PURPOSE: To raise money for the Bearden High School Band.
The Twenty-Third Annual World's Greatest Free Car Wash will be held Saturday, August 22, 2009 at the Office Depot parking lot, 7111 Kingston Pike. The car wash is "open to the public" at 9:00 AM and goes until 4:00 PM. (Saturday, September 12, 2009 is the scheduled rain date.)
Before the Car Wash: Identify your sponsors for the car wash. We usually wash over 500 cars. A master sponsor sheet and sponsorship forms will be provided to help you keep track of the donations. An additional copy of the master sponsor sheet may be found on the Documents and Forms Page. Go ahead and collect the sponsorships (donations) before the car wash. We also need your help in advertising the car wash. Tell everyone you know to come get their car washed! Cars are washed free!
Collect all of your sponsorship money, carefully count the money, put it in the provided 6x9 envelope, fill out and seal the envelope, and turn in the envelope. (Collection dates will be posted on the Events Calendar)
The Day of the Car Wash: 9:00 AM -11:30AM, 11:30 - 1:45 PM, and 1:45 PM - 4 PM. Both parents and students help with the car wash. Plan to get wet. Help us have a safe car wash by obeying the following rules:
- Do not go into the street. Be aware of cars moving through the car wash area.
- Shoes and proper attire must be worn at all times.
- You will be out in the sun – wear waterproof sunscreen.
- Please be courteous of other businesses around the car wash. Parking is very limited.
Car Wash Fundraising Goal: The fundraising goal is not an optional band fee. Each student has a minimum goal of $165. The car wash is the student's opportunity to raise these funds by taking the time to raise at least $165 or more through car wash sponsorships from friends and neighbors rather than having their parents pay all $165. The car wash is the primary fundraising event for the band and amounts collected over and above the $165 minimum goal will be considered a donation to the Bearden Band program.
The Bearden High School Band Boosters facilitate the World Record Free Car Wash to offer an opportunity for band members to raise money for the Bearden band program. To quote from the handbook, “It requires a tremendous amount of money to operate a successful band program. Band programs are not funded (except for instructor salaries and provision of facilities) by the county school system.”
THANK YOU Office Depot
Office Depot has been the BHS Band's buddy for this event for a long time. We thank them for the use of their facilities. Please remember them when shopping for office and school supplies.
What to Expect on Car Wash Saturday
Car Wash Saturday is the day we have all been awaiting. Expect to see old friends, make some new ones, eat "gourmet" hot dogs, and probably get wet! Shifts are:
