Car wash raises money for Band Booster clubs
BY BETTY PORTER • FOR FLORIDA TODAY • September 9, 2008
COCOA BEACH — School programs at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High have a pair of fundraising friends in the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Club and Elks Lodge.
Both organizations assist school groups by providing water, supplies and a location for benefit car washes. Most recently, the Cocoa Beach band washed cars to raise money on Saturday at the Armstrong Chiropractic Clinic parking lot on State Road A1A, directly across from Lori Wilson Park.
Members of the Marching Band, the Color Guard, the Wind Ensemble, and the Concert Band sprayed, rubbed and scrubbed cars for a suggested contribution of $5 per car. The car wash, which took place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. brought in more than $500.“More than 30 students and adults helped in the effort,” Dale Vicos, vice president of the band boosters said. “It was a very successful fundraiser. The students had fun, got really wet, and made money for their cause in the process.”
Chuck Brooker, the Band Director of Cocoa Beach, said the money raised at the car wash will be used to help pay for musical instruments, music and a few special treats.“This money will also enable us to bring in special guest conductors, coaches and music specialists to provide more specialization assistance to our students,” Brooker said.
COCOA BEACH — School programs at Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High have a pair of fundraising friends in the Cocoa Beach Kiwanis Club and Elks Lodge.
Both organizations assist school groups by providing water, supplies and a location for benefit car washes. Most recently, the Cocoa Beach band washed cars to raise money on Saturday at the Armstrong Chiropractic Clinic parking lot on State Road A1A, directly across from Lori Wilson Park.
Members of the Marching Band, the Color Guard, the Wind Ensemble, and the Concert Band sprayed, rubbed and scrubbed cars for a suggested contribution of $5 per car. The car wash, which took place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. brought in more than $500.“More than 30 students and adults helped in the effort,” Dale Vicos, vice president of the band boosters said. “It was a very successful fundraiser. The students had fun, got really wet, and made money for their cause in the process.”
Chuck Brooker, the Band Director of Cocoa Beach, said the money raised at the car wash will be used to help pay for musical instruments, music and a few special treats.“This money will also enable us to bring in special guest conductors, coaches and music specialists to provide more specialization assistance to our students,” Brooker said.
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