Thank you to the Band Students, their Families, our Directors, our Sponsors and our many Donors!
This project has done so much more than raise money for the new uniforms, it has forged a team, created new friends, built new business relationships, and engaged new volunteers. We are proud to be part of a project that shows how all kinds of people can come together with hard work and generosity to make something wonderful happen in Knoxville.
The Uniform Drive
THANK YOU, Knoxville!
We have surpassed our $60,000 fundraising goal for new Uniforms!
Thanks to our amazing, supportive community and many volunteers, we raised over $75,000 for our new marching band uniforms in 2016-2017!
The uniforms are now ordered, and we will have a thank you ceremony at the first home football game.
Money raised beyond the goal made it possible for us to invest in practical improvements, such as adjustable snap hems that will extend the new uniforms’ durability.
Mr. McCartney is exploring the purchase of drum major uniforms, which weren’t part of the original goal. The Music Boosters also plan to invest in the future, placing money in a secure fund as seed money for the next uniform drive, around 2030.
Total Raised
$70,000
$65,000
$60,000
$55,000
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
$35,000
$30,000
$25,000
$20,000
$15,000
$10,000
$15,000
$10,000
$5,000
“The community really stepped up to support us,” said Ben McCartney, Knoxville marching band director. “It’s a huge testament to our town and its people. The band kids jumped in and worked hard. Their families pulled together. It’s been a huge team effort, and everyone will be really happy when they see the result next fall.”
The band kicked into double-time during August and September. Amid preparation for Homecoming and their first band competition last Saturday, band members reached out to business leaders, who responded generously. Middle-school musicians helped HyVee serve a tailgate party, and fans filled band members’ hats with cash at the football game.
Thank You to these Generous Donors!
As of 9/24/2016
$5,000 & Up
Knoxville Booster Club
Knoxville Heritage Foundation
Pella Rolscreen Foundation
Vermeer Charitable Foundation
$1,000 to $4,999
David Fridlington
Hormel Foods
HyVee Knoxville
Iowa State Savings Bank
Marion County Auto Body
Molloy & Slykhuis Family
Troy & Cassi Pearson
Precision Pulley & Idler
Mel & Holly Suhr
$500 to $999
Gary & Mary Anderson
Scott Chambers, SMC Construction Services
Don & Kathie Croghan
Abie & Jody Davis
Dr. Travis Egesdal, PC
Eye Health Solutions
Jeff Hicks
Jim & Susan Hicks
Nile Hicks
Julie Hicks Robinson
John & Kay Jensen
John & Carol Joenks
Johnson & Lane Attorneys
Kevin J. Wadle, CPA PC
Knoxville Dental Center, Dr. Andrew Secory
Knoxville Noon Kiwanis
Tim & Sherri McDonald
William & Lylia McDonald
Motor Inn of Knoxville
Ned & Jan Pearson
Ralph Porter
Raceway Tire & Exhaust
Andrew & Camille Schmidt
Jon Szlachetka
Troy & Angela Vandecamp
$250-$499
Elizabeth Adrian
Anytime Fitness - DNL Investments, Inc
Mike & Bette Cunningham
Nancy DeJoode
DeSocio-Young Family
Curt & Kathy Froyen
Jay Olson Insurance Agency
Knoxville Nuclear Medicine
Leighton State Bank
Marion County Abstract Co., Inc.
Connie Mason
Steve & Terry McCombs
Musco Lighting
Cindy Nielsen
Robert & Sheri Postma
Marvin & Marilyn Sloan
Karen Soens
Jim Sperr
Marjorie Sublett
Up to $250
Carrie Adrian
Kathy Adrian
Heather Amos
Barb Anderson
Bernie & Marilynn Avitt
Sandra Banks
James & Betty Bassett
Jeremy & Melissa Bassett
Gerald & Lori Beary
Mary Ellen Beaver
Bertrand Funeral Home
Michaela Bigaouette
Brookwood, Inc.
Craig & Pamela Burk
Phyllis Burnett
Caring Hearts & Hands
Carpet Services, Steve Watson
Amber Carter
Randy & Sheryl Chambers
Richard & Diane Cushman
Cushman Construction
Lona Dallessandro
Howard & Lois Davis
Deaver Insurance Agency
Jerry & Kathryn DeJong
Elizabeth DeJoode
Paul & Christina deNeui
Sharon Dennison
Judy & Mickey DeSocio
Mary Ellen Digman
Jon & Kristine Dohrmann
Martin & Jacqueline Duffy
Mary Estrada
Scott & Janet Evans
Pat Finan
Randy & Donna Flack
Sebastian Garcia
Grand Headlines
Neil & Dani Graves
Cynthia Heintz
Rick & Mary Henderson
Steve & Kathy Herwehe
Benjamin Hokomoto
Ami Hokomoto
Barbara Hollinrake
Steve & Kim Hollinrake
Hopf Associates
Interiors by Pat Kading
Jacobsen Travel Agency
Lorri & Robert Jahner
Eric & Selina Johnson
Jerrold Jordan
Joseph & Danille Kesteloot
KHS Drumline
Knoxville Chiropractic Clinic
Carol Ann Krumwiede
Ann & Mark Kuenstling
Dean & Barbara Larson
Bob & Annie Leonard
Dwight & Brenda Mater
Ralph & Susan Mayer
Jean McKay
John Mertz
Daniel & Rebecca Millmeyer
Mr. C's Family Restaurant
Grant & Sheena Nelson
Larry & Nancy Niday
Kevin O'Donnell
Kathryn O'Leary
Carol Pearson
Pella Regional Health Center – Medical Clinic in Knoxville
Michael Pitt
Trey & Julie Purvis
Quality Home Care Professionals
Bruce Roof
Salon 114
Donald & Rita Schacherer
Ted Schacherer
Karen Schwanebeck
William & Kitty Shepherd
Shirley Sheppard
Dwight & Pennie Sommar
David & Julie Spowart
Sundance Realty
Three Seasons Lawn Care
Alfred & Pat Tille
Jeff & Theresa Vance
Phyllis Weeks
Linda Williams
Winfield Funeral Home
Park & Susan Woodle
Dawn Worthington
Sally Young
Kelly Zhang
* and many Anonymous donations!
Business In-Kind Donors
* $500 level donors
CindysBagsAndThings
DanD Farms
HyVee Knoxville
KNIA/KRLS Radio*
Knoxville Morning Kiwanis*
Motor Inn of Knoxville
Nearwood Winery
Peacetree Brewing Co.
Pella Printing
Ramaeker Screen Printing *
Studio 92
Subway of Knoxville
Thanks to KNIA/KRLS & Journal Express
for helping us spread the news!
We apologize in advance for any omissions or errors, and encourage you to let us know if you spot a problem!
Fundraising Events
Total Raised so far: $65,000!!
Yellow Book Delivery, Knoxville -
1st 2 Weeks in July. Raised $1,000 with 50+ volunteers!
Race Parking with the Boy Scouts
July-August, ongoing.
Hy-Vee Parking Lot, Saturday evenings
Patio Lunch Party
Fri., Aug 5th, 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at Peace Tree Brewing Company Outdoor Patio
Cost: Free Will Donation
Bring your lunch, have some icy cold Root Beer served by Marching Band Members, and enjoy live music on the outoor patio!
Raised $826!
Music to our Ears - DanD Farms Sweet Corn Feed
Fri., Aug 26th, during the 1st Home Football Game at Ken Locke Stadium
Cost: $1 per Ear of Sweet Corn
Munch on a fresh, locally grown ear of sweet corn and help buy a uniform! Look for us near the Booster Grill. Sponsored by DanD Farms.
Raised $100!
Fundraising Kickoff Car Wash
Sat., Aug 27th, 10:30 am to 1:30 pm at Motor Inn of Knoxville
Cost: Free Will Donation
Get your car washed, have lunch and let the kids play in the Inflatables from the Knoxville Morning Kiwanis. Sponsored by HyVee, Motor Inn, and KNIA/KRLS Radio.
Raised $4,000!
Grant Writing
Ongoing. Thanks to Jamie Hughes, Liz Adrian, and Bob Leonard for writing and submitting grant applications! To date, we have received over $15,000 and Counting!
Letter Campaigns
September 2016. Letters will be going out to area businesses, followed up by visits from marching band members to answer questions. Letters will also be sent to Alumni asking for their support.
Raised as of 9/7/16: $7500 and counting!
Direct Donation Campaign
September 2016. Middle and High School Band students will be soliciting donations from family and friends, and there will be a table with information and donation jars at all home football games.
Raised as of 9/7/16: $5000 (and counting!
GoFundMe
Donors from near and far are contributing through our GoFundMe page!
Raised as of 9/7/16: $1300.
Grape Picking Fundraiser & Fun
Sat. September 10th & 17th, 2016, 7 am, at Nearwood Winery's Vineyards. Volunteers will help Nearwood pick their grapes, in exchange for Uniform donations!
Raised $500!
Homecoming Tailgate Party at HyVee
Fri. September 23rd, 4 to 7 pm, between the Parade and Game Kickoff in the Knoxville Hy Vee parking lot. Food, entertainment, alumni photo displays, and lots of fun!
Raised $2,000 PLUS a $2,000 Donation from HyVee!
Home Football Games
We will have an information table to raise awareness and take donations at all home football games, we will also be helping the Booster Club with 50/50 and with manning the concession stand.
Raised $450 (as of 9/26/16)