recognize that finding spare time is hard for everyone. If each family participates, the tasks are easier and take a lot less time. The amount of time and effort our booster families give, the more successful the music program is and the more time we all have to enjoy our talented students. We ask that each family participates in at least three fundraising events, attend performances and competitions and to be supportive of your students and their efforts and excitement towards the program.

Booster membership cost

The BCHSIMP Booster Organization is a stand alone 501C3 non-profit. The organization is a separate legal entity not associated or affiliated with Bear Creek High School or the Jefferson County School district; neither the school or the district are responsible for the booster organization's actions and or liabilities.