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Organizers propose banner ads and online donations to fund scholarships for low-cost play
Summary
Speakers proposed selling field banners and adding optional contributions during online registration to build a scholarship fund managed by parks & rec staff; a committee would review scholarship applications and allocate full or partial aid.
A community member suggested using banner advertising on fields and an optional contribution option in online registration to create a scholarship fund to keep participation affordable. "That money would go into a fund for scholarships," the speaker said, proposing the parks & rec staff manage the fund and a park board committee review applications for full or partial scholarships.
Speakers said similar systems worked in neighboring municipalities, where community contributions and registration add-ons generated scholarship support. The park board committee model would screen applications to ensure funds reach families with the greatest need; speakers cautioned the fund's efficacy depends on consistent community donations and an accountable review committee.
