Fundraising and Volunteering
Bloomington Figure Skating Club
Bloomington Figure Skating Club
Why volunteer and fundraise?
Why volunteer and fundraise?
It’s all about the ICE TIME!!
It’s all about the ICE TIME!!
BFSC is a Not for-Profit 501(c)(3) organization whose goal is to promote the sport of figure skating. At the Frank Southern Ice Arena, there is no freestyle skating allowed on public ice, and there are no rink-sponsored figure skating sessions for practice. Therefore all freestyle skating in Bloomington occurs through BFSC.
BFSC is a Not for-Profit 501(c)(3) organization whose goal is to promote the sport of figure skating. At the Frank Southern Ice Arena, there is no freestyle skating allowed on public ice, and there are no rink-sponsored figure skating sessions for practice. Therefore all freestyle skating in Bloomington occurs through BFSC.
The BFSC purchases ice time for our members to practice ($240/hr) through Parks and Recreation. In a typical year the money collected from our membership fees and ice passes covers only about two thirds of the season's ice rental. Fundraising helps keep membership fees from increasing and helps cover our costs. About $6000/year in fundraising is necessary to keep the club in full operation.
The BFSC purchases ice time for our members to practice ($240/hr) through Parks and Recreation. In a typical year the money collected from our membership fees and ice passes covers only about two thirds of the season's ice rental. Fundraising helps keep membership fees from increasing and helps cover our costs. About $6000/year in fundraising is necessary to keep the club in full operation.
All skating club families have a monetary obligation for fundraising, as well as required volunteer time.
All skating club families have a monetary obligation for fundraising, as well as required volunteer time.
The more help we have, the more smoothly our club can function!
The more help we have, the more smoothly our club can function!
Volunteer Hours/Fundraising Commitment by club membership level:
Volunteer Hours/Fundraising Commitment by club membership level:
Full and Youth Members: 4 hours volunteer time and $200 fundraising commitment per family ($175 for Youth Option 2)
Full and Youth Members: 4 hours volunteer time and $200 fundraising commitment per family ($175 for Youth Option 2)
Adult and Collegiate membership: 2 hours volunteer time and $100 fundraising commitment
Adult and Collegiate membership: 2 hours volunteer time and $100 fundraising commitment
*All volunteer and fundraising commitments will be reduced for the first year of membership
*All volunteer and fundraising commitments will be reduced for the first year of membership
*Fundraising can be done through a tax-deductible direct contribution to the club.
*Fundraising can be done through a tax-deductible direct contribution to the club.
To safely donate directly to the BFSC, Zelle the contact: fsbfsc@gmail.com
To safely donate directly to the BFSC, Zelle the contact: fsbfsc@gmail.com
(ARTHUR will appear as the account holder)
Dasherboard_Sponsorship_Ad19_20.pdfOpportunities:
Opportunities:
Sell/Purchase a Dasherboard Ad!
Sell/Purchase a Dasherboard Ad!
Platinum Sponsor: $1000
Platinum Sponsor: $1000
A dasher board at Frank Southern Ice Arena for one year from the date of installation
A dasher board at Frank Southern Ice Arena for one year from the date of installation
Please see the Sponsor Chart Below for additional business sponsor benefits at the Platimun level.
BFSC Sponsorship
BFSC Sponsorship
Gold Sponsor: $500
Gold Sponsor: $500
Silver Sponsor: $250
Silver Sponsor: $250
Bronze Sponsor: up to $249
BFSC Sponsors enjoy a variety of benefits for their business.
BFSC Sponsors enjoy a variety of benefits for their business.
Organize a Dine-to-Donate:
Organize a Dine-to-Donate:
Earn 1 volunteer hour for setup and communicating it to the club list.
Earn 1 volunteer hour for setup and communicating it to the club list.
Examples of restaurants: Buccetos, Chipotle, Papa John's, BuffaLouie’s, Mother Bear’s.
Examples of restaurants: Buccetos, Chipotle, Papa John's, BuffaLouie’s, Mother Bear’s.
Organize a Crew Car Wash Fundraiser:
Organize a Crew Car Wash Fundraiser:
Earn 1 volunteer hour for setup and communicating it to the club list.
Earn 1 volunteer hour for setup and communicating it to the club list.
Crew Car Wash will donate half of the sales of pre-paid car wash tickets to the club.
Crew Car Wash will donate half of the sales of pre-paid car wash tickets to the club.
Help at the BFSC holiday gifts table at Skating School lessons:
Help at the BFSC holiday gifts table at Skating School lessons:
Around the holidays we set up a table at Skating School lessons with a variety of items for sale to benefit the BFSC.
Around the holidays we set up a table at Skating School lessons with a variety of items for sale to benefit the BFSC.
Help out by making or finding items to sell, as well.
Volunteer at Skate With Santa!
Volunteer at Skate With Santa!
Help Parks and Recreation kick off the holiday season by dressing up as an elf or wearing your best festive outfit to greet Santa on the ice with the general public. This year's Skate with Santa event will take place December 9.
Help Parks and Recreation kick off the holiday season by dressing up as an elf or wearing your best festive outfit to greet Santa on the ice with the general public. This year's Skate with Santa event will take place December 9.
Help with practice ice session skater check-in:
Help with practice ice session skater check-in:
Already going to be at a practice session with your skater? Earn hours by assisting with checking skaters in at practice and being a go-to person during the hour. Get to know the club members and learn about the BFSC's operations.
Already going to be at a practice session with your skater? Earn hours by assisting with checking skaters in at practice and being a go-to person during the hour. Get to know the club members and learn about the BFSC's operations.
Help with the February 2024 BFSC Skate Exhibition:
Help with the February 2024 BFSC Skate Exhibition:
We always need lots of help! A link will be posted with time/fundraising opportunities at a later time.
We always need lots of help! A link will be posted with time/fundraising opportunities at a later time.
Sell ads to local businesses for our printed program earns hours and money toward your commitment.
Sell ads to local businesses for our printed program earns hours and money toward your commitment.
Buy half-page or full-page Happy/Good Luck Ads for your skater generates funds.
Buy half-page or full-page Happy/Good Luck Ads for your skater generates funds.
Help set-up the show! Be a ticket taker! Help monitor skater order!
Help set-up the show! Be a ticket taker! Help monitor skater order!
Sell tickets to friends and families! Be an announcer! Sell flowers and BFSC merch at the show!
Sell tickets to friends and families! Be an announcer! Sell flowers and BFSC merch at the show!
The Bloomington Home Show:
The Bloomington Home Show:
Usually the last weekend in February, sign up for a 2-hour shift to pass out BFSC brochures, and promote our club!
Usually the last weekend in February, sign up for a 2-hour shift to pass out BFSC brochures, and promote our club!
You might encourage someone to buy a dasherboard ad for the rink while you're there!
You might encourage someone to buy a dasherboard ad for the rink while you're there!
Any questions about volunteering and fundraising for BFSC?
Any questions about volunteering and fundraising for BFSC?