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BOA Alumni Campaign kicks off its final week with a
$50,000 challenge gift from Guitar Center!
The Campaign goal of $250,000 by February 28, 2009 now within $77,000
On late Friday, I received a call informing me that Marty Albertson, the Chairman and CEO of Guitar Center, was committing a $50,000 challenge gift to Music for All.
Marty said, "I am confident that Music for All is an organization that leads in music educator development; this gift is a result of our commitment to build professional and financial support to positively impact music education," he added.
For those still on the sidelines, I hope this generous challenge gift will encourage you to participate.
Guitar Center will match the first $50,000 of contributions made during this final week.
For those who have displayed their pride and commitment by contributing, thank you! We are thrilled to report that nearly 1,000 new donors have stepped forward from 170 different programs.
But we have not come close to reaching the numerous alumni, educators, parents and grandparents that have been a part of BOA's 34 year history.
We need everyone to assist us in reaching the 1.25 million people who have been personally impacted by Music for All's Bands of America programming.
Here is how everyone can help!
- See the School Representation chart to see if your favorite program is represented on the letter jacket
- Determine how much is needed to move your program to the next patch level
- Send your personal testimonial and campaign link to 10 people and request that they at least match your donation
- Ask that each recipient of your message send their testimonial and the campaign link to 10 more people that will then do the same
Congratulations to Stephen F. Austin (TX) for moving to the Star Level and Alan C. Pope (GA) for moving to the BOA Patch level today!
The chart below outlines the participation needed at each patch level:
| Patch Level |
Donation Range |
Bands Represented |
Total Bands Needed |
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$1 - $249 |
127 |
75 |
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$250 - $499 |
10 |
75 |
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$500 - $999 |
9 |
50 |
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$1000 - $2,999 |
16 |
30 |
Founding Alumni Chapter School |
$3,000 - $4,999 |
5 |
15 |
Star Level |
$5,000 and greater |
2 |
5 |
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Total |
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169 |
250 |
If we all band together, we will achieve the campaign goal and receive Guitar Center's generous gift.
Music for All's Leadership Team Steps Up with their Own Challenge
During the last CEO Chat session, Scott Lang donated one, 2.5 hour leadership workshop to the school that raises the most on Wednesday, February 25, 2009.
Scott then challenged Fran Kick and Tim Lautzenheiser to follow his lead by donating the same on Thursday, February 26, and Friday, February 27, respectively.
Both Fran and Tim accepted the challenge. *As a result, three schools will receive a great bonus for supporting the campaign.
Thank you to Scott, Fran and Tim for your kind contributions.
Please remember that the PULLanthropy bonus card offer expires on Saturday February 28, 2009. All contracts committing to the fundraiser must be signed by Saturday.
The actual fundraising can take place anytime before the end of the 2009 school year. A signed agreement will allow us to book a $1,000 campaign pledge.
Download a pdf of the PULLanthropy agreement for your consideration. Visit the website for more information.
Please know that I am humbled by the incredible support provided by so many.
Furthermore, I am inspired by the heart-felt stories that have been shared over the past couple of months.
Through your support, we will continue the tradition for generations to come.
If you haven't made your contribution yet, at whatever level, do it now, and if you have, thank you, and tell more friends!
With your help we will be successful.
Warmest regards,
L. Scott McCormick
President and CEO
P.S. Don't miss the CEO Chat this Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 9:00 p.m. EST. Bookmark the page and read the previous chat transcripts!
* Schools must raise a minimum of $1000 in total donations to be eligible. Schools that have already surpassed the $1,000 minimum prior to Monday, February 23, 2009 must generate an additional $500 in contributions. Winning schools are responsible for clinician's travel and housing expenses. Dates of service are subject to clinician's availability.
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