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Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by softball_56, Feb 16, 2012.

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  1. Feb 16, 2012 at 9:14 AM #1
    softball_56

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    With predictions that gasoline may be close to 5.00 per gallon this summer and other rising costs it's becoming quite a burden on everyone's already tight budget. Families are finding it harder and harder to justify or afford to travel too far from home. I thought maybe a thread so that everyone could share any ideas at all (fundraising...) or whatever that would help us all raise funds or cut costs to help alleviate the financial strain that travelling is causing. Thanks!
     
  2. Feb 20, 2012 at 7:58 AM #2
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    Wow! No replies. I thought there would be some good advice here. Anyone?
     
  3. Feb 20, 2012 at 9:22 AM #3
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    Play Rec. ball
     
  4. Feb 20, 2012 at 10:09 AM #4
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    Fundraiser Ideas

    You can find a ton of different fundraising ideas on the internet. Just hit Google!

    *Have a business donate an item(GAS CARDS) and run a raffle.

    *Get girls to find business sponsors and put the business name on a banner or back of the uniform.

    *Have a hitting derby. Let the girls get pledges from individuals to donate money per foot she can hit a ball. Measure the distance of the farthest ball the girl could hit(fly or roll) and let them get money from the pledges.

    *Home Run Derby - explanation not needed. You can set fences at 100', 150' and 200'. Hit 5 balls and get pledge for the balls hit over each fence. $5 a ball hit over 150', $10 a ball hit over 200'...
     
  5. Feb 20, 2012 at 11:32 AM #5
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    wash cars...pizza hut and autozone are great for this, plus most times they will match what you make....of course, you know who ends up washing the cars dont ya....you....
     
  6. Feb 20, 2012 at 3:41 PM #6
    softball_56

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    Thanks guys! Except for cougar man. Don't get that response. Kind of juvenile.
     
  7. Feb 20, 2012 at 4:31 PM #7
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    Whats juvenile about my response. You asked how to cut cost, and were worried about gas prices. Sorry I offended you.
     
  8. Feb 21, 2012 at 7:51 AM #8
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    Sorry you thought you offended me. No offense. Was looking for "real" suggestions not arrogance.
     
  9. Feb 21, 2012 at 9:12 AM #9
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    WOW!That was my "REAL" suggestion. Not arrogance. I to had some of the same concerns as you. Time being the biggest one. Worked to improve our Rec. league and have made a difference. We now compete with two different counties in Rec. I'm done here.
    Life is good!
     
  10. Feb 21, 2012 at 10:14 AM #10
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    Someone could hold good quality tournaments around the triangle area! Instead of having to travel so far!
     
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