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re: Has School Fundraising Gotten Out of Control?
Posted on 3/3/18 at 3:19 am to pioneerbasketball
Posted on 3/3/18 at 3:19 am to pioneerbasketball
I had some young neighbors (kids, like 6 and 10, that live across the street) that came over the other day with a piece of paper that they clearly drew on with makers stating their case of raising money for something... It wasnt anything offical either. Their mom was standing in view on her porch I saw. Anyways... I’m not gonna tell the kids no... (beautiful scheme by them). No way I can tell my neighbor youngins no. So I open my wallet and hand them a $5. I didnt read their note completely and have no idea what it’s for, but I was in the middle of cooking dinner...
If it werent my neighbors, I would have had to lie and say I had no money.
If it werent my neighbors, I would have had to lie and say I had no money.
This post was edited on 3/3/18 at 3:22 am
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Posted on 3/3/18 at 3:27 am to pioneerbasketball
Gotten out of control?
Posted on 3/3/18 at 4:32 am to Ryan3232
It’s stupid. They should just ask for donations if they are going to freeload. Why buy the chocolate?
Let the kids wash cars or mow grass or something to raise their own money to pay for their own expenses.
Let the kids wash cars or mow grass or something to raise their own money to pay for their own expenses.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 6:05 am to pioneerbasketball
WTF is up with these mattress fundraisers?
Posted on 3/3/18 at 6:07 am to Jimmy2shoes
Been getting the mattress firm ads on my phone.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 6:10 am to pioneerbasketball
Got clipped from my grandson a week ago for $30. 
Also, got clipped for BS fundraiser too for $20 for a box of popcorn from the grandson.
Also, got clipped for BS fundraiser too for $20 for a box of popcorn from the grandson. 
Posted on 3/3/18 at 6:28 am to Averytiger
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I have well over a hundred students, and most of them hit me up for something.
And don’t forget $5 every time someone does or a kid is born or someone chips a nail....
Posted on 3/3/18 at 6:36 am to HooDooWitch
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have a better idea, how about the parents who own the kids pay to support their kids education, sport, dance, etc.
They already are, baw. Trust me.
This is, as they say, “in addition to your fees, you will be expected to...”
I could’ve taken the family to Disney for what I’ve shelled out for dance fees in the last 14 months. And a buddy of mine has a daughter in competition gymnastics. You’d weep if you knew what that cost him.
Maybe they should stop making kids activities so damn expensive?
Posted on 3/3/18 at 7:16 am to elprez00
I’d rather sell WFC candy bars than the crap in the catalogs like wrapping paper, cooking utensils, etc.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 7:35 am to tke_swamprat
It’s the ones with the buckets on the corner that bother me. frick you, wash my car and I will donate but I am not just giving you money. Buncha of lazy pricks.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 7:57 am to Evil Little Thing
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They are annoying. I’d rather just give the school money than feel obligated to sell candy to my coworkers on behalf of a kid.
I don't mind at all. The candy is good, it's not a lot of money, and it goes to a good cause.
One time my boss bought someone's entire stash and gave one to everyone in the office.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 8:03 am to Bestbank Tiger
I never make my kids do that stupid shite. I just buy the stuff and give it away.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 9:10 am to pioneerbasketball
One of my coworkers knows the guy who runs one of the candy fundraising companies that work with schools. The fund raising company gets 60-70% of the money. This guys wife is always posting pictures of their massive home, latest glamour vacations, ski trips, new luxury vehicles, etc on FB. Even their 8-10 year kids have $18,000 4 wheelers and boats. Makes me wonder how much of the money the school admins are getting as this appears to be a thoroughly corrupt operation.
This post was edited on 3/3/18 at 9:14 am
Posted on 3/3/18 at 9:49 am to Doctor Strangelove
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One of my coworkers knows the guy who runs one of the candy fundraising companies that work with schools. The fund raising company gets 60-70% of the money. This guys wife is always posting pictures of their massive home, latest glamour vacations, ski trips, new luxury vehicles, etc on FB. Even their 8-10 year kids have $18,000 4 wheelers and boats. Makes me wonder how much of the money the school admins are getting as this appears to be a thoroughly corrupt operation.
I am shocked!
:nonotreally:
This post was edited on 3/3/18 at 9:50 am
Posted on 3/3/18 at 9:51 am to Doctor Strangelove
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Even their 8-10 year kids have $18,000 4 wheelers and boats
You are a true baw when your 8 year old has a boat.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 9:53 am to pioneerbasketball
Meh. I just pull out a lawn chair and have the kids stand on Elysian Fields or Carrolton on their uniforms with buckets.
Pushes the travelers out and they make like $10 per light cycle.
Pushes the travelers out and they make like $10 per light cycle.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 11:39 am to pioneerbasketball
I feel like if it isn't a public school, since they do pay a lot out of their own pocket, then no.
My kids school does the chocolate at the beginning of school, a school store were you shop on the website instead of going to a store, and at the end of the school year yankie candles.
My kids school does the chocolate at the beginning of school, a school store were you shop on the website instead of going to a store, and at the end of the school year yankie candles.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 11:41 am to pioneerbasketball
My grandson is in his schools BETA club. They travel and do competitions parish wide. When they place first, they go to the statewide competition. When they place high enough, they can go to the national competition. The school system does not fund these trips. They raise money to help off set the cost. The parents of these kids and teachers dig in their pockets to cover the rest. You don't have to help if you don't want. The candy is something that some people enjoy. I support the children. One day if you have your own you will understand. 
Posted on 3/3/18 at 11:53 am to pioneerbasketball
Absolutely! Our taxes should cover all school expenses, the fact taxes don't is reflection of our piss poor state government.
The school uses the children to do all the leg work to raise large sums of money w/no associated labor cost. The companies supplying the candy, cake mix, etc. really are getting bang for their buck.
The whole situation sucks.
The school uses the children to do all the leg work to raise large sums of money w/no associated labor cost. The companies supplying the candy, cake mix, etc. really are getting bang for their buck.
The whole situation sucks.
Posted on 3/3/18 at 11:57 am to rickyh
Oh suck it
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