I am the junior class vice president for my high school, and, as a tradition, the junior class is supposed to be in charge of prom for the seniors. Unfortunatley, we have a new principal and he cut our funding drastically! Now we have to make ends meet, any ideas on how to raise money for prom?
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Oh that's horrible about the principal. \nHmm...\n\nOk, If I were you, I would have bake sales and pizza sales every day after school at my school. At my school, they buy Dominoes Pizza, and cut the slices in half, then sell them for a $1.00!!! It's an outrageous price, but people still buy it. Some people even buy it by the box! \n\nAlso, in the morning at out school they sell french breakfast, liek donuts, eclairs, bagels, and other stuff. I think it is a very effective and good plan. If you can think of anything else that might work, go for it! After all this is a PROM!\n\nOh yah, don't stress out.\nIt'll all work out.\n\nRelax, you'll be fine.
412037
I would contact the school.  You should have already gotten it long ago...our funds are in our students hands the week before a semester starts.  It may vary from school to school...but you should have it for sure!  GOOD LUCK! :)
124745
I think you should just go to your senior prom. That one is much more important.\n\nIf you don't want to spend a lot, then don't. No one is telling you to buy a $500 dress with $100 shoes and a $80 bag.
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you can get students together and have a car wash...donating the money to his type of cancer research or better yet to help with the bills. you can call the bank and ask them what it takes to set up an account just for him.\n\nyour very thoughtful. cancer treatment is expensive. every little bit of money raised would help. \n\nwhile they are washing cars, you can do a documentary for him...it will not only show how positive he has touched your lives, but it will show him how much you care.\n\ngood luck...prayers your teachers way.
494381
You need to tell your parents and your teacher. Hopefully the principal will get involved as well. There is no need for you to put up with this one moment more. Don't be shy to do something about it.
174052
I  am unclear about what you are trying to say, she wants to go with this guy to prom, and not you? She needs to understand you feelings, or you need to put your foot down. You are tottaly right for feeling this way. She tries to make you feel uncomfrotable, pay her back, AND see how she feels. Start inviting girls to hang with you, and act like its no big deal. See how she likes it.
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There are always the idea's of gatherings.....here is one that we have used.....ask your neighbors for donations of there old clothing and household things to have a sort of garage sale to raise money for SIDS or you can do a couple gift baskets and sale to the highest bidder.  There are so many cheap ways to put fun raisers together it is a matter to inform people so that you can provided a date and time of the fund raiser. Good luck to you and I am sorry for your lose...my the angels continue to watch over you and your family. \n\n\nSan Jose, CA
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Think about who you'd have more fun with. I went to my junior prom with just a male friend, not even a boyfriend. Have a good time, It doesn't have to end in a relationship, or even a kiss at the end of the night. Just dance, dress up and have fun!
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Arrange for your school to set-up a trust-fund at your local bank and ask students and their families to donate (advertise on the radio, paper etc...).  Another good idea is to have a collection taken at your local churches.\n\nEven better, make sure he has good friends that can support him through this tough time (sounds like he already has a good friend... you!).
661982
Tell people that you care. I know that there are many students who get the impression that their wishes and opinions do not count and I believe that, put together, their number surpasses that of people who get together for a cause. That is the biggest problem, I believe, targeting such a wide array of people. The only way you can get their attention is to shock or to challenge them, depending on the type of person you are. If tou are a popular girl, then people can be amazed without condemning your actions, so you can get your friends together an invent a crazy dance on a song that just won't let you sit down, promise them the formation of a new club or diversification of the cafeteria menu, but make sure that you target as many types of people as you can. Being a popular figure, you could personally speak to students nobody pays too much attention to, and they will feel very happy and vote for you. In case you are not in the middle of everything, I suggest that you choose Saving Jane- Girl Next Door as a theme song and show people how close you actually are to them without them knowing it. And, no matter the type of person you are, you have to change something about yourself to get their attention, but within the limits of staying yourself.The change could be a piece of clothing that everybody will copy or a new hairstyle, but stay true to yourself with the promises you make. Best of luck!
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Bake sales-ask friends and family to make things for it\n\nGarage sales-get people to donate items\n\nSilent auction-Get businesses to donate items and then take bids on them. Who ever has the highest bid gets the item for that amount.(we raised over $3000 doing this for the fire department)\nIf this is for school do it at a school event.\n\nCar wash-get friends and family to help.\n\nDo a raffle-Gas card/handmade quilt/something of value\n\nWalk people dogs.\n\nGet donations from friends and family.
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just say no the next time you are asked....you have no responsibility to buy anything from anyone...just say funds are tight. I don't buy these things from anyone...better to donate to the cause than to buy something the cause only gets about 5 cents on the dollar. fund raisers are really good for only one entity..the entity that manufactures the junk that is sold. I won't even buy my Grandson's stuff, I donate directly to the school instead. Good luck
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be front about it, and get the ball rolling. if its to hard, try it over the phone instead of in person. or be romantic about it. my current boyfriend started things up with me by asking me to prom. in each class that i went to during the course of the day, he left an envelope with some cut up pieces of paper. at the end of the day, i put the pieces of paper together, and it turns out it was a puzzle, which read "will you go to prom with me?" and on the envelope it said to meet him at a certain time, so i did, with my own envelope with a puzzled 'yes' in it. it was really sweet. of course, in your situation, mold it so that the envelopes follow his daily schedule.
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LOOK at the camera and smile.  Don't be stiff.  It's a popularity contest, so you have to act cool.  Tell how much you love the school and "if I am elected, I will listen to what YOU have to say...."  Then say, "you can play the popularity contest if you want, and vote for the popular person, but if you want to actually get something done, vote for me, ciaobella_88.
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Whatever you do, GET TO SCHOOL BEFORE IT CLOSES!!!  Tell your mom or your neighbor or a close friend.  You could try calling someone in your class who is not exactly your friend...maybe someone who you wouldn't normally talk to.
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be front about it, and get the ball rolling. if its to hard, try it over the phone instead of in person. or be romantic about it. my current boyfriend started things up with me by asking me to prom. in each class that i went to during the course of the day, he left an envelope with some cut up pieces of paper. at the end of the day, i put the pieces of paper together, and it turns out it was a puzzle, which read "will you go to prom with me?" and on the envelope it said to meet him at a certain time, so i did, with my own envelope with a puzzled 'yes' in it. it was really sweet. of course, in your situation, mold it so that the envelopes follow her daily schedule. she CANT say no to that...
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The treasurer will be in charge of managing the class money. If the class does fundraisers, you will have to make sure that all the money is accounted for and that it is put safely into a safe or the bank, whatever your school does with class funds. When the funds are spent, you will have to account to the class for where the money went and how much is left. This is a very responsible position. You must be good at math and you also must be very trustworthy. Good luck with your campaign!