HOW CAN YOU HELP? |
THE PROBLEM: Back in March 2009 the Plant City Eagles Youth Football Concession Building was burglarized. Thieves stolen over $9,000.00 worth of equipment and concession supplies. The Eagles Concession Stand, with the support of volunteers and community residents had almost reached a point where the youth football program would have been self-sufficient. A police report was filed. The thieves were able to back a "vehicle" up to the concession building due to area being concealed and no lightning and literally loaded up as much as they could before daylight. This burglary has set the program back approximately 2 to 3 years.
HOW CAN YOU HELP? We are accepting financial donations (tax-exempt) and/or more importantly replacement items that were stolen. Here is a list: 200 child football participants and 100 cheerleaders
Effective April 22, 2010 Goal is to raise $50,000.00
That's $15,000 to replace damaged & stolen items $20,000 to upgrade equipment to get ahead and allow concession revenue to recover and maintain this year Average costs to operate a League Annually is $40,000.00 Insurance, maintenance of uniforms, helmets, and shoulder pads (some need replacment through usage) Mowing and maintenace of field, Conference Fees, funds to acquire concession supplies during start of season
Here are the results of donations and fundraising (April 1, 2010) Financial and In-Kind $25,000 out of $50,000 raised so far Parents and Coaches have pledged to raise $15,000 (registration & fundraisers) Only $10,000 short of goal The following items were replaced: Portable PA system 100 Helmets and 100 shoulder pads Snow Cone Machine Low wattage receiver to allow scoreboard to work until funds can be raised to replace with new wireless receiver Control box for scoreboard 100 Jerseys First Aid Kits Propane Burners Cast Iron Fryer (propane) loaned until replacement inside can be purchased Eight Propane Tanks Used Golf Cart Two computers for administration Ice Maker Machine (replaced) *Thank you:) Donated Riding Mower to maintain field
HERE ARE OUR NEEDS effective April 1, 2010 Two five man blocking sleds and three one man blocking sleds (Publix sponsored one effective April 1) 50 more helmets & shoulder pads ($5,000 approx) 100 Jerseys Other items that can be donated in small amounts that ULTIMATELY cut down on overall costs. Only need two more gazebo tents, abundance of water bottles, ankle tape, large outdoor fan, Igoos (preferrably orange or white), one 75ft water hose, or simply sponsor a child for $85.00
PRIORITIES: $1000.00 to purchase wireless receiver from Electro-Tech (Scoreboard Vendor) to operate scoreboard. Having a functional scoreboard is a requirement to host PLAYOFF Games which result in REVENUE. Welder to repair broken deep fryer for french fries Donate cost for lawn specialist to treat field during the season (August thru November)
Getting the concession stand up and running will allow the program to recover. WE HAVE RECEIVED NUMEROUS CALLS FROM CONCERNED CITIZENS WHOM WANT TO DONATE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY. HERE ARE SOME ADDITIONAL ITEMS THAT CAN BE DONATED TO ALLEVIATE OR DEFER COSTS IN OTHER AREAS:
WHAT'S OUR PLAN? Seeking donations and assistance from the community Conduct fundraisers (selling chicken dinners) every other Friday starting June 2010
DONATIONS OF EQUIPMENT/ITEMS- Those whom wish to donate items can either contact us at 813-340-2557-NEW NUMBERS to pick up or items can be dropped off at the Bealsville Recreation Center at 5009 Nesmith Road, Plant City between 9am to 4pm daily. Please notify us in advance so that receipts for donations can be provided. FINANCIAL DONATIONS- Financial donations can be made to Bealsville, Incorporated (501c3 Non-profit that sponsors the Eagles), attn: Plant City Eagles. Bealsville, Incorporated is a public charitable organization that sponsors the Eagles and conducts financial audits annually through Raulerson CPA, Plant City. Donations can be mailed to Bealsville, Inc., 5104 Horton Road, Plant City, Florida 33567 or stop by any Sunshine State Federal Savings & Loan where Bealsville's Account is maintained. Account is listed under "Bealsville, Incorporated."
|