Ongoing Support Programs/Scheduled Events

 

 

SCRIP— Gift cards that Trinity purchases at a discount then sells at face value for many local businesses including GAS, Groceries, Department Stores, Home Improvement Centers, Restaurants, Movie theatres & much, much more!        Money raised in ’08 = approx. $8,600

 

 

Packer Game Workers—Levy Restaurant caters the food & drinks, we provide the support to their servers. Since the 2007/08 season, we have worked a variety of positions: Sky Box runners, Dessert Carts or Club Seat runner for all home games including pre-season. Trinity School receives $45 to $65/volunteer/game. EASY $$, just show up & work!!!        

Money raised in ‘08=approx. $8,000

 

Matt. 19:14 Scholarship Program—Financial assistance for families who value Christian education, but cannot afford it on their own. A wonderful outreach opportunity to our community! SCRIP already helps fund this, but any donations are welcome. Sponsor a child for just $100/month.

During the 2008/09 school year, 11 students are benefiting from this outreach program!

 

Good Search—An Internet Search Engine (like YAHOO) that gives the Charity of your choice $0.01 for every search.     Money raised in ’08 = $109.75

 

P.T.L.S. — the Parents & Teachers of Lutheran Schools group oversees ongoing fundraising programs that provide funds for special projects like a new gym floor as well as ongoing maintenance for the playground, etc.  Funds are raised through the following:

• Market Day—Monthly orders for delicious, mainly frozen, food products that help you make fast meals & yummy treats. Order forms available in the Narthex.
• We Care—Fill out an application at any Pick ‘n’ Save store to designate Trinity in Menasha as the recipient of a 1% rebate on all your purchases when you use your Pick ‘n’ Save Savings Card (cannot be used with  SCRIP card)
• Box Tops for Education—General Mills cash rebate program for schools by turning in symbols from their box tops. Each one is worth 10c or more*
• Cash for Caps & Milk Moo-la—Turn in specially marked caps/labels from Kemps dairy products, Kwik Trip milk & other specially marked brands & we send them in for cash.*

                           Money raised in ’08 = $2,265.26     Contact: Renee Zirpel.

 

Aluminum Can Recycling—Drop off your aluminum cans to the Church or take them to BJ’s Recycling Center in Grand Chute & designate “Trinity Menasha”. Money goes to our Youth Group for yearly events.           Money raised in ’08 = approx $650.00  

Ladies Aid Events & “Cabinet Sales”— In addition to the annual Christmas Cookie Sale, the ladies sell dishcloths, cookbooks, knife sets, greeting cards & more. They have given “behind the scenes” financial assistance to many special projects in the congregation (ex: new hymnals, aid class trips, new water heater booster).  Average money raised/yr = $1500-$2,500       

 

 

Chili Fest & Entertainment—All you can eat- 3 types of chili & fun entertainment like a Vintage Fashion Show or Auction. Volunteers needed to organize, cook/bake, serve & clean-up and help with the “entertainment”.   Average money raised = $1000/event                      

Dinner Theatre—Fantastic night out! Excellent food & an excellent show by the Off Broad Street Players. Volunteers needed to act, create sets, set-up the dining room, help prepare, serve & clean-up the meal, and more.   February thru April. 

Average money raised each year= approx $2,000                             

 

German Dinner—A well-established community event that takes place in October and serves a delicious, traditional German meal. Volunteers needed to prepare food, set-up the dining room, serve, wait tables & clean-up.     

Average amount raised per year = $2,000               

Advent/Lenten Suppers—A variety of groups within the congregation serve a meal before each mid-week service. Moneys raised have gone to a variety of different areas throughout the Church.  Money raised in ’07-’08 = approx $125/meal              

 

 

Silent Auction Baskets —A fun way to get neat stuff while supporting Trinity School. Set-up to coincide with Trinity School’s Annual Spring Musical & Grandparent’s Day, also open to the congregation for 2 weekends before “bidding” ends. “Basket” items in the past have included Packer collectibles, Golf outings, Spa Days, Movie night, etc. Volunteers needed to solicit businesses for auction items, create baskets & promote event.     

Average money raised/yr = $3000 

 

 

Other Fundraisers & Events……

 

Annual Rummage Sale—A summer event that helps us all get rid of our extra stuff!  Helpers needed to promote, set-up & take down.  Money raised in ’08= $3,200

 

 

VandeWalles Candy Bar Sales—Money raised in ’08=over $1,000

Brat Fry & Bake Sale—Spring/Summer

 

Ongoing Support Programs/Scheduled Events

 

 

SCRIP— Gift cards that Trinity purchases at a discount then sells at face value for many local businesses including GAS, Groceries, Department Stores, Home Improvement Centers, Restaurants, Movie theatres & much, much more!        Money raised in ’08 = approx. $8,600

 

 

Packer Game Workers—Levy Restaurant caters the food & drinks, we provide the support to their servers. Since the 2007/08 season, we have worked a variety of positions: Sky Box runners, Dessert Carts or Club Seat runner for all home games including pre-season. Trinity School receives $45 to $65/volunteer/game. EASY $$, just show up & work!!!        

Money raised in ‘08=approx. $8,000

 

Matt. 19:14 Scholarship Program—Financial assistance for families who value Christian education, but cannot afford it on their own. A wonderful outreach opportunity to our community! SCRIP already helps fund this, but any donations are welcome. Sponsor a child for just $100/month.

During the 2008/09 school year, 11 students are benefiting from this outreach program!

 

Good Search—An Internet Search Engine (like YAHOO) that gives the Charity of your choice $0.01 for every search.     Money raised in ’08 = $109.75

 

P.T.L.S. — the Parents & Teachers of Lutheran Schools group oversees ongoing fundraising programs that provide funds for special projects like a new gym floor as well as ongoing maintenance for the playground, etc.  Funds are raised through the following:

• Market Day—Monthly orders for delicious, mainly frozen, food products that help you make fast meals & yummy treats. Order forms available in the Narthex.
• We Care—Fill out an application at any Pick ‘n’ Save store to designate Trinity in Menasha as the recipient of a 1% rebate on all your purchases when you use your Pick ‘n’ Save Savings Card (cannot be used with  SCRIP card)
• Box Tops for Education—General Mills cash rebate program for schools by turning in symbols from their box tops. Each one is worth 10c or more*
• Cash for Caps & Milk Moo-la—Turn in specially marked caps/labels from Kemps dairy products, Kwik Trip milk & other specially marked brands & we send them in for cash.*

                           Money raised in ’08 = $2,265.26     Contact: Renee Zirpel.

 

Aluminum Can Recycling—Drop off your aluminum cans to the Church or take them to BJ’s Recycling Center in Grand Chute & designate “Trinity Menasha”. Money goes to our Youth Group for yearly events.           Money raised in ’08 = approx $650.00  

Ladies Aid Events & “Cabinet Sales”— In addition to the annual Christmas Cookie Sale, the ladies sell dishcloths, cookbooks, knife sets, greeting cards & more. They have given “behind the scenes” financial assistance to many special projects in the congregation (ex: new hymnals, aid class trips, new water heater booster).  Average money raised/yr = $1500-$2,500       

 

 

Chili Fest & Entertainment—All you can eat- 3 types of chili & fun entertainment like a Vintage Fashion Show or Auction. Volunteers needed to organize, cook/bake, serve & clean-up and help with the “entertainment”.   Average money raised = $1000/event                      

Dinner Theatre—Fantastic night out! Excellent food & an excellent show by the Off Broad Street Players. Volunteers needed to act, create sets, set-up the dining room, help prepare, serve & clean-up the meal, and more.   February thru April. 

Average money raised each year= approx $2,000                             

 

German Dinner—A well-established community event that takes place in October and serves a delicious, traditional German meal. Volunteers needed to prepare food, set-up the dining room, serve, wait tables & clean-up.     

Average amount raised per year = $2,000               

Advent/Lenten Suppers—A variety of groups within the congregation serve a meal before each mid-week service. Moneys raised have gone to a variety of different areas throughout the Church.  Money raised in ’07-’08 = approx $125/meal              

 

 

Silent Auction Baskets —A fun way to get neat stuff while supporting Trinity School. Set-up to coincide with Trinity School’s Annual Spring Musical & Grandparent’s Day, also open to the congregation for 2 weekends before “bidding” ends. “Basket” items in the past have included Packer collectibles, Golf outings, Spa Days, Movie night, etc. Volunteers needed to solicit businesses for auction items, create baskets & promote event.     

Average money raised/yr = $3000 

 

 

Other Fundraisers & Events……

 

Annual Rummage Sale—A summer event that helps us all get rid of our extra stuff!  Helpers needed to promote, set-up & take down.  Money raised in ’08= $3,200

 

 

VandeWalles Candy Bar Sales—Money raised in ’08=over $1,000

Brat Fry & Bake Sale—Spring/Summer