Support the Raider Band

Letter from Band Director Ira Jenkins
Thank you for considering a Sponsorship of the Alpharetta High School Band. Our award-winning band program is an integral part of Alpharetta High School. In 2004, when the doors opened to Alpharetta High School, the band program consisted of 39 students. Today the band program consists of more than 200 students including marching band, concert band, jazz band, color guard and winter guard programs, and various student led ensembles.

Maintaining a superior high school band program like the one we have at Alpharetta High School is not an easy task. Student fees to participate in the band program make up about 60-70% of our annual income, which leaves us with over $80K we must raise each year through other means. Therefore, we depend on various fundraising initiatives from our band families and generous community sponsors like you.

By supporting the Alpharetta High School Band as a Sponsor, you will be helping the band program build on its tradition of excellence and meet the challenges of a growing program. Your contribution will ensure that all band students will continue to have the opportunity to participate in this life-enriching program. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Ira Jenkins, 
Director of Bands

Donations

The Alpharetta Band Booster Association (ABBA)  is a 501(c)(3) public charity. If you would like to
make a tax deductible donation to support the band, please use the following link.
​or mail a check, payable to "ABBA", to
ABBA
P.O. Box 5188
Alpharetta GA 30023
Thank you for your support!
More ways to support the band!
  • Gold Membership
    • This is a program for families that would like to provide additional financial support to the band.
    • The annual Gold Membership fee is $200.  The amount that is tax deductible is $75.
    • Gold Members receive the following items as part of their membership
      • 2 Seasonal band t-shirts - value = $20
      • 2 AHS football tickets for all home games (playoffs not included) – value = $80
      • Premium Parking Pass for all at home football games (playoffs not included) – value = $25
    • If you would like a Gold Membership, please email Shari Schwalbe at sharig8r@aol.com
  • Premium Parking Pass
    • Parking proceeds from AHS home football games go directly to the band. Pre-purchase your Premium Parking Pass for the season and avoid stopping to pay at home games. Check back for instructions on how to purchase your 2020 parking pass.
  • AmazonSmile 
    • ​is a simple and automatic way for you to support the AHS Band every time you shop, at no cost to you. You'll find the exact same prices and selection at smile.amazon.com as at Amazon.com. The difference is that the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to the AHS Band Program. To sign up, click here. Share our link with family and friends so they can choose AHS Band as their charitable organization. 
  • Kroger Community Rewards Program
    • Link your Kroger card to AHS Band today!! Every purchase you make at Kroger (groceries & gas) helps support our band program.   Here’s how to link your card:
    1. ​All supporters must have a registered Kroger Plus card account online to be able to link their card to an organization.  
    2. If you don’t know your Kroger Plus Card number, call 800-576-4377 and select option 4. If you don't have a Kroger Plus Card, you can obtain a digital Kroger Plus Card when creating an account online or at any Kroger store.
    3. Link your card at KrogerCommunityRewards.com.
    4. Enter our organization’s number (68148) and then click on “Search”.
    5. Select your organization and click on “Save”.
    6. To verify that you enrolled correctly, you will see your organizations name on the right side of your account settings page. Once you are linked, you can start earning rewards immediately for AHS Bands. (The message saying that you are supporting an organization through the Kroger Community Rewards program will start printing on your receipt about 10 business days after you link your card.)
  • United Way Campaign
    • ​Direct your United Way donation to the AHS Band Program.  Many employers will soon begin their annual United Way giving campaigns. If your company participates, most will allow you to direct your pledge or gift to the charity of your choice. Giving to the AHS Band Program is easy! When designating your gift, simply provide the AHS Band Booster tax identification number, which is:  # 46-5414356