Family this email was sent Monday, Aug 5th, to those registered for the trip. I'm posting to share with everyone to keep the communication open and planning transparent.
FYI: Horizon deeply discounted our bus rate so changing locations does not lower our price. Deposit has been made; we can change locations and transfer the deposit. Cancelling will result in losing the deposit.
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As an update, there has been suggestion to change the away trip destination and time frame because of the Stand Your Ground laws and other legal happenings in Florida. While this is a noble and merited gesture, it has been suggested we find other positive and constructive ways to express our collective and individual sentiments. I agree with proceeding as planned and holding a vigil or moment of silence during the trip and encourage individuals to participate in rallies and ongoing activities in their communities.
More important, several families have expressed interest in traveling to Florida yet are uncertain if they will be able to afford the trip.
As chair, my priority is and has always been planning an affordable trip for the whole family. Since the family voted on the location and time frame and you all have registered, I feel it is prudent we honor your registration and our original choice.
I'm offering suggestions to SAVE & RAISE money to help those that want to go and find transportation alternatives to make it affordable.
IF YOU WANT TO GO &/OR ARE WILLING TO HELP PLEASE REPLY OR CALL NOW!!!! 919-338 9768
I really need to hear from you to know if we need to cancel the hotel and bus.
Money Saving Suggestions
Transportation: Rent 15 passenger vans for $800 = $60 - $65 a person (rental + gas) and have folks drive if they like to save on the bus/transportation.
Tickets: Reminder---Families have the option to do only one day at parks and not do the meal or do multi-days to save. You base it on your budget. This makes Ticket about $130 for 1 day for 10+ for Universal and Adventure Island. Disney is about $100 for 1 day one park. [You do not have to go to the park there are other activities it's still a trip to FL.]
Family Event/Meals: Thanksgiving meal only $10-$15 per family (we still order meat from a restaurant i.e Honey Baked or Boston Market and potluck sides).
Self Pay if we go out or potluck if we stay in (small bbq or ice cream social...go to Walmart and grab stuff for the weekend)
This saves $155!!!!! ADULT PRICE = $205 + plus hotel Get the smallest room for $140 that's ONLY $345 Add an ADULT $550
THAT'S A VACATION FOR 2 for LESS THAN $600!!!!
Fundraising Suggestions
Food Sales: Hot dog, Krispy Kreme, Fish/Chicken. Open to other quick low start up cost ideas!
Family let's make this work!!!!!
FYI: Horizon deeply discounted our bus rate so changing locations does not lower our price. Deposit has been made; we can change locations and transfer the deposit. Cancelling will result in losing the deposit.
**************************************************************************************
As an update, there has been suggestion to change the away trip destination and time frame because of the Stand Your Ground laws and other legal happenings in Florida. While this is a noble and merited gesture, it has been suggested we find other positive and constructive ways to express our collective and individual sentiments. I agree with proceeding as planned and holding a vigil or moment of silence during the trip and encourage individuals to participate in rallies and ongoing activities in their communities.
More important, several families have expressed interest in traveling to Florida yet are uncertain if they will be able to afford the trip.
As chair, my priority is and has always been planning an affordable trip for the whole family. Since the family voted on the location and time frame and you all have registered, I feel it is prudent we honor your registration and our original choice.
I'm offering suggestions to SAVE & RAISE money to help those that want to go and find transportation alternatives to make it affordable.
IF YOU WANT TO GO &/OR ARE WILLING TO HELP PLEASE REPLY OR CALL NOW!!!! 919-338 9768
I really need to hear from you to know if we need to cancel the hotel and bus.
Money Saving Suggestions
Transportation: Rent 15 passenger vans for $800 = $60 - $65 a person (rental + gas) and have folks drive if they like to save on the bus/transportation.
Tickets: Reminder---Families have the option to do only one day at parks and not do the meal or do multi-days to save. You base it on your budget. This makes Ticket about $130 for 1 day for 10+ for Universal and Adventure Island. Disney is about $100 for 1 day one park. [You do not have to go to the park there are other activities it's still a trip to FL.]
Family Event/Meals: Thanksgiving meal only $10-$15 per family (we still order meat from a restaurant i.e Honey Baked or Boston Market and potluck sides).
Self Pay if we go out or potluck if we stay in (small bbq or ice cream social...go to Walmart and grab stuff for the weekend)
This saves $155!!!!! ADULT PRICE = $205 + plus hotel Get the smallest room for $140 that's ONLY $345 Add an ADULT $550
THAT'S A VACATION FOR 2 for LESS THAN $600!!!!
Fundraising Suggestions
Food Sales: Hot dog, Krispy Kreme, Fish/Chicken. Open to other quick low start up cost ideas!
Family let's make this work!!!!!