The following is a recent letter that went out to everyone going on the trip. Please make sure parents and students read this.
Also, please send out a support letter to your family and friends. There is an example in the column on the right.
Dominican Republic Trip Fundraising
I first want to remind all of you that the most up to date information can be found on our blog (www.faithhsm.blogspot.com). This is the best way to find out current info about the trip.
Fundraising…
Unfortunately, only a few of the students took advantage of our poinsettia fundraiser and were able to raise some funds. Our Lucia fundraiser just a month ago was a great success, and we raised about $3100 for the students who participated. Our church board has agreed to support each student with $200 towards their trip cost, unless you are able to do with out it due to fundraising, or your own funds.
We have a few fund raising opportunities coming up that you need to be aware of and be a part of if you want to raise money for this trip.
• Can Drive (ongoing)- We will have a spot at church where anyone can drop off their cans and bottles specifically for our trip to recycle and use towards the trip. Each student will need to take a turn at helping to recycle the cans in order to receive funds. Starts Feb. 1st!
• Chili Sale (Feb15th-16th)- With Ken Wasmer’s guidance, we will give samples of chili and take pre-orders for chili. Then a few people will help Friday night to prepare the chili. Saturday will require many to scoop the chili into containers and get them ready for Sunday’s pick up.
o Friday night-6PM -6 adults (before parent meeting)
o Saturday -1PM- as many students as possible
o Yes, I know it’s the same weekend as the training, but it’s the only time that Ken can do, so I hope you can make it. It’s a whole DR weekend!
o Please shoot me an email letting me know if you can help on either the 15th or 16th.
• Little Ceasar’s Pizza Sale- (ongoing)- This is a simple fundraiser where you sell pizza kits to as many people as you can. Please aim at people outside the church as much as you can. See Theresa Menko for more info, or email her at theresemenko@sbcglobal.net
• Talent Show- (Mar 14 or April 4th) This will take every student helping out with their talents either by performing, or serving in some capacity. Parents will also help by preparing deserts for sale during the show. Please see Linda Kennedy for more info.
DON”T FORGET ABOUT THE PARENT QUESTION AND ANSWER DESSERT WITH TAMMI BIGGS ON FEBRUARY 15TH OR THE MANDATORY MEETING FOR STUDENTS ON FEBRAURY 16TH @ 9AM -1PM! Both will be in the fellowship hall at church.
