Our Butter Braids fundraiser has begun--kids who sell 5 Butter Braids by Monday's Chorus Rehearsal will get a Whirley Pop! (They'll need to bring the order form and money to chorus on Monday to get the prize--checks are made to Eastvalley and go in the school safe.) But most of all, we need your support so we can provide all the outstanding opportunities that our kids deserve! An order form is attached, just in case your child didn't remember to bring one home! We can get the Bavarian Creme with Chocolate icing on special order if you need some! Butter Braids will all be delivered on Monday, November 15th!
Top Ten List for a Great Fundraiser!
10. Make a list of potential customers and people to help you sell
- Good customers are relatives, neighbors, family friends, co-workers of your parents, teachers, coaches, church members, etc.
- Good people to help you sell are siblings, parents/guardians and friends! Perhaps you can convince a parent or guardian to take an order form to work :)
9. Start selling right away to meet your goal!
- Don’t wait until the last minute to start selling and do your part to reach your goal.
8. Be sure to introduce yourself to your customers
- Tell them about your group, what you are raising funds for, what your goal is, and ask if they would like to support your efforts!
- Be sure to smile, be polite and always thank your customers for their donation.
7. Tell your customers about what you are selling
- People love Butter Braid pastries, but if they are ordering for the first time, let them know a little bit about the product.
- It is a light and flaky pastry that is hand-braided and comes in a variety of mouthwatering fillings.
- It is made with 100% real butter and other high-quality ingredients.
- The pastry comes frozen and will keep for several weeks in the freezer.
- Butter Braid pastries are great for holidays and other special occasions.
- It is not available in stores, so they might want to stock up since another fundraiser might not come around again for awhile.
6. Be sure to tell customers the expected delivery date
- Since Butter Braid pastries are a frozen product, you will need to ensure that your customers will be home on the day you deliver to them.
- Or, you will need to keep your customers' pastries frozen until other arrangements can be made.
5. Do not sell door-to-door without adult supervision or after dark
- Be sure to ask your parent/guardian before calling and/or emailing customers.
4. Collect money when you make the sale
- Keep all money in an envelope or another safe place.
- Turn in your order form and money on time to your fundraising leader.
3. Keep Butter Braid pastries FROZEN on delivery day!!!
- Butter Braid pastries must be kept frozen, so be on time to delivery.
- Deliver to your customers right away (make sure they are home and instruct them to put it in their freezer).
- If your customer is not home, you need to put the pastries in a freezer until you can get them delivered.
- Butter Braid pastries should not be left out, should not be left in a back pack, should not be left on a door step, should not be left in your locker, you get the point :) - keep them frozen!!!
2. Enjoy knowing your sales made a difference
- Your customers will enjoy an awesome product in return for their donation!
- We hope that you will enjoy the reward of your sales efforts!
1. Most Important - Have Fun – we want you to have a GREAT experience!!!
See the Butter Braids website for more info! http://dailybreadfundraising.butterbraid.com/
CALENDAR
o October 18: Chorus 12:30-2:30 (early release for conference week)
o October 25: End Butter Braids fundraiser
o October 28: District Honor Chorus (Six 5th graders)
o November 15: Butter Braids Delivered to 3rd and 4th graders! (need parents to unload and organize)
o November 18: Butter Braids Delivered to 5th graders! (need parents to distribute)
o December 2: 6:30-7:15 Elfis and the Sleighriders! Chorus Holiday Musical.
o December 16: 9-2 Field Trip?
o December 17: 8 & 8:45 AM Elfis and the Sleighriders! for all grade levels.
o January 5: Wednesday Chorus due to Monday holiday
o January 19: Wednesday Chorus due to Monday holiday
o January 22: 7:30 PM Saturday Chorus sings at Kennesaw State Univ Basketball Game
o February 3: Chorus sings for PTA meeting at 6:30 PM
o February 16-17: Talent Showcase Auditions 2:30-3:30
o March 11: Talent Showcase at 6:30 PM (rehearsals 2:30-4:00 on Thursday March 10 and Friday March 11).
o March 26: Eastvalley’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
o April 28-29: Annie! 6:30 PM on the Eastvalley stage
On behalf of all the directors--Mrs. Amon, Barrett, Evans, Steinheimer and myself, thanks so much for your support!
