Disneyworld 2010

In June of 2010, the Thomas Jefferson High School Band and Orchestra will be taking a trip to Disneyworld. This trip is for 7 days which includes a 26 hour bus trip to Disney and Home with 5 days at Disneyworld. My daughter really wants me to go as she has been to Disney with her grandparents and is absolutely insistent that I will enjoy it. I hope to go as well however I will be in school full-time and I am unsure if financially we will be able to afford it.

Well onto the bigger picture. I was nominated to be President-elect of the TJHS BOP for the next year. I have been challenged with how to raise money for this trip. Some of the ideas tossed around include the following; flocking yards with flamingos, scrapbook retreat, carwashes, cookbooks in addition to the normal fundraisers. I think I must have been feeling generous when I was asked to be President and hope I can help fulfill the wishes of these kids. If any of you have additional fundraising ideas, please let me know ASAP.

Our first fundraiser will take place in April with cookie sales. This summer we have carwashes planned every weekend and I hope to do the crop in September. As for flocking the yards....we will start that as soon as I have an okay to purchase the flamingos.

I am excited to be a part of this opportunity but also scared that we will fall short of our goal. Think good thoughts for the TJHS Band and Orchestra!