How To Raise Funds For School Athletic Teams With A Popcorn Machine
School programs are being cut on every side these days
. Athletic teams have to do without much of the school district financial support they once enjoyed. In order to keep school athletic teams in matching uniforms and effective safety gear, much of the fund-raising responsibility has shifted to Parent-Teacher Associations, Booster clubs, parents of students and to the students themselves.
In order for these young athletes to play safely, they must have access to athletic equipment that is in good condition. Shoulder pads, helmets, shin guards, and the other athletic gear necessary to dress out an entire team can cost thousands of dollars. This price tag can result in the unthinkable: athletic programs get cancelled and the lessons in sportsmanship, determination and team effort are lost. Parents and teachers can help protect these learning opportunities by getting creative in their fund raising activities.
Put Some "Pop" In Your Fundraising
Popcorn machines are a simple, affordable way to raise money for school athletic teams. Popcorn machines cost very little to rent or purchase and their operation cost only pennies per serving. Everything else is pure profit. Popcorn is a healthy snack that nearly everyone loves. The best thing about raising money with popcorn is that the wafting scent of freshly popped popcorn sells itself. You won't need signs or arrows of balloons to help potential customers find you. All they have to do is follow their nose!
Popcorn bags, popcorn oil, popcorn seasoning and the popcorn itself cost practically nothing. The red and white striped popcorn machine will draw crowds as soon as the popping begins. The sound and smell of popping corn is a natural attraction all its own. You can sell bags of popcorn for a low price and still raise enough money to keep the team in pads and uniforms. Your customers will happy to know that they are helping the team as they munch on this yummy snack.
Where Can You Use Your Popcorn Machine?
You can use a popcorn machine at sporting events, books sales, parent teacher nights, recitals, Open House nights, graduations, and countless other events on school grounds. Of course, you have to get permission from the administration, but most principals are more than glad to get some help with the school's finances. They may even be willing to pay for the popcorn machine rental fee!
Community events, county fairs, car and motorcycle shows are other good places to raise money. Often, people do not realize school programs are at risk until it is too late. Your presence at community events will bring the public eye to your dilemma, increasing the likelihood of getting more support. Philanthropists and next door neighbors will all want to lend a helping hand, especially if it means they get a bag of freshly popped popcorn as a thank you!
What Are Your Options?
Schools, families, and communities can rent or purchase popcorn machines for their fund raising efforts. Also available are cotton candy machines and snow cone machines. Each of these machines are simple and inexpensive to operate. Often, other students can run the entire operation, providing them with a sense of purpose and some useful business experience.
In today's tight economy, it is up to everyone to be more resourceful and inventive in maintaining school activities they consider valuable. School athletics are certainly valuable and using popcorn machines, snow cone machines, and cotton candy machines is a great way to raise money with going door-to-door.
by: Christine Harrell
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