The ASB Merch Program

The ASB Merch Program is an innovative initiative designed to streamline the production of school-branded apparel for all clubs, sports teams, and groups within the school. This program centralizes the apparel ordering process, ensuring consistency, quality, and financial benefits for the entire school community.

Key Features:

1. Centralized Apparel Ordering:

   • All school clubs, sports teams, and groups come to a single location for their apparel needs.
   • This centralized approach simplifies the ordering process and ensures uniformity across all school merchandise.

2. Student-Driven Design:

   • The ASB members collaborate with various groups to create unique and appealing apparel designs.
   • Students gain valuable experience in graphic design, marketing, and client collaboration.

3. Sample Provision:

   • The program provides apparel samples to ensure quality and consistency before full-scale production begins.
   • Groups can test and refine designs based on feedback, ensuring satisfaction with the final product.

4. Production Control:

   • The ASB oversees the entire production process, from design to final product, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality standards.
   • This hands-on approach helps students develop project management and operational skills.

5. Financial Benefits:

   • Keeping production in-house means that all profits are reinvested into the school, supporting various student activities and initiatives.
   • The program offers a cost-effective solution for producing school merchandise.

6. Training and Support:

   • HollaPena provides comprehensive support to schools, with easy-to-follow video tutorials that require minimal training.
   • With just two ASB members, the program can efficiently produce 25-35 shirts per hour, turning lunch periods into profitable production time.

7. Equipment and Resources:

   • Schools are equipped with the necessary tools and materials to begin production immediately.
   • The program ensures that students have access to high-quality printing equipment and durable apparel.

Implementation:

• Step 1: Enroll in the HollaPena program to receive the necessary equipment and training materials.
• Step 2: Form a dedicated ASB apparel production team.
• Step 3: Utilize provided video tutorials to learn the production process.
• Step 4: Start with small batches to refine skills and ensure quality.
• Step 5: Scale up production to meet demand from all school groups, utilizing lunch periods and other free times for efficiency.
• Step 6: Market and distribute the apparel within the school, reinvesting profits into school programs.

Benefits:

• Educational Value: Students gain practical skills in business, design, and production.
• Community Building: School spirit is boosted through student-designed and produced apparel.
• Financial Gain: Profits from apparel sales support school activities and projects.
• Consistency and Quality: Centralized production ensures uniformity and high standards across all school merchandise.