THINGS FOR PTA TO THINK ABOUT --- DO NOT PUBLISH THIS PAGE
What if I don't want to participate in the fundraisers, but would love to pay "my share"?
We have a simple solution that works for many families - instead of purchasing items that contribute to fundraising you can make your "fair share donation" during our PTA membership drive. The donation is tax deductable. Please think of this solution as a part of your annual charitable giving; the CHES PTA is a 501(c)3 tax-deductible organizatione and you will receive documentation for tax purposes.
We have broken down our operating costs and come up with a per student amount. We are asking for $?? (40 programs times $1.00???)40 donation per student. Some people will give more, some less.
You can make a donation at back to school night or fill out this form and send it in to school anytime.
To make a donation online via credit card go to SOME ONLINE PAYMENT OPTION - PAYPAL, Google, etc.:
OTHER PASSIVE FUNDRAISING THAT ARE "GO GREEN"
- Capri Sun pouches
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Wal-Mart Kids Recycling Challenge. For this program, the schools that sign up to participate receive five dollars for every 60-gallon bag of plastic bags that they turn in. Schools are grouped into regions, and the three schools in each region to turn in the most collection bags also receive additional money.
- Print Cartridges
- Book Exchange - bring in 5 books, paid $1.00 to get 5 coupons, cash coupons in for 5 new books of your choice or cash coupons back in. Could be part of a reading incentive or other program -- just don't hold around Scholastic book fair.
- Sell Reusable Bags
- Sell Pies at Thanksgiving - people would buy anyways
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look for passive online shopping opps. -- for example, www.onecause.com: Register and designate your school as the school you support. Then, login and start online shopping from the site and a percentage of your purchases will automatically come back to LCE. The percentages vary by e-tailer. There are dozens of special offers you can take advantage of, including free shipping, discounts and more. Here’s just a partial list of online stores & services you can visit from onecause: Oriental Trading, Nordstrom, Gap, LL Bean, Land’s End, Target, Pottery Barn Kids and literally hundreds more including specialty sites for flowers & gifts. Use your account at onecause to book flights and hotels, and your holiday travels will also support the school. shopping Amazon to earn a percentage of your purchases?
