1. Fundraising
RED DEER ROYALS

3. It costs approximately $3,000
It costs approximately $3,000.00/member provide the program for the band + uniforms, instruments, etc. To keep membership fees affordable, there are many fundraising opportunities available. On average, the members that fundraise, bring in approximately $1600 / family for the band per year.

4. The RDCBS requires fundraising bond cheques as follows:
2 x $500 post dated cheques cashable April 1 and July 31.
When $150 in member credits are made, the first cheque is destroyed. When the second $150 in member credits is made, the second cheque is destroyed.

5. I volunteer (non-credit) activity per bond cheque must be completed.
In addition:
I volunteer (non-credit) activity per bond cheque must be completed.
Example:
Chaperone marching camp, parade, board position, Marching Showband Classic, coat check, etc.

6. 2 non-credit activities OR
Bond cheques required.
1 - $500 cheque dated April 1
1 - $500 cheque dated July 31
2 non-credit activities OR
If you choose not to participate in fundraising activities:
1 - $1000 cheque

7. Multiple Members
For families with more than 1 child - subsequent child is half the fundraising credit requirement.
1st Child - 2 x $500 cheques
2 non-credit volunteer activities & fundraising requirement=$300/year
2nd Child - 2 x $500 cheques
2 non-credit volunteer activities & fundraising requirement=$150/year
3rd Child - 2 x $500 cheques

8. Member Credits can be used for:
Fees
Shoes
Travel Jackets
TOUR!

9. Fundraising Opportunities
Bingo
Catering
Gift Cards
Raffles
Cookie Dough
March-A-Thon
Family Dance
Admazing Coupon Books
And many more opportunities to come!

10. Do you have a great fundraising idea?
Please contact Jenny or Warren Van Eyk
All fundraising done for your child on behalf of the Royals must be approved through the fundraising committee.
We encourage your member to wear their travel jacket while participating in approved fundraising events; however, they must NOT use their jacket or the Royals name in any way for unsanctioned fundraising.

11. Bingo Shelly Suggett - Member Credit: $40/bingo

12. Catering Nicole Lorrain - Member Credit: $8/hour

13. Cookie Dough Jill Craig - Member Credit: $2.50/bucket

14. Gift Cards Dianna Moore - Member Credit: Percent return varies by card, credit is a 50/50 split with the band Example: Sobey’s = 3% member credit=1.5% of card value

15. Raffle vacant - Member Credit: $25.00/book of 20

16. Casino and Oilers 50/50 John Swarbrick - Member Credit: $75

17. Oilers 50/50 Depart Red Deer approximately 3:00 pm Arrive Red Deer approximately 12:30/1:00 am Will be on your feet for 4 ½ hours No smoking building No re-entry into building = no smoking breaks Must be 18 years+ One spot/family for either Casino or Oilers The more tickets sold = more funds for the Royals!

18. March-a-thon vacant

19. How the March-A-Thon Works
Up to $499
25%
$500 - $999
35%
$1000 +
45%
If each member collects $1000 ($10 from 100 people), we can raise $ !
AND the member receives 45% credit.

20. How to Accumulate Member Credits
ACTIVITY / OPPORTUNITY
CREDITS
March-A-Thon (raise $1000+ recieve 45%)
$450.00
3 $40/bingo
$120.00
2 Catering 3 hours/shift @ $8/hour
$48.00
1 Book Raffle Tickets
$25.00
7 tubs cookie $2.50/tub
$17.50
TOTAL CREDITS EARNED
$660.50
Fees are PAID and fundraising bond cheques destroyed!

21. Last year, the top fundraiser for the March-A-Thon raised:$
= $ in member credits

22. Tips from Top Fundraising Families

25. Thank you to everyone who participates in our fundraising activities!