DHS Band Selling Mattresses

At some point in your life, a student has tried to sell you candy, magazine subscriptions or wrapping paper to raise money for a school group.

Here's something different.

The Band is selling mattresses on Saturday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the school cafeteria.

The DHS Band Parents Association gives the details.

“We realize that selling mattresses isn’t your typical fundraising effort,” said Megan Williams, director of bands for Decatur High School.  “But we believe there are a lot of folks in the Decatur community that have been sleeping on an old, lumpy mattress for too long.  They’ve been meaning to get a new one, but just haven’t gotten around to it.  But now, we’re offering an easy way to get a better night’s sleep, save some money on a name-brand mattress, and support a great cause.”

Featuring top-quality brands and full factory warranties, these brand-new mattresses are offered at a discount of 30% to 60% below retail prices and profits from each sale go directly to support the band.  Layaway and delivery service is available and the band will accept cash, personal checks, or credit cards. 

To save $50 off the already discounted mattress pricing, talk to a band member or parent to receive a coupon.  Students are earning points from each coupon that they will redeem for spirit wear and other prizes. 

You can also visit http://www.decaturband.org/archives/1171, print out the page, and bring it with you to the sale. 

“This fundraiser is part of the band’s long-term goal to allow any student to join and be a part of such a great experience,” said Williams.  “Due to the continually rising number of high school students each year, the limited amount of finances available for the school and all its many programs, and the not insignificant cost of band instruments, dues, and other requirements, being a member of the Decatur band can be expensive."

The band’s fundraising efforts are part of an ongoing Hope for Harmony fundraising program.  The 2010-2011 “Tuba Quest” efforts generated more than $7,000 that helped purchase large instruments such as tubas and marimbas. 

The “Drum Dreams and Uniform Seams” program to upgrade smaller instruments and replace marching band uniforms raised a similar amount over the 2011-2012 school year through the sale of fresh fruit, gourmet chocolates, a car wash, concession stand sales, and other activities. 

For more information, visit http://www.decaturband.org.