Fundraising
The Carmel High School Band Boosters uses several avenues to raise funds for those who are not able to pay some or all of the financial commitment to participate in various Carmel Bands activities. Some of our fundraisers are designed to offset participation fees, while others go directly to the Band Booster General Fund which supports all activities within the Carmel Bands program. Our fundraising efforts come in two general forms. The first is ongoing reward programs and corporate partnerships which can be joined and used anytime throughout the year. The second is fundraising events which are time-bound and occur once a year. What follows is a list of fundraising programs and events that support various Carmel Bands activities.
Reward Programs
RaiseRight cards are a simple way for you to offset your child’s band fees every time you shop, at no cost to you. Some families have paid the entire participation fee through the RaiseRight program. The RaiseRight program is open to band families, extended family and friends, and alumni. Click here for more information.
Kroger Community Rewards is a simple and automatic way for you to support Carmel Bands every time you shop, at no cost to you. A percentage of your grocery and pharmacy purchases is donated to Carmel Bands. Kroger Community Rewards is open to band families, extended family and friends, and alumni.
To register, click on the logo. Then sign into your account or create a new one. Click on Community Rewards in the menu list. Enter Carmel Bands in the search box and click the search icon. Select Carmel High School Band Boosters and click the enroll button.
Scan your existing Kroger Card every time you shop (grocery and pharmacy).
Corporate Partnerships
Mears Automotive is a full service automotive maintenance and repair shop that donates 10% of the service value to Carmel Bands. They provide service for all domestic & imports, new & older models and have extensive diagnostic software & equip. Repairs are covered by a 2 mo/12,000 mile warranty. In addition to service and repairs, Mears sells new tires. Courtesy vehicles are provided upon request. This program is only available to current band families. For more information click here, Mears Info.
To register, click on the logo and complete the form. To make an appointment for your vehicle, click here Mears Appointment.
Haulstr is an organization that provides Uber-like convenience for homeowners who need bulk deliveries of mulch and firewood through a contact-free, digital fundraiser. Mulch installation is also available for an additional fee. Haulstr donates $5 of every yard of mulch purchased to Carmel Bands. This program is open to band families, extended family and friends, and alumni. To learn more about Haulstr, click here Haulstr Info.
To order mulch, click on the icon. Follow the instructions provided throughout the order process. A delivery fee is added at the end of the ordering process, before payment. Payment is collected at time of delivery.
Dining for Dollars and Bucks for Bands
Several local restaurants and businesses have partnered with Carmel Bands to hold fundraising events where a percent of sales is donated to the Carmel Bands ranging from 10%-20%. Your family, extended family and friends, and alumni can dine at and purchase product from our business partners on dates and times communicated through the weekly announcements and Remind texts. Some events require a paper or digital copy of the event flyer. Dining for Dollars events are great social events and a good way to have your band questions answered.
Thank you to our Dining for Dollars and Bucks for Bands partners! Please support these local businesses.
Greeks Pizza (Main St.) Chipotle (146th St.) Puccini’s Texas Roadhouse (Westfield) City Barbeque
FiveBelow Birdies
Fundraising Events
Car Wash
The annual car wash is held in June by the Marching Greyhounds. In addition, the car wash is the first big non-rehearsal team building event for the Marching Greyhound members and their parents. Ticket packets and instructions are handed out at a spring rehearsal. Watch the weekly announcements for detailed information on the car wash. Click on the links below for more information.
Ticket Sale Instructions and Tips
If you are a visitor to the website and would like to buy a Car Wash ticket or make a donation, watch social media and announcements for info.
Mattress Sale
This is one of the easiest fundraisers we do every year! Each Marching Greyhound member is given a set of flyers and social media links to share with family and friends; and the Band Boosters do the rest. The Mattress Sale is held in August. Watch the weekly announcements for detailed information on the Mattress Sale. Click on the links below for more information.
Car Raffle
The Car Raffle is one of the major Marching Greyhound fundraisers each fall. Sales typically begin late summer and continue through the afternoon of the drawing, which is held at Fall Community Night in October. Each Marching Greyhound member receives a packet of tickets and instructions. Students and their families are encouraged to sell as many tickets as you can, until the sales limit is reached. Tickets can also be purchased in person from the Car Raffle Committee at the Stadium on days/times specified in the weekly announcements or through the link below. Click here to be directed to the Car Raffle rules and forms.
Watch social media and announcements for information.
Bag for Bucks 
Bags for Bucks is a fundraiser for our JV, A and World Winter Guards that occur in December and January. Each guard member receives a packet with an order form and instructions. Buyers can choose to purchase bags for a local charity. Watch the guard announcements for detailed information on the trash bag sale. Click on the links below for more information.
If you are interested in supporting the Carmel Guards, watch social media and announcements for info.
Marching Greyhound Community Night – Taste of the Trucks
Community Night is a wonderful chance for the Marching Greyhounds to show off their accomplishments and thank the community for their support in a festival like atmosphere. The event is held on a Friday night in October at the CHS Football Stadium on 136th Street in the west parking lot starting at 5pm. Many of Indy’s favorite food trucks participate in Taste of the Trucks portion of the event. The evening also includes DJ music and a performance by the Parent Pep Band, along with an instrument petting zoo, a bake sale and more. At 8pm, the CHS Marching Greyhounds take the field to perform their annual show. The evening concludes with the drawing for the winner of the band’s annual Car Raffle. Car Raffle tickets will be on sale the evening of the event.
Admission to the Taste of the Trucks area is $5.00 per person at the event, with kids six and under admitted for free. Proceeds benefit the Marching Greyhounds. Follow Carmel Bands social media for announcements.