Lincoln-Way West Music Department
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Fundraising Information

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST BE A PAID BOOSTER MEMBER TO FUNDRAISE FOR YOUR STUDENT'S IFA.

INDIVIDUAL FUNDRAISING ACCOUNTs (IFAs) EXPLAINED

​An IFA is an accounting record created to track and house an individual student’s fundraised earnings.
  • Fundraised earnings are tracked in the student’s Presto account.  The balance rolls over year-to-year.
  • Earnings can be applied towards a range of mandatory expenses, such as class-specific materials, activity fees, school-owned instrument rental fees, formalwear fees, ILMEA fees, extra material fees, mandatory T-Shirts, costume fees, as well as travel expenses related to class trips, extracurricular activities and summer camps.
  • Earnings cannot be redeemed for cash and cannot be used for optional purchases such as food, Spiritwear not required for participation, personal instruments & related supplies/repairs, tickets to attend music department performances, etc.
  • Please note that, the first $5 of IFA profits each year goes to the Music Boosters general fund and any delivery costs are split between the number of students participating.
  • Unused earnings remaining at the end of a student’s senior year will either:
    1. transfer to the IFA of the student’s enrolled or incoming sibling, or​
    2. transfer to the Boosters General Fund if there is no sibling
  • To apply earnings toward a required fee or an IFA-designated class trip, simply submit the electronic IFA Transfer Form found on the website:  http://www.lwwmusic.org/ifa-transfer-request.   The LWWMB Treasurer will process eligible requests and apply available earnings as payment.

IFA Classes and Activities

🌟 Top Tips for a Successful Fundraiser!

​Curricular Ensembles:
Band
Choir
Guitar Studio
Orchestra

School Extra-curricular Ensembles:
Bellacappella
Football Band
Jazz Bands
Jazz Choir
Madrigals
Men Of Note
Pep Band
Spring Musical
District-wide Extra-curricular Ensembles:
LW Marching Band
LW Indoor Drumline
LW Symphony Orchestra (LWW & LWC Only)
LW Winterguard

Community Ensemble: 
LW Rock Orchestra
  1. ​Build Your Network: List potential customers and helpers.
  2. Start Early: Begin selling right away to hit your target.
  3. Introduce Yourself: Share about your group and its goals.
  4. Know Your Products: Familiarize yourself with what you're selling.
  5. Inform About Delivery: Make sure customers know when to expect their orders.
  6. Safety First: Always have adult supervision for door-to-door sales.
  7. Handle Money with Care: Collect funds promptly and store safely.
  8. Keep Pastries Frozen: Ensure they remain frozen until delivered.
  9. Celebrate Your Contribution: Relish the impact of your sales.
  10. Most Importantly: Have fun and enjoy the experience!

GENERAL FUNDRAISER EVENTS

Proceeds from general fundraisers deposit into the LWW Music Boosters General Fund.
The LWW Music Booster Organization counts on music parents, guardians, and students volunteers to help make our fundraisers, events, and activities a success. Please volunteer often! Find out about volunteer opportunities here.
NOTHING BUNDT CAKE SALES    ​
Nothing Bundt Cakes sets up in the cafeteria during school lunch periods on scheduled days to sell Bundtlets for $5.00 each.
WEST FEST CRAFT FAIR ​
This annual event features over 100 crafters and vendors displaying & selling their wares in the gym & main hall of Lincoln-Way West.  Local restaurants form a “food court” for the event in the school cafeteria.  Shoppers can enjoy a meal, snack or refreshments while enjoying performances of various LWW Music Ensembles!  Students are encouraged to sign-up for West Fest Volunteer Help to earn service hours.

JAZZ CAFÉ   ​
The Auditorium stage is transformed into LW West's very own Jazz Club.  The event features performances by a professional jazz musician as well as the LWW Jazz Bands, the Liberty Jr. High Jazz Band, and the Manhattan Jr. High Jazz Band.   An assortment of refreshments are available for purchase and donated prizes are raffled off.  Students are encouraged to sign-up for Jazz Café Volunteer Help to earn service hours.
NEW LENOX’S TRIPLE
PLAY CONCERT  ​
 The Village of New Lenox invites the LWW Music Boosters to gather a volunteer crew to assist with punching concert tickets at the entry gates on designated Triple-Play Concert dates.   This is volunteer opportunity that doubles as a no-cost fundraiser ~ the Village makes a donation to the Music Boosters General Fund!
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Lincoln-Way West High School
21701 S. Gougar Rd.
New Lenox, IL 60451

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  • Home
    • About >
      • Staff
      • Music at Lincoln-Way
      • In Memory Of
    • Advocacy
  • Calendar
  • Band
    • Wind Ensemble
    • Symphonic Band
    • Pep Band
    • Marching Warriors
    • LWMB
  • Choir
    • Chorale/Concert Choir
    • Mixed Choir
    • Madrigals >
      • practice tracks
    • Spring Musical
    • 2025 Madrigal Audition Results
    • ILMEA District I Choir
  • Orchestra
  • Future Warriors
  • Honors Society
  • Music Boosters
    • JOIN LWW Music Boosters
    • Meeting Schedule
    • Newsletters >
      • senior-spotlight
      • 03092025
      • 02232025
      • 02092025
      • 01262025
      • 01052025
      • 12082024
      • 12012024
      • 11242024
      • 11172024
      • 11102024
      • 11032024
      • 08092024
    • Fundraisers >
      • Raise Right
    • Volunteer Opportunities
    • Executive Board
    • IFA Transfer Request
    • LWW Music Booster Store
  • General Music
    • Guitar I