Monthly Due Amounts??

[PDad]

Also, every organization I have heard from keeps the uniforms if you leave.

I hear about teams issuing uniforms but I've bought them for every travel team my DS and DD have been on. Teams would buy the uniforms back if they were in good condition. You're going to pay for them one way or another.

People generally take better care of them if they bought them and are more motivated to turn them in if they'll get money back.

[Imperial SB Dad]

DD's team,
$150 start up fee includes first months dues plus $100 for 2 jerseys and a helmet.
$50/month dues plus mandatory fundraising. This pays for entry fees and team bags.
We have to buy our own pants and socks. Several parents got upset when they were told the jerseys were to remain team property so the coach backed off and is allowing the players to keep them.
On top of that I choose to pay on my own $60 a month for conditioning/speed training and $100 a month for pitching lessons.

I know everyone is trying to keep costs down but what kind of jersey's and helmets are you getting for only $100? Also, every organization I have heard from keeps the uniforms if you leave. Interesting though and thank you Imperial Dad.

We get our jerseys custom made in Mexico since we are 5 minutes from the border for $25 a pop this left $50 for the helmet.

[PDad]

We get our jerseys custom made in Mexico since we are 5 minutes from the border for $25 a pop this left $50 for the helmet.

Way to support the US economy

Yeah, much better to spend $75+ a pop for jerseys made in the US by illegal aliens.

[PDad]

We get our jerseys custom made in Mexico since we are 5 minutes from the border for $25 a pop this left $50 for the helmet.

Way to support the US economy

Yeah, much better to spend $75+ a pop for jerseys made in the US by illegal aliens.

There are many options other than over priced Victory.

I know, just giving you a hard time.

Our HS softball coach convinced the boosters to pay around $40 for nice jerseys from his supplier - sight unseen. They're pretty good too, considering they're baseball jerseys.

[Trophy Hunter]

We get our jerseys custom made in Mexico since we are 5 minutes from the border for $25 a pop this left $50 for the helmet.

Way to support the US economy

Yeah, much better to spend $75+ a pop for jerseys made in the US by illegal aliens.

There are many options other than over priced Victory.

Employing illegal aliens allows companies to keep their costs down, and they pass those savings on to the consumer.

[oc softball coach]

We get our jerseys custom made in Mexico since we are 5 minutes from the border for $25 a pop this left $50 for the helmet.

Way to support the US economy

Yeah, much better to spend $75+ a pop for jerseys made in the US by illegal aliens.

There are many options other than over priced Victory.

Employing illegal aliens allows companies to keep their costs down, and they pass those savings on to the consumer.

I would be carefull about ur quotes on heybucket...NO BUENO Trophy Hunter

[bellyup]

How do the firecracker teams feel about the $25 extra a month for roaming fees? What does this mean another way to steal your money? How can a non-profit organization be a money maker?

[BigSoftball]

How do the firecracker teams feel about the $25 extra a month for roaming fees? What does this mean another way to steal your money? How can a non-profit organization be a money maker?

Okay I'll bite - wtf is a roaming fee?

Sounds more like a reaming fee

[OSD]

How do the firecracker teams feel about the $25 extra a month for roaming fees? What does this mean another way to steal your money? How can a non-profit organization be a money maker?

Non-Profit Organizations can pay their directors and staff whatever salary or hourly wage they want; so if the founder of the non-profit org. happens to be the Managing Director, he can and often does pay himself a very hefty salary. This salary and the other staff's wages are all "legitimate" business expenses. As long as the organization spends all it's income on salaries/wages and other business expenses, there is no profit. Just because it's a "non-profit" doesn't mean they're not making money.

[bucks24x7]

Not being a legal/tax expert, when does the IRS consider that you have crossed the line?

A section 501(c)(3) organization must not be organized or operated for the benefit of private interests, such as the creator or the creator's family, shareholders of the organization, other designated individuals, or persons controlled directly or indirectly by such private interests. No part of the net earnings of a section 501(c)(3) organization may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. A private shareholder or individual is a person having a personal and private interest in the activities of the organization.

http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Prof ... anizations