Prom and Fundraiser?

wyogal
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 18:24:12 +0000

The kids at S’s school did a similar thing last year. Usually the 11-12 grade parents have several fundraisers throughout the school year to defray the costs of a fancy prom so the price can be kept reasonable. There are always also a lot of donations solicited from various business to give door prizes & such.

Last year the kids all agreed to forego the extras and donated all the money to the Red Cross for Pakistan earthquake relief.

We might all have more specific ideas if we knew more of what was customary at your son’s school for prom. Is there a big ticket item that can have a substitute, say a DJ for a live band? In our area, limos are a big deal (although our school does not permit them).

Here’s one idea: solicit freebie coupons from local businesses, like buy 1 get 1 free pizza, or 2nd line bowling free, 2 for 1 subs, 1/2 price 5pm movie, whatever is popular with your towns’ kids, bundle them in a bag and sell them to the kids for say $5. Be sure to include some things just for the guys (time at batting cages, laser tag?) and some for the gals (manicure discount?). Don’t make it lopsided.

Good luck!