West Johnston High School Marching Band & Macy's

As most people on here probably already know, the WJHS band has been invited to march in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. The Band Parents Association is trying to raise enough money to help with each band member's expenses associated with this trip. My son is a rising freshman who will be going to Macy's, so I'm trying to do my part with the fund raising programs. The BPA has cookbooks, raffle tickets, gift baskets and more for sale. There is a Mile Marker's campaign and there will be car washes and a BBQ/Bingo dinner coming up. Please, as a NC community member, support the band. There aren't many high school bands that get to do this, so please consider this an honor, not only for Johnston County, but for our whole state, and help support the kids. More details are available here: http://www.wjhsbands.org/macys.htm

Now... I have cookbooks and raffle tickets for sale. The cookbooks are $15 each and the raffle tickets are $5 each or 6 for $25. Here is my offer to you, my 4042 friends. :-D Buy 1 cookbook & 1 raffle ticket for $20 and I will buy a 2nd raffle ticket for you. Sounds good? Wait, it gets better! Buy 2 cookbooks and 2 raffle tickets for $40 and I'll buy 2 more raffle tickets for you! Buy 3 cookbooks (think Christmas) and 1 raffle ticket for $50 and I'll buy 3 more raffle tickets for you!!

What are the raffle ticket prizes you ask? Prizes are:

1st Prize: A Nintendo Wii and a game for the Wii!
2nd Prize: A weekend getaway (including $200 in hotel gift cards, $50 in gas gift cards & a $50 restaurant card!)
3rd Prize: $250 in CASH!

Sounds good, huh? If you want to take me up on this limited-time offer, just send me a PM and we'll work out the details! Thanks in advance! :hurray:

 

Updated band support info:

Cookbooks, gift baskets, & raffle tickets will be sold by the BPA at the Raleigh Flea Market on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Cold Stone's at White Oak is hosting a "Director's Scoop" -- not 100% sure what that means -- on Wednesday, August 13 from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The Pep Band will be playing as well.
Okay, the "Director's Scoop" means the band directors will be taking your orders, and singing too. :lol:

Cookbooks, gift baskets, & raffle tickets will be sold by the BPA at the Lowe's Foods 50/42 & at Dunn Gas & Grocery in Four Oaks on Saturday, Aug. 30 from
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Please pass the information along to anyone who may be willing to help support the band. TIA!






Also, a big THANK YOU to those of you who have already contacted me and about my cookbook/raffle ticket offer. :-D

 

I use the internet now to cook.... sigh. So much easier. But I will take some raffle tickets!

C is coming (JUST for a visit) next week if you want to see him AND sell some tickets!

 

Thanks! I'd love to see C. I've wondered what was going on with that situation. Any day/time better for you?

 

Bump....

 

Finally a little news coverage on WRAL http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/3354628/




FYI - as of now I still have 2 cookbooks and lots of raffle tickets left if anyone wants any.

 

Ready, I'll take a cookbook. I love them! Never use 'em, LOL. But love to sit and flip through them. How much were they? PM with with the details.

 

Thank you! Cookbooks are $15 each. My little cookbook/raffle ticket offer is detailed in post #1, if you're interested.

I'm the same way with cookbooks, I love them. Don't know why because I seem to always use the same recipes over and over.

PM me with when and where I can deliver to you and we'll finally get to meet!

 

Here's one with alot more detail: http://www.dunndailyrecord.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=99254

 

Great article!

 

There are 8 framed and matted prints on display at our Bakery at 40/42 they are quite nice and were taken by a band parent stop in and check them out 100% of the profits are for the Macy's trip. They can be available unframed as well his contact info is on our wall.

www.clevelandcakeandcoffee.com

 

Updates and reminders on Macy's fundraising events:

Director's Scoop @ Cold Stone Creamery @ White Oak on Wed., Aug, 13th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. with a Pep Band

Car Wash Competition @ various locations on Sat., Aug. 16th from 9:00 a.m. - Noon (I'll update with locations when I know that info)

Grocery Store Sales on Sat., Aug. 30th @ Lowe's Foods @ 50/42, Dunn Gas & Grocery in Four Oaks and Edwards Foods in Four Oaks

BBQ Dinner (eat in or take out) & Bingo! w/ Cake Walks & Face Painting on the side on Sat., Sept. 6th -- dinner @ 6:00 p.m. and Bingo! @ 7:00 p.m. in the West Johnston HS cafeteria

Chick Fil A Spirit Night @ CFA @ White Oak on Sat., Sept. 20th from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. with a Pep Band

 

Ready, anymore cookbooks left??? I'll take you up on the deal...


Frogger

 

Thank you, Frogger! Of the two I have here with me, one is already promised, and the other is yours if you want it. I can get more if want more though. :mrgreen:

 

Bumping up for Cold Stone tonight.....hope the rain stops. :mrgreen:

 

New story and video - so cool!
http://johnston.mync.com/site/johns...ng-in-macys-parade-get-herald-square-replica1

 

Thanks for the video link, Bandmom!

That is incredible!

 

I think alot of that just has to do with our area - its growing SO fast - and of course there are those that just want to be at West, to be in the band. But it is awesome to think how far they've come. Especially for me - since my DS was there at the beginning......boy - had not idea what we were getting into! :lol:

 

Another Macy's update:

Reminder about the BBQ/Bingo on September 6th beginning at 6:00p.m. at West. More info above.

A partnership with Paintbox Press – 20% of “Macy’s on Parade” book that is sold will be donated to our Macy’s fund. For more information visit their website: http://www.paintboxpress.com/whats_new.html

There will be a yard sale on Sept 13th. More info to come on that but if anyone has small items to donate, they will be accepted at the Cleveland storage tomorrow from 12 to 2 p.m.

 

Thanks for posting this, Ready. I've been out of touch lately, but I didn't know WJHS band is going to the Macy's parade. Wow! There's the Rose Bowl parade and Macy's; those are like the Super Bowl of marching band events. Shouldn't this be a sticky, so we can keep up on the fund-raising events? I've already missed some, but would like to contribute somehow.

Congrats, WJHS Marching Band!