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For more information about Schairbaum Enterprises, 4654 Gateway Circle, Kettering: Call 937-435-1780 or go online to www.schairbaumenterprises.com.
Just as you can lead a horse to a carrot, you can entice a student to work hard for a free horse ride. There’s nothing like an exciting prize that will motivate kids to sell more units of something.
There’s also nothing like organizational help with logistics and fundraising records that motivates people and organizations to hold regular capital campaigns for their projects and charities. That’s where Pat Schairbaum of Schairbaum Enterprises in Kettering comes in.
In this case it was marketing Anthony Thomas chocolate candy and Pine River snacks during September and October. That’s what Nanci Thompson has found works with student fundraisers at Temple Christian School in Dayton.
Those student winners don’t have to travel very far for that horseback ride. Principal Tom Crank lives right across the school on Ohmer Avenue. His late horse Sunshine and last year, Carson, have provided those rides. Other enticements for the TCS students include trips to Young’s Jersey Dairy and a pizza/ice cream party for the top-selling class.
“I count it a blessing that Pat has personally worked with me on the fundraisers. I do not have to worry about any of the bookkeeping. They take care of that,” said Thompson, TCS assistant principal, who has used Schairbaum Enterprises over the past five years. “Pat is very quick and friendly and keeps in touch throughout the year.”
With Pat’s help, Thompson has motivated the student population to raise anywhere from $4,000 to $5,000 each of the past five years. That money has been used to put computers in the elementary classrooms and provided new playground equipment.
TCS has a student population of about 90, covering 4-year-old preschoolers to 12th grade.
Schairbaum Enterprises has worked with hundreds of groups over the years; two recent projects included fundraisers for Relay for Life and the Holiday Shoppe.
“This is a unique business in a very changing industry. We continue to work with so many worthy groups and have records of assisting some with raising over $200,000 profit over the years,” said Schairbaum, with 52 years in the business. “I have worked with so many enthusiastic volunteers who diligently give their time and efforts to help students, sports participants and diverse organizations achieve their goals.”
Besides support for existing fundraising programs, her company also helps organizations find the right project for raising capital. The business is one of a few one-owner companies where all needed fundraising services are provided.
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