Fundraising

Ongoing Vendor Fundraising Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Fundraiser They will sell you Hunter Douglas at 25% off MSRP and they will give SMUPA 10% ... up to $200 of the selling price to be split 50% / 50% with the student credit account. Visit the Magic Homes Web Site Phone: 609-587-3042 or email Enzo. Rosa’s Italian Restaurante - Our BEST supporter! $10 Dinner Gift Certificates and $5 Breakfast Certificates - All year! Rosa’s $10 Dinner Certificates: $2 goes to your child’s account and $2 goes to SMUPA. Rosa’s $5 Breakfast Certificates: $2.50 goes to your child’s credit account and $2.50 goes to SMUPA Rosa’s Italian Restaurant Every 2nd Monday all year! Visit her web site - Directions to Rosa’s Why you should dine at Rosa’s - Her Southern Italian food is delicious and plentiful. She donates $200 every month to SMUPA just for dining there every 2nd Monday. But better yet you can buy one dinner and get the 2nd at half price on Monday and Tuesday! Route 33 Barber Shop (former 3 Seasons Sporting Goods) They will also donate $1 for every haircut to SMUPA. Just mention you are from the Steinert Marching Unit and they will send us a check every month! Visit their web site. Superstar Karaoke & DJ - All year! Book your party or wedding with Karen or Mark at Superstar karaoke & DJ and we will receive a percentage of their proceeds. Just mention you are from SMUPA! Call: 609-977-9164 or 609-802-2407 Web Site: www.superstarkj.com

The proceeds from the various fundraising activities are used to financially support SMUPA and its many activities on behalf of the Marching Unit. Marching Unit members who participate in fundraising activities sell a certain dollar amount. All profits are equally divided between the student and the Marching Unit. Exceptions to this are the "Music in Motion" ad books and several other select fundraisers. The student receives credits, which can be accumulated and used to defray or totally pay the cost of any special band trips. In the past, these trips have included a trip every other year to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. On alternate years, the unit has traveled to New York City to attend a Broadway play.

All families are strongly encouraged to participate in as many fundraising activities as possible in order to both meet the annual budget and to provide sufficient credits for their student to participate in these special unit functions. Pick and choose the fundraisers that are right for you.

Each year we look for new ideas Please email Susan Sereni or call 581-1728 if you have a great fundrasing idea or would like to help out with a fundraiser.

Listed below are fundraisers that have been popular in past seasons.

• Magazine Sale
  August 22nd through September 12th
  This is our fundraising kickoff at band camp. Renew subscriptions, order new subscriptions & help support our marching unit.
   
• One Stop Shopping during Band Camp
  Wed. night August 22nd (6 pm- 9 pm) and in Februray at our Pasta Dinner
  Vendors attending: Tupperware, Longaberger Baskets, Stampn’Up, Home Interiors, Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Silpuda Jewelry, Old Mill Crafters Guild, Kids Stuff Books, and more! A portion of each sale goes to your child’s credit account.
   
• Uno Night Outs
  October 10th
  A portion of your total bill will be donated to SMUPA.
   
• Gift Cents
  All year!
  The Gift Cents Program provides gift certificates and cards to a wide variety of supermarkets, stores and restaurants where you normally shop. You purchase them at face value - CASH. The only difference between them and cash is that SMUPA and your child’s band account receives a percentage of every dollar you spend. See our vendor listing (as of June 2007)
   
• Candy Sale
  September 8th through the 17th
  Order & pre-pay for cases of assorted candies –Great Halloween treats!
   
• Yankee Candles
  September 15th through the 29th
  Our yearly favorite. New scents available. Candles will be delivered in time for Thanksgiving & Holiday Season
   
• Cookie Dough & Pretzel Fundraiser
  September 29th through October 14th
  This year not only cookies & pretzels but we have included a selection of coffees
   
• Fruit Sale
  October 5th through 26th
  Florida's finest citrus and Indian River Varieties, California Navels, Red Delicious Apples, Anjou Pears and Mix Boxes. Plus our popular Sampler Gift Boxes.
   
• Pies & Cheese Cakes
  October 20th through November 7th - Country Gardens & Angelo’s homemade sumptuous cheesecakes
   
• Poinsettias – November for December delivery Country Gardens plants ready for gift giving.
   
• Pizza Kits - December for January pickup Pizza kits just ready to pop in the oven.