FUNDRAISING

Fundraising is a HUGE component to the Laney Wrestling Program. ALL wrestlers are encouraged and expected to participate in any team fundraising initiatives. 

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We want to take a quick moment to acknowledge quite a few wrestlers that have stepped up and volunteered their TIME so far this season. Their efforts are EXACTLY what we need to be doing to raise funding for both teams. THANK YOU to the following for stepping up!:

• Jewel Barden, Ben Beardshaw, Bentley Burton, Genesis Escobar, LaNesha Gause, Gillespie Family, High Family, Evelyn Huang, Mia Kiser, Hayden Labrake, Maselli family, Darrell McIntyre, McQueen Family, Michael Messick, Lexi Myers, Ty Myers, Holden Sanders, Tyler/Boggs Family, and Faith Thomas

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FUNDRAISING - We know no one likes to use the "F" word but...fundraising is a HUGE component to the Laney Wrestling Program. ALL wrestlers are encouraged and expected to participate in any team fundraising initiatives. YOU CAN DONATE MONEY, YOUR TIME, OR BOTH!!! 

NOT ALL FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES INVOLVE OPENING YOUR WALLET!!  WE UNDERSTAND THAT SOME FAMILIES CANNOT CONTRIBUTE MONEY SO WHENEVER POSSIBLE, THOSE FAMILIES CAN DONATE THEIR TIME!!

For your awareness, Laney School Administration only pays for bus costs to travel to and from CONFERENCE matches (Ashley, N Hanover, Hoggard, Topsail, and Brunswick schools). The school does not pay for anything outside of our regular conference schedule (ie; Homer Spring Bulldog, Carolina Clash, Sgt Mark Adams, Vernon Walworth, etc). The school does allow us to participate in non-conference events with the understanding that funds will be pulled from our Laney Wrestling account. Simply put, if we don't have the money in our account, we will have to cut events from our schedule.

We have about ~14 non-conference events on our regular season schedule. Any money raised by Laney Wrestling is used for such things as non-conference tournament entry fees (varsity, women and JV separately), bus/gas fees, hotel accommodations for wrestlers and coaches, sometimes used to buy t-shirts for the team, gear/equipment/uniforms (if needed). We do NOT use Laney Wrestling funds for meals (except on special occasions).

Bottom line, both our Women's and Men's teams are championship teams and we purposely seek out competitive events. Because we are located in Wilmington, that means traveling and overnights often as far as Raleigh or further. And that means we need to all work together to secure enough funding for the season. This year we will have MULTIPLE opportunities to raise needed funds and as mentioned, not everything involves $$. Again, volunteering your TIME is an amazing way to support our teams!!:

• 4th ANNUAL BURPEE-A-THON - Our primary fundraiser was once again a HUGE success and we thank each and every family for their efforts and contributions!!!

• LAWN SIGNS!! - We have LAWN SIGNS available for purchase!! This is a quick and easy fundraiser for us!! I LOVE how well these came out!! 

They are large, made of durable plastic, and are a FANTASTIC way to show your support of our amazing teams this season! Put one in your yard...get 2 and display another at your place of business...or gift to grandparents...or buddy up with another family to get the discount!! Please see details below: 

• • • • Cost - $30 ea or 2 for $50

      • Signs are 18" x 24”, Full Color, and Double Sided. They can be used Indoor or Outdoor, and a Steel, H-Stake is included 

      • Please email or text me with the qty you want. Limited supply available

      • My Venmo is:  LYNETTE-THOMAS-33

      • 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Laney Wrestling. 

• CONCESSIONS - Laney Athletic Boosters routinely calls for volunteers to run concessions for ALL home events scheduled. This is a super easy way to donate a few hours of your time and make a fundraising contribution (without opening your wallet). This is EASY money folks...all it takes is a few hours of your time!!

Concessions Volunteer Sign up Genius Link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0545a4a929a13-laney#/ 

• LANEY ON THE LINKS - An email was sent on 9/9 and continue to spread the word and obtain sponsorships! Please click on the attached link below for all the event details and use this link to SHARE.

Laney on the Links Event Details:

https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-on-the-links/home

• LANEY ATHLETIC BOOSTERS PARTICIPATION - PLEASE consider joining the Laney Athletic Boosters. We are striving for 100% family participation this season and encourage ALL of our wrestling family to join, represent us, and ensure that we have a voice as decisions are being made that affect our sport. 

• I have provided the Booster link to sign up. 

• The minimum cost for families to join is only $25…Coaches, you can join for only $5!!! 

• If you choose the $100 donation, a clear stadium bag is included, and we have SEVERAL wrestling venues that have a clear bag policy, so this is a super perk!

Boosters helps all the teams with things like supplemental funding for end of season parties, the Maryann K. Nunnaly Scholarship and Al O'Briant Scholarship opportunities for Seniors, and Concessions at home events (including postseason if needed) but for us specifically, we have recently received some AMAZING gifts:

• Brand new, LARGE speakers that we use at duals, fundraising events like the women's car wash, and home duals 

• New "window cling" graphics to display in our wrestling room

• 2 large rolling carts

• 2 huge boxes of laundry detergent to wash ALL our uniforms for the entire season

• Labels and zip ties for organization and labeling our Wrestling gear

• 2 large coolers

• Refrigerator 

• A MASSIVE "LANEY WRESTLING" flag that we intend to bring to competitions for display

• If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to laneyathleticboostersclub@gmail.com or Jenn Hendren jdhendren@gmail.com (910)261-3312 or Katie Godwin (kgodwin.op@gmail.com).

Laney Athletic Booster Membership Link:

https://sites.google.com/nhcs.net/laney-athletic-boosters/home/memberships?authuser=0

• WOMEN'S WRESTLING CAR WASH - Our Women's team rocked their Car Wash in August and generated a nice start to our funding for the teams!

• INFLATABLE TUNNEL SET UP - THANK YOU AGAIN TO ALL THAT STEPPED UP TO VOLUNTEER! WE ARE COVERED FOR ALL 3 DATES  (AUG 29TH, SEPT 26TH AND OCT 27TH) and we raised $300 with your donated time!!

• DIRECT MONETARY DONATIONS - Monetary donations are always accepted!!! We welcome ANY dollar amount. Please reach out directly to Coach Adams or Lynette Thomas for more information.