School Fundraiser

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:32 pm

Greetings everyone.

Last year I posted about a school fundraiser, so I thought I would do so again. If the posting rules have changed since then, I apologize (just let me know).

Every year, my daughters elementary school hold a Renaissance Fair fundraiser. This is their primary fundraiser for the school. As part of the fundraiser, the school holds a raffle for a variety of prizes (ten in total), and the children are expected to sell tickets (without going door to door). In fact the "instructions" specifically say "please do not let the children sell the tickets".

In the past, they have had prizes for the top ten male and female ticket seller (who were awarded a trophy, crown, a prize, and the title like "Princess of the Fair"). Last year, with your help, my daughter was the 4th highest female ticket seller, and was the "Duchess of the Fair". This is a picture of her hold her trophy (the pink cheeks is from a face painting, not makeup) - I can't get the image to post, so here is the link.

http://www.vitekweb.com/family/Family/P ... n=download

This year, presumably due to budget cuts, they are only giving four prizes total this year (presumably they don't want to spend as much money of prizes for the students). As far as I know, they aren't doing any "titles", and who knows if they will be giving away trophies again. However, my daughter still would like to be one of the top sellers.

If you are interested in purchasing a ticket, please let me know. The tickets are $1 each. The deadline for selling them is Monday, April 18 (much less notice this year). Money can be sent to me via paypal (send it as a gift to avoid fees), and I will hold your ticket for you in case you win. The prizes include

21 inch iMac
46" falt screen TV
a BBQ pit
iPad 2
Two person Swing
A gift certificate for $300 from a local eatery
a Nook
a Kindle
$100 Simon gift card
$50 gas card

Depending if someone wins something like that local eatery gift card or the barbecue pit, we can work out how to get them the prize. If you have any questions, please let me know. If you want to buy a ticket(s), just PM me with your information. Money can be sent via paypal to cjvitek @ yahoo dot com. If you prefer to send a check or something, let me know and I can send you my address.

Thanks for your support, and the Duchess of the Fair from last year thanks you as well!

Chris

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:34 pm

BTW, just to give you an idea of the numbers. Last year she sold about 275or so tickets and she was the 4th highest female seller.

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:51 pm

Put me down for $25, please.

siren3-4 · Post by **siren3-4** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 1:54 pm

After I make a few sales here . . . put me down for $5.00

I wish her luck . .

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 2:17 pm

Thanks guy! Don't try to sell anything just for this - with the cutbacks to the kids prizes I suspect she will probably not make the top four sellers (some people have the tickets posted in their business and "encourage" customers to buy them - that's a big sell!).

But the effort is appreciated certainly!

Chris

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Wed Apr 06, 2011 2:35 pm

Children's education and facilities are already under-funded/staffed... helping some little people get a better education is a GREAT cause and investment.

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Fri Apr 08, 2011 10:59 am

Thanks so much for all the contributions so far!

To date, she has ALREADY raised $215 in tickets - and we haven't even hit up our parents or siblings yet.

Chris

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:16 pm

Up to $240 with about a week to go!

comicsyte95 · Post by **comicsyte95** » Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:23 pm

Put me down for $5.00 as well.Hope she wins also!

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:36 am

Thanks! Since I posted that, we are now at $285, with at least $310 probable!

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Wed Apr 13, 2011 8:22 am

We are now up to $355!!!

Thanks all for your assistance!

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:04 pm

One last update. Up to $395! You guys are awesome!

comicsyte95 · Post by **comicsyte95** » Sat Apr 16, 2011 10:00 pm

Just sent a paypal payment for $5.00 as promised!

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Sun Apr 17, 2011 12:13 am

Thanks, I got it!!

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:29 pm

Where are we at on this, man ? Did it peak at $395 ?

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:35 pm

It is up to $420.

They have actually extended sales through Thursday, so if there are any late interested parties, let me know. I don't have any more tickets (wife turned them all in) but I can get more if I need to.

Chris

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Sun Apr 24, 2011 5:42 pm

Thanks everyone for your incredible help! With your help, the total raised was $420, more than $100 than she raised last year. My daughter is very happy!

She drew a little something (while wearing her princess dress) for you all, to say thanks.

http://gallery.me.com/cjvitek/100056/IM ... 6846990001

(The comic book is a little crudely drawn, but you get the idea!)

If either of those don't work, let me know.
Chris

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:19 am

She is absolutely adorable.

Younger very welcome, Princess !!!

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Fri May 06, 2011 9:22 am

Well, the raffle was the other day, and unfortunately no one won. We are still waiting to hear if she was in the top 4 sellers or not!

Chris

Knightt · Post by **Knightt** » Fri May 06, 2011 10:21 am

cjv wrote:We are still waiting to hear if she was in the top 4 sellers or not!

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Thu May 12, 2011 5:51 pm

Well, thank you all for your support. Elizabeth's party event (no longer a renaissance fair, no more costumes, no more king and queen of the fair, all due to budget cuts) is tomorrow. Unfortunately Elizabeth did not place in the top 4 despite selling 420 tickets. Truthfully, I want to think how many she would have to sell is 420 doesn't get her near the top!!

I thank you all for your support (and too bad no one won any prizes!).

Hopefully next year it will be back to the way it was previously, but given the proposed education budget in Texas, I am not hopeful.

Thanks again everyone, and Elizabeth is extremely grateful for your help and support!

Chris

cjv · Post by **cjv** » Fri May 13, 2011 4:49 pm

CORRECTION: Despite information provided yesterday, it turns out that Elizabeth WAS one of the top four sellers in the school. Third place actually. She is ecstatic, positively beaming.

Thank you all!