Garden City Nursery School

Fundraising Policies

Fundraising is a vital aspect of a cooperative school. The positive values of fund-raising, aside from the money raised far outweigh any "nuisance" aspects. Fund-raising projects involve parents more actively in the school, increase interest and develop leadership. They offer an opportunity for young parents to try out their abilities and to get to know each other while working together. The events themselves offer opportunities for the social interchange, which makes for good morale and a more cohesive group.

1. Plans and budgets for various fund-raising and social events must be submitted to the board of trustees for approval of expenses, raffles, etc.

2. The fund-raising vice president, the president and director must be notified of all meetings of committees and subcommittees. For reasons of continuity, it is important that the president and director attend the first meeting of all events committees, social and fund-raising.

3. Individual members may not be required to sell tickets, raffle changes or the like. Availability may be advertised in notices and newsletter.

4. Letters of solicitation of any kind must be approved by the fund-raising vice president, the president and director.

5. Raffles must be approved by the Board of Trustees. Raffle chances may be sent home twice during the school year, with no requirement of purchase. (see #4 above).

6. Raffle chances may be solicited at the Pot Luck Supper. Marker dots of the same color are to be used for those approached whether they purchase or not.

7. Raffle prizes: no individual members may be solicited for liquor or other raffle prizes. General requests may be made in the newsletter or at meetings.

8. Baked Goods: Contributions may be asked from:

a) Other committee members not on the food or baked goods subcommittee.
b) Playgroup parents - twice during the school year, the Art Auction and the Crafts Fair
c) Board members - Board members are expected to contribute food for the Art Auction and may be asked if they are willing to bake for the fairs.
d) General request in the newsletter and on a sign-up sheet in the school lobby.

9. Any family unable to complete committee participation on an assigned committee may fulfill the obligation by aiding another committee, or by attending extra maintenance sessions, or by paying a fee, amount to be determined by the Executive Committee.

 
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