Colchester Public
Schools
127 Norwich Avenue, Suite 202
Colchester, CT 06415
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Jeffrey E. Burt Phone (860) 537-7208
Superintendent of Schools jburt@colchesterct.org
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Community Relations
FUND-RAISING ACTIVITY APPROVAL
GIFTS, GRANTS, AND BEQUESTS
School BACON Ac ADEMY Date 3/3 Yaa
Organization _ Bovis t GIRLS GOLF Band
Contact person _ ORVE MAsow
Activity MATIRESS Fuw D@AISER
Date of fund-raising activity _s/aa [a Q
School sponsored: yes J no
Gift
Value of gift/donation
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SUPERINTENDENT'S SIGNATURE DATE
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PRINCIPAL'S SIGNATURE DATE
BOARD ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION DATE: (IF OVER $500)
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Request For An In-School Activity By A School Organization/Students
Date of Application: 3/31) a2
Group Holding the Activity: B+G Golf, Band Name of Activity: Mathicss Fund catser
Person Requesting Facility Usage for Activity; Dave Mason
Date of Activity: _'S AAJA
Time of Activity: !©O AM— S PM Set-up/Clean-up Time: Boo AM | 6 aU Pr
Request Use of the Following:
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O Classroom
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D Lavatories
O Athletic Field
0 Auditorium
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Required Supervision: Final administrative approval for the activity cannot be granted until supervisory list is
complete, faculty advisor approves, custodians are assigned and a police officer is requested (if necessary).
Faculty/Staff Supervisors (Minimum of 4 required for a dance)
1) Dave Mason
2) CAG Kupper
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3) _Aevin Fenn!
4) Thomas hessacr
Police Officer Needed: (YES io
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Susan McKiernan <smckiernan@colchesterct.org>
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Susan McKiernan <smckiernan@colchesterct.org> Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 12:48 PM
To: Susan McKiernan <smckiernan@colchesterct.org>
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From: <dmason@colchesterct.org>
Date: Tue, Apr 26, 2022 at 12:41 PM
Subject: Re: mattress fundraiser
To: Susan McKiernan <smckiernan@colchesterct.org>
This fundraiser is to raise money to benefit both the boys and girls varsity golf teams as well as the Bacon Academy band
program. Funds will be used to purchase equipment/uniforms and cover other additional expenses of each of the
programs. Attached is a flyer that details the event.
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On Apr 26, 2022, at 8:13 AM, Susan McKiernan <smckiernan@colchesterct.org> wrote:
ara Mattress Fundraiser Launch meeting - Bacon Academy.pdf
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THE MATTRESS
FUNDRAISER
Bacon Academy
Sunday, May 22nd
10am to 5pm
CFS Providence — Jason Glander
Jason.glander@CFSBeds.com
Why MATTRESSES?
WHY IT WORKS:
WELL..........EVERYONE SLEEPS ON A MATTRESS!
Y 1out of 10 people, or 10% of the population buys a mattress every year
= that’s over 1,500 sold in your community
v¥ Name brand mattresses are priced up to 50% lower than retail stores
= no overhead + no advertising = lower prices!
¥ EASIEST fundraiser you'll do all year
= Students don’t sell anything
= Zero cost
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What Does it Look Like?
We set up an entire showroom for shoppers a A “Dream Team” of experts ready to help!
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Name Brands You Trust
MALOUF THERAPEDIC PBeautyrest
TRANQUILITY W Gimp
WELLSVILLE
ALL AT UP TO 50% LOWER THAN RETAIL COSTS!
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Payment Options
1 Year Same as Cash financing
Check
Credit Card
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Delivery Options
¥ Mattresses are made to order and available in 2-3 weeks
¥ Pick Up: SO
Y Delivery: $50 /$95
¥ Removal: $25
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Faculty, Hero & Military Discounts
10% OFF ANY PURCHASE!
Why Are You Fundraising?
Why we you raising money?
How much money do we need to raise?
Have a clear and concise goal that
families can realize and get behind .
School Payout
REFERRALS AWARD
Twin $50 - $100
Full $75 - $150
Queen $100 - $200
King $125 - $250
Quantity Bonuses:
25 beds sold = $1000 40 beds sold = $1,800 |
30 beds sold = $1250 50 beds sold = $2,500 7 No
35 beds sold = $1500 60 beds sold = $3,000 |
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——TASTANNUAE
Student Bonuses “BACONACADEMY = =<}
BAND AND GOLF = <—<———-——>—
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Your student can earn money! FUNDRAISE
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EVERY PURCHASE
A aha BENET BAND AO GLE FINANCING AVAILABLE
1 Referral $25
2 Referral $50 Digest Bane ~ Lm Pics Matas Prac
v All sizes availaDie:
pane <5 Saat: SUN.MAY 22
¥ Brand new with full factory warranties TOAMTOSPM
v Delivery available @BACON ACADEMY
4 Referrals $100 v Ail forms of payment accepted SENEFTTSBANDANDGOLF!
Financing Available Oo juson gender @ctabeds.com
For more info:
FREE SET OF SHEETS WITH ANY MATTRESS
PURCHASE
REFERRALS, REFERRALS, REFERRALS!!!
¢ Referrals are the best resource you have in creating a big sale.
¢ 85% of sales are derived from personal referrals
¢ Each family needs to find one person to come to the sale — this messaging
should stay consistent throughout the promotional period
Examples:
Guilford HS — 62 mattresses sold, 54 referrals ($10,250 raised)
NK HS — 58 mattresses sold, 49 referrals ($9,660 raised)
Albert Ford MS — 52 mattresses sold, 44 referrals ($8,200 raised)
Cumberland HS — 44 mattresses sold, 38 referrals ($7,450 raised)
Middletown HS — 22 mattresses sold, 12 referrals ($3,000 raised)
PROMOTIONAL TIMELINE
¢ Weekly emails sent out — simply copy and paste and send out per directions!
¢ Yard signs ordered — distribute yard signs to each family and put around town.
Flyers sent to school — distribute flyers to students / families and put in faculty
mailboxes
Social media — event page is live! Like, click going and share!
Press release sent — send to any local media you have contacts with, talk to me
with any other advertising opportunities you think will be effective.
PARENT MEETING DATE — Approximately 3 weeks prior to sale.
KIDS MEETING — Textathon, week of the sale —| can create a video if easier.