Fundraising: PT Cruiser
Barbara and Richard Lambrecht, Co-Band Directors at Oñate High School in Las Cruses, New Mexico, had a big task of raising $90,000 dollars to take their highly acclaimed, but economically challenged marching band to DC to represent the State of New Mexico at the 2003 National Independence Day Parade. They had great success working with the local Chrysler Dealership, having them donate a P.T. Cruiser for a raffle that they held, selling thousands of tickets for $50 each.
Along with several other fundraisers, seeking out corporate sponsorship, and coordination with local government officials and publicity they raised the full amount of their trip. Click here for the full article in the El Paso Times.
