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Posted:  February 4, 2008

Parents of Seniors Needed as Volunteers

Fellow Parent of MacArthur Seniors:

It’s time for serious legwork toward giving our students a memorable, safe After-Prom event on May 10!   A few parents laid the groundwork last fall, but critical fundraising and gifting components remain.

Volunteer are needed for:

  • Locate door prizes
          - for Cardinal Crop, the Golf Tournament and Senior Spectacular!

  • Donate water bottles (any brand) for Chick Filet sales
          - Feb. 11 & 25, Mar. 10, April 23, 28, May 5

  • Recruit golf tournament teams
          - to be held on the afternoon of April 12 at Indian Creek

  • Volunteers are needed to work all events:
          - Staff for Tournament (on April 12th)
          - Staff for Chick Filet sales (on dates above)
          - Staff for Cardinal Crop (on March 1)

If you want to volunteer contact:

Karen Martin, kmartpta@yahoo.com

Come Join Us in Our

Door Prize 'Round Up"

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2-3 PM
at Tom Thumb’s Dining Area on MacArthur.

Bring another Senior parent/or spouse and 8-10 prizes each!

PUT YOUR FEET UP AND ORDER A COFFEE! 

It’s come and go (unless you decide to join a subcommittee!)  The sooner we start, the sooner we’ll complete this project (which any and all parents can do!)

Questions?   Contact Karen Martin, kmartpta@yahoo.com

What will 'Round Up' members do?

Between now and February 17, volunteers will collect 10 personal prizes for the Senior Spectacular.   Attached is a letter to be hand-carried to local businesses or parents (along with an Exemption Certificate).

Your face-to-face interaction with local businesses is VITAL (phone calls are not as effective.)  The trick here is you're doing business with the folks while you are asking for donations.  We’re not expecting top-dollar items.  Involve your senior in the asking!

Potential contacts include:

Hair Stylist/Barber Club/Gym/Spa Grandparents, Uncles, etc.
Pharmacy/Gift Shop Hotels/travel agent Dentist/orthodontist/physician
Realtor Clothing Store Grocery/Department Store
Garage/Car Dealer Jeweler Dry Cleaners/Laundromat
Insurance Agent Senior’s Employer Banker
Family Business Favorite Restaurant Your Employer

Suggested Items?

Electronics Golf Items Linens

Tools

Restaurant certificates Sporting goods Toiletries Sports items
Hotel packages Gift Baskets Gift certificates Cash donations

Every senior benefits from your donations, but your own child gets prize ticket points for everything your family does. 

Happy Asking, See you on the 17th!
Ronda Huffstetler and Tracie Fraley
Senior Spectacular Co-Chairs

Questions?   Contact Karen Martin, kmartpta@yahoo.com