Submitted to: Got Milk? Campaign
Submitted By: Uni High Swim Team
Executive Summary
The University Laboratory High School’s (UNI) girl's swim program is rigorous and challenging but also extremely rewarding. Our swimmers are talented individuals who all come from different backgrounds and leave everything they have in the water. It is common that after a practice, the girls will have some sort of snack or drink to get protein in their bodies. Chocolate milk is the most popular refueling method. Especially after morning sessions of dryland (weights and core exercise), chocolate milk is essential for recovery and starting the day right. While morning practices are never easy, our team is known for our hard working mentality and ability to endure through tough sets. If some members are struggling, the rest of the team will go out of their way to encourage them and make sure they make it to the end.
Additionally, our team prides itself on our academic excellence. When it comes down to supporting our swimmers, we always make sure that everyone is maintaining their schoolwork and can ask their teammates for help. As a result, we are one of the few teams in the state of Illinois to be named the Gold Scholar Team by the National Interscholastic Swimming Coaches Association of America (NISCA), an honor only given to teams with an average GPA of 3.75 or higher. Our swim team pours a lot of effort both swimming and in school and thus have developed a work ethic much greater than the average team.
Above all, our main goal is to make sure everyone feels a part of the team and has fun. With this in mind, one thing we always like to have is a team uniform that represents that attitude. Every year, we pick out new swimsuits for the team and find designs that are fun while maintaining our competitive edge. Unfortunately, due to having to replace them every year, the swim team budget takes quite the hit. For this reason, the Uni High girl’s swim team invites The Got Milk? Campaign to consider a grant of $500 to afford equipment and further our team’s fundamental ideals of community and teamwork.
Needs Assessment
Recently, the University Laboratory High School in 2015 announced that there would be no more fundraising on school property due to financial and tax reasons. This led to many clubs being shut down, budgets being cut, and teams having to survive on money raised by the PFO (Parent-Faculty Organization). Many teams are able to get by with the little money left since they have reusable uniforms, but the swim team does not have that option. Since we must replace our swimsuits and caps every year, we lose on average about $1000 each year on equipment alone. In order to preserve our bank account, the team has taken measures to try and fundraise outside of school but the number of opportunities to do so has dramatically decreased. Thus, the importance of fundraising has skyrocketed and has led us to consider outside help. With the Got Milk? Campaign’s aide, the equipment needs of the Uni High swim team can be met and will further our progress as one of the top swim teams in the area.
Great Topic! I honestly think that you could ask for more money, but it really depends on your needs. The other thing I would maybe mention/emphasize is the importance of the milk with your health but also with team bonding, and how you would really miss it if you couldn't afford it next year.
ReplyDeleteOkay so re-reading this I see that you weren't asking for money for milk. Maybe make that crystal clear. I Think emphasizing the cost of the stuff your getting would be good. Like why do you need money for the stuff, show how it's expensive.
ReplyDeletei definitely think that this is a good grant application. I liked th edetail you went into when you described the team, and why you don't have teh money you need. Your request for money was direct and well put. There were a few sections that could use some clarification, like how much are suits, how much are caps,etc. There are also a fefw small errors, but a good proofread should fix that. Overall, good job.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! Also your description of the team covers everything it needs to and has good details. One thing you could work on is it's a good idea to explain exactly what the money is used for, and how much of it goes to each piece or whatever.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! This grant was clear and concise, and it is easy to read and understand because it is organized well. I'm not sure if this is as important since this is a grant, but this grant wasn't boring and it kept me engaged which is definitely a plus. I especially liked the section where you mentioned your accomplishments as a team, because that gives evidence for who you are claiming to be as a team. I also think that you could definitely ask for more money, but this is fine as long as everything meets the needs of the swim team. Also, you should specify how much money different pieces of equipment require and provide more quantitative terms.
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