Posting on behalf of Sara:
I have decided to do photography again this year! I had SO much fun with it last year and am really excited about this year! I am curious though, if there would be any in ...
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Posting on behalf of Sara:
I have decided to do photography again this year! I had SO much fun with it last year and am really excited about this year! I am curious though, if there would be any interest in donating for a new lens that would allow me to sit a little further away from the action while getting better pictures, and also allow me to track your disc better when doing video. The only reason I'm asking for donations is because this isn't something I would buy for my personal use. This is totally up to you guys, it's just an idea I had.
The lens I have picked out is $399 (which, unfortunately, is about as cheap as they come). My current lens is 18-55mm, this lens is 55-300mm. If I can raise at least half ($200) in donations, I am willing to pay the rest out of pocket. Last year, we had about 80 league members, if everyone were to make a donation, it would only come out to $2.50 per person.
If I get enough interest, and I do not meet that goal, I will use the money raised to do something awesome with your pictures at the end of the year (player cards, photo books, etc) or donate it back to the league. We'll cross that bridge if/when we get there. If we do decide to do this, I will set up a donation jar at the league party, and any donation made, even if it's just the nickels and dimes out of your pocket, will be greatly appreciated.
Again, this is just an idea I had and not something that I need to continue to do photography, it will just improve it. The choice is all yours. I'm not begging for your money, nor am I going to decide not to do photography if the idea gets shot down. I am aware that you all are paying good money to be part of the league, especially the early birds, so I do understand if you don't wanna cough up any more money. Regardless, I'm excited to get back out there and spend Tuesdays with the always entertaining Shore Acres club members!
... With all the support that was shown from members on facebook, I decided to go ahead and put out a donation jar and I have also set up a PayPal account for anyone who prefers that method, the email address for that is [email redacted]. I have created a survey of different ways to donate the money back to the league if we don't hit the $200 goal, that includes basket or bench donation, ctp donation, and unspecified funds to the league.
