DR CHARLES BEST AFTER GRAD FREQUENTLY ASKED ...

DR. CHARLES BEST AFTER GRAD 2011 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: HOW MUCH ARE THE TICKETS?

Tickets prices are not yet determined and are subject to how much money is raised. In past years the tickets have sold for $35‐45, but you can help keep the costs down by contributing your time, energy and donations to AFTER GRAD. No Grad will be turned away for being unable to afford a ticket; please contact the school’s office for more info. WHAT DO THE TICKETS INCLUDE?

Everything! One ticket buys a Grad a full night of AFTER GRAD fun, food and fantastic prizes to enjoy with their friends. WHEN ARE THE AFTER GRAD MEETINGS?

They’re held once a month until May and then more often as needed until the event itself. All meetings are held at 7pm in the school Library. We realize not everyone can attend every meeting but your presence at those you can make is very much appreciated. Scheduled meetings are:  Tuesday, February 22nd  Wednesday, March 16th  Tuesday, April 19th WHO CAN ATTEND THE MEETINGS?

Anyone who wants to participate! Grade 12 students, their parents, friends, family, other Dr. Charles Best students – the more the merrier! HOW MUCH ARE WE FUNDRAISING?

The sky’s the limit! The total event including the cruise itself, entertainment on board, busses back to the school, breakfast and prizes typically costs about $30,000, but the more money raised, the more we can offer the Grads. Click here for detailed info on fundraisers. UPCOMING FUNDRAISERS: The AFTER GRAD committee has enthusiastically taken on the following fundraisers:

WHAT: PUB NIGHTS

RACE CHIPPING

WHEN:

WHO:

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

Two pub nights are being organized, one before Spring Break and one after. The first pub night is Wednesday, February 23 at Original Joes with a second pub night date and location TBA. Four Evenings: Tuesday March 15, Wednesday April 6, Tuesday April 12,

Any questions e‐mail Bonnie James at [email protected] or Tami McNeil at [email protected].

Come! You can also donate or help secure prizes (contact Roy Ang at [email protected] to find out who to contact or what to donate) or contact Bonnie & Tami for other ways to participate. 60‐90 volunteers are needed each night for simply assembly work, so

To sign up, contact Dolores Jung at [email protected].

and Wednesday, April 27, all from 6:30 until done (usually 2 ½‐ 3 hrs)

FLOWER BASKETS SALES

PURDY’S CHOCOLATES SALES

TURTLE ON A FENCE POST

THRIFTY’S SMILE CARDS

GRAND RAFFLE

Students can also sign up we really need your help! at the Counsellors’ office. This is a great way for Grade 10, 11 & 12 students to acquire volunteer hours towards grad transition requirements. For more info, click here. Buy a basket for yourself, Order forms must be Any questions e‐mail your mother or someone submitted to the school Karen O’Brien: with payment no later than [email protected] else! Order forms are available here or at the March 15. Cheques can be or Evelyn Dalton: school office. made payable to Dr. [email protected] Charles Best Secondary. NO CASH PLEASE! Baskets m. will be available for pick up from the school May 5 – just in time for Mother’s Day May 8! Order online by March 22. Any questions e‐mail Save yourself a trip to the Pick up orders April 11th at Christy at mall and purchase Dr. Charles Best. Online [email protected] chocolates online for payment is by Visa or Easter or your special MasterCard. event this Spring. Need more info? Click here. To order, follow the instructions listed here. Any questions email Purchase a copy of Turtle Orders must be placed by Andrea Joyce at on a Fence Post through April 29. Books can be [email protected] the AFTER GRAD picked up June 3rd at the school. m. committee and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the AFTER GRAD. You can view a copy of the book at the school office. Click here for more info. Click here to download an order form, or email [email protected]. Ongoing until May 31. Any questions e‐mail Pick up a Smile Card at the Linda Cooper: school’s office and [email protected]. load/reload it. They’ll donate 5% of all sales to the AFTER GRAD! Buy tickets, donate a prize Prizes (hotel stay, To help or make a or contact Nicky for other restaurant gift card, donation, e‐mail Nicky ways to participate. theatre or sports tickets, Parker: etc.) are being raffled off. [email protected] Specific items/ dates/items m

ARBONNE COSMETIC & WELLNESS PRODUCTS

TBA. Ongoing until May 31.

To book a party or personal shopping experience, e‐mail Paula Hrankowsi at paulahrankowski@gmail. com

Book an Arbonne spa party or personal shopping appointment in your home and Paula will donate her personal profits (35% of retail sales!) to the AFTER GRAD. Click here for more info. Purchase any of the Scentsy products sold by Janet Petrelli and a percentage of the profits will be donated to the AFTER GRAD. Click here for more info. Any questions contact Tom MacDonald at 604.720.8102 or email [email protected].

SCENTSY PRODUCT SALES

Ongoing until May 31.

Any questions e‐mail Janet Petrelli at [email protected].

TOM MACDONALD’S FUNDRAISER


DONATIONS of CORPORATE TIME


Contact Tom MacDonald to arrange an information session. For more info, click here or check out Melaleuca.com Contact Andrea Joyce at Ask your company to [email protected] donate 50% of additional m for details. hours volunteered by staff for a specific time period (i.e. one week) with the proceeds going to AFTER GRAD. Both your company and the AFTER GRAD profit and it doesn’t take company time to facilitate.

To assist with a specific event or task, please contact the chair of that fundraiser directly. If you’re unsure who that is, contact the AFTER GRAD chair Andrea Joyce at [email protected] and she’ll connect you. If you can no longer do what you’ve offered to do, please contact Andrea so she can find a replacement. We’re counting on the Grads to help facilitate these fundraisers so we can make the most of them. STUDENTS WHO SELL THE MOST FLOWER BASKETS, PUB NIGHT OR RAFFLE TICKETS WILL WIN A FREE AFTER GRAD TICKET! PRIZES/DONATIONS: The AFTER GRAD event is entirely funded through the generosity of large and small businesses and

individual donors and every bit helps! Use your Airmiles, Zellers or Save On points to purchase a gift or gift certificate. Ask your boss, friends or family to donate money or a gift. Got a bunch of stuff for Christmas you’ll never use? Re‐gift it to us! If it’s new and in great condition we can use it in a gift basket, raffle it off at a Pub Night, or use it as a prize for the Grads. We also accept bottles of wine or other alcohol. You can also use your connections to get us a fantastic deal on a prize or something that

can be used in the Grand Raffle. Not sure what to purchase or want to make a donation of a gift or money? Contact Roy Ang at [email protected] and in the school newsletter, which is distributed to over 1000 parents. CAN YOU GET A TAX RECEIPT FOR YOUR DONATION?

Absolutely! Please advise Roy Ang at the time you make your donation. SIGN UP NOW:

We want you! We need you! Sign up for any of the following committees or tasks or donate the items needed by sending an email to the person designated below: COMMITTEE:

Donation & Gift Wrapping

Prize/Donations

WHAT’S NEEDED:  Empty baskets in good condition  Rolls of cellophane  Ribbon  Interested participants!  Donate a gift or prize  Got a couple day time hours to

Pub Nights

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Breakfast

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make calls? We need you! Prizes/gifts to raffle off Bottles of wine or other alcohol Graphic design & ticket printing services Participation!

Cruise Food

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Participation!

Grand Raffle

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Race Chipping Fundraisers

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Bottles of wine or other alcohol Graphic design & ticket printing services reliable staplers, refill staples and small scissors New cases of juice, pop, snacks or other yummies New, unopened Snacks, cookies snacks Movie tickets, gift cards in small amounts ($5‐20) for Subway, Starbucks, etc.

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CONTACT:

Cecilia Lascano at [email protected].

Roy Ang at [email protected]

Bonnie James at [email protected] or Tami McNeil at [email protected] Ron Coulson at [email protected] Karen O’Brien: [email protected] Nicky Parker at [email protected] Dolores Jung: [email protected].

Thanks to all the AFTER GRAD supporters and participants, and a special thanks to everyone who organized and participated in the Bottle Drive, Winter Formal and Pie & Cookie Sales!