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Wait…..did you say Spring??!?!? Well .. we just launched into October and there are thoughts of pumpkin spice, crisp fall weather, football games, s’mores, and bonfires. Not spring?!?!
Well, from a planning perspective it IS time to think about spring. With only 45 days and counting for Fall sales to run and conclude, NOW is the time to think about Spring sales and those groups that could potentially run starting in January 2023.

Here are a few ideas for potential sports groups to target for next Spring: Badminton / Lacrosse / Cheer / Dance (competition level) / Baseball / Track and field / Softball / Swimming / Diving / Fencing / Tennis / Golf / Bowling

Other clubs / groups / classes might include: FFA / Music Department / Juniors / DECA / Band (jazz, wind ensemble, orchestra) / Seniors / Theater / Chorus (choral, glee club)

Now you’ve identified the groups that need to fundraise. What are some needs that you can quickly identify that are needed right away? What are some upcoming events where funds are needed immediately?

- Sports Equipment / Travel / Uniforms / Tournaments / competitions / Entry fees

- Clubs Equipment / Supplies / Travel / Competitions / entry fees

- Classes General - field trips, class trips, and related activities
Juniors - prom and related activities
Seniors - senior trip, prom, graduation, and related activities

This goes back to being prepared and doing your homework. If you go in with some ideas or suggestions then the pitch for fundraising is going to be better received. Be the expert. Know your audience. Be prepared to help them. Then pull out your bag of tricks with fundraising products to help meet those needs and achieve those goals for that team, club, or class.

Social Media

Hopefully, you’ve seen an increased presence in SaveAround on social media. We are posting more on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to help get the word out about fundraising and opportunities to raise money for various groups all across the country. If you need these posts, feel free to share, like, tag, re-tweet, re-post and help increase visibility. Likewise, if you post things about your fundraising business feel free to tag or share with SaveAround and we’ll be happy to re-post, like, follow, and share as well.

HELP US HELP YOU!

When filling out the fundraising agreements, it is critical that you are CLEAR on your notes, information, and instructions. The more details we have, the fewer delays there will be in processing your orders. Please note the following on any contracts you send in:

1. New Group vs. Resign Group

2. Rep Delivering Books vs. Corporate Shipping Books

3. What Market? (don’t make us guess which book you are using for a group)

4. Contact info for the Group Leader including email and cell phone number

If you have questions, contact the Group Relations team (grouprelations@savearound.com).

1. Anglo-Saxon’s name for October was Winterfylleth which means “winter”& “full moon”.

2. Harvest Moon usually falls in October.

3. Mahatma Gandhi was born October 2, 1869 and was ruler of India for many years.

4. People’s Republic of China was founded on October 1, 1949.

5. Oktoberfest festival originated in Munich, Germany.

6. Opal is the October birthstone.

7. The two signs for October are Libra (before Sep 23) & Scorpio (Sep 23 and after).

8. Flowers for October are cosmos and marigolds.

9. Oktoberfest is the beer-whirling festival that originated in Munich, Germany.

10. Halloween is celebrated on the 31st and started out with costumes and disguises going door to door receiving food gifts - very similar to trick-or-treating today.