Fundraising Events

MPH fundraising events, sponsored by the Parents' Association, do more than simply raise critical funds to supplement tuition income. In the process of planning events, MPH parents come together and find new friendships, shared interests, and a whole new resource for ideas from parenting (what does it mean when my child says this?) to technology (what does it mean when my computer says this?).

Fundraising events also give the MPH community an opportunity to showcase what an outstanding school we have. Parents are encouraged to invite friends and supporters to campus to show them a picture of what we do here that is worth more than any amount of words.

Whether you volunteer to help plan an event or simply attend an event, everyone benefits. Volunteers know the satisfaction of doing something for others, parents know the feeling of commitment to their children, and MPH keeps getting better and better!

The Parents' Association urges every parent to participate in our fundraising events in any way possible. At the start of each school year, a Parents' Association packet is sent home to every family. It includes information on fundraising events and how everyone can get involved. Events for the 2006-2007 school year include:

MPH Golf Tournament

After an exciting and memorable first year, the second annual MPH Golf Tournament was held Sunday, July 8, 2007 and was just as successful. Players dodged a brief storm, then hit the links for an exciting day on the beautiful Kaluhyat course of the Turning Stone Resort. The 2008 event has been scheduled for July 13, so mark your calendars and stay tuned to this website for more information. To learn more and register, visit the MPH Golf Tournament web page.

The "MPH Eats" Cookbook

The MPH Eats cookbook is on sale now! They are being sold with an MPH Eats apron for just $20 and are available online or in the Campus Shop. For more information or to place your order, click here to visit the cookbook web page.

Magazine Sale

This fall, MPH has once again asked families to purchase or renew magazine subscriptions through the School. What is so great about this sale is that it can continue to benefit MPH all year long. No matter when your subscription is up, you can renew through MPH and there will be no interruption in your delivery. MPH will receive 45% of all proceeds. Start supporting MPH now! Go to www.qsp.com and enter the MPH code when shopping: 425052147. Questions? Call Jennifer Neuner, Director of Special Events at 446-2452, ext. 116.

Silent Auction
MPH's 12th Annual Silent Auction, held November 3, 2007 was a great success! Approximately 250 people came to Funkalicious to bid on over 350 auction items ranging from oil changes to International trips. Funk 'n Waffles catered and supplied guests with their amazing specialty waffles including the Dinosaur BBQ waffle and the brownie waffle.  Special thanks to our dedicated auction committee, lead by event chairs Terry and Lydia Turnipseed. We would also like to thank our many sponsors, underwriters, advertisers, and donors for their support. Finally, thanks to all who came to the event and made it one of the grooviest events at MPH! Visit the 2007 Silent Auction web page for more information, to see photos, and to view our supporters list.

The Spring Gala

Our traditional Live Auction Gala got a makeover last year and it was a tremendous success. This year, we will maintain our dinner dance format at the Grand Ballroom in Hotel Syracuse. Chaired by MPH parent Kathy Arendt, our annual Spring Gala will be April 5, 2008. For more information, visit the 2008 Gala web page.

Box Tops for Education

This one is easy! Just clip the "Box Tops for Education" symbol from any General Mills cereal or food box and turn it in to MPH. Collection boxes are located all over campus. They can be found in the Lower Division and Upper School offices, at the reception desk in McNeil, and in classrooms. The Parents' Association receives money for each box top, which is used to underwrite expenses for the Fall Picnic.

Schoolpop.com

With Schoolpop.com, you can help MPH earn contributions all year long by shopping at hundreds of name-brand merchants online, in stores, through catalogs, with gift cards or a Schoolpop credit card. With no added costs to the school or you, the Parents’ Association will receive up to 20% of your purchases made through this site.

Search the Internet and MPH benefits!

GoodSearch.com is a new search engine powered by Yahoo! which allows you to raise money for Manlius Pebble Hill School every time you search the Internet. Here’s how it works: The first time you go onto the GoodSearch website, designate Manlius Pebble Hill School as your favorite charity. Then, every time you search the web using GoodSearch.com, money will go to MPH without you spending a dime!

Search engines make money from advertisers who place ads on search results pages. GoodSearch.com redirects ad dollars earned from your search to your favorite charity or school. Last year search engines generated nearly $4 billion from advertising. Even a fraction of that could make a big difference if given to charitable causes.

GoodSearch was founded by Ken and JJ Ramberg, a brother and sister team who lost their mother to cancer. They encountered so many organizations in desperate need of money and they wanted to find an easy way for people to support their favorite cause. This sparked the idea for GoodSearch.
The more people who use GoodSearch, the more money will go to those in need. There is no limit to the amount of money that can be raised through GoodSearch.

Click here for more information on GoodSearch.com