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posted 08/25/2010 Hi Everyone,
I hope this note finds everyone well and you are enjoying your summer. The hockey season is approaching fast and your board of directors, coaches and volunteers are busy preparing for the upcoming season. While we concentrate on the upcoming day to day tasks involved with a long hockey season, we also focus on our mission as an organization.
Growth of our program is at the forefront of our mission. While we hear a number of reasons from parents for their kids not to play hockey, the reality is, the single biggest deterrent is economic. We know in order for us to grow, we must offer a great product at a price that is affordable to as many parents as possible. We are happy to report an increase in enrollment for the 2010-2011 season. This is particularly impressive in light of the economic times. Despite rising costs, we were able to keep our tuition rates the same as last season. However, we know the more we can lower tuition, the bigger our growth will be. Fundraising is vital to our mission.
Our biggest fundraising drive for the year is the Shake the Money Tree Raffle. The drawing is September 25, 2010. We are asking everyone to sell 10 books. If we have close to 100% participation, it will virtually guarantee a reduction in tuition for the 2011/2012 season. Take advantage of your sales. Remember you get 50% of what you sell. If your tuition is already paid, simply remit half of your sales. If you did not receive raffle tickets at the tryouts or would like additional tickets, please contact me and I will send them to you. Send all returns to: NAYHL, P.O. Box 253, North Andover, MA 01845.
Please help make hockey more affordable for all. With a little effort, everyone will benefit!
Thank you for your time and I look forward to seeing everyone soon!
Jim Lambert
President
North Andover Youth Hockey
