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THE TOP 10 SCHOOL FUNDRAISING IDEAS FOR 2017MATT MILLER HOST

SCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM

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This guide is dedicated to the school volunteers administrators and educators who give of themselves every

day for our children Thanks for all you do

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copy2017 Matthew Miller

All Rights Reserved

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Welcome

Thanks for using the 10 Top School Fundraising Ideas Guide for 2017 Herersquos a short video welcome from School Zone Podcastrsquos

host Matt Miller

SCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017GUIDEWELCOME

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Introduction

I started my school fundraising journey with my company School Spirit Vending at a Texas PTA event in The Woodlands TX in February 2008 and life has never been the same Since that time the SSV team and I have literally shared our hassle-free year-round fundraising program in 100rsquos of events in nearly every state in the union Along the way wersquove talked with 1000rsquos of school volun-teers and shared experiences with many many great companies serving schools like yours In all those conversations I came to a realization that a trade show floor can be a good starting point for a relationship but so little can actually be covered in a short 2-minute conversation

The School Zone Podcast was born to provide a deeper understanding of both the company and school sides of the equation Also why limit your school to only the companies that are able to attend a trade show in your area This guide is my first attempt to share what Irsquove discovered in my conversations and to provide some additional insights and information about some really amaz-ing companies that many of you have never heard of Companies like Read-A-Thon who encourage literacy and reading while raising money for schools or 100 Mile Club who encourages running and fitness and is run by Kara Lubin a mentee and friend of the winningest NCAA basketball coach in history John Wooten

Itrsquos my hope that these writeups and the School Zone Podcast conversations (the links to each episode are found the end of each companyrsquos discussion) will provide valuable information and sim-plify your search for fun innovative and profitable companies to aid you in your fundraising efforts If you find this guide valuable Irsquod appreciate you spreading the word to anyone else who would bene-fit from it so we can continue these conversations and uncover more amazing companies to share in our future guides

Matt Miller HostSchool Zone School Fundraising Ideas PodcastMay 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS5 Welcome

6 Introduction

8 Forward

9 Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas

10 Make Reading a Rewarding Journey with Read-a-thon Fundraisers

12 Put the Focus on Fitness with Apex Fun Run Fundraisers

14 Support Your Schools Through Money Already Being Spent in Your Community

16 Increase School Profits Through Gourmet Popcorn Products

18 Add Flavor to Your Fundraiser with Tropical Frozen Treats

20 Fundraisers that Enrich Your Students and Increase School Spirit

22 Quick and Easy Fundraisers Featuring a Proven Product

24 Full Service Fundraisers with High Student Engagement

26 Brighten Your Fundraising World with a Color Run Celebration

28 Showcase Your School Spirit with Customized Fan-Wear

30 Top 5 Resource Companies

31 100 Miles of Motivation for Young Learners to Set and Achieve Goals

33 Participate in a Program that Makes a Positive Difference in the Lives of Your Students

35 Bring the Past Into the Future with Exhilarating Paleontology Exhibits

37 Powerful Lessons About Living with Disabilities

39 The Presence of Strong Fathers in Schools Makes Stronger Students

41 Other Companies Featured On School Zone Podcast

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Forward

I met Matt Miller through an online community called Iron-Sharpens-Iron a mastermind fa-cilitated by life and business coach Aaron Walker from View from the Top We instantly became friends and I quickly invited him to be a guest on my podcast to discuss leadership and how his company helps schools My podcast Better Leaders Better Schools is committed to improving school leadership across the globe and Matt was an ideal guest because of his leadership expe-riences in the Air Force as well as a small business owner He starred in Episode 005 and made a second appearance on the show in Episode 099 You can listen and subscribe to the podcast here

There are a number of reasons why I admire Matt and consider him a close friend He is a man of great character and integrity Matt has a heart of gold in a world filled with counterfeit personalities but Matt is the real deal People crave authenticity and Matt consistently delivers I also respect Matt because of the business he has built School Spirit Vending which offers hassle-free fundraising opportunities for schools In the mastermind we love to joke that Matt has made a career out of selling stickers but the beauty of his business is with the promise of letting him and his team handle all the work and delivering funds to schools hassle-free A school leader need only say ldquoYesrdquo to Matt and let his customized vending machines do the rest It really canrsquot be any easier But most importantly I hold Matt in high esteem because of our friendship Matt has helped me hit a number of curveballs life has decided to throw at me Each one of these challenges could have taken me out for good but Matt picked me up dusted me off encouraged me to keep moving forward and moving forward I did I owe much of my suc-cess to our conversations and friendship

What you have in front of you is another example of Matt Miller over-delivering and offering high value to the communities he serves Here you will read about the ldquoTop 10 School Fundrais-ing Ideasrdquo as well as ldquoTop 5 Resource Companiesrdquo for schools in 2017 Each idea and company will strengthen the school community and give it a distinct advantage to help its kids succeed

Danny ldquoSunshinerdquo BauerFounder Better Leaders Better Schools

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Top 10 School Fundraising Ideas

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Make Reading a Rewarding Journey with Read-a-thon Fundraisers

INSPIRE YOUR STUDENTS TO READ AND MAKE MONEY FOR YOUR SCHOOL AT THE SAME TIME

The Read-a-thon fundraising program delivers a unique opportunity for schools to raise money while rewarding students for reading

With proven success in schools across the country the innovative Read-a-thon program empowers PTAs school libraries and elementary school leaders to host fundraisers at no cost Each Read-a-thon starter kit is provided free of obligation and the turnkey digital plat-form allows the fundraising manager to monitor their schoolrsquos progress with ease

In addition to the no cost model Read-a-thon provides natural incentives for students parents and schools Students have the opportunity to win prizes parents have the opportu-nity to work closely with their children and watch them grow as young readers and schools have the opportunity to raise significant amounts of money in a minimal time commitment without taking on the risk of product-based fundraising

Read-a-thonrsquos focus on encouraging students to read delivers a message that friends family and community members are eager to support Sponsor young readers and donate to a cause with clear benefits for the children and the school

In addition Read-a-thon provides a program that children can be passionate about while having engagement in all facets of the process From looking for potential sponsors to participating in reading sessions to selecting prizes in the Read-a-thon online prize center students will experience a full-circle activity with numerous rewards

Any child from two years of age through the 8th grade can participate in a Read-a-thon program Each reader is required to complete 10 reading sessions ranging anywhere from 10-30 minutes in length depending on the age of the reader

Most Read-a-thon programs last for two weeks and consist of one reading session per day for 10 school days Schools can begin their Read-a-thon at any time during the school year

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One of Read-a-thonrsquos primary goals is to make it easier for schools to raise funds espe-cially in districts that havenrsquot had successful fundraisers in the past

Title 1 schools that participate in a Read-a-thon program normally raise an amount in the range of $6000-$8000 thanks in part to the digital tools provided by Read-a-thon that enable them to reach far beyond their geographic region in acquiring sponsors for their chil-dren

Read-a-thon leverages the power of online tools and emerging technologies to promote reading giving schools the ability to take fundraising to a whole new level by using their in-ternet-based fundraiser technology to broaden each studentrsquos scope for recruiting potential sponsors

Are you ready to amplify your ability to encourage student success while raising money for your school

Begin your fundraiser with Read-a-thon and build lifelong reading habits in your stu-dents

866-888-5105 | SALESREAD-A-THONCOM | READ-A-THONCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF READ-A-THONrsquoS HOWARD GOTTLIEBWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA1

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Put the Focus on Fitness with Apex Fun Run FundraisersENERGIZE YOUR SCHOOL WITH A DYNAMIC STUDENT LEADERSHIP CURRICULUM AND

FUNDRAISING PROGRAM

Apex Fun Run delivers a unique opportunity to engage students in exercise while raising money for their school Unlike most running-based fundraisers Apex Fun Run brings trained professionals directly to the participating schools and delivers a two-week curriculum focused on fostering positive attitudes in students and building lifelong leaders

One of the objectives of the Apex team is to provide a healthful and hassle-free fundraiser model that can directly benefit students teachers and school administrators Years ago the Apex Fun Run founders noticed an alarming trend in which school districts were cutting funds for physical edu-cation classes and subsequently hosting product-based fundraisers that involved selling unhealthy foods to students family and community members To combat this they developed a program that encourages exercise and eliminates the need for product-based fundraising

The core of Apexrsquos model is a Fun Run in which students receive pledge sponsorships to run a course on school grounds

A pledge kit is given to each student with the details of the program a script to use when asking for pledges and a unique access code with instructions for creating their own webpage for accepting donations Apex also provides technology tools that enable students to send electronic communica-tion to friends and family across the world directing the recipient to their Apex web page and asking them to make a pledge-per-lap donation This helps eliminate traditional door-to-door fundraising and creates a time-effective process for raising money from previously untapped non-local sources

Supporters do have the option to make a flat donation but are encouraged to pledge per-lap so that the runner has incentive for completing the full number of laps determined by Apex Donations for the Fun Run are classified as donations made to the PTAPTO and are tax deductible

Apex does all the heavy lifting in organizing the Fun Run which includes setting up the course conducting the race and cheering for the children as they run

Additionally Apex brings a team of energetic Fun Run leaders to the school to administer an

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inspiring mini-curriculum program that teaches leadership skills to students through strategical-ly scheduled school-wide pep talks and small group sessions in individual classrooms The fitness program element serves as a quick ldquobrain breakrdquo each day for the students and gives them an oppor-tunity to learn new things in a dynamic fashion Apex curricula are always centered on an engaging theme that changes each year enabling schools to host an annual Fun Run without repeating the content for students

Apex staff members are a close-knit unit of high-energy former athletes and coaches Each Apex employee is trained specifically to motivate and educate children in the areas of leadership fitness and positivity

Apex fundraisers are highly successful because school-wide participation raises the fundraising ceiling of typical product-based fundraisers The time-sensitive program and dedicated Fun Run date keep students focused on their fundraising goals

Every Fun Run student participant has the opportunity to earn rewards on a per-lap prize-based system All students also receive a Fun Run shirt that represents that yearrsquos curriculum theme

The program works particularly well in elementary schools as most students are eager to learn about health and exercise and often see the Apex team members in a superhero-esque light The energized curriculum and engaging personalities of Apex leaders spur high levels of excitement and participation from students

Apex Fun Run is fueled by a passion for instilling core leadership traits in young students and rais-ing money for schools across America regardless of size or demographics

To give your students an exciting fitness-based fundraising opportunity and help them develop leadership skills schedule your Apex Fun Run today

JEREMY BARNHART 480-437-0243 | JEREMYAPEXFUNRUNCOM | APEXFUNRUNCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF APEXrsquoS JEREMY BARNHARTWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA2

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Support Your Schools Through Money Already Being Spent in Your Community

IMPLEMENT A UNITEDSCRIP GIFT CARD FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT FROM EVERYDAY PURCHASES

With the UnitedScrip fundraising model children no longer need to peddle products door-to-door By providing an online platform that sells gift cards to both major national brands and smaller local businesses UnitedScriprsquos high-yield fundraising opportunity increases the ease in which parents and community members can make purchases and multiplies the overall reach of the fundraiser

The purchaser pays face value of the gift card then exchanges the gift card for the product or ser-vice they were already planning to buy The school receives the difference in cost between the face value of the gift card and the discounted rate made possible by the partnership with UnitedScrip

Gift cards through UnitedScrip fundraising programs are available for purchase in nearly every industry From a family outing at a theme park to a tank of gas to health and beauty products to pet supplies to pizza UnitedScrip gift cards provide community members an opportunity to raise mon-ey for your school while purchasing products that they need and experiencing activities they love Purchasers are even able to buy gift cards with their credit card so that they donrsquot lose any rewards points that they would have obtained by purchasing that product or service directly

A key component of ensuring a high-impact fundraiser through UnitedScrip is to communicate effectively with your community that participation in the gift card fundraiser coincides with normal spending on everyday purchases To optimize results encourage participants to purchase gift cards for products and services that they already know they are going to buy in the near future such as groceries plane tickets or gas

In addition to opting for a school-wide gift card fundraiser a smaller group within your school such as an athletic club student organization or PTAPTO can host a special fundraiser to directly benefit their budget

UnitedScrip has three main fundraising programs available and can create a customized fundrais-ing model based on your needs and resources

1 Traditional scrip program

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2 Hands-free fundraising3 Fundraising flyer program

The traditional model is often organized by teachers or parents who provide frequent encourage-ment and friendly reminders to friends family and community members about purchasing gift cards for the fundraiser

The hands-free model works well for a long-term fundraiser in which participants are accustomed to logging on to the UnitedScrip website with the unique ID for their schoolrsquos fundraiser and who pur-chase gift cards frequently In this model UnitedScrip immediately sends the earnings to the fund-raiser organizers without the school needing to process any transactions

The third model the fundraising flyer program helps build relationships with local businesses who often purchase bulk amounts of gift cards to give to their employees as rewards or holiday bo-nuses In this model UnitedScrip provides materials such as posters and pre-drafted letters explain-ing the fundraiser which the children participating in the fundraiser then distribute to local business owners This works especially well in Title 1 school districts where parents may not be well equipped to purchase gift cards themselves

All UnitedScrip fundraisers offer the opportunity to consult with a UnitedScrip professional to determine the model that best suits your objectives And if there is a specific corporation whose gift cards you wish to provide as an option in your fundraiser yet they are not available on the United-Scrip website UnitedScrip will work to negotiate a deal with that corporation and enable you to begin selling their gift cards

Fundraising campaigns through UnitedScrip can be conducted on a short-term or long-term basis depending on the needs and resources of your school For example a short-term fundraiser could center around Motherrsquos Day focus on a specific fundraising goal and promote particular gift cards during a set timeframe This model can provide significant help to a small organization within your school that needs to raise funds for a new initiative at a specific time

UnitedScrip also offers ldquotop sellersrdquo and special deals throughout the year to help you capitalize on time-sensitive offers and increase the effectiveness of your fundraiser

To start raising money for your school through purchases that are already being made in your community contact a UnitedScrip representative today

864-886-9701 | UNITEDSCRIPCOM | SCRIPZONECOM

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Increase School Profits Through Gourmet Popcorn ProductsTOP-QUALITY COMMODITIES FOR HIGH-MARGIN FUNDRAISERS

Deanan Gourmet Popcorn is a family business (now in the third generation) that specializes in manufacturing popcorn products Founded by a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel all popcorn packets are made with whole grain no oil and are air popped in the United States Serving markets nationwide Deanan Gourmet Popcorn provides clients with a flavor-filled cost-effective snack op-tion

One of the main functions of the Deanan Gourmet Popcorn business is to provide schools across America with the opportunity to host fundraisers that feature Deanan products Through a model that offers flexibility for the schools Deanan Gourmet Popcorn enables schools and organizations of any size and scope the ability to host their own fundraiser

Deanan Gourmet Popcorn offers a variety of flavors sizes and payment options making every fundraiser customizable to the resources and preferences of each school The Deanan Gourmet Pop-corn staff will offer best recommendations for flavors packet size and order size based on the needs of the school hosting the fundraiser

Some of the most popular fundraising flavors are also some of the most unique Depending on the region of the fundraiser certain novelty flavors are often in high demand For example at some midwestern and southern schools the most popular flavor is salsa lsquonrsquo cheddar Other high-demand novelty flavors include vanilla cashew-coconut and dark chocolate Classic favorites include kettle corn white cheddar yellow cheese butter and caramel

Deanan Gourmet Popcorn comes in either full-size or single-size bags and can be ordered in variety packs or single flavor The pre-order option allows schools to sell their popcorn ahead of time and place the order with Deanan after they have collected the order forms from the fundraiser partic-ipants

Due to the low cost of buying bulk products from Deanan schools have the opportunity to set a low price when re-selling the popcorn and it becomes a popular cafeteria snack staple during fund-raisers as children usually have enough money in their pockets to buy a bag for themselves Stu-dents can also participate in the fundraisers by selling the popcorn to family members and neighbors In addition Deanan Gourmet Popcorn fundraisers have seen success at the corporate level when parents bring the bags and order forms into work with them Deanan fundraising consultants always

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suggest allowing potential customers to sample the popcorn before asking them to buy as most of the time once people taste the product they are eager to purchase it Having a Deanan Gourmet Pop-corn table at school functions such as carnivals and sporting events is a recommended selling model and has traditionally done very well in schools across the country

Deanan Gourmet Popcornrsquos online fundraising calculator tool helps school leaders determine the price point at which they want to sell their products showing them exactly how many units they need to sell to meet their fundraising objective

As a company that believes in health and in providing people with a high-quality product Deanan Gourmet Popcorn is meticulous in their craftsmanship and authenticity and guarantees that their product will contain large fluffy pieces of popcorn and not bags full of broken pieces and kernels Much of the production process is done by hand and the Deanan Gourmet Popcorn manufacturing equipment is cleaned thoroughly every day mostly with steam to keep the equipment sanitized without the risk of allowing chemicals to touch the popcorn

If you want to bring a low-risk fundraiser with high profit margins to your school and provide your students and parents with a snack that they will be eager to sellmdashand even more eager to buy for themselvesmdashcontact a Deanan Gourmet Popcorn representative and get your fundraiser started today

1-800-275-9896 | ORDERSDEANANCOM | FAX 972-442-1554 | DEANANCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF DEANAN GOURMET POPCORNrsquoS BARBARA HODGEWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA4

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Add Flavor to Your Fundraiser with Tropical Frozen TreatsEFFORTLESS FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES WITH AN ISLAND PARTY TWIST

Kona Ice delivers an island-like experience complete with flavorful shaved ice directly to your students The Kona trucks known as Kona Entertainment Vehicles (KEV) operate in nearly all 50 states and provide a unique hands-free fundraising opportunity right on school grounds

Kona Ice sells their specialized shaved ice product to students and teachers during school hours and functions and gives a percentage of the profit to the school This model provides a no-cost low-maintenance fundraising opportunity with the potential to raise substantial funds Kona Ice also offers a risk-free trial option to send a truck to your school for a mini ldquoKona Ice partyrdquo for your teach-ers allowing them to sample the Kona Ice experience for free and learn firsthand about the benefits and logistics of a Kona Ice fundraiser

Fundraisers with Kona Ice are typically most successful when school administrators designate an area for the KEV to park regularly and hang colorful posters throughout the school to make students aware of the prices times and the location where the KEV will be on campus Kona also provides a note with similar information for every teacher so that they understand the concept and logistics of the fundraiser (Kona Ice produces and delivers all posters and teacher letters)

The responsibilities of school administrators in Kona Ice fundraisers are as simple as telling the KEV where to park and letting the Kona Ice team know who to give the check to at the end of the day The KEV will arrive complete with all necessary supplies for Kona products The Kona employees do all the work so volunteers from the school are not necessary The trucks are totally self-contained and donrsquot need access to water or power making it possible for them to park virtually anywhere on school grounds

The idea behind branding the trucks as Kona Entertainment Vehicles instead of just Kona shaved ice trucks is to bring a ldquoparty on wheelsrdquo atmosphere to schools and make studentsrsquo days more exciting With touches like chrome wheels character animations on the side of the vehicles and steel drum music radiating through the air the Kona Entertainment Vehicles create an island paradise ambiencemdashright at school

Another unique Kona experience the patented Flavorwavemdashwhich allows customers to dispense

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their own flavor choices on their icemdashgives kids freedom and creativity in crafting their own Kona Ice masterpieces as well as quickening the ordering process by breaking down the production system and enabling the KEV to serve more customers in less time The Flavorwave features exclusive Kona Kreations (proprietary flavors) such as strawberryrsquod treasure godzilla wedding cake island rush and more The Flavorwave helps the KEV serve hundreds of people within an hour which means that Kona Ice can effectively serve an entire school during the lunch period

Kona Ice products are USDA Smart Snack and NSF approved and take a health-friendly position in the marketplace Kona Ice is committed to producing flavors that focus on a fruit-first base of ingredi-ents most of which are infused with Vitamin C and Vitamin D

Kona Ice cups bring another layer of engagement to the shaved ice experience With color-chang-ing cups reusable classic Kona cups and seasonal limited edition collectors cups students parents and even teachers can enjoy the added fun that the unique cups deliver In addition a portion of the profits from the color-changing cups go to a fund that donates to teachers who have to pay out-of-pocket for classroom supplies

Kona Ice also created an app game named after their popular island rush flavor to promote the Kona Ice brand among children and heighten their level of engagement with the Kona Ice characters and products Some Kona Ice collectable cups even have unique codes that unlock special levels in the game Certain levels contain hidden prizes that include downloadable coupons for Kona Ice

At the heart of the Kona Ice philosophy is the desire to help children succeed The Kona Ice found-ers are committed to helping people and encouraging students to enjoy learning Through their fundraising model Kona Ice gives back millions of dollars to schools annually

To bring the island party atmosphere and unique frozen treats to your students begin your fund-raiser with Kona Ice today To find a Kona Ice franchise near you visit the website and type in your zipcode

859-371-3203 | KONA-ICECOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF KONA ICE OF HOUSTONrsquoS CHERIE SINCLAIRWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA5

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Fundraisers that Enrich Your Students and Increase School Spirit

SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING PROVIDES HASSLE-FREE PASSIVE INCOME FUNDRAISERS

School Spirit Vending (SSV) is a school fundraising company that not only provides the opportu-nity for schools to raise money it creates authentic and engaging products that enrich the lives of students

Founded by Matt Miller a former Air Force pilot with a marketing and advertising background SSV was conceptualized out of a desire to empower schools to raise funds without sending their students door-to-door selling product Matt wanted to create a model that elevated school spirit and have the schools profit from that but without the hassle of managing a fundraiser themselves

SSV uses a franchise-based model that serves several thousand schools spanning nearly every state in the country and parts of Canada The vending machines are made specifically for school settings the machines themselves and the mechanisms inside are heavy duty and built to last for 20+ years The tops of the machines sport a customized sign that features school logos mascots andor slogans The franchisee services the machines and school administrators are not required to do anything other than select the location of the machine in the school (It is recommended that the machine be placed in a high traffic area normally the school cafeteria or a busy hallway)

The original SSV productmdashwhich is still popular todaymdashis stickers that feature school branding The schools provide SSV with their logo and mascot art and SSV prints stickers to stock the ma-chine If the school doesnrsquot have a logo or mascot they want to use SSV works with designers across the globe to find the very best artwork and create them from scratch at no additional cost to the school The machines are stocked with the school spirit stickers year round and include a variety of options To connect with the students and to encourage them to frequent the machines SSV creates promotional videos and audio announcements to play during appropriate times on school networks

The majority of products in SSV machines are created by the company itself and are designed specifically for the elementary school market They put a precedent on making sure that all products offered are made specifically for the age group that they are working with and that the content is appropriate

To inspire young people to read SSV produces comics They began by using a similar model to

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the Bazooka product whose gum was wrapped in ldquoBazooka Joerdquo comic panels SSV created their own characters that became the ldquoBazooka Joerdquo type ambassador of their machines Comics featuring these cartoon characters are paired with puzzles and games in the SSV product wrappings

The panels are now available in an extended form as a full-length comic book series The comics feature two apes named Marlin and Percy who aspire to become superheros They use wholesome methods to engage students staying away from the common ldquodark and adult themedrdquo comic book content

The core of the SSV philosophy is to inspire kids to learn good values and empower them to do great things The goal is to positively impact the lives of all students that purchase SSV products To that point SSV offerings go beyond school vending They provide young entrepreneur training programs create videos that teach students about business and host empowering art contests for sticker design and comic book characters

SSV provides an unprecedented level of customization in the vending business creating an entire ecosystem around their machines that furthers student development and education This costs nothing for the schools as SSV invests their own money into all of the products and resources they produce and then offers them to the schools for free

Itrsquos not just about slapping a sticker machine in a location itrsquos about providing real value to kids through every purchase they make As the SSV footprint grows they continue to roll out new prod-ucts for further engagement and advancement opportunities for students

SSV fundraisers provide an ongoing passive income stream with no volunteers necessary and no logistical headaches for school staff Because SSV costs nothing for the school and doesnrsquot require any time or effort from school administrators or volunteers adding SSV machines doesnrsquot need to replace any current fundraisers the school is running The profits from SSV can be a great supplement to the funds that the school is already raising through other ventures

With School Spirit Vending they do all the work and you cash the check

To get an SSV machine in your school and begin your hassle-free fundraiser contact your local SSV representative today

866-566-0325 | INFOSCHOOLSPIRITVENDINGCOM | SCHOOLSPIRITVENDINGCOM

LISTEN TO MATT DISCUSS HIS FUNDRAISING COMPANY SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDINGWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA6

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Quick and Easy Fundraisers Featuring a Proven ProductTIMELESS HIGH-DEMAND CHOCOLATE TREATS FROM A TRUSTED BRAND

Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate has been helping schools raise funds since 1949 with more than $4 billion total raised across the country

The schools that participate in Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate fundraisers take on very little risk No money is ever required up front They also send representatives to facilitate each fundraiser and to lessen the administrative burden on the schoolrsquos fundraising coordinator and volunteers

The Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate company is family owned and franchised out so that there can be a Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate branch in every area of the country and fundraising facilitators available to serve every school All Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate products are 100 manufactured in the United States

Traditionally the fundraisers specialize in school-wide sales with many student participants and a wide spectrum of customers However Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate can also work with smaller groups within schools (bands clubs sports teams etc) that need to raise funds for their organization

Another fundraising technique that works well with Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate is when the stu-dents take boxes home and give them to their parents who then bring them to work With estab-lished brand recognition Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate is recognizable to the parentsrsquo coworkers and isnrsquot difficult to promote When the kids and parents work together to sell boxes of Worldrsquos Finest Choco-late the fundraisers tend to be highly successful

Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate has several different fundraising campaign options to choose from which are all customizable based on school needs Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate provides the consul-tation of fundraising experts to help schools establish fundraising goals the timing and length of their campaign price points package styles and how much product to order for the fundraiser They always recommend installing a prize-based selling system to incentivize students to sell as much product as possible

At an even higher level of customization Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate offers the option to personally brand their packaging with the schoolrsquos logo and messaging The personalized packaging comes at no extra charge and helps promote the school brand throughout the fundraiser

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At Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate each product is made with an exclusive blend of premium ingre-dients and comes in many different styles such as bars individually wrapped pieces and panned items Popular products and flavors from Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate that typically sell quickly include chocolate covered almonds caramel chocolate crunch mint dark chocolate milk chocolate and chocolate covered raisins

Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate is committed to helping schools accomplish their fundraising goals and they work closely with school administrators and fundraising coordinators to achieve their objec-tives

Are you ready to begin a low-risk stress-free fundraiser that features high-quality chocolate products and high profit margins Contact your local Worldrsquos Finest Chocolate fundraising specialist to get started today

1-888-821-8452 | WORLDSFINESTCHOCOLATECOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF WORLDrsquoS FINEST CHOCOLATESrsquo AMANDA LEWISWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA7

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Full Service Fundraisers with High Student EngagementENERGIZE YOUR STUDENTS WITH A PRIZE-FILLED FUNDRAISING ADVENTURE

AIM Full Service Fundraising (AIM) brings a high-energy product-based fundraising model to schools nationwide The AIM model provides a program that excites students and encourages them to participate in it by offering a performance-based prize rewards system

AIM uses a few different unique methods to boost participation amongst students including themed prize packages that change each year end-of-fundraiser parties for students who reach a certain level of sales and fundraiser kick-off pep rallies to inform and energize the student partici-pants The kick-off rallies are especially popular with students as the AIM team does magic tricks plays pump-up videos to increase enthusiasm for fundraising and highlights the potential to win desirable prizes

Each fundraiser is managed by an AIM professional fundraising assistant who guides the school through the entire process These fundraising assistants excel in customer service and in helping schools increase sales through special promotions and prize packages Colorful posters are available to each teacher for display in their classroom Additionally teachers can receive bonus prizes (nor-mally in the form of gift cards and gift certificates) for full class participation in the fundraisermdashwhich further incentivizes teachers to encourage their students to sell

There are several different AIM fundraiser options to choose from and each can be customized based on the objectives of the school The AIM professional fundraiser assistant helps to tailor the fundraising logistics to each schoolrsquos specific needs and works closely with school organizers to ensure that the fundraising model works for them AIM takes care of order fulfillment and product delivery and also provides print and online versions of ordering catalogues Some brochures are cate-gory specific (sports home decor snacks etc) and some cover a wide range of products Customers have the flexibility to shop online by inputting the ID of the school they are supporting and paying by credit card

The products featured in AIM fundraisers are all carefully selected by AIM management and fulfill a criteria for being high-quality and reasonably priced The majority of the products are made in the USA and warehoused in Texas Some of the most popular AIM fundraisers are specialized dessert-fo-cused catalogues featuring cookie dough frozen cookie dough and cinnamon rolls Other cata-logues feature practical items such as kitchen utensils and car trunk organizers or novelty items such

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as animal shaped candle holders and other home decorations

All AIM fundraisers come complete with selling kits and additional promotional resources Sell-ing kits include letters to parents colorful brochures collection envelopes and more Promotional resources can consist of motivational messages to student participants often through the schoolrsquos audio system and TV network (AIM creates and delivers all promotional content free of charge)

Yearly themed fundraising models provide the opportunity for schools to have a long-lasting rela-tionship with AIM and give students a fresh enthusiasm for each new fundraiser Themes are geared towards spreading a positive message and earning captivating prizes A recent theme was ldquolight up the worldrdquo which featured light-up emoji keychains as an entry level prize

The prize packages are strategically designed so that all students who sell even one item are rewarded Prize packages can be customized for each fundraiser but generally consist of multiple levels that students can reach based on the amount of items that they sell As the levels increase so does the quality of the prize The students who excel in selling multiple items are further rewarded by the higher-level prizes One of the biggest incentives for student participants is the end-of-fundrais-er prize which is typically a DJ party that is thrown by the AIM staff Traditionally each student who sells at least one item receives an invitation to the party

AIM fundraisers work in all demographics and school sizes and can be customized to meet cer-tain needs objectives and resources that each school has The AIM staff is committed to building long-term relationships and providing a full-service experience

Are you ready to motivate your students through an exciting and rewarding school-wide fundrais-er Contact AIM Full Service Fundraising today to learn how they can help you reach your goals

1-800-720-0260 | CLINTAIMFUNDRAISINGCOM | FSFUNDRAISINGCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF AIMrsquoS CLINT CROWDERWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA8

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Brighten Your Fundraising World with a Color Run CelebrationPROMOTE FUN FAMILY AND FITNESS WHILE MAKING A PROFIT FOR YOUR SCHOOL

My School Color Run enables schools of all sizes to host their own color runmdashan exciting col-or-filled race for students friends and familymdashand raise funds for their school budgets

With entry fee revenue potential sponsorships from local businesses and additional student fundraising opportunities My School Color Run provides multiple elements for raising money through hosting a Color Run event All profits from sponsorships and all entry fee revenue (beyond the flat per-person fee that My School Color Run charges for materials) go directly to the school

Each color run course has two color components Liquid color (a non-toxic food coloring and water combination) is sprayed throughout the course as participants run through and each runner additionally receives a powder color packet (also a non toxic corn starch and food coloring combina-tion) to use at their own discretion during the final color powder celebration at the end of the race All runners are given a white Color Run branded T-shirt that they are encouraged to wear during the event As they run through the color spray the T-shirts act as a canvas that becomes naturally tie dyed in unique patterns

The total length of the course and actual amount of laps to run are completely flexible and differ with each schoolrsquos vision for their color run

My School Color Run provides all necessary tools for hosting a color run including a full program guide that explains the event logistics from the start to the finish of the program In addition mate-rials for the actual race day are supplied including the T-shirts powder color packets race bibs and cones for marking the course boundaries Supplies are shipped through UPS about two weeks prior to the event

Schools that host a color run through My School Color Run pay a flat fee per entrant and have the ability to make money by charging a subsequent registration fee to each participant For example if My School Color Run charges $12 to the school for each entrant the school could then charge $25 per registration and profit $13 for each person that participates

Students can participate along with friends siblings and other family members which increases the potential reach of the fundraiser beyond the school itself The event is promoted as a color run celebration and My School Color Run creates posters for schools to use in promotion efforts to get

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the whole community involvedmdashwhich lends great opportunity to combine the event with additional fundraisers such as bake sales

Each My School Color Run event is structured in a 12-week model to provide ample time for covering all logistics promoting the event in the community accepting registrations and obtaining sponsorships The color runs are managed by a full time My School Color Run employee who is a professional event planner and is equipped to help the host school every step of the way This dedi-cated event manager focuses on helping schools to maximize their fundraiser potential through the partnership

Schools have the ability to collect registration in two ways Customized paper registration forms are provided by My School Color Run along with an online component that has a payment process-ing function which sends all funds from registration directly to the school

Volunteers organizers of the fundraiser should communicate with students and ask them to encourage their whole family to register for the run not only to increase revenue potential for the school but to add to the enjoyment of the color run by sharing the experience with loved ones

The amount of funds raised through each color run is largely dependent on the energy with which the program is promoted to the community The most successful color run fundraisers are coordinat-ed by an active leader who works closely with the My School Color Run consultant and has a team of volunteers that spread the word about the color run across the community and offers sponsorship opportunities to local businesses My School Color Run will provide specific case studies of success-ful color run fundraisers to new schools who wish to maximize their fundraising potential

To bring a festive fundraising opportunity with a colorful celebration of family-friendly fitness to your school contact a My School Color Run representative today

772-207-1005 | INFOMYSCHOOLCOLORRUNCOM | MYSCHOOLCOLORRUNCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF MY SCHOOL COLOR RUNrsquoS KAMMIE BILARDELLOWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA9

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Showcase Your School Spirit with Customized Fan-WearSELL SCHOOL-BRANDED APPAREL TO STUDENTS PARENTS AND OTHER

STAKEHOLDERS

Fan-Wear delivers a powerful school branding opportunity to schools by providing customized apparelmdashprimarily sneakers T-shirts and arm sleevesmdashfor fundraiser sales

Schools can provide their logomdashor have the Fan-Wear team design a logo for themmdashwhich will be printed onto a prototype mockup product for approval by the school All Fan-Wear products are made 100 in the USA and the high-resolution in-house printers that Fan-Wear uses can accommodate a direct-to-garment production process or a vinyl process

The standard selling process is effective and low maintenance for school administrators pro-viding value to the individual buyers without creating a heavy workload for the school There is no upfront cost with Fan-Wear fundraisers as orders are paid for after all of the money has been col-lected by the school Bulk pricing discounts are available depending on the amount of product a school sells and all of the sales cumulated in one calendar year to go towards the discount This can be especially helpful as it normally takes a couple of months after the first wave of sales to generate subsequent inquiries about the custom apparel which typically drives a second much larger wave of orders Schools are provided with custom order forms to conduct the pre-sale of their customized Fan-Wear apparel

Fan-Wear works with the PTAPTO or school organizer to customize the fundraising model based on the specific needs and resources of the school and gives recommendations on best practices for promoting selling and setting price points Each school has the freedom to set their own selling price and receive all of the profit in excess of the price charged by Fan-Wear

The Fan-Wear fundraisers can be conducted school-wide or on a smaller scale with an athletic team band or club to raise money for a specific need or function for that school organization The custom products come in all sizes creating buying opportunity for both children and adults Stu-dents are encouraged to sell school spirit apparel to family especially those who may not have any apparel with their childrsquos school branding elements which gives them a new and unique way to sup-port the school

Schools are encouraged to offer multiple design variations during their Fan-Wear fundraiser to in-crease the likelihood that one buyer will purchase multiple items Wearing the apparel also generates

29

conversation which has led directly to more sales for many schools that participated in a Fan-Wear fundraiser in the past

The two featured products custom sneakers and custom arm sleeves are referred to as ldquoCustom Kicksrdquo and ldquoArm Flagsrdquo and can contain photo-quality images on their surfaces The Fan-Wear execu-tives will work with schools to create custom graphics

The sneakers are especially successful because they are a product that parents are already buying for their kids every school year and the added value of having their school logo proudly displayed on their custom sneakers elevates the interest in a product that would already be being purchased otherwise

Fan-Wear encourages schools to hold contests for unique designs created by student artists with the winner receiving a free pair of sneakers with that custom design This can further drive en-gagement and interest by the student body and promote the fundraiser internally

Another successful model of Fan-Wear fundraisers are smaller themed apparel for school sports teams Each team can sell Arm Flags or Custom Kicks that specifically highlight that sport with the schoolrsquos branding and provide a unique spirit-wear item for parents and other stakeholders such as fans within the community

Fan-Wear is always willing to consult with a new partner to find the fundraising model that best fits their aspirations and they are happy to design custom apparel with innovative new logos to sup-port school brands

Are you ready to bolster your branding and provide your stakeholders with compelling school spirit Fan-Wear Contact your Fan-Wear representative today to get started

844-695-4257 | SALESFAN-WEARCOM | FAN-WEARCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF FAN-WEARrsquoS MICHAEL OrsquoLEARYWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017FUNDSIDEA10

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Top 5 Resource Companies

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100 Miles of Motivation for Young Learners to Set and Achieve Goals

USE RUNNING AS A CATALYST FOR INSTILLING CONFIDENCE IN YOUR STUDENTS

The 100 Mile Club was founded by a teacher named Kara Lubin when she was faced with the chal-lenge of motivating her students to come to class To encourage their participation she instituted a rewards-based running program which she conducted on school grounds during portions of class periods She made running fun for the students by playing music while they ran and counted their laps helping them keep track of the amount of miles they completed throughout the year

Inspired by the progress of her students and the popularity of the program Kara decided to expand the model so it could be replicated in other schools This was the point at which she decided the objective should be 100 miles per student per school year Setting that specific goal allows chil-dren to strive for a number that signifies success and achievement which is something that some children have never experienced firsthand

Kara worked closely with family friend and legendary basketball coach John Wooden to grow the 100 Mile Club into a nationwide opportunity founded on the principles of positivity perseverance and confidence-building John Wooden encouraged her to share with her children a mantra that he impressed on his basketball players at UCLA ldquoIf you work hard and love what you do you will be successfulrdquo 100 Mile Club embodies this mantra as well as the overall message that anyone can be extraordinary and accomplish anything they want if they set their mind to it

To help guide teachers in implementing the 100 Mile Club program at their schools Kara created online resources that communicate the program benefits and best practices Along with with the on-line resource portal 100 Mile Club launched a newsletter containing inspirational stories for program leaders to use as mini lesson plans for talking about different life skills before taking the students out to run 100 Mile Club uses social media to motivate participants by posting inspirational quotes and mantras and by sharing photos of 100 Mile Club schools across the world running and walking their 100 Miles

In addition to the online resources and social media encouragement 100 Mile Club offers print-able success certificate templates and purchasable gold medals as rewards for the kids who com-plete the 100 mile goal They also have a team of liaisons that can consult with and help the local school program coordinators lead effective 100 Mile Club programs Plus they offer regularly sched-

32

uled Google Hangout sessions for leaders to ask specific questions and to share whatrsquos working and whatrsquos not in different schools

The 100 Mile Club is 100 free and a school can start at any time All they have to do is sign up The program is flexible and each school can tweak the model based on its own objectives The traditional model awards each child who completes 100 miles with a gold medal (Other prize levels are built in along the way) This rewards system promotes personal achievement and helps students gain a sense of accomplishment and even if they donrsquot reach the ultimate 100 mile goal they still get rewarded for the progress that they do make

It isnrsquot necessary for students to run all of their laps in the 100 Mile Club Walking counts the same as running when it comes to counting miles and even students who are nonverbal and nonambula-tory have participated

Students log their miles during designated running times which occur mainly during school hours but also at approved community events where a school representative is present to monitor their progress Some schools even host extra opportunities outside of school for kids to increase their mile counts such as group hikes This type of activity helps the children stay active during non-school hours and expands the contexts and opportunities for school leaders to implement the 100 Mile Club The program is not a fundraiser but it has been used by some schools to raise funds in the same model as a walk-a-thon fundraiser

Not only does the 100 Mile Club promote goal setting and personal achievement but a team spir-it aspect evolves naturally in student participants as the end of the school year nears For students that have completed their 100 miles but have friends who are a few miles short it is not uncommon to see them rally around that friend and go out and walk the remaining laps with them to ensure that they get their medal These types of selfless acts create an atmosphere of unity in the school and forge a special bond that has the potential to last a lifetime

The 100 Mile Club is celebrating 25 years of teaching kids to develop goals strengthening rela-tionships and promoting exercise With active participants in all 50 states and an established pres-ence overseas the 100 Mile Club works with more than 500000 kids annually helping them discover that anything is possible if they put the work in

To bring physical fitness life skills and the opportunity for personal success to your students enter your school in the 100 Mile Club today

951-340-2290 | INFO100MILECLUBCOM | 100MILECLUBCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF 100 MILE CLUBrsquoS KARA LUBINWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017RESOURCEIDEA1

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Participate in a Program that Makes a Positive Difference in the Lives of Your Students

EXPERIENCE THE VALUE OF VOLUNTEER FATHERS FULFILLING A CRUCIAL NEED FOR MALE ROLE MODELS

Watch DOGS (Dads of Great Students) is a one-of-a-kind male volunteer program run by the National Center for Fathering Watch DOGS is a specialized education outreach in which fathers take a day off of work to volunteer at the school and participate in a normal school day routine with the children Watch DOGS doesnrsquot just take place on one special day the program runs throughout the school year with different fathers volunteering on different days

The main goal of Watch DOGS is to provide a positive male influence in the lives of students some of whom may not have a male role model at home The founders of Watch DOGS were con-cerned that no such program existed and realized that children are twice as likely to graduate from high school if they have a male role model in their life In addition school shootings and other violent occurrences were becoming a nationwide issue which a father-figure presence in the classroom could help prevent Watch DOGS gets to the root of the problem by having dads volunteer at ele-mentary schools and middle schools teaching young children the values of respect encouragement and positivity

The fathers that volunteer donrsquot need to have an extensive educational background and arenrsquot expected to give presentations or teach children how to perform specific tasks The role of the vol-unteers is simply to lead by example in word and deed to convey what it means to be a good citizen When children see the volunteer dads treat the teachers with respect they are more apt to respect the teachers as well By volunteering fathers show that they care about students and that they value education Being present in the school means that the dads took time out of their day to come and be with the kids in a setting where learning is prevalent

Since some students donrsquot have biological fathers that can or will participate and some schools have a poor turnout among biological fathers it is not uncommon that grandfathers and men from the local churches and Rotary groups join the Watch DOGS program

Each school that participates in the Watch DOGS program receives a startup kit with materials and training from the Watch DOGS organization including video training sessions conference call training sessions T-shirts for the volunteers to wear while they are at the school and online sched-

34

uling software to help coordinate the entire process Each school and each dad that participates in Watch DOGS must attend a training session and the fathers must wear the Watch DOGS shirt during the entire time they are volunteering at the school to identify why they are there

At the beginning of each school year the Watch DOGS participating schools hold a launch night pizza party specifically for fathers and other men in the community to come and learn more about the Watch DOGS program If they decide to volunteer they receive a schedule and are paired with a teacher or administrator at the school Watch DOGS provides each participating school with an orientation script as well as letters with more information for the fathers to take home

One important aspect of the initial meeting is to communicate with the fathers that there is a specific need for them in the schools and a desire for them to have that level of participation with their kids Some fathers are willing to volunteer but donrsquot feel that they are needed or wanted and might not feel qualified to provide value to the students The launch night is designed to show fa-thers that they provide value just by being there and helping out leading by example and showing kids that they care about education Being there demonstrates that they care about volunteer work and that they value good citizenship Therersquos no ldquobig thingrdquo that fathers have to do just showing up and spending the day with the kids is whatrsquos important If a father misses the launch night but still wishes to participate he can join the program at any time after undergoing a training session

Watch DOGS is active in more than 500 schools across the country spanning nearly all 50 states with over 500000 men volunteering regularly As a 501(c) nonprofit organization participat-ing in Watch DOGS qualifies as community service Therefore some fathers may even get paid leave from work when they volunteer

If you are ready to provide access to positive male role models for your students that can teach them core values and respect for others while adding an extra pair of eyes to be on the lookout for bullying and prevent school violence contact Watch DOGS today and learn more about bringing the program to your school

888-540-3647 | WATCHDOGSFATHERSCOM | FATHERSCOMWATCHDOGS

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF WATCH DOGSrsquo ERIC SNOWWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017RESOURCEIDEA2

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Bring the Past Into the Future with Exhilarating Paleontology Exhibits

EDUCATE YOUR STUDENTS ABOUT PREHISTORIC TIMES WITH PRESENTATIONS BY DINOSAUR GEORGE

Dinosaur George is a professional speaker author TV and podcast host with over 30 years of pa-leontology study and practice As a former executive in big business George had a hobby of excavat-ing for dinosaur bones and was fascinated by paleontology When he shared his love for dinosaurs at a local school during a show-and-tell visit he discovered that he had a passion for sharing his knowl-edge with students and encouraging them to be lifelong learners

George went on to leave his executive job to be a full time traveling dinosaur expert that ven-tured across the country sharing information and excitement about prehistoric times with children Through presentations at school assemblies and a portable museum of dinosaur bones and other ancient artifacts Dinosaur George educates young people about the past and sparks an interest and a curiosity for deeper knowledge

The presentations that Dinosaur George delivers are laced with energy humor and unexpected surprises as he brings facts and excitement about topics to which most students wouldnrsquot other-wise be exposed The enthusiasm with which George approaches his studies is contagious and has inspired several student observers to become avid readers themselves

Over the course of his travels Dinosaur George has given live lectures to over three million peo-ple and has spent nearly 20 years imparting prehistoric knowledge to elementary school and middle school students He is also the writer co-creator and host of the show Jurassic Fight Club on the History Channel In addition to his adventures as a paid speaker and show host George has made hundreds of volunteer appearances in childrenrsquos hospitals and at causes for disadvantaged youth

By bringing his traveling museum with him on his lecture circuit he is able to convey the astound-ing contrast between the creatures of the past and what lives today Students are able to get an up-close look at breathtaking dinosaur bones and skulls along with additional relics from the past and are empowered with an all-new perspective of the vastness and diversity of creation

Students are fascinated by the historical objects that Dinosaur George brings with him on his school visits as most of the kids have never seen anything like them before The displays are accom-

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panied by informational cards much like museums which prompt the students to read and obtain factual information about each exhibit This is often one of the driving forces which leads the children on their own path of exploratory research

Dinosaur George also hosts a podcast that provides a deep dive into specific topics involving pre-historic times paleontology methods and a dedicated focus to particular dinosaurs and the scien-tists who research them The podcast is accessible online by anyone anywhere at any time George is passionate about reaching as many people as possible who want to learn more about dinosaurs and paleontology which the podcast platform enables him to do

In order to truly captivate students and deliver a breadth of prehistoric facts the in-person expe-rience with Dinosaur George complete with his energetic presentations and awe-inspiring traveling museum is unparalleled to anything offered on demand online While Dinosaur George desires to reach as many people as possible through technology platforms the irreplicable live presentations and exhibits are an extremely unique and rewarding experience for young learners

To bring Dinosaur George to your school and drop prehistoric knowledge on your students visit the Dinosaur George website and book an appearance today

CONTACTDINOSAURGEORGECOM | DINOSAURGEORGECOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF DINOSAUR GEORGErsquoS GEORGE BLASINGWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017RESOURCEIDEA3

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Powerful Lessons About Living with DisabilitiesBROADEN YOUR STUDENTSrsquo PERSPECTIVE ON LIFE THROUGH HANDICAP THIS

PRESENTATIONS

Handicap This is an on-stage theater show featuring two men Tim Wambach and Mike Berkson one of whom is disabled Mike has a severe case of cerebral palsy which renders his arms and legs virtually useless Mike shares his journey with others through the on-stage performance and com-municates the challenges of living with cerebral palsy every day

Mike and Tim met in Chicago in 2001 when Tim was assigned to be Mikersquos one-on-one aid at his middle school Due to Mikersquos limited mobility he required Timrsquos assistance to do things most people take for granted such as feeding writing notes and going to the bathroom Together in Timrsquos words they ldquonavigated the waters of special needsrdquo and Tim noticed every day that Mike constantly and courageously persevered through injustice

To raise awareness for cerebral palsy Tim boldly decided that he would run from Orlando FL to Glenville IL (where Mike went to high school) over the course of 31 days He was inspired to under-take this daunting physical challenge because he saw how much Mike was able to do with the little he was given and wanted to maximize his own potential in a way that would benefit Mike Timrsquos run resulted in national publicity and the opportunity for Mike and Tim to go on a speaking tour to share their story in front of large groups

They realized that the more they told their story the more people wanted to listen They devel-oped a great on-stage dynamic and started to build the Handicap This brand by giving live perfor-mances and acting out aspects of their journey The idea behind the Handicap This name came from a phrase that Mike used as motivation to push through his challenges It was Mikersquos way of saying ldquoOh you donrsquot think I can do this because Irsquom handicapped Well that wonrsquot stop meHandicap Thisrdquo

The performances are all based around real happenings that occurred in Mikersquos life and itrsquos more of an acted out speech than a dramatized play They have a skeleton outline but they mostly impro-vise as they share rather than reading a scripted story They strive to be both educational and en-tertaining as they divulge some of the not-so-fun scenarios that Mike and others with cerebral palsy encounter on a regular basis

They often present in theaters to school assemblies so able-bodied students growing up side-

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by-side with disabled students can better understand what those with special needs deal with every day The main objective at these school sessions is to promote inclusion and tolerance combat bul-lying and create community Their show always has a QampA session afterward during which students often ask deep and interesting questions

Their performance often has an immediate impact on young people prompting heartfelt com-ments After seeing them present one sixth grade student said ldquoHow a person looks doesnrsquot matter itrsquos whatrsquos inside their soulrdquo In essence Handicap This presentations provide a level of perspective to young students that enable them to understand how dangerous it is to be judgemental

When presenting to older students Mike and Tim share openly with brutal honesty Mike talks about his battle with depression and how important it is not to bully others because bullying can significantly worsen depression and other conditions With younger kids they focus more on giving them the perspective of how everyday life works for someone with physical disabilities

Tim has a heartfelt desire to raise awareness about how important it is to understand what phys-ically disabled people endure and how everyone can help by encouraging others instead of judging them

Mike has severe disabilities but he never gives up he keeps pushing through every day and brings a message of resilience and inspiration to students nationwide

To see Mikersquos amazing story of determination and perseverance and bring Handicap This to your students contact Tim and schedule a show in your area today

TIM WAMBACH847-322-1297 | HANDICAPTHISCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF HANDICAP THISrsquoS TIM WAMBACHWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017RESOURCEIDEA4

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The Presence of Strong Fathers in Schools Makes Stronger Students

ENCOURAGE THE FATHERS OF YOUR STUDENTS TO BE ACTIVE IN THEIR SCHOOL LIVES

Strong Fathers Strong Families promotes the inclusion of fathers in their studentsrsquo academic lives They believe that when a parent is engaged in a childrsquos education the child automatically has a predisposition to strive for academic success Because many schools and school organizations tend to communicate more fluidly with mothers Strong Fathers Strong Families decided to specifically invite fathers to be more active in their childrenrsquos schools

Fathers often feel as if they arenrsquot needed or arenrsquot wanted to participate in school activities Strong Fathers Strong Families helps to reverse this line of thinking and shows fathers how important it is for them to be involved

Strong Fathers Strong Families offers several different program options each of which comes with plentiful resources including video tutorials and program guides The most popular program offered by Strong Fathers Strong Families is a four-part in-school curriculum facilitated by Strong Fathers Strong Families staff This particular program option also includes take-home resources for the fathers to continue using with their children

The first portion of this program is ldquobring your dad to school dayrdquo in which the fathers come to school with the kids and spend their time observing how a normal school day unfolds for their child Teachers are specifically instructed not to change how they approach their lessons so that the fa-thers can get an authentic experience and have an accurate perspective of their childrenrsquos school lives

Oftentimes the fathers are surprised at how much school has changed since they were that age With new technology flipped classrooms and new teaching methods having the fathers present to actually see what school looks like through their childrenrsquos eyes can help tremendously in forming a closer bond and improving communication between father and child

The other three program elements also involve fathers being on school grounds but in a different fashion Dad and Kid Reading Night Dad and Kid Math Night and Dad and Kid Science Night are all two-hour evening programs that include an interactive lesson and time for the father and child to eat together

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At Reading Night the facilitator explains the importance of a father reading to his kids and shares statistics on how childrenrsquos reading skills rapidly increase through fathers reading aloud

During Math Night the dads and kids are set up with card games and dice games which the facil-itator explains the rules of beforehand The children rarely realize that they are learning math as they play the games with their fathers which creates a great opportunity to have fun together at school Many times this leads to the children opening up more easily to their fathers at home The fathers are encouraged to bring the games home and continue playing them with their kids and are given instructions on how to keep teaching the math elements of the games to their children

Science Night consists of the dads and kids building creative science projects together such as rockets airplanes and parachutes that the father and child team can admire the performance of after completion

These program elements can work in two different models One involves Strong Fathers Strong Family staff coming to the school to run the program In this model no additional assistance from the school is necessary Strong Fathers Strong Families provides flyers and posters to promote the event as well as supplies for each program element The other model allows schools to facilitate the programs on their own with online training and a curriculum from Strong Fathers Strong Families

The Strong Fathers Strong Families program works for any school size and any age group but does especially well with elementary school children

More than 160000 dads from many different backgrounds have participated in Strong Fathers Strong Families programs To start a Strong Fathers Strong Families initiative at your school and get the dads in your community to become active participants in their childrenrsquos school lives contact a Strong Fathers Strong Families representative today

817-301-4086 | STRONGFATHERSCOM

LISTEN TO OUR INTERVIEW OF STRONG FATHERSrsquo J MICHAEL HALLWWWSCHOOLZONEPODCASTCOM2017RESOURCEIDEA5

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MATT MILLER STARTED HIS SCHOOL FUNDRAISING COMPANY SCHOOL SPIRIT VENDING IN OCTOBER 2007 AFTER HAVING SEVERAL YOUNG KIDS COME TO HIS DOOR SELLING THINGS FOR THEIR LOCAL SCHOOL FUNDRAISERS

HE STARTED THE SCHOOL ZONE PODCAST IN 2015 AS A RESOURCE TO HELP SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS VOLUNTEERS AND EDUCATORS GO DEEPER WITH INNOVATIVE SCHOOL FUNDRAISING AND RESOURCE COMPANIES

Welcome

Introduction

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Put the Focus on Fitness with Apex Fun Run Fundraisers


Increase School Profits Through Gourmet Popcorn Products

Add Flavor to Your Fundraiser with Tropical Frozen Treats


Quick and Easy Fundraisers Featuring a Proven Product

Full Service Fundraisers with High Student Engagement

Brighten Your Fundraising World with a Color Run Celebration

Showcase Your School Spirit with Customized Fan-Wear





Powerful Lessons About Living with Disabilities

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