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Dear Readers,

For those of you who are just receiving Booster Trends for the first time - Welcome! You join a growing list of fellow booster associates from around the country.

We encourage you to keep your letters, emails, comments and questions coming. Staying in touch with your needs is our key focus. As we work to help provide a support system for booster clubs we thank you for allowing us the ability to play a part in helping you and your club succeed. Together, we are making positive progress that counts!

Now, on to this month's issue.

• Executive Directors Column
• Vendor Spotlight of the Month
• Preferred Seating
• Fundraising Opportunities
• Gordan International
• Vendor of the Month
• Do-It Yourself Fundraiser
• Dear Booster
• Seeking National Helpers
• Fast Facts

Since 1960 Gordon International has been a leader in providing graduation supplies, team uniforms and imprinted apparel to schools and businesses both here and abroad. The quality of our custom imprinted uniforms and graduation products are unparalleled. Gordon International offers competitive pricing, quality merchandise and, most importantly, great personal service! At Gordon International we cater to your every need to ensure that the items you receive will exceed your expectations.

Our graduation products give students the opportunity to complete their academic experience in style. The team uniforms and imprinted apparel we offer enhance team spirit and strengthen bonds. It’s no secret that students perform better when they feel good about themselves and their school. That’s why it’s important to make sure your students look their best whether it be on the field, at graduation or walking through the halls.

Many of our customers from around the world have expressed their appreciation towards us for providing quality products that have helped improve their image. Come join the thousands of happy customers!

Check out the next newsletter for some fundraising ideas.

Corporate Headquarters Customer Service

Gordon International Contact us via email, phone, fax, or U.S. mail
200 Williams St, Suite 306 Info@gordon-intl.com
Port Chester, NY 10573
Ph: 800-352-6162
Fax: 888-474-5087

BOTIKA CANDLES

Create your very own school spirit candles!
Botika Candles, previously Blue Star Candles, partnered with over 900 groups last year to help them reach their fundraising goals! With dedication to creating top quality products and first rate customer service, Botika Candles is now the leader in candle fundraising. Private label candles are the newest addition to the fundraising products available from Botika Candles.

Botika Candles is excited to announce the success schools are having with customized private label candles. An excellent program has been developed to create a product that will work for you. Botika Candles will customize not only the top label, but also the belly band label, bottom label, and the fragrance too!

Each Botika candle is hand poured in the USA with the finest quality wax, premium fragrance, and a lead free wick. All you have to do is email fundraising@botikacandles.com your contact information, school mascot, and colors. Then a sample candle will be designed just for you!

For more information on designing your very own customized school spirit candles visit www.botikacandles.com or call 877-391-4526.

A few thoughts from previous customers…
"We have done a lot of fundraising over the years for the Northstar Band and this is one of the best we have ever done! We raised money for our trip to the 2004 Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and these custom designed candles were a hit with our students, their families, and our supporters! If you are looking for a truly unique fundraiser for your group, I highly recommend Botika Private Label Candles."
James Doepke
Waukesha North High School

"The Criminals (school mascot) broke out using Botika Candles! The sales projected netted the club over $4,000.00! Thanks Botika Candles for the top rate service and product!" (60 students sold 2,000 Private Label Candles)
Mark Rau
Yuma High School

Balloon Bust

Fill a couple hundred balloons with helium and slips of paper redeemable for prizes or cash, or (10 percent) 'Thank You Please Try Again'. The prizes can be a free Coke if Coca Cola is helping sponsor event. You could have an early bird prize about 'Guess The Number of Balloons'. That could go on for a couple of hours, then the prizes start to be drawn. Fill a room with these balloons, so patrons walk in and find them-selves in a latex obstacle course. They can pull one balloon outside, you write their name on it with magic marker. Then they put it back until the end of the night. During the day, have patrons guess how many balloons are in the room. The closest wins a prize at the end of the day.

Variation 1: Put money into 100 helium-filled balloons and sell them for $10 each. Denominations: One balloon contains $100, two-$50.00, two-$20, two-$10, two-$5.00 and the rest $2.00. Sell all 100 and make a total of $548.00.

Dear Booster,
We are thinking of starting a Booster Club at our Elementary school to separate the sports program from PTA programs. One question I have is regarding bank accounts. Would the Booster Club be able to set up a local bank account in order to deposit checks from fundraising and write checks for tournament fees? Are booster clubs able to open a bank account under the Booster name or must that still be done through the school?

Thank you for your assistance and any information you can provide.

Diane K.
Rio del Norte PTA President

Dear Diane,
Yes, a booster club can and should setup its own bank account. To setup a bank account you will need to formally register your club and obtain a Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the state corporation commission or the IRS. Most banks will also require that you provide a corporate resolution stating your club has approved opening the account and naming those to be placed as signors on the account.

Send us your Dear Booster.... article and we will select one each month to share with the readers of Booster Trends. To submit your email send to: dearbooster@boosterclubs.org.

Area Coordinators - The NBCA is now seeking individuals who would like to assist local clubs, teams and businesses. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone currently working with a club or team, looking for an opportunity to work part-time, or looking to help make a difference in your community. Coordinators will receive high commissions for introducing the association’s services to businesses, schools and parent organizations. This is an outstanding opportunity for any person who understands the role that extra-curricular activities play in shaping our society. If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume and cover letter. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. No telephone calls, please. Email us today at marketing@boosterclubs.org

City Directors - The NBCA is seeking a limited number of individuals to become City Directors. For more information visit our online City Director information section at: http://city.boosterclubs.org

Club Coordinators - The NBCA is seeking individuals who are currently working with or involved with booster clubs. This is an ideal opportunity for anyone currently working with a club or team who would like to turn the time you are spending into an opportunity to receive prizes, awards, recognition and compensation. Club Coordinators do not have to do anything more than you are currently doing. If you would like to be considered for the position of Club Coordinator, please email your name, club affiliation, city and state. No telephone calls, please. Email us today at marketing@boosterclubs.org