Chili’s of Brownwood is hosting a “Chili’s Gives Back” event benefitting the Brownwood High School Lionettes on August 5th, August 12th, September 9th and September 16th (all dates are on Mondays) from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Proceeds from the event will help the Lionettes pay for a trip to New York City to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and/or the Capital One Bowl halftime performance.
The BHS Lionettes recently attended a camp at SMU in June under the direction of American Dance Drill Team. Five Lionettes were chosen as All American Honorable Mention Dancers (Destiny Muenzler, Bethany Pittman, Alexis Garcia, Shania Dixon, and Alex Hetzel) and the entire team earned the title of All American Team.
With the All American Team title, the BHS Lionettes are invited to participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and/or the Capital One Bowl halftime performance. The cost of registration for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is $1850 per girl with additional costs for airfare.
“The goal that we are reaching for is $2500 to $3000 per dancer,” said Hetzel. “This will cover all of their expenses for the week.”
The Lionettes would leave November 23rd, and would have rehearsals each day along with guided tours that would include the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, a Broadway Show, the Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes, and much more.
“We are so hopeful that we will raise the money for them to go,” said Hetzel. “What an awesome, once in a lifetime experience.”
Chili’s encourages the public to “let us do the cooking while we support the Brownwood High School Lionettes at the same time.” Through this “Give Back” event, Chili’s will donate 10% of sales brought in by Lionettes supporters. Simply present the Give Back flyer, shown below and Chili’s will count your table’s ticket toward the Lionettes fundraiser.
Other upcoming fundraisers include a baked goods and brisket wrap sale, August 10th, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Wal-Mart, and BUNCO, August 20th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Grand Starz Bingo Hall ($10 per player).
“More fundraisers will be coming. We are determined,” added Hetzel. “The 2013-2014 Lionettes have already impressed me immensely with their great attitudes and super work ethic.”
Anyone that would like to support the Lionettes can contact Stacee Hetzel @ stacee.hetzel@brownwoodisd.org.
Chili’s encourages the public to “let us do the cooking while we support the Brownwood High School Lionettes at the same time.” Through this “Give Back” event, Chili’s will donate 10% of sales brought in by Lionettes supporters. Simply present the Give Back flyer, shown below and Chili’s will count your table’s ticket toward the Lionettes fundraiser.
Chili’s of Brownwood is located at 210 E. Commerce Street in Brownwood. The give back flyer is required. The event is good only at the Brownwood location at the above dates.
Pictured above are the Lionettes at a camp at SMU.
