Chinook Book Fundraiser

Chinook Book Fundraiser Update

Thanks to all who helped make the Chinook book fundraiser a success. Thanks to your great work, we sold over 360 books, raising $3600 for student travel!

All students who have not either turned in an order or their sample book, have a charge of $20 toward their account.

The sale officially ended November 1st. NO books or payment can be accepted after Dec 7th. Thanks!

We’re helping students fundraise to cover travel expenses with sales of the exciting new 2010-11 Chinook Book.  (See note, below). This sale and the sale of pointsettias in late November are the ONLY fundraisers where funds will go DIRECTLY to the student's account.

What is Chinook Book?

Chinook Book is filled with valuable coupons for saving at local, sustainable businesses that promote healthy living in our community, such as REI, PCC and Whole Foods Markets, and local restaurants and businesses in your community. There are coupons for ALL neighborhoods, such as West Seattle Thriftway, Secret Garden books in Ballard, etc!!

This year, there is even an iPhone app, so you don't need to carry your book to get savings all over the greater Seattle metropolitan area!!!

How do I help?

We’re asking each family to secure orders for 5 books. The books are sold for $20 and we keep 50% per book! By reaching our goal of 5 books per family we will raise $10,000.

We encourage families to get involved. Here are some ideas:

• Volunteer time to help with the sale at the school, in the classroom or tabling at a retail location/event.
• Announce the sale at your work place. Display a copy of the book to show your colleagues. Extra order forms are available in the band room.
• E-mail your family, friends and neighbors about your school and the Chinook Book fundraiser. Talk about it on Facebook, Twitter or other social networking sites.
• Use the order form for multiple orders. More order forms available in the orchestra room, or e-mail Julie.
• It’s a great gift! Order Chinook Books for your friends and family in Portland OR, Minneaplis/St Paul, Denver/Boulder CO, East Bay CA and Silicon Valley/Santa Cruz, CA.

Our fundraiser begins Sept 24 and ends November 1. If you decide not to purchase the book in your packet, it must be returned in sellable condition by the end date. Order forms and unsold books must be turned in to the clearly marked box in the orchestra room no later than Nov 1. You’ll receive your additional copies of Chinook Book to fill orders when you turn in your order form.

If your student sells a large number of books, don't hesitate to contact me, and I'll do my best to get them to you/them at the 10/26 concert, or a time that allows better transportation of books-so students aren't lugging boxes home on the bus!

Make checks payable to:FOGO

Sincerely,
Julie Iverson
silke@nas.com
206-568-7531

Note: The money earned will NOT go into the FOGO general fund, but will be credited to the individual student’s travel account, to offset travel expenses. Monies (except for seniors) can be accrued, and will be carried over to the next year if not used this school year. Due to our 501(c)(3) status we cannot payout any amounts left in a student's account when they graduate or if they leave the orchestra. Remaining balances can be donated to the FOGO general fund, the Tsutakawa Endowment or another student's account.