Dear AIMS Community Members,
On behalf of the American Indian Studies Department, you are invited to be a part of the American Indian Magnet School’s 5th Annual Powwow for Hope Team! We will be attending and you are invited to join us on Saturday May 7th, 2016 at Fort Snelling Base Camp! Powwow for Hope is a community event and fundraiser for AICAF. It is an opportunity for you to offer your love
and support to the cancer survivors and caregivers in our community, to honor loved ones who have passed on, and to learn more about cancer prevention and resources. Your help is needed to address the cancer burdens faced by many American Indian families throughout Indian Country. I hope you join our American Indian Magnet School Team to do this. Our team is raising funds in many different ways before, during and after Powwow for Hope. All money raised will be used to support cancer education and supportive services for American Indians. Please read below for details:
Why be on our team?
• Opportunity to make your voice heard
• Honor and support your family and friends who have battled or survived cancer
• Honor your family and friends who died too soon because of cancer
• Recognize AIMS commitment to finding American Indian cancer solutions
• Bring together your family and friends for a shared cause that affects us all
• Last year we raised over $1,800 and were the best fundraising team! This year we have set a goal of at least $2,000 and are hoping to place at a high level again. Who can be on our team?
• Individuals (students, teachers, community members, administrators, etc.)
• Groups of families
• Classes
• Other student groups or Flipside Groups
• Other SPPS employees
• Your Facebook and Twitter friends
How do you join the AIMS team?
1. You can contact Jason Bresette (AIMS PW4H Team Leader) at [email protected] or 651-744-6426, and he will list you on the team roster.
2. Soon you will be able to visit our fundraising page - wait for details. Team Planning:
• We will have periodic meetings with the AICAF coach to turn in money and get updates.
• Please give any questions or concerns to Jason Bresette to present to the AICAF coach.
• After meetings team members will get updated fundraising materials such as pledge forms, envelopes, bracelets and luminary bags. Fundraising Tips:
• You can donate any change or money to the Powwow for Hope bucket that will be located in the office.
• Conduct a class fundraising project. For example, create a math project to raise funds such as collecting State Quarters and graphing the results using math skills and service learning skills (Thanks Ms. Downwind for this idea!).
• Conduct mini-fundraisers before the May 7th event.
• Help publicize our team.
• Ask for donations in person, via letter, email, or voicemail.
• Make your own donation and let others know you are donating your money and time.
• Donate items for the silent auction that occurs on the day of the event.
• Share your personal story of how cancer has affected you and/or your loved ones. Fundraising Ideas:
• We could hold a school raffle – Currently Ms. Stein (Victoria is beading a set for the raffle, so watch out!
• We could hold some sort of a Bingo game – pay to play for half or prizes
• Arts and Crafts – any crafts made can be sold at our table at the Powwow.
• WEB Leaders are willing to “work” for donations – if during Middle School 7th period on a B day (3:10 – 4:00) you need a worker, WEB leaders will trade time for donations. Please let me know how we can assist you
• Powwow for Hope Bracelets - $1 per bracelet – see Mr. Bresette to get packs of bracelets for your students
• Pledge Forms – Ask family, friends, or local businesses for donations or sponsorship. This is where people can pledge a certain amount to the cause. Please see Mr. Bresette for forms.
• The “Power of TEN” – this is another pledge form where you can ask TEN people to donate $1 each.
• Luminary Bags – Ask people to donate money ($5 each and decorate a luminary bag in remembrance of those who passed or honor a survivor. During the evening awards ceremony at Powwow for Hope, all luminary bags will be placed throughout the arena and illuminated by candle. Teams are encouraged to share this event with people when raising money for their teams.
• Silent Auction – Each year the Powwow for Hope hosts a silent auction during the Powwow. We are encouraged to donate items. We may collect silent auction items to donate from our team. this year we need silent auction donations by April 20th!!! To get any of the above information or materials please email [email protected] or 651-744-6246. Upcoming Dates including dates when students are selling products:
• Every Friday, or on other days assigned and going through May, WEB Leaders will be selling doughnuts, coffee, and hot chocolate to staff at the building. The WEB Leaders will also be selling student made products including lanyards, earrings, bracelets, headbands and t-shirts. So, if you are interested in joining our team or just have any questions please do not hesitate to call or email Jason Bresette [email protected] or 651-744-6246. Miigwech/Pilamaya
Jason Bresette
