You will be crafting a letter that will go to the businesses of our community in order to ask for ads. Today you will be chosing your companies. Every student is responsible for sending 5 letters and following up with those businesses with emails, phone calls, and/or in person visits. Here are three documents to get you started. In the comment box list the 5 businessses you are intending to work with. No student may contact a business another student is using.

Document 1

Document 2

Document 3

If you notice your list is overlapping with someone else who has posted, please visit the Chamber of Commerce Website to identify another company to contact.

Chamber of Commerce Wesbite Link

Complete a search with 20 miles of the Zip: 21901

Mandatory information for your letter: Here is your template to place your personalized information on!

1. Header: Don't miss this opportunity to reach potential customers and support the yearbook at North East High School.

2. Body of your letter: Showcase your business in the book that never loses its appeal. Students and their families will flip through the pages of the yearbook hundreds of times and cherish it for a lifetime. In addition, proceeds from ad sales are a fundraiser for the yearbook program at our school. We appreciate your support!

3. Personalized statement for each business: Student created.

4. JPEG that shows the ad sizes

5. Create and purchase your ad online at JostensAdService.com

6. Frequently Asked Questions Section

7. Size and pricing:  Full Page $225, Half Page $150, Quarter $95, Eighth $60

Return to Yearbook Homepage