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Financial Costs of Doing DI

Please read and initial paragraph and sign below. Enclosed is an additional copy of this letter for your records.

In Londonderry we are quite fortunate that the school board recognizes the value in creative problem
solving programs. They graciously support us by paying for registration fees, workshop costs and assistance
with Globals cost should teams move on to that level. Obviously, we are appreciative of their support but it
does not cover the entire cost should more than one team move on to Globals. Typically, we are honored to
have at least one team proceed forward but most often there are 2 or 3. The estimated cost of travel per
team is $7000.00 to $8000.00. This estimate includes room and board, registration, car rental, flights and
pins. As the cost of gas continues to rise, so will our travel costs. ______

During the year we try and have ALL DI participants help in the fundraising efforts, as one really never
knows who gets to go! This year we will be conducting a variety of fundraisers; Pie Sale/Scrip Certificates,
Bingo Night, Raffles, Selling State Tournaments Ads plus we are trying to add a Luisa’s Night/Barnes and
Noble Night which would require little effort, just advertising. These fundraisers however require all to
participate! If you have an idea, connection or donation for a fundraiser we always welcome and appreciate
new ideas! ______

In an effort to streamline and maximize fundraising efforts, many years ago a non-profit booster club was
formed to support DestiNation ImagiNation in town. The non-profit is called Londonderry DI Pit Crew.
This non-profit has provided many DI-ers the financial reprieve of coming up with lots of funds really
quickly once they learn they are moving on to Globals. This comes as a great relief to many as it allows our
amazingly creative children to focus on DI and enjoy the experience of prepping for Globals over frantically
fundraising. Due to the Pit Crews devotion we are ultimately able to pay all additional cost up front with
the understanding that Global families must actively fundraise to replace costs. This service allows the
families of Global participants more time to organize and plan the additional fundraising needed to cover
their child’s Global trip. It is expected that Global fundraising is done by the families moving on, not the
organization as a whole. The organization has a few events that Global Bound participants can do which
may be a helpful springboard towards replacing funds. The Pit Crew will then collect, credit and distribute
the funds raised off the cost of each child’s trip. If a family selects to pay rather than fundraise, that is
always an option. ______

This year to reward our faithful families we will be trying out a positive points system. Families will be
awarded points when they volunteer or actively fundraise. Different events will be worth different points.
These points will then be counted at the end of the year and be used as a “credit rating” so to speak towards
your “DI Loan” if your child moves on to Globals. If your family is on the low end of the scale upfront
payment of cost will be expected immediately, as you move up the scale less money to no money will be
expected upfront from your family. The more points you earn, the more the non-profit will loan you, as you
have proved to us you are willing, able and enthusiastic about supporting your child’s creative talents! All
Global families will be expected to fundraise to replace funds borrowed. The “borrowed” amount will be
dependent on the number of students/managers moving on. The more that move on, the higher the costs.
The estimated cost to you could range from $400.00 to $800.00. We hope that by putting this potential
financial statement out front we will alleviate any possible surprise later on down the road. As always, we
realize that extenuating circumstances arrive and a family may find themselves in financial stress. If this
should occur we are willing and happy to work with you, as Going Global is an experience of a lifetime!
______

Please kindly initial the above paragraphs and sign below with the date. Your initial and signature ensure that you clearly
understand the financial expectations and needs of the program. If you select not to sign-off on this disclosure your child’s spot in
the program will be given to someone else. This form is due back to your schools coordinator by 10/17/08.

Parent Signature: _______________________________________________________ Date: _____________________________

Student’s Name: __________________________________________________ School: _______________________________


Contact List
Laura Lee, District Coordinator llee@londonderry.org or
432-6956 ext 5218

Carla Ferrara, South School Coordinator


Carla.Ferrara@comcast.net

Stella Skoropowski Matthew Thornton Coordinator


sskoropowski@londonderry.org

Eric Melanson, North School Coordinator


emelanson9@aol.com

Mary Coppinger, LMS Coordinator


mcoppinger@londonderry.org

Bill O’Connor, LHS Coordinator


oconnorwilliam@comcast.net

Mary Oolders, Treasurer


Henk_Mary@verizon.net

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