[Al Skierkiewicz]

Just to remind everyone,
1. Different parts of this country vary wildly in local costs and travel costs. Other countries are extremely different.
2. Some schools cover things like bus travel while other teams must pay for everything.
3. Some teams have very generous sponsors while others struggle to find materials and labor.
4. Small teams have significantly lower costs compared to larger teams for things like food, travel, tshirts, and other operating expenses.
For these reasons it is nearly impossible to impose a fixed amount that is equal without making most teams suffer.