Southern York County School District Band Boosters

FAQ:   “Why do boosters conduct fundraisers?”

Basically, the boosters offer fundraisers for two reasons: 1. to provide band members opportunities to accumulate money in a student account to offset personal expenses associated with participating in band activities, and 2. to accrue funds to enable the boosters to provide materials and services to support the activities of the band program.

            The boosters offer a variety of fundraisers in which band members and their families can participate. Band members and families may choose which fundraisers best suit their needs or comfort levels. While the boosters have yet to follow the trend of requiring band members to meet a minimum level of fundraising, as some school associated groups are doing, we do encourage band members and families to participate in at least one individual sales fundraiser and one general group fundraising event a year.

            It is booster policy to split the profit generated from individual sales fundraisers 50-50, with half deposited into a student account and half going to the booster general fund.

            The booster general fund is used to provide money for some supplies or expenses not covered by the music department school budget.  We also provide things like meals or snacks prior to competitions, scholarships for leadership camp, a professional musician for jazz clinics, and  rewards and recognition; just to name a few.

            If you have any questions about fundraisers, please speak to any of the booster officers.