Fundraising Update

There have been many questions regarding the fundraising status as a football program for the trip. I wanted to outline some of the success we have had and also what intentions we have with the money raised.

We have had success with contacting alumni and friends of the program. They have graciously donated funds that are still coming in to the office. We also recently raffled off the Super Bowl Ball and had quick success. The efforts to raise money will continue all the way until we leave for the trip. There have been some inquiries about how the the money will be distributed. The decision we have made is to allocate the money for some, if not all of the following:

1. tips for bus drivers and tour guides
2. extra luggage fees leaving and returning
3. spending money for the players

The previous trip to Germany we got hit hard with some of the hidden costs. After learning our lesson, we have made a committment to the items outlined above. Eliminating some these costs ultimately is less for the players/families to front.