The concession stand at Mudsock Park is a vital fundraiser for our football program. It provides us with a large percentage of the money we use to pay our referees each week. In the past, we have asked the parents to work concessions with varying degrees of success from a participation standpoint. We understand that there are differing opinions amongst all of you concerning the need for parents to volunteer; some actually enjoy it, while others would prefer to simply watch the game. We agree with both sides of thought, so with that in mind, we are giving you a choice. Fishers-HSE Youth Football League has implemented a concessions deposit program.
The concessions deposit is just that, a DEPOSIT, to which each family will have two options. One, volunteer to earn the entire amount back, or two, donate it to cover the cost of employing local teenagers to work in their place. This deposit will only be required of those parents with tackle league (not flag) players between the grades of 3 though 6, as they are the only ones who play at Mudsock.
Here’s how it works:
The deposit is $15 for each tackle player between the grades of 3 through 6. There is a maximum deposit of $30 for 2 children or more.
Concession deposits will be required during equipment handout. A separate check will be required from the equipment deposit of $100. PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING TWO CHECKS!! If you choose to work a shift rather than have your concession check cashed, the check will not be cashed, and will be given back to you upon completion of your two hour shift.
Each family has the opportunity to earn back the full deposit by volunteering to work a 2 hour shift in the concession stand for each child in grades 3 through 6. The volunteer must be an adult. The refund of the concession fee will occur immediately after the end of a families’ volunteer shift.
Those families choosing to volunteer must register the dates they would like to work no later than August 15, 2010. This should give everyone time to review their child’s schedule and make a determination. To choose your date, please email Jim Wierciak at jcw0426@att.net . Parents are NOT required to work a shift that coincides with their child’s.
We are very excited about this program as it provides a win, win for everyone. Those who chose to volunteer pay nothing and those who would prefer not to work concessions are no longer required to do so. This is something several other area programs have incorporated into their leagues and all view it as a resounding success. Anyone with questions is welcome to send an email to Jim Wierciak at jcw0426@att.net.