Ok guys/gals, this is a very long story but I am going to try to keep it pretty short.

I am an assistant coach for Campbell Memorial High School Bowling team (in Campbell Ohio). We break the three coaches into 3 slots......one works with the girls varsity, one with boys JV and I coach the boys varsity.

In Ohio high school bowling is still considered a club sport. We get absolutely not support from the school. The varsity boys won their district last year and it was not even acknowledged by the school.

The person that is actually titled head coach paid for the entire team's shirts out of his pocket last year. Some of the kids paid back the money they owed him, some of the others just did not have the means to do so. They did some fund raising (bowl-a-thon) but this money went to the banquet for the team.

Many of the area schools pay their coaches, Campbell does not. We coach because we love the sport, the kids and to help assure the future of the game.

As you can see the kids pretty much ran the entire team themselves as far as fundraising. What I am doing now is trying to help them. I know most of you are not from the area and have no ties to the school, but I am reaching out to everyone.

I have been told we are allowed to have a business sponsor the team, or even a group of businesses. So if you are able and willing to help support this team please message me and I will get in touch with you.

Thank you for reading this, and thank you for your support.

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Lurker,

That is exactly the reason that I coach. I have done what I can for the kids and it was not nearly what they deserve....thus the reason for this thread. I do not want to try to sound cliche or anything like that, but coaching and helping these kids is a way that I can give back to a game that has given me so much enjoyment and excitement in my life.

-EX-

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I never dreamed it would be me, My name for all eternity, Recorded here at this hallowed place Alas, my name, no more my face. "In the line of duty," I hear them say: My family now the price to pay. My folded flag stained with their tears; We only had those few short years. The badge no longer on my chest, I sleep now in eternal rest. My sword I pass to those behind, And pray they keep this thought in mind. I never dreamed it would be me, And with heavy heart and bended knee, I ask for all here from the past: Dear God, let my name be the last.

Thank you to everyone that has helped in one form or another. I appreciate the generosity of each of you.

Virtualbowling.com and Scott Scriver
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Please contact me if anyone else has anything to offer.

We have come a long way in a short period of time thanks to all of you. From the donations to the suggestions the team has come up with several ideas to help raise more money.

THANKS again!!!!!
Carl


Edited on 11/21/2004 1:02 AM

Hey Carl,

I'm sorry, I never got a chance to read this thread.  I'll call you tomorrow and we can discuss what I can do that would benefit your guys the most.

Rick

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