FUNDRAISERS
The Music Boosters contribute to the RMHS music program by raising money throughout the year in a variety of ways. We are always interested in hearing about any new fundraising ideas or ways we can be more efficient. We have both MUSIC BOOSTER and STUDENT fundraisers that we host throughout the year.
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Our booster fundraisers help support the general booster fund and allow the boosters to help provide scholarships, purchase equipment, travel expenses, meals, support staff, etc.
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The Music Boosters sponsors many different student fundraisers throughout each year where students can raise money to help offset expenses students may have during the year. Every other year the music department plans a Spring Break trip and funds can also be used to offset the trip cost. Fundraising is optional, but it helps build funds that are deposited directly into their student account.
All money raised can be applied towards anything music related with director approval - music camps, uniform cleaning, marching shoes, polo shirts, registration fees, etc. Students can check their balances via the band, choir, orchestra, or theatre director. Funds may be accumulated and will be carried over the time a student remains in the music program. See more detail below under "Student Accounts"
STUDENT FUNDRAISERS
Our booster fundraisers help support the general music booster fund and allow the boosters to help purchase equipment, sponsor scholarships, administrative expenses, travel expenses, support staff, etc. Currently our 2024-2025 Fundraisers listed below are planned. More info coming soon at our August Booster Meeting!
BUTTERBRAIDS: Student Fundraiser
Butter braids are frozen ready-to-bake braided pastries with a homemade appearance and taste. This is a fall fundraiser! Students will need to pick up the items from the high school on a specific date and deliver them to their supporters.
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CHEESECAKE: Student Fundraiser
13 delectable flavored restaurant-quality cheesecakes that weigh approximately 4 lbs. and are pre-sliced into 14 restaurant-size portions. No slicing, no mess, ready to serve. This will be a fall fundraiser! Students will need to pick up the items from the high school on a specific date and deliver them to their supporters.
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COFFEE - DRIVEN COFFEE: Student Fundraiser
RMHS Music Boosters has partnered with MN Based Craft Coffee Roaster - DRIVEN COFFEE. This will be a fall fundraiser. For all our supporters - this virtual fundraiser ships DIRECTLY to the purchaser! Use the link below, and during "check out" the person ordering selects the student name who will receive the fundraiser credit. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SHARE THE LINK!
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CAKE ROLLS: Student Fundraiser
Cake rolls come in a variety of flavors that are frozen and then ready to serve! No baking is required! This is a spring fundraiser! Students will need to pick up the items from the high school on a specific date and deliver them to their supporters.
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CALENDAR CHALLENGE: Student Fundraiser
More information coming soon!
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BOOSTER FUNDRAISERS
Our booster fundraisers help support the general music booster fund and allow the boosters to help purchase equipment, sponsor scholarships, administrative expenses, travel expenses, support staff, etc.
DINE & SHARE: BOOSTER FUNDRAISER
Support the RMHS Music Boosters while eating at local restaurants. Percentages vary, but local businesses will donate a percentage of their sales to support our students. The more they sell, the more we make! Here are the upcoming Dine & Share Fundraisers. For each month, you'll click the link to download the flyer for more details and to present it at the establishment. ​
2024-2025 DINING SHARE Restaurants
August - coming soon!
September - coming soon!
October - coming soon!
November - coming soon!
December - coming soon!
January - coming soon!
February - coming soon!
March - coming soon!
April - coming soon!
May - coming soon!
CHECK OUT OUR Past Participating Restaurants 2023-2024 Culver's, Raising Cane's, Photo's Hot Dog, Jersey Mike's, Mindful Kitchen, Portillo's, Krispy Kreme, Chipotle, Panda Express 2022-2023 Chipotle, Portillo's, Jersey Mike's, Mindful Kitchen, Cafe Zupa's, Rep's Place, Porky's 2021-2022 Photo's Hot Dog, Jersey Mike's, Chipotle, Mod Pizza, Rep's Place, Mindful Kitchen, Cafe Zupa's 2019-2020 Chipotle, Rep's Place, Noodles, California Pizza Kitchen, Buona Beef
FRESH BAKED COOKIES: BOOSTER FUNDRAISER
Warm, oven-fresh cookies are baked and served by the Music Boosters at all home football and select basketball games. We also warm up our ovens for the home basketball games, cheer and competitive dance competitions, and other RMHS events to serve our cookies! Look for our booth next to the concession stand at all home football games.
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JAZZ IN THE MEADOWS: BOOSTER FUNDRAISER
Our largest fundraising event each year is Jazz in the Meadows. It’s the largest high school jazz event/competition in the Midwest and takes place the last weekend in February every year. Nearly 100 high school and junior high jazz bands from all over the Midwest come to play and compete in nearly 120 performances.
The day is filled with great music and clinics. At the end of the day, a featured jazz group or artist headlines the day with a grand finale performance. This is our single most important event of the year. We ask every band parent, relative, and friend to volunteer their time. There are plenty of opportunities whether it’s all day or just a few hours, we need your help.
SO SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 1, 2025 - our 40th JAZZ IN THE MEADOWS!
STUDENT ACCOUNTS
RMHS Music Boosters offers students and families the ability to fundraise money for school-related music activities. These funds are kept in a separate savings account from the general music boosters account and are managed by the treasurer.
HOW ARE FUNDS RAISED?
RMHS Music Boosters offers several student fundraising opportunities throughout the year. Examples include but are not limited too: Cheesecakes, Butterbraid, Gift Cards, etc. In order to maintain RMHS Music Boosters non-profit status, 75% of profit funds raised by a student goes into their student’s account and 25% goes into the music boosters general fund which benefits all music students.
WHAT CAN FUNDS BE USED FOR?
Student Accounts can be used for any school related music activity or event. Most commonly student account funds are used to help pay for school-sponsored fees, uniforms and trips. Upon request, direct payment out of a student’s account is authorized by the director. Additionally, funds can be used for items that support the music student such as music lessons, supplies, and repairs. Pre-approval by the director and receipts are required for reimbursement.
WHAT HAPPENS TO UNUSED FUNDS AFTER GRADUATION?
All student account funds belong to RMHS Music Boosters. Remaining funds will be automatically rolled into a sibling’s account, or by written request can be rolled into another student’s account. If there is no sibling or written request, then the funds are transferred into the General Music Booster account which benefits all students.
QUESTIONS?
Email the RMHS Music Booster Treasurer at treasurer@rmhsmusicboosters.com