Parents’ BASH Resource
Important Dates to Remember for BASH
| Jan. – Mar. 26, 2010 | – Help prepare for BASH in the Development Office |
| Jan. 4, 2010 | – Parent Club Meeting: BASH Kick-off |
| Feb. 1, 2010 | – Parent Club Meeting: BASH |
| Feb. 17, 2010 | – BASH Donation DUE & Catalog Deadline |
| Feb. 24, 2010 | – Raffle Tickets DUE |
| Mar. 1, 2010 | – Parent Club Meeting: BASH |
| Mar. 26, 2010 | – BASH |
BASH Requirements
Remember every family is responsible for collecting goods (MUST BE NEW) and/or services worth at least $150.00 (not necessarily one (1) $150.00 item, it can be several items totaling $150.00) OR donating at least $75.00 as a Sponsor in our BASH catalog. We need exciting BIG TICKET items for the Live Auction! Plan on asking your business contacts for an item. All items, donors and businesses are listed in the catalog. Donations that arrive after February 11th will be subject to a $15.00 late fee. Donations received by February 11th earn a bonus parent hour.
Also every student is required to participate/sell raffle tickets that are distributed near the beginning of the year. No replacement of lost tickets, all tickets must be sold!
Donation Suggestions
If you have a question about your donation, please call the Development Office.
Please see the list of donation suggestions for BASH.
Interested in sponsorship and ad information?
Service Hour/Volunteer Opportunities for BASH
Below are a few of the volunteer opportunities available during BASH season. Help is always needed and greatly appreciated in the BASH House. There is always something to do in the BASH House. Remember a bonus hour is given to families who turn in their BASH donation by February 10.
Volunteer Opportunity |
Task Assignment |
Date |
Time |
| Development Office Help | Taking inventory, creating baskets, assist in preparing for BASH. |
February - March | 8:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Soliciting Businesses | Donations from businesses of big ticket items will be gratefully accepted in exchange for a tax deduction. Ads in the BASH catalogue are also welcome. Ask your local merchants. |
Before February 10 | At your convenience |
| Loading, Transporting, and Setting Up | Moving BASH items from the BASH House down to the gym level. We need Dads and trucks. Double hours! |
Thursday, March 24 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm |
| BASH Set Up |
Several Moms and Dads are needed to unpack and set up display of auction items. |
Friday, March 25 | 8:30 am – 2:30 pm |
| Decorating & Display | Assist with decorating the gym to make it red carpet ready. |
Friday- Saturday, March 25-26 | 8:30 am – 12:30 pm |
| BASH | Help on the day of BASH where help is needed before and during the event to ensure that everything flows smoothly. |
Saturday, March 26 | 8:30 am – 12:00 am (midnight) |
| Security | We need several individuals to provide security on Saturday evening. |
Saturday, March 26 |
5:30 pm – 12:00 am (midnight) |
| Van Drivers | Two (2) Dads are needed to chauffeur BASH attendees from their parked cars to the gym level and then back to their parked cars at the end of the night. |
Saturday, March 26 | 5:30 pm – 12:00 am (midnight) |
| Bankers | Volunteer as a banker to work during BASH. Double Hours! |
Saturday, March 26 | 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm |
| Security | We need several individuals to provide security on Sunday morning. |
Sunday, March 27 | 9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
| BASH Clean Up | Moms, Dads, and trucks needed to return props and items to the BASH House. Double Hours! | Sunday, March 27 |
9:00 am – 1:00 pm |
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