1. AUDUBON to WASHINGTON
Parent Meeting

2. -$150 deposit for all students going due in October of 8th grade.
Fundraising Basics
-$150 deposit for all students going due in October of 8th grade.
-Final cost of trip (mode of transportation) will be decided Fall of 8th grade
-Parents leading fundraising efforts decide on a percentage of funds that will be set aside for scholarships (example 25%)
-Final amount due March of 8th grade year
“Washington truly is a Game of Thrones.”
Frank Underwood

3. Overview of Timeline and Deadlines for WDC
September 2017 – Initial parent meeting, identify chairpersons
December Begin Fundraising
September/October Parent Meeting, Deposit Due, Scholarship Application Due
December 2018 – Fundraising Completed, Scholarships Awarded, Remaining Balances sent to all Families
March 2019 – Balance Paid in Full
May 2019 – Final Parent and Student Meeting with Vendor
“Am I really the sort of enemy you want to make?”
Claire Underwood

4. Parent Participation
Ideally 3-4 parents take the lead in our fundraising efforts
All parents are expected to participate in some capacity
Fundraisers are parent-led. Teachers will help facilitate and provide students with advisory time to help and plan activities.
“Power is always better than money.”
Frank Underwood

5. Fundraising Forecast Fundraising Events Forecast Candy Cane Sales
$ 3,500.00
Father/Daughter Dance $
Father/Daughter Dance Extras (concessions, photos, flowers, etc) $
Valentine Dance Ticket Sales
Valentine Dance Extras $
Student/Staff Bball Game Entry $
Student/Staff Concession Sales
End of Year Dance Ticket Sales
$ 1,400.00
End of Year Dance Concession Sales
Hawk Walk Bake Sales $
Halloween Dance Ticket Sales
$ 1,000.00
Halloween Concession/Photo Sales
Variety Show Ticket Sales
$ 2,200.00
Variety Show Concession Sales
Other/Gifts $
Total Fundraising
$ 14,000

6. Allocation of Funds Example
Total Cost of Trip per Student
$ 1,000.00
Min Deposit per Student (Due October 2018) $
Net Required $
Number of Students 50
% of Funds Raised toward Scholarships
25%
# of Students Granted Scholarships 7
Total Fundraising (Forecast)
$ 14,000
Amount allocated to Scholarships
$ 3,500
Remaining funds to Everyone
$ 10,500
Final Amount Due by March, 2019
--Scholarship Students $
--All Other Students $

7. Trip Logistics Flying vs. Driving
Hotels- 4 students per room. Security provided at night
Tour - Tour guide provided
Meals- All are included
Chaperones- Teachers only
“I’m not a chauffeur.”
Remy Danton

8. Questions ????
“When the money is coming your way, don’t ask questions.”
Frank Underwood