Pay to Play
Introducing Pay to Play for Strandwood!
What is a Pay To Play Party? A Pay To Play Party is an event you host for Strandwood as a fundraiser. People sign up by buying a slot to attend your party. The cost to participate varies based on the party. 100% of the funds raised go to the Strandwood PTA
Q. What kind of party can I host? Anything you, your friends, or your family likes to do! See the “Pay to Play Party Examples”.
Q. Who pays for the Pay To Play? The party host (you). Your efforts to organize and host the party are your donation to Strandwood PTA. Consider co-hosting a party with one or more individuals to share labor and offset costs. Many Pay to Plays can be done with very little expense.
Q. How many guests should attend my Pay to Play? The number of guests depends on what you are going to do and how much space you have. Use this information to determine the maximum number of slots available for the party you are hosting.
Q. How much do I charge for each Pay to Play guest slot? Consider what you are offering at the party and set the cost appropriately.
Q. When do I throw my Pay to Play? You can host parties all year long, even in the summer! They can be indoor, outdoor, at night, in the morning.
Q. Do the people coming to the party need to bring anything? Usually, everything is included. However, if there is anything you will not supply, we can include a "prerequisite" on the party. For example, if you plan a day of boating, you can say a life vest is a prerequisite (BYO life vest). If you are hosting a hiking trip, you can give guidance on what people should wear and bring.
Q. Is the Pay to Play party tax-deductible? Yes, it is, up to the fullest extent allowed by the Internal Revenue Service and based on what you have contributed. For more advice, please consult a tax professional.
Q. How do I sign up? Answer a few questions in the following link and Tovah and Erin will help coordinate the event. Click here: Pay-to-Play Sign-up
Ideas!
Pool Party
Backyard Movie Night
Progressive dinner party with your neighbors
Kickball Game
Dads Poker Night
Park and Popsicles play date
Murder Mystery Party
Gingerbread house making
Moms and Margaritas
Pamper Party
The ideas are endless...and remember, ITS FOR THE KIDS!