Travis High School Tiger Band and Guard
Travis High School Tiger Band and Guard
Family Sponsorship Program
Each year, all students have a registration fee that is due. This fee covers the cost of music, sound and other equipment, instrument maintenance and repair, marching show props, uniforms, food for events, instructors that hold student master classes during the year, contest entries, transportation for events, etc. Although this fee covers a lot of the costs generated, there is still a financial gap that must be met. To help close this gap, the Travis Booster club hosts ongoing fundraisers during the year.
The annual kickoff fundraiser is the biggest fundraiser of the year. It is opened with Rock-a-thon, the end-of-summer-band lock-in party. The current platform, WiddyUp, allows students to make a quick video where they share a quick talent – playing their instrument, saying a joke, singing, etc – and ask for donations for their favorite Tiger band & guard family. Then they share the video with at least 10 people. It’s simple and quick and usually runs from the last day of band camp and into the 3rd week of August. Parent volunteers are needed to plan and prepare the Rock-a-thon event. WiddyUp planning occurs with the collaborative help of the Booster Executive Board and Band & Guard Directors.
Four car washes held each year – two in the Summer/Fall and two in the Winter/Spring. Parent volunteers provide car wash supplies and snacks for students, receive payment, oversee the students. Students wash and dry cars in teams as well as play their instruments or hold signs to invite customers. Time/date/location announced during the year via signup genius for each event.
Parents secure corporate sponsors during the year. They donate to the Travis Tiger Band and Guard following the sponsorship level on the Sponsorship webpage.
The Travis Tiger Band and Guard is classified as a non-profit organization in accordance with section 501(c) (3) of the federal internal revenue code benefiting the Travis High School Band Program. Sponsorship funds help cover a wide variety of additional unplanned expenses such as instrument repair, uniform upkeep, extra travel, and more. Your investment benefits students to achieve a higher level of success in academics, behavior, time management, and collaboration – all qualities highly valued by families like yours! In recognition of your support, the Family Sponsorship program allows families to purchase a spot on the band trailer. Your band student(s) name + graduation class will be placed on the side of the Band Trailer.
Are you a regular shopper at Kroger? Did you know you could link your Kroger card to the THS Band Booster for Community rewards?
Create a digital account
A digital account is needed to participate in Kroger Community Rewards. If you already have a digital account, simply link your Shopper’s Card to your account so that all transactions apply toward the organization you choose.
Link your card to an organization
Selecting the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updating the Kroger Community Rewards selection on your digital account.
1. Sign in to your digital account.
2. Search for your organization (Travis High School Band Booster Club)
3. Enter the name or NPO number of the organization you wish to support (PL623)
4. Select the appropriate organization from the list and click “Save”
Your selected organization will also display in the Kroger Community Rewards section of your account. If you need to review or revisit your organization, you can always do so under your Account details.
Your organization earns
Any transactions moving forward using the Shopper’s Card number associated with your digital account will be applied to the program, at no added cost to you. Kroger donates annually to participating organizations based on your percentage of spending as it relates to the total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations.
Pizza sales are the first Wednesday of each month in the THS cafeteria during all lunches. Parents receive payment and serve pizza.
Poinsettias and amaryllis bulb sales occur in October/November. Parents and students are encouraged to reach out to family, friends, and businesses for support. The plants are received right after Thanksgiving for delivery to customers.
Items are donated and sold either during the Spring Concert or Banquet. Examples include giftcards/baskets to restaurants, baked goods, spa packages, hand crafted items, event tickets, etc. Parent volunteers assist with securing items for the auction, set up during the banquet, tracking of sales.
Several Spirit Nights/Days are held each year. Businesses give 15-30% of their sales on a specific day/time to the THS Band and Guard. The more people that visit a business during a spirit night/day and mention Travis Band and Guard, the more money is raised. Date/time/location announced during the year via the band Facebook page, Band, and Charms email. Parent volunteers help secure and coordinate events.
Spirit wear is sold throughout the year. Support the Tiger Band and Guard at games, competitions, and concerts by wearing hoodies, t-shirts or hats; put a sign in your yard; get into games with your clear bag. Parent volunteers assist with pop-up tables as needed.
Help the travis band and beautify your yard!
Did you lose plants or trees during our cold weather? Would you like to spruce up your yard and flowerbeds? You’re in luck! The Travis High School Band & Guard has teamed up with Enchanted Nurseries again for our Spring fundraiser. Students will sell gift cards in $20 increments. These can be spent at either of the Enchanted Nursery locations (see below). Additionally, purchases made with the gift cards are not charged tax at nursery checkout!! (Landscape companies are not eligible for this sale—sorry!)