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.
We thankful for our YESIYAM sponsors:
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
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
$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
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
Join the Club!!
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 Donate button. 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 Donate button. 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.