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Originally Posted by SciBorg Dave
To balance the playing field for all team what do you think of a limit of say $50,000 to run a team. This would keep all teams working hard to keep within the limit ( what ever it set at). I find that there is a big difference rural teams who struggle to raise $10,000 for the season and urban teams that have better sources to raise funds ( I know some who raise $100,000) for the season.
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Do you think by capping larger "urban" teams that you will somehow create more money for smaller rural teams?
You certainly are acquainted with our team... Our budget is right around $50,000 as are many other teams...Quite a bit of the reason we have a large budget is because we have a very large team (over 60 members) and it costs a great deal to travel. We raise a very large portion of it by doing smaller things like yard clean ups and rummage sales, spaghetti dinners and letter campaigns..
These are all things a rural team could do...please let me know how we can help you raise money... We are actively trying to train teams in how they can do this... it does require a commitment from students and parents and mentors to do it... it is a 12 month a year effort.