Hello Band Parents & Guardians!
We have formed a Fundraising Committee to address our current need to meet our fundraising goals for the band program. We are currently short $150,000 to meet our financing goal for needed instruments, equipment, uniforms, and more.
Myself (Rob Reyes), Malcolm De Leo, Robert Teed, and Steve Haney are executing various programs to raise the money we need.
One of the programs is the Corporate Outreach Program. Many companies you work for have internal programs to support our kids and many other fantastic causes. Our band program, with its rich history and positive impact on the community, is one such cause. Many of these companies are in Pleasanton (e.g., Workday and ServiceNow) and nearby Dublin and Livermore.
We want to take advantage of these programs. This is where you come in! The Committee needs company contacts to start engaging with them. Could you please provide me with the executive contacts inside your company who are involved in these programs? In that case, the Committee can contact them directly to start a dialogue. An excellent place to start is either HR or Public Affairs.
From past efforts, we have seen a heartening response from companies. They are always eager to help when called upon. The programs vary from company to company. Some may involve an internal email outreach to employees to donate to the band program, to which the company will also donate the corresponding amount. Larger corporations may often make an outright donation to the band program! This positive track record gives us confidence in our current endeavor.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give. Your support, whether it’s a contact or a conversation, is truly invaluable. It’s your involvement that makes our community strong and our band program thriving. Please email me directly with whom you think we should contact, or feel free to call me to discuss.
With gratitude,
– Rob Reyes
President, Foothill Band Boosters