Chili’s Give Back Event

A great way to help help raise some additional funds for the band is to have lunch or dinner at Chili’s.  Yes, you read that right, simply have lunch or dinner at Chili’s and present the following flier when you pay for your meal and Chili’s will donate 15% of your purchase amount to the band.

Chili’s Give Back Event Flier

Tuesday, April 28th
11am-11pm
2845 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573-6781
(this is the one by 646)

This is a very easy way to raise some funds.  Let’s try and make this as successful as possible by not only participating but also by printing out extra fliers and giving them to friends, relatives, and/or co-workers.

Please remember to present the flier when paying for your meal!!

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Chili’s Give Back Event

A great way to help help raise some additional funds for the band is to have lunch or dinner at Chili’s.  Yes, you read that right, simply have lunch or dinner at Chili’s and present the following flier when you pay for your meal and Chili’s will donate 15% of your purchase amount to the band.

Chili’s Give Back Event Flier

Tuesday, March 24th
11am-11pm
2845 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573-6781
(this is the one by 646)

This is a very easy way to raise some funds.  Let’s try and make this as successful as possible by not only participating but also by printing out extra fliers and giving them to friends, relatives, and/or co-workers.

Please remember to present the flier when paying for your meal!!

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Solo & Ensemble | Spaghetti Dinner Part 2

If you have not already read part 1 please click here and read it before continuing.

Students will be performing in the Band Hall, Choir Room, and Orchestra Room beginning at 5:30.  The “final” schedule, which is subject to change, has been posted in the band hall and a link to it was included in The Band Buzz email.

Audience members will need to enter between performances.  Video recording is allowed provided it is not a distraction the performers.  For this reason, flash photography is not allowed.

Important Notes:
  • The ensemble (triangle) room across from the choir room, and the practice rooms, will be used for warm up.
  • Students must get their instruments out of the band hall before 5:30 because they will not be able to get into the band hall once the recital begins.
  • Students should plan on arriving at least 30 minutes prior to their performance time and should be waiting outside the performance room 15 minutes prior to their performance time.
  • Students will need to listen and complete an ensemble evaluation form of 4 other performances that evening.  Evaluation forms will be provided.
  • The Spaghetti Dinner will be taking place in the cafeteria beginning at 6:00. Students planning on eating at the Spaghetti Dinner may eat either before or after their performance.
Students should wear business casual attire:
  • Boys Attire
    • Polo or button down shirt tucked in (No T-shirt)
    • Khaki or dark pants (No jeans)
    • Matching belt and dress shoes (No athletic shoes)
  • Girls Attire
    • Business casual appropriate pants or skirt (No jeans)
    • Business casual appropriate blouse (No t-shirt)
    • Business casual appropriate shoes (No athletic shoes)

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Solo & Ensemble | Spaghetti Dinner

Students have been hard a work the last month or so preparing their solo and/or ensemble for performance at our Solo & Ensemble recital on February 26.  For your convenience, that evening we will also be having a Spaghetti Dinner to both help raise funds for the band students as well as make it easy to be able to attend the recital without having to cook any dinner yourself that evening.

Thursday, February 26th
6:00-8:00
Clear Springs High School

For the Solo & Ensemble recital we encourage family and friends to come out and listen to their students and we also ask that you listen to a couple of other students while your are here so that all students can have the opportunity to play for an audience.  The schedule of performance times will be available at the beginning of next week.

For the Spaghetti Dinner we will be serving a savory plate of pasta with meat sauce, salad, bread, and dessert.  Dinner is kindly being cooked by our very own CSHS Culinary Department in order to keep our costs at a minimum and it was a big hit in 2014.  The tickets for this event are being sold by the band students and are $10.  Four tickets were distributed to the students to sell on Tuesday, February 10th and any students who need additional tickets can get them from the directors.  All money and any unsold tickets need to be returned by Friday, February 20th.

As with many of the other fundraisers that we do, we can raise the most funds if tickets are sold to not only your own family but also to friends, neighbors and co-workers. So lets all do our best to make this evening a success.   Students don’t forget to purchase a ticket for yourself (or have your parents purchase it for you).

UNSOLD TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED!

E-mail cshsbandbooster@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Continue reading part 2 of this article by clicking here.

 

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Pancake Breakfast

Our next fundraiser coming up is our Pancake Breakfast where you will be able to enjoy a delicious breakfast of pancakes and sausage served to you by members of our band council.  Pancakes are “ALL YOU CAN EAT”

Saturday, January 31st
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Chili’s
1150 West Nasa Road 1
Webster, TX 77598

Chili’s has generously donated their restaurant to allow us to host this event, they have also donated a chef to make the pancakes.

The tickets for this event are being sold by the band students and are $10.  Two tickets were distributed to the students to sell on Thursday, January 16th and any students who need additional tickets can get them from the directors.  All money and any unsold tickets need to be returned by Monday, January 26th.

As with many of the other fundraisers that we do, we can raise the most funds if tickets are sold to not only your own family but also to friends, neighbors and co-workers. So lets all do our best to make this morning a success.   Students don’t forget to purchase a ticket for yourself (or have your parents purchase it for you).

UNSOLD TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED! E-mail cshsbandbooster@gmail.com if you have any questions.

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Free Money from Amazon and Kroger

FREE MONEY – FREE MONEY – FREE MONEY – FREE MONEY

See below for easy ways to give back to the band just by shopping.  The merchants give the money to the band so no money comes out of your pocket.

These programs continue throughout the year.

Amazon AssociatesThe first is Amazon.com Associates Program, basically if you are going to buy anything on Amazon.com you can raise money for the band by accessing Amazon.com by clicking on the Amazon.com box on the right side of this website instead of going directly to amazon.com.  When you do this Amazon.com will donate a percentage of your purchase amount to the band.

KrogerThe next one is Kroger Community Rewards Program.  If you enroll your Kroger plus card in the program and use it when you checkout at Kroger.  Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchase amount to the band.

In the most recent donation from Kroger, 45 families were able to raise $750 for the band just by shopping at Kroger and having their Kroger plus card connected to the band.  If we can double this participation, we can bring in nearly $6000.00 a year!!!

For more information please visit our fundraising page by clicking here or clicking the fundraising link in the left menu.

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Taste of the Town

Coming up in December are our Taste of the Town and Winter Concert.

Thursday, December 4th
Taste of the Town: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Winter Concert: 8:00pm
Clear Springs High School – Cafeteria

So what exactly is Taste of the Town you ask?  Well to start, it is considered the best fundraiser ever by many, if not all, of the people who attend, and it is our 2nd highest grossing fundraiser after the Rock-A-Thon.   At the event there will be approximately 20 different local restaurants that bring samples of their food.  With the purchase of a ticket, you will be able to get samples from each of these restaurants which will easily make up a full meal (you will not need to eat a separate dinner this evening.) Check out the following list of the restaurants which have committed to attending.

  • Cheesecake Factory
  • Brewingz
  • Slices and Ices
  • Chili’s
  • San Lorenzo Mexican Restaurant
  • Panera Bread
  • Berrylicious
  • Carl’s Jr.
  • Kroger
  • Longhorn Steakhouse
  • Cakes by Jula
  • Red River Barbeque & Grill
  • Which Wich Superior Sandwiches
  • Genghis Grill
  • Pei Wei Asian Diner
  • Olive Garden

So where can you get the tickets that will allow you to eat food from all of the above restaurants all in the same meal, and how much are they?  The tickets are being sold by the band students and are $15.  Five tickets were distributed to the students to sell on Friday, November 7th and any students who need additional tickets can get them from the directors.  All money and any unsold tickets need to be returned by Wednesday, November 19th.

As with many of the other fundraisers that we do, we can raise the most funds if tickets are sold to not only your own family but also to friends, neighbors and co-workers. So lets all do our best to make this evening a success.   Students don’t forget to purchase a ticket for yourself (or have your parents purchase it for you) in order to partake in all that the restaurants have to offer.  Students will need to eat before 7:00 PM.

UNSOLD TICKETS MUST BE RETURNED! E-mail cshsbandtasteofthetown@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Instead of having a Silent Auction during Taste of the Town as we have done in the past we will be having a fun raffle! Raffle tickets will sell for $1 each or 6 tickets for $5.00.  You will have a chance to win any one of the raffle baskets listed below.

We would truly appreciate a donation item(s) or a monetary donation to purchase some of these items for the baskets.  If you would like to donate or have a donation, please contact Alma Block at tblock2814@comcast.net or at 832-444-1375.

Curtain #1:  Movie Nights
Items in hand:  48” Flat-screen TV, Pizzas, Popcorn and Candy concessions
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Current Movies on BluRay
Christmas or Holiday Movies on BluRay (Elf, A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, etc.)
BluRay Player

Curtain #2:  Grillin’ Time
Items in hand:  Charbroil Grill, Perry Steaks
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Cookbooks for grilling, Apron(s), Grilling Tools, Large Drink Container, Seasonings

Curtain #3:  FAN-atic Frenzy
Items in hand:  Rockets Tickets, Astros Tickets, Texans Jersey
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Dynamo tickets (next season of course), Texans tickets (remaining games this season or for next season), UH, Rice, UT, or A&M tickets, jerseys, tailgating items, sports flags, sports chairs, fan tent for tailgate party

Curtain #4:  Flyin’ High
Items in hand:  Helicopter Tour of Downtown San Antonio for (3)
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED:
Hotel stay in San Antonio, Spurs tickets, River Walk Restaurant Gift Cards, etc.

Curtain #5:  Camp Fire Fun
Items in hand:  Camping items
BASKET COMPLETE – NO DONATIONS NEEDED

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Chili’s Give Back Event

A great way to help help raise some additional funds for the band is to have lunch or dinner at Chili’s.  Yes, you read that right, simply have lunch or dinner at Chili’s and present the following flier when you pay for your meal and Chili’s will donate 15% of your purchase amount to the band.

Chili’s Give Back Event Flier

Tuesday, October 28th
11am-11pm
2845 Gulf Fwy S
League City, TX 77573-6781
(this is the one by 646)

This is a very easy way to raise some funds.  Let’s try and make this as successful as possible by not only participating but also by printing out extra fliers and giving them to friends, relatives, and/or co-workers.

Please remember to present the flier when paying for your meal!!

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Fuddruckers Benefit Night

A great way to help help raise some additional funds for the band is to have lunch or dinner at the new Fuddruckers.  Yes, you read that right, simply have lunch or dinner at Fuddruckers and present the following flier when you check out and Fuddruckers will donate 20% of your purchase amount to the band.

Fuddruckers Benefit Night Flier

Tuesday, September 23rd
11 AM – 9 PM
20001 Gulf Freeway
Webster, TX 77598

This is a very easy way to raise some funds.  Let’s try and make this as successful as possible by not only participating but also by printing out extra fliers and giving them to friends, relatives, and/or co-workers.

Please remember to present the flier when checking out!!

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CHARMS Fundraising Entrees Explained

The following letter is from our booster club treasurer:

Dear Band Students and Parents,

There has been some confusion regarding the Rock-a-thon entries that show up on the student financial statements in CHARMS.  I am sending out this message to clear things up.

As the Rock-a-thon approached, we started receiving many requests from students/parents who wanted to know how much had been mailed in for them.  Instead of answering each request, I entered the mail-in numbers for each student in their CHARMS account.  They showed up under the fundraising section and were marked “cash”.  This information was only meant to show the current mail-ins and any donations received after that date were not entered.  Also, any donations that were brought in on the day of Rock-a-thon were not entered into CHARMS.

As per IRS rules and CCISD policies, we are not allowed to individually allocate fundraising efforts.  All donations must be used for the entire band and cannot offset any individual band fees or expenses.  The information I entered was only meant to show current donations since some students were trying to meet certain goals.

I have removed the entries from CHARMS for mail-in donations.  Any entries that remain were made on the CHARMS website and were placed there automatically when the donation was made.  Again, all fundraising money must be used to support the entire band and will not be credited to an individual.

Thank you,

Glen Santos
Treasurer, Clear Springs Band Booster Club

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