We want to enrich the lives of children by reconnecting them with their musical heritage of the Southern Appalachian Mountains. This goal is being reached with many children but we need the encouragement and financial support of the community to continue this endeavor. We hope you will help support YAM as we teach students to carry this program forward. Secure online donations of any amount can be made through PayPal (you do not have to create a PayPal account). You write a check for POSAM and send to Betty McDaniel at 792 Holly Springs School Rd., Pickens, SC, 29671. However you donate, please let us know if you if you want the funds to contribute to a specific fundraising campaign. Donations are tax deductible. You can make a one time donation or consider participating in one of our amazing fundraisers. Read on to explore your options. All donations are tax deductible.
Contribute to the Ryan Hood Memorial Musician Fund
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The Ryan Hood Memorial Musician Fund was established to provide scholarships for young musicians in the YAM program. Ryan Hood left this world when he was 20. He was a brilliant young musician from Irmo who was passionate about helping those less fortunate. Ryan, gifted in both guitar and piano, was the son of Charles and Anita Hood, who have strong ties in the Pickens area. Charles grew up in Pickens and was a 1979 graduate of Pickens High School, and both are now part-time Pickens residents. This scholarship fund will keep alive Ryan Hood's musical legacy and his passion for helping others. Please reference this fund when making a donation.
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Instrument-A-Thon
We have great bad news! Due to being at record enrollment, we are in need of instrument donations OR funds to buy new instruments as soon as possible. We need banjos ($250 each), fiddles ($150 each), and guitars ($150 each). Do you have an instrument to donate? Questions? Call Betty McDaniel at 864.230.9695, or email Pauline Blackston.
Donations can be made to POSAM (Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music, Inc.), the non-profit organization that supports YAM. You can also make a donation using the PayPal Donate button below, or you can write a check (make it out to POSAM) and send it to: POSAM c/o Betty McDaniel, 792 Holly Springs Schjool Rd., Pickens, SC 29671.
Donations can be made to POSAM (Preserving Our Southern Appalachian Music, Inc.), the non-profit organization that supports YAM. You can also make a donation using the PayPal Donate button below, or you can write a check (make it out to POSAM) and send it to: POSAM c/o Betty McDaniel, 792 Holly Springs Schjool Rd., Pickens, SC 29671.
YESIYAM Booster Club
YESIYAM is a booster club dedicated to promoting community interest and cultivating support for the Young Appalachian Musicians program. YAM is reconnecting children with their musical heritage by teaching them to play by ear in the traditional way of the Southern Appalachians. This innovative afterschool program has experienced phenomenal growth since its inception in 2008. Your support will help ensure the continuity of the excellent instruction the children have come to expect.
So thankful for our YESIYAM sponsors:
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Organizational Sponsor Level
$5,000 and Up Estate of Helen White School Sponsor Level $3,000 Pickens County Class Sponsor Level $1,200 Blue Ridge Electric Junior Appalachian Musicians Drs. Charles & Anita Hood & Neetah Shah - Ryan Hood Memorial Scholarship Student Sponsor Level $500 Pickens Women's Association Ralph Rice Patsy Dobson - In Memory of Jim Rollins Cornell- Dubilier Jud Sharf Michael Shade LeeAnn Wetzel Christ & Ray Sanders Perry Gravely - Ryan Hood Memorial Scholarship Join the Club! |
After School Sponsor Level
$250 Thomas Trickett- In memory of Jim Rollins Isis Threate- In memory of Jim Rollins Gary Stewart Dan'l Brazinski James E. Malone Ron Addis Guy Latham Ernest Hammerlee Instrument Sponsor Level $100 Paul Trianosky- In memory of Jim Rollins Deborah Spaugh -In memory of Jim Rollins Mary Rose Placanica -In memory of Jim Rollins G. Grant - IH Services -In memory of Jim Rollins Liberty United Methodist Church -In Honor of Gracie Kelley Janice Sue Wang Brian Murphey Rachel Tebalt Bryan Davidson Dr. Jowayne Padgett Thomas Stokes Sharon Fennell Ronald Keever Perry Gravely- In Honor of Ed McDaniel Dr. Betty & Ed McDaniel- In memory of Helen White Michael DeArruda Debra Lacy Elizabeth MacNamee - Ryan Hood Memorial Scholarship |
Organizational Sponsor $5,000 (corporate or individual)
This level provides support to our entire organization from funding the instructors, program directors, instrument purchase and care, and most importantly the ongoing activities that keep ‘arts in education.’ This level is available for 6 installments of $1,000 monthly.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
School Sponsor $3,000 (corporate or individual)
This level provides significant support to a school based program by assisting with instructor funding, financial support for after-school care, and maintenance of instruments. This level is available for 6 installments of $500 monthly.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
Class Sponsor $1,200 (corporate or individual)
This level provides sponsorship for a class (3-5 students) to participate in a school-based or evening music program providing in-depth music lessons and experiences in the traditions of our Southern Appalachian heritage. This level is available for 6 installments of $200 monthly.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
Student Sponsor $500 (corporate or individual)
This support provides lessons for a student for one year. While the YAM program provides grant support and a graduated payment program based on a student’s lunch status, this sponsorship level represents the true cost of a student’s commitment to learning to play an instrument for a year.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
After School Sponsor $250 (for individuals)
This support provides the funds needed to have a quality homework center for a student as he or she waits on a lesson to begin each week. This support is integral the success of the YAM program because it allows students to remain at school while their parent continues to work but knowing all homework will be complete.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
Instrument Sponsor $100 (for individuals)
This support provides an instrument for a student for one year. Instrument purchase and care is a significant investment for a family, and it is this cost alone that can often prohibit a student from taking music lessons.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
Questions? Call Betty McDaniel at (864) 878-4257 or email Pauline Blackston. Donations may also be made securely online using the PayPal portal above. Be sure to email us to let us know you want to enroll after you make the donation via PayPal.
POSAM is a 501(c)(3) corporation, all donations are tax deductible.
Are you partial to a particular school?
Do you want to do something to promote a particular instrument or be associated with a particular event?
Contact us and we will work with you to come up with ideas to help match your interests with the needs of these young people.
This level provides support to our entire organization from funding the instructors, program directors, instrument purchase and care, and most importantly the ongoing activities that keep ‘arts in education.’ This level is available for 6 installments of $1,000 monthly.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
- An onsite performance of the Sweet Potato Pie Kids at your next event.
- A banner, created by your organization/company, displayed inside of the auditorium during the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- Your name or organization/company name (logo) listed on advertising media and the event program of the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, as well as the YAM website and WBJ facebook page.
- A table in the vendor area providing participants the opportunity to interact with you and learn more about your organization/company.
- Recognition of your dedication to the arts at an on-stage awards program at the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- 20 tickets to the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- 8 passes into the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee green room.
School Sponsor $3,000 (corporate or individual)
This level provides significant support to a school based program by assisting with instructor funding, financial support for after-school care, and maintenance of instruments. This level is available for 6 installments of $500 monthly.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
- An onsite performance of the Sweet Potato Pie Kids at your next event.
- A banner, created by your organization/company, displayed inside of the auditorium during the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- Your name or organization/company name (logo) listed on advertising media and the event program of the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, as well as the YAM website and WBJ facebook page.
- Recognition of your dedication to the arts at an on-stage awards program at the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- A table in the vendor area providing participants the opportunity to interact with you and learn more about your organization/company.
- 15 tickets to the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- 4 passes into the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee green room.
Class Sponsor $1,200 (corporate or individual)
This level provides sponsorship for a class (3-5 students) to participate in a school-based or evening music program providing in-depth music lessons and experiences in the traditions of our Southern Appalachian heritage. This level is available for 6 installments of $200 monthly.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
- A banner, created by your organization/company, displayed inside of the auditorium during the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- Your name or organization/company name (logo) listed on advertising media and the event program of the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, as well as the YAM website and WBJ facebook page.
- A table in the vendor area providing participants the opportunity to interact with you and learn more about your organization/company.
- Recognition of your dedication to the arts at an on-stage awards program at the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- 10 tickets to the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
- 2 passes into the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee green room.
Student Sponsor $500 (corporate or individual)
This support provides lessons for a student for one year. While the YAM program provides grant support and a graduated payment program based on a student’s lunch status, this sponsorship level represents the true cost of a student’s commitment to learning to play an instrument for a year.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
- Your name or organization/company name (logo) listed on advertising media and the event program of the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, as well as the YAM website and WBJ facebook page.
- A table in the vendor area providing participants the opportunity to interact with you and learn more about your organization/company.
- A plaque for your company to display
- 5 tickets to the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
After School Sponsor $250 (for individuals)
This support provides the funds needed to have a quality homework center for a student as he or she waits on a lesson to begin each week. This support is integral the success of the YAM program because it allows students to remain at school while their parent continues to work but knowing all homework will be complete.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
- Your name listed on advertising media and the event program of the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, as well as the YAM website and WBJ facebook page.
- A certificate of appreciation.
- 3 tickets to the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee.
Instrument Sponsor $100 (for individuals)
This support provides an instrument for a student for one year. Instrument purchase and care is a significant investment for a family, and it is this cost alone that can often prohibit a student from taking music lessons.
In appreciation, we would like to extend our gratitude as well as
- Your name listed on advertising media and the event program of the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee, as well as the YAM website and WBJ facebook page.
- 2 tickets to the Winter Bluegrass Jubilee
Questions? Call Betty McDaniel at (864) 878-4257 or email Pauline Blackston. Donations may also be made securely online using the PayPal portal above. Be sure to email us to let us know you want to enroll after you make the donation via PayPal.
POSAM is a 501(c)(3) corporation, all donations are tax deductible.
Are you partial to a particular school?
Do you want to do something to promote a particular instrument or be associated with a particular event?
Contact us and we will work with you to come up with ideas to help match your interests with the needs of these young people.