Three Odyssey of the Mind (OM) teams from Traverse City Area Public Schools qualified for the World Finals Competition to be held at the University of Maryland from May 31 – June 3, 2008. The teams are from Traverse City West Senior High School, Traverse City West Junior High School, and Central Grade School. In preparation for the trip, the three teams are hosting several fundraisers to help cover travel expenses. They need to raise $30,000 by May 30th.
Planned fundraisers include:
· Pasta Dinner and OM Performance, May 14th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Central Grade School Cafeteria
Central Grade School Odyssey of the Mind team will present their OM performance that qualified them for the World Competition
· Moomers Ice Cream Fundraiser, May 16th, 12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream, 7263 North Long Lake Road
Students will be on-site at Moomers serving ice cream, cleaning tables, and talking with customers. Moomers has generously agreed to donate a portion of the proceeds to the teams.
· Car Wash and Flower Sale, May 17th, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Oak Park Elementary School Parking Lot
Students will be providing car washes, selling hot dogs, selling flats of flowers, vegetables, herbs, and hanging baskets.
· OM Performance and Dessert Night, May 19th, 7:00 p.m.
Traverse City West Senior High School Auditorium
Traverse City West Senior High School Odyssey of the Mind team will present their OM performance that qualified them for the World Competition. Evening events include dessert and a raffle.
Please contact Judy Roman at 231-668-6080 for further information.