Volunteer FAQs
​Holiday Tree & Wreath Fundraiser


T​hank you for supporting your award winning EGHS Bands.
​100% of the proceeds will go directly to our music program. The sale is entirely volunteer staffed.
Training will be provided at the beginning of your shift
Please contact us with any questions at egbandtrees@gmail.com

TREE STAND VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST
Please contact John McCabe 708.906.0319 or Kris McCabe 224.659.2414 with any questions or concerns.

​OPEN
  • A member of the tree committee will meet you onsite to unlock trailer and answer questions.
  • Open trailer
  • Pull out generator.  Check fuel.  Fill if necessary. Place at back of trailer away from selling area.
  • Start generator
  • Hook up extension cords (stored in trailer) and plug in the following:
  • Lights for trailer
  • Lights for Tree Corral
  • Sign on Arlington Heights Rd
  • Prepare cash bank
  • Review product and selling information sheets
  • Wait for customers
 
CLOSE
  • Turn off generator and let cool before placing in trailer
  • Unplug and wrap extension cords, store in trailer
  • Close tree corral gate
  • Secure bank and phone.  Will be picked at closing by tree committee.
  • Lock trailer
 
PAYMENTS
  • Cash or Checks made out to EGIMA.
  • Donations are welcomed.
  • Do not leave money unattended. Keep door to trailer closed when not inside.
  • Recordkeeping:  Fill out log for your shift.  Record quantities sold in each time slot.

PAYPAL
  • Credit/Debit payments are accepted via Paypal. Instructions for use will be provided during training.
 
DELIVERY
  • Fill out Delivery Form
  • Place purchased tree in Reserved section.  Write buyer’s name on flagging and attach to tree

 
SELLING TIPS
Be patient.  Customers may ask to see several trees before deciding.
Trees are wrapped in twine when delivered to avoid broken branches. The branches will fall into place and fullness will be achieved within a few days of set up in residence.
A small number of loose needles is common.
Ceiling height for a standard home is 8 feet. An average 7 ft. tree will have an approximate 5½ ft. diameter base.
 
Cut boughs are piled near the tree corral entrance.  Available to customers for a small donation.

DELIVERY
  • See map for delivery boundary
  • $10 within Red boundary, $20 within Green boundary. Outside of this by arrangement.
  • Delivered within 2 days of purchase.
  • Tree will be left at front door or as directed by customer. ONLY to outdoor location. Will not set up in home.
  • Customer need not be home for delivery, but unattended trees will be left at customer’s risk.
 PACKAGING
Provide customers with Tree Care sheet.
Offer to saw off bottom 1” of tree to increase water absorption. 
Prune off lower branches only if requested by customer.  Save cut boughs and place in pile in tree corral.
Knock cut end of tree against ground once or twice to knock off loose needles.
Place in truck/back of vehicle if possible.  Tarp recommended for protection.
Place stump end at front of car. Customer should secure tree using twine to roof rack.  Or open all car doors, run twine inside car, and knot at roof.
Fraser Fir Trees 
  • The "Rolls Royce" of Christmas Trees
  • Two tone needles. Each needle has a dark green top with a silver underside.
  • Stiff branches, soft needles
  • Pleasant aroma
  • Excellent needle retention
  • Will stay green until long after the holidays
  • Fuller looking tree
 
Balsam Fir Trees
  • Fragrant, soft, short needles with rounded tips
  • Strong, slender branches
  • Pleasant aroma
  • Excellent needle retention
  • Will stay green until long after the holidays
  • Decorations will be highlighted on this tree, as the slender branches set off your favorite ornaments.

Wreaths All wreaths are made fresh prior to shipping. This ensures your wreath will last long past the holiday season. They make a lovely gift! May be customized by customer-added lights, ornaments.
 

Pricing
Credit/Debit, Checks and cash accepted. Prices are non-negotiable.

Balsam 4-6' $30  RED Ribbon
Balsam 6-7' $45  WHITE Ribbon
Balsam 6-8' $35  PURPLE Ribbon (2nd Grade, not premium)
Balsam 7-8' $55  YELLOW Ribbon

Fraser   6-7' $65  BLUE Ribbon
Fraser   7-8' $75  ORANGE/WHITE Stripe Ribbon

Wreath  24" $25 
Wreath  30" $35 
​Wreath  36" $45 

Tree Stand   $20
holds 6-8' tree  
Cut boughs   $ ask customer for donation
Open November 24-December 23 (while inventory lasts)

​Hours
Monday CLOSED
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 6-8 pm
Thursday 6-8 pm
Friday 6-8 pm
Saturday 11-7 pm
​Sunday 11-7 pm

​Appointments available. Contact egbandtrees@gmail.com