Bike-a-thon
Monday, October 28, 2024
The Second Annual GHP BIKE-A-THON is taking place on Monday, December 9th from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Background: In years past we have hosted many back-to-back fundraisers throughout the school year. Frequent events can make it difficult for families to consistently donate, especially in these current times of high prices and inflation. Yet, our student’s drive to live like Jesus and give should never be stifled and the skills they learn in planning, organizing and running an event are part of preparing them for life after high school. Therefore, we plan to commit our students to one big fundraising event. This fundraising event is open to all students at GHP and will allow students to be part of the process in many different ways from planning to participating.
IMPORTANT: This is a voluntary event. Students who are not taking part will be in regular classes for the day. Teachers will be providing instruction and review for their subject areas.
Charities: GHP will be supporting two main initiatives this year.
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Catholic Social Services – “Welcome Home”
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Friends of Primeau Project – New Video Board in Gymnasium
All money raised will be donated to Catholic Social Services “WELCOME HOME” initiative and put toward the purchase and installation of a new display board in our gymnasium.
Process: Students are invited to create teams of 3, 4 or 5 people. Teams are given a space in the gym, (approx. 15-25 square feet) in which to set up their team’s station. Within this space, teams will have ONE stationary bike, chairs and if desired, a television and game console. One team member must be riding on the bike at all times during the event, (8:30 am to 4:00 pm.) Team members may change riders at their discretion.
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- Stationary Bikes: If one team member is able to bring a bike for their team, that is preferred. GHP will have about 20 bikes to lend to teams, (thanks to MCHS.) The bike must be a safety certified stationary or recumbent bicycle OR regular street bicycle with a safety certified “spinner” attachment that lifts the back wheel off the ground for use as a stationary bike.
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- Chairs: Teams are welcome to bring comfortable seating that will fit within the team space. Lawn chairs or other casual seating are the norm. NO couches, recliners or other bulky seating is permitted.
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- Entertainment: Teams are allowed to bring a television, (no bigger than 43”) and game console to be set up within their space. This entertainment item is a big part of the fun of the day as teams “hang out” supporting their team riders. NOTE: All games or streamed programs must be rated PG or G.
A desk and power will be supplied to each station BUT teams will need an extension cord or power bar with a 8’-10’ cord.
- Snacks: Teams are welcome to bring additional treats to have during the day such as pop, chips and other snacks. NO energy drinks will be permitted. The cafeteria will be open during the event selling drinks, and snacks.
Permission Forms: Participating students must have a permission form signed and completed by parents or guardians and submitted by November 15th. The $10 non-refundable entry fee is also due by this date to secure participation in the event. Forms will be available starting October 28th.
Cost: There are TWO financial components to participation in the Bike-a-Thon;
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A $10 non-refundable entry fee PER PERSON. This will cover the cost of participation swag, pizza
lunch, snack item and prizes for co-events taking place throughout the day. Any money left over from the purchase of these items will be added to the donation amounts. This fee is payable in RYCOR.
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EACH STUDENT must raise a minimum of $50 for charity. We are currently in the process of organizing a canadahelps.org page where students will be able to create individual pages for donations. This will allow donators to receive a tax receipt for donations over $20.
NOTE: Any CASH donations will not receive a tax receipt, this is due to the school not being a registered Charity.
MONEY COLLECTION: The $10 entry fee will only be available in Rycor starting October 28rd and due by November 22nd (NO CASH PAYMENTS). Students can start securing donations from family and friends starting at any time. The online donation portion will be communicated to participants by November 1st.
SETUP: On Sunday, December 8th, all teams must drop off any bikes, chairs and electronics between 4:30- 6:30 pm. Stations will be set up that evening so we can begin promptly at 8:30 am on the December 9th. The gymnasium will be locked following setup and the gym is monitored by security camera.
Cleanup: All equipment, furniture, leftover snacks and garbage must be removed and team stations must be cleaned immediately after the event on the December 9th. Forgotten/remaining items can only be kept for a short time before they are donated or discarded. A lost & found for the Bike-a-Thon will be available on Tuesday December 10th and held until the end of the week on Friday, December 13th.
Questions or Concerns: All questions or concerns can be addressed by emailing ghp-contact@gsacrd.ab.ca or by calling GHP administration at 780.939.3593.
Blessings,
Curtis Thompson
Vice Principal
Ecole Georges H. Primeau Middle School
811 Grandin Drive Morinville, Alberta T8R 1L7 Phone: 780.939.3593 cthompson@gsacrd.ab.ca